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Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
« on: August 12, 2023, 05:58:01 AM »
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  • We are hoping to create a web-page and turn the Flyer and Sign-Up docuмents into PDFs for better access, but here is the basic information for anyone interested in coming to the Traditional Young Adults Group Meet-Up in Virginia this year:

    I will try and post updates in this thread for those interested.  All events will take place at the farm this year to keep things simple with the new baby.


    SAINT RAPHAEL MEET-UP 2023

    For Young Single Adults (18 – 40)

    Will be held this year on the weekend after Thanksgiving:

    Friday, November 24th – Sunday, November 26th

    Plans include games, hiking, a rosary walk and more.

    For additional information please contact:

    (Contact info inside the docuмents themselves)
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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #1 on: August 12, 2023, 06:03:35 AM »
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  • SAINT RAPHAEL MEET-UP FORM 2023

    Friday November 24th – Sunday November 26th

    Name ______________________________

    Age _________________

    Phone ___________________________

    Number______________________________

    Email ________________________________

    Address_______________________________

    Please check meals you plan to attend:

    Friday Dinner - 6 pm Saturday Breakfast - 9 am
    Saturday Lunch - 12 pm
    Saturday Dinner - 6 pm
    Sunday Lunch - 12 pm
    Sunday Dinner - 6 pm

    If you have any food allergies, please list them here:________________
    __________________________________________________________

    The price to attend the event (all meals included) is $150 per person.

    Payment is due at time of registration.

    If you need to cancel and let us
    know ahead of time we will refund you.

    Lodging and transportation are NOT automatically provided.

    If any women are interested in sharing an Airbnb for Friday and/or
    Saturday, please contact us.

    CONTACT INFO:
    (in the docuмents)
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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #2 on: August 12, 2023, 04:48:44 PM »
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  • Sounds like fun

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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #3 on: August 13, 2023, 06:20:03 PM »
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  • Sounds like fun
    Hopefully it will be.  :cowboy:

    A few things to add:

    1.  Deadline for registration is October 24th.

    2. Any women wanting to have a place to stay should contact us by September 24th so that we have time to find suitable accommodations for them.
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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #4 on: August 26, 2023, 10:12:20 AM »
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  • Bumping this specifically for any women wanting free accommodations.  Deadline to RSPV for that is September 24th (less than a month away).
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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #5 on: August 26, 2023, 06:25:28 PM »
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  • My brother and I are thinking of attending. Two questions though: is this going to be in Front Royal, Virginia? And what are the Sunday Mass options in the area? As long as there is a valid Sede Mass or an SSPX chapel serviced by a validly ordained priest, I'll be good.

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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #6 on: August 27, 2023, 05:15:29 AM »
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  • My brother and I are thinking of attending. Two questions though: is this going to be in Front Royal, Virginia? And what are the Sunday Mass options in the area? As long as there is a valid Sede Mass or an SSPX chapel serviced by a validly ordained priest, I'll be good.
    #1: Yes, the event is being hosted in Front Royal,  VA.

    #2:  There are two Mass options for those attending the event. 

    We attend Saint Athanasius with Father Ringrose which is located about an hour from Front Royal. Father Ringrose holds a position similar to sede-privationism.  Sunday Masses are at 7 am, 9 am and 11 am.  Most people who attend the event usually go to the 9 am Mass.

    Address:
    9201 Leesburg Pike
    Vienna, VA 22182

    There is also a local SSPX chapel in Linden.  Father Wiseman and Father Carlisle are SSPX ordained who usually offer the Masses and Sacraments there.  So far as we are aware they have only sent valid priests from the VA seminary to the Mission there.

    https://fsspx.today/chapel/front-royal/

    Please let us know if you have any more questions.
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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #7 on: September 05, 2023, 06:19:47 AM »
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  • We have had several people ask us this,  so I am placing the answer here for everyone who might want to know.

    Q. If I am single and not currently interested in getting married or if I am already in a courtship may I still attend the event?

    A.  Yes to both cases.  One of the primary purposes for this event is to support traditional Catholic young single adults who are isolated and who would like to meet other traditional Catholics to help them make solid traditional Catholic friends who will help them to persevere in and keep the Faith.
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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #8 on: September 05, 2023, 12:09:44 PM »
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  • We have had several people ask us this,  so I am placing the answer here for everyone who might want to know.

    Q. If I am single and not currently interested in getting married or if I am already in a courtship may I still attend the event?

    A.  Yes to both cases.  One of the primary purposes for this event is to support traditional Catholic young single adults who are isolated and who would like to meet other traditional Catholics to help them make solid traditional Catholic friends who will help them to persevere in and keep the Faith.
    Along similar lines, are you aware of any such social meet ups or web sites for older, unattached folks?  At 67, a life-long single,  I’m not looking to get married, but sometimes it gets tiring being the Lone Ranger Catholic!  I attend Mass every other week in summer and once a month other times at an independent sede house chapel where I don’t speak the language of the people.  It’s very difficult making friends not only because of the language barrier, but because I drive nearly three hours one way.  There are no traditional Catholics near my home and moving to Canada or anywhere is not an option for the foreseeable future.  

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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #9 on: September 06, 2023, 05:15:22 PM »
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  • Along similar lines, are you aware of any such social meet ups or web sites for older, unattached folks?  At 67, a life-long single,  I’m not looking to get married, but sometimes it gets tiring being the Lone Ranger Catholic!  I attend Mass every other week in summer and once a month other times at an independent sede house chapel where I don’t speak the language of the people.  It’s very difficult making friends not only because of the language barrier, but because I drive nearly three hours one way.  There are no traditional Catholics near my home and moving to Canada or anywhere is not an option for the foreseeable future. 
    I don't know of any specific to older single people but the CMRI have their Fatima Conferences every year in August.   I would like to go to that one day.  🥰
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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #10 on: September 16, 2023, 05:13:55 AM »
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  • Seraphina, your idea is a good one, and our situations are somewhat similar. While these young people gatherings are a great idea, and I'm replying to give AMDGJMJ a bump to the top of the list, the need you express is real. PM me if you'd like to discuss further.

    Let me put my thinking cap on and see what happens. If it's something online, I recommend that it be in LARGE PRINT.
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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #11 on: September 16, 2023, 01:39:12 PM »
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  • We have had several people ask us this,  so I am placing the answer here for everyone who might want to know.

    Q. If I am single and not currently interested in getting married or if I am already in a courtship may I still attend the event?

    A.  Yes to both cases.  One of the primary purposes for this event is to support traditional Catholic young single adults who are isolated and who would like to meet other traditional Catholics to help them make solid traditional Catholic friends who will help them to persevere in and keep the Faith.

    I spent "plenty" of time single -- I didn't get married until I was 28 1/2 -- so I will be forever sympathetic to the single. 
    Plus I have a good memory, so that long period of time is still quite accessible in my brain. It feels more recent than it was.

    Anyhow, my point --

    My first thought is, "How will you know who is available for pursuit?" I remember very well wanting to know this, in every situation. If I went to an event like this when I was single, I would certainly be annoyed to find a bunch of great young ladies -- all in serious relationships (i.e., courtship, they have a boyfriend, they're not "looking").

    So you might want to give some thought to either personal introductions, maybe even a simple "Yes/No I'm looking for a spouse" because let's face it, it's a real desire/need for many. Why pretend? And it's a large part why many young people travel to attend these events. I would go so far as to say you need to make sure their introductions state whether they'd invite attention from the opposite sex -- or not. Because, again, it's the elephant in the room. Yes, friendship is great. But the big desire and big priority for many youth is finding a spouse and getting married. I don't blame them. If it's honorable marriage they're after, then who can criticize?
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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #12 on: September 16, 2023, 02:24:30 PM »
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  • Anyhow, my point --

    My first thought is, "How will you know who is available for pursuit?" 

    I'm not Irish but Claddagh rings can show a person's availability, as it were, according to how these are worn:

      On the right hand with the heart worn outwards, it indicates that the wearer is single and available for courtship. Worn on the ring finger of the left hand with the heart outwards it shows that the heart is occupied, but not yet married. Worn on the left ring finger with the heart facing outward symbolizes an engagement. Worn on the left ring finger with the heart facing inwards the Claddagh Ring declares that the wearer is married.

    AMDGJMJ, I'm not saying to get Claddagh rings for all the attendees. But there could be some sort of color-coded system of wristbands or nametags, maybe optional to wear as each person wishes.  

    As for me, I'm echoing Seraphina and Fifteen Decades Daily! ::)
    Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you, all things pass away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things. He who has God finds he lacks nothing; God alone suffices. - St. Teresa of Jesus

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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #13 on: September 17, 2023, 03:21:31 PM »
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  • Seraphina, your idea is a good one, and our situations are somewhat similar. While these young people gatherings are a great idea, and I'm replying to give AMDGJMJ a bump to the top of the list, the need you express is real. PM me if you'd like to discuss further.

    Let me put my thinking cap on and see what happens. If it's something online, I recommend that it be in LARGE PRINT.
    That makes sense especially the LARGE PRINT.  😅🤣
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    Re: Saint Raphael Meet-Up 2023
    « Reply #14 on: September 17, 2023, 03:25:14 PM »
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  • I spent "plenty" of time single -- I didn't get married until I was 28 1/2 -- so I will be forever sympathetic to the single.
    Plus I have a good memory, so that long period of time is still quite accessible in my brain. It feels more recent than it was.

    Anyhow, my point --

    My first thought is, "How will you know who is available for pursuit?" I remember very well wanting to know this, in every situation. If I went to an event like this when I was single, I would certainly be annoyed to find a bunch of great young ladies -- all in serious relationships (i.e., courtship, they have a boyfriend, they're not "looking").

    So you might want to give some thought to either personal introductions, maybe even a simple "Yes/No I'm looking for a spouse" because let's face it, it's a real desire/need for many. Why pretend? And it's a large part why many young people travel to attend these events. I would go so far as to say you need to make sure their introductions state whether they'd invite attention from the opposite sex -- or not. Because, again, it's the elephant in the room. Yes, friendship is great. But the big desire and big priority for many youth is finding a spouse and getting married. I don't blame them. If it's honorable marriage they're after, then who can criticize?
    Great suggestions!  Thank you, Matthew!

    We have been thinking of having introductions on Friday evening where everyone stands up and gives a short description of themselves and some of their hobbies.  Maybe that would be a good time to mention if they are currently open to courtship.

    We really appreciate any tips people can share.  All for the greater honor and glory of God!  😇🙏
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