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InformationIn the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and he said, "Hail, O favored one, the Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus." (Saint Luke 1.26-31 RSV) The 9th Saint Gabriel's Conference: |
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The Archangel Gabriel announces to the Blessed Virgin Mary that she,
above all women, has been chosen by God the Father to give
birth to Jesus, the Redeemer of the human race. Jesus will
save human beings from the deadly power of their sins, the
devil, and the strangle-hold of death. Thus begins the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Saviour
of the world.
The Saint Gabriel's Conference, founded in 1999 by a group of New England Anglican clergy, seeks to present the full Gospel of Christ in the context of the historical tradition of the Catholic and Evangelical Faith, as received and lived out by Anglican Christians. With teaching on the doctrine, worship, and morality of the historic Christian Tradition, we seek to proclaim the full Gospel of Jesus Christ through the power and indwelling of the Holy Spirit, for the upbuilding of His Church and the equipping of adult Christians for their mission in the modern world. |
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Location: Calvary Retreat Center 59 South Street PO Box 218 Shrewsbury, MA, 01545 |
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| Eligibility: The Conference is for married or single adults, 21 years of age and older, from any Episcopal parish or other Christian denomination. While worship and teaching will adhere to the best of the Anglican Tradition, it is not exclusively for Anglicans. | |
| Registration: The Conference is limited to persons whose applications will be accepted in the order received by the Registrar. No application will be received after October 14, and cancellation must be made to the Registrar before September 17, if the registration fee is to be returned. | |
| The Total Cost including registration is $225.00 (US Dollars). A registration fee of $125.00 must accompany each registration, with the balance of $100.00 to be paid on arrival. A rebate of $10.00 will be offered to all whose registration is postmarked before September 1. | |
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Limited Financial Aid is available for those who cannot pay the
entire cost. Contact the Registrar (email: mcheney2 AT cox DOT net ). |
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| Weekend Schedule (may be subject to change): | |
| Friday | |
| Registration | 4-6 pm |
| Social Time | 5-6:15 pm |
| Dinner | 6:30 pm |
| Solemn Evensong and Sermon | 7:15 pm |
| Introductions | 8:00 pm |
| Music Practice and Overview of Conference Liturgy | 8:30 pm |
| Spiritual Counsel & Confessions | 10:00 pm |
| Social Time | 10:00 pm |
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| Saturday | |
| Matins | 7:00 am |
| Solemn Mass | 7:30 am |
| Breakfast | 8:30 am |
| I Class | 9:30 am |
| Discussion Groups | 11:00 am |
| Lunch | 12:30 pm |
| II Class | 1:30 pm |
| Discussion Groups | 3:00 pm |
| Break | 3:45 pm |
| Spiritual Counsel & Confessions | 4:00 pm |
| Solemn Evensong and Sermon | 5:00 pm |
| Dinner | 6:00 pm |
| Evening Program | 7:00 pm |
| Social Time | 8:00 pm |
| Spiritual Counsel & Confessions | 9:00 pm |
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| Sunday | |
| Matins | 7:00 am |
| Solemn Mass and Sermon | 7:30 am |
| Breakfast | 8:45 am |
| Course Suggestions for Next Year | 9:30 am |
| Presentation: Christian Healing, with music and prayer for healing | 10:30 am |
| Go In Peace | 11:30 Noon |
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