St. Basil the Great

The  39th National 

Melkite Convention 12/16/05

St. Basil the Great Church, 15 Skyview Drive, Lincoln, RI 02865

Greeting Letter by General Chairperson Georgeanna Deckey

Program Highlights - Melkite Spirituality

Activities and Entertainment - The Evening Programs

Sessions and Presentations - Synopsis of Programs

After an absence of three years and by the great demand of the Melkite parishioners in the USA

St. Basil the Great Church of Lincoln, Rhode Island

is proud to host the 

39th National Melkite Convention

July 16 - 20, 2003

Providence Marriott Hotel, Providence, Rhode Island

For information call St. Basil's Rectory at 401-722-1345

Mailing Address : 111 Cross St. , Central Falls, R.I., 02863

 

“Renew a steadfast spirit within us.” (Psalm 51:10)

Towards a vibrant future for the Melkite Catholic Church in America.

 After an absence of three years, join with fellow Melkites at this exciting and rewarding gathering for religious, spiritual and educational renewal.  This gathering will be a mixture of clergy and laity; young and old; American-born, immigrants and people of varied ethnic backgrounds who have become part of the Melkite Church.  The schedule is a full mix of religious services, stimulating and informative workshops for all ages, interesting speakers and topics, symposiums, discussions, meetings for all organizations, luncheons, religious store and social events.

  The Conventions have become family gatherings as well as vacation opportunities for many, with evenings full of entertainment, fun, dancing and good food.  This is an opportunity to renew old friendships, make new friends and celebrate our rich Melkite Heritage together.

 Hotel rates are available starting July 13.  Enjoy a full week of spiritual renewal, personal enrichment and fulfillment in the beautiful “Ocean State of Rhode Island.”

 

THE CONVENTION HOTEL ~~~  THE PROVIDENCE MARRIOTT 

One Orms Street, Providence, RI 02904

 Situated in the heart of Providence, The Renaissance City

Within walking distance of Downtown and The R. I. Convention Center.

  Fifteen minutes to T. F. Green Airport.

 Enjoy great indoor/outdoor pool on site.

 Rates - $99……….Single – Double – Triple – Quadruple Occupancy

For Reservations Call – 1-401-272-2400 or 1-800-228-9290   For Special Convention Rates State: “National Melkite Convention/St.Basil’s Church”   For on-line Reservations:   www.marriotthotels.com/pvdri   For Special Rate enter the Group Code: NMCNMCA    Reservation Deadline: June 18, 2003

 

Join us in 2003 and enjoy Rhode Island Attractions 

and the National Melkite Convention

We invite you to come to Rhode Island.

 The Ocean State, “America’s First Resort,”  with its beautiful beaches, offers a terrific vacation package—400 miles of spectacular coastline—300 years of history and a wide variety of many diverse attractions.

 NEWPORT

Thirty minutes south of Providence—Tours of world-famous elegant European-style mansions, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Yachting Capital of the World, Music and Art Festivals, Beaches, Swimming, Sailing, Wharfs, Seafood Restaurants, Shopping and Night Life.

 PROVIDENCE

HOME OF—

·        Brown University
·        Rhode Island School of Design’s famous Museum of Art
·        Historic Benefit Street’s “Mile of History”
·        Providence Performing Arts Center
·        Children’s Museum
·        Award winning Roger Williams Zoo in Roger Williams Park
·        The Arcade—America’s First Indoor Marketplace
·         “Little Italy” on Federal Hill where outdoor cafes and specialty markets recreate the ambiance of Italy.
·        Waterplace Park and Riverwalk with Gondola Rides and Venetian-Style Bridges
·        A one-hour drive to neighboring Boston and Cape Cod

Web Sites of Interest

Marriott Hotel - www.marriotthotels.com
Rhode Island - www.visitrhodeisland.com
Mansions - www.newportmansions.org
Providence - www.tourprovidence.com, www.goprovidence.com
Newport - www.newportgrand.com
Mall - www.providenceplace.com
Brown University - www.brown.edu
Cinema - www.imax.com
Children's Museum - www.childrenmuseum.org
Performing Arts - www.ppacri.org
RISD Museum - www.risd.edu / museum.cfm
Zoo - www.rwpzoo.org
Theater - www.trinityrep.com
Ice Skating - www.fleetskating.com
Skating - www.provcc.com
Cruises - www.bayqueen.com
Historic Slatermill - www.slatermill.org
World Music Festival - www.caparts.org
Airport - www.pvd-ri.com

 

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