The 25th Annual Diocesan Kolo Srpskih Sestara Women’s Lenten Retreat was organized by the Diocesan Circle of Serbian Sisters at the St Steven’s Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, in Alhambra, CA. The Retreat commenced with the service of the Small Paraklesis to the Most Holy Theotokos served by Hieromonk Basil Gavrilovic, followed by a dinner and Q&A at the main hall of the Cathedral Church. Next day, Saturday 20th of April, the Retreat started with the Holy Liturgy served by Frs Josiah Trenham, Vladan Radovanovic, and Basil Gavrilovic. Present was Fr Nicholas Ceko, who led the choir. After the service, the sisters prepared breakfast which was followed by Fr Josiah’s presentation on “Marriage and Family in Today’s World.”
• As sisters and mothers, to nurture our children (by bringing them up in the Orthodox faith and Tradition) and to contribute to the Diocesan Summer Camp.
• To develop and advance friendships and understanding among local parish Kolos, as well as with members of the Diocesan Kolo, Executive Board Members, and the Diocesan Bishop under whose administration the Kolo exists.
• To organize special events and other Diocesan related activities for the Bishop, including the social commitments of the Diocese as requested by the Bishop, i.e., luncheons, holidays, receptions, etc.
• To work diligently for the accomplishments set forth as our mission.
It is our hope that our love of God, combined with hard work and unity in accomplishing the ministry of the Circle of the Serbian Sisters of the Western American Diocese, will strengthen our faith on our path to salvation. Who amongst us, at the dread judgment seat of Christ, would not want to hear those most cherished words from our Lord: “Well done, my good and faithful servant!”
We thank His Grace Bishop Maxim for his guidance and prayers, as a shepherd of our God-saving Diocese!
