February 03, 2011
TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE DIOCESAN MIXED COUNCIL AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TO ALL PARISH PRIESTS AND CHURCH BOARD PRESIDENTS
TO ALL ABBOTS OF SKETES IN OUR DIOCESE
Dearest Beloved Fathers, Brethren and Sisters in Christ,
Christ is in our midst!
As you know last year the 35th Annual Diocesan Convention decided our next 36th Annual Diocesan Convention to be held on July 15, 16 & 17, 2011 in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church of Allston, MA.
Every year clergy and lay people representing our communities throughout America, Canada and Australia are called to assemble in unity to learn of the church’s advancement since the last Convention and to deliberate on the important issues affecting our Diocesan future.
Over the past several years the Diocese has made great progress in the growth of its ministries and improvement of our BOYA (Bulgarian Orthodox Youth Apostolate) and its activities.
It is the duty of each parish, skete and mission in our Diocese to send delegates to the Convention to work for continuation of this progress in the future.
We try to make all preparations for the event which will be held in Allston, MA, hosted by Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church.
With Convention Committee of our Host Church, Mr. & Mrs. Matlak, and with Fr. Philip and Popadia Junia Tolbert we will discuss the programs and agendas of BOYA (Bulgarian Orthodox Youth Apostolate) “My Life in Christ” Youth Conference, Popadia’s & Deaconissa’s Gathering and the Annual Diocesan Convention 2011.
The Diocese and the Host Church will provide a great opportunity for every parish, skete and mission to offer their inputs on the direction of our Diocesan Church and its ministries.
The enthusiastic participation of all will indeed help to make this Convention a productive and successful one.
Please, plan to attend. See you in Boston, MA
With love in Christ our Saviour,
+ Metropolitan JOSEPH
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