DIOCESAN DAYS 2019
August 30 – September 1, 2019
Saint Sava Church, 1640 S San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel, California
Celebrating the 800th Anniversary of the Autocephaly of the Serbian Orthodox Church
(1219 – 2019)
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30th
Clergy Lunch and Seminar with Abbot Metodije
1:00 p.m.
Diocesan Council Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Diocesan K.S.S. Meeting
5:00 p.m.
Vespers
6:00 p.m.
Dinner, Presentation of Honored Guests; Questions and Answers with Guest Speaker
7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st
9:00 a.m.
Orthos/Matins Service
9:30 a.m.
Divine Liturgy, Consecration of the Mosaic & Iconography
Hors d’oeuvres and Symposium
11:30 a.m.
Gala Banquet & Oratorical Festival
12:30 p.m.
Annual Diocesan Assembly
2:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Vespers
7:00 p.m.
Concert & Dinner with the Seminary Orchestra & Choir from Prizren and songs by Sloga
An evening of fellowship & dancing with Sloga
9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st
9:00 a.m.
Orthros
10:00 a.m.
Divine Liturgy
12 Noon
Grand Banquet & Program
Guest Speaker, Keynote Address
Folklore Performances
THEME & GUEST SPEAKERS
Celebrating 800 Years of the
Autocephaly of the Serbian Orthodox Church
Invited Honored Guests & Speakers
HIS HOLINESS IRINEJ
ARCHBISHOP OF PEC, METROPOLITAN OF BELGRADE-KARLOVCI AND SERBIAN PATRIARCH
Archbishop of Cetinje, Metropolitan Amfilohije
of Montenegro and the Coastlands
Numerous Hierarchs of the Serbian Orthodox Church
from throughout Europe, Canada, and the U.S.A.
Most Venerable Archimandrite Metodije
of the Royal Lavra Hilandar Monastery
Ruling Hierarchs of the Orthodox Jurisdictions in the U.S.A.
and many Civil Dignitaries
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
Seminarian Choir & Orchestra from Prizren, Serbia
The Seminarian Choir & Orchestra from the Prizren Seminary (view flyer) will perform for the first time their new album with many songs from the Balkan region, Kosovo and Metohija and others. Along with them, we will have the Sloga band playing and singing great Serbian and etno music. At this time it is tentative that our invited guest, Ivan Milinković of the group “Legende” from Belgrade will be in attendance due to the Visa process.
We hope that you will grace this occasion with your presence and enjoy the evening of great music and fellowship with many other guests.
TICKETS are on sale now! — Includes Dinner & Concert!
Join Us in this Great Celebration!
HOW CAN YOU HELP!
DIOCESAN DAYS 2019 APPEAL!
Celebrating the 800th Anniversary of the Autocephaly
of the Serbian Orthodox Church (1219 – 2019)
Thank you and God Bless all those who generously contributed to this extraordinary Jubilee Celebration
with Sponsorships, Donations, and Greetings & Ads!
“Faith can save us only if united with and expressed in good works, inspired by the love of God” – St. Sava
— VOLUNTEERS ARE NOW NEEDED —
Come and share your time & talent!
CONTACT US at secretary@westsrbdio.org or call 626-289-9061 Ext 4.
Donations always welcome!
EXHIBITOR & VENDOR OPPORTUNITY!
WE EXPECT MORE THAN 2,000 VISITORS
All Exhibitors & Vendors will be listed on our website event page
REGISTRATION FEE $350 – – Reserve your space by July 31, 2019
Registration includes a tented booth with a table and two chairs and one complimentary event T-shirt.
You may request one additional table at a cost of $55.00. There will be no charge for setup the day before or break down the day after the event.
For more information and to register, please contact Rada Bojovic at rbojovic@westsrbdio.org or call 626.493.2166.
Please submit payment in full, and make your check or money order payable to “Western American Diocese”. Mail your payment to Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Western America, 1621 W Garvey Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
Your participation will help greatly in the success of this event.
Special Room Rates available at Select Hotels!
HOTEL INFORMATION
Sheraton Hotel
303 E Valley Blvd, San Gabriel,
California 91776
Phone: (626) 639-0300
GROUP RATE
CODE: Saint Sava Church
When making your reservation, please say you are part of the Saint Sava Church attendees.
$185 King & Queen
(per night)
This Hotel is within walking distance
of the Saint Sava Church
Direct Booking – Click Here
Hilton Hotel
225 W Valley Blvd, San Gabriel,
California 91776
Phone: (626) 270-2700
Hilton Garden Inn
801 Via San Clement, Montebello,
California 90640
Phone 323-724-5900
Home2 Suites by Hilton
988 Via San Clemente, Montebello,
California 90640
Phone 323-621-4111
GROUP RATE
CODE: Diocesan Days
$158 Single King Studio Suite
$188 Double Queen Studio
(per night)
Click here to Book
DoubleTree by Hilton
888 Montebello Blvd., Rosemead,
California, 91770
Phone: 323-722-8800
GROUP RATE
CODE: Diocesan Days
$169 Standard Double
$169 Standard King
(per night) Book by Aug 17th
Click here to Book
Complimentary Shuttle within 10 miles of Hotel
Accomodates 6 passengers – Must reserve a seat in advance!
Comfort Inn
588 S Atlantic Blvd, Monterey Park,
California 91754
Phone: 626-308-9600
GROUP RATE
CODE: Diocesan Days
$119 per night
Click here to Book
Book your Stay Today!
MEAL RESERVATIONS
RESERVATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR!
FRIDAY
BUFFET DINNER
Adults – Youth (11-17) – Children (10 & under)
Ticket Available at the Door
Ticket Available at the Door
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Salmon
Shrimp /Scampi (breaded)
Vegetable/ leek strudel (pita)
Rice and vegetable casserole (djuvec)
French bread
Green salad
SATURDAY
GALA BANQUET
Adults $20 – Youth (10-17) $10
Children (10 & under) $5
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Beef Tri Tip
(in a special thick onion sauce)
Mash potatoes
Roasted vegetables
(carrots, zucchini, peppers, read onions)
French bread
Greek salad
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Homemade pastries
(sitni kolaci, torte)
SATURDAY EVENING
DINNER & CONCERT
Performance by
the Group“LEGENDE”
Adults $35 – Youth (11-17) $15
Children (10 & under) $10
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Roasted chicken
Peas
Potatoes
(Casserole style with onions & paprika, restovan krompir)
French bread
Salad
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Fruits
SUNDAY
BANQUET
Adults $25 – Youth (11-17) $10
Children (10 & under) $5
Children (10 & under) $5
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Chicken rolled in bacon
Stuffed pork with cheese and vegetables
Steamed broccoli and cauliflower
Roasted potatoes
(home style, pekarski krompir)
Green cabbage salad
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Cream puffs
For more information email info@westsrbdio.org
