Events at New Skete
Blessing of the Animals
September 29, 2018
All and the animals they love are welcome!
Annual celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis
Fall Concerts
October 05, 2018, 7 PM
Konevets Quartet
November 11, 2018, 2 PM
Saint Petersburg Men's Ensemble
Pilgrimage
Annual Summer Festival including guest speaker, guided hike, tours, festival food, and more
ForceFree Method Workshop
Five day workshop for any or dog owner or dog trainer. Learn from Brother Christopher and Marc Goldberg.
Blessing of the Animals
September 29, 2018
In Celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis.
Arrival begins at 2:00 PM, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the grounds, have a photo taken with one of the brothers and learn about New Skete. Blessing of the Animals Service is at 3:30 PM. Light refreshments of the season to follow.
All animals must be on a leash or in a secure pen at all times for the safety of participants and other animals.When not able to bring an animal, bring a photo of the animal or an endangered species in the wild.
Open House
June 01, 2019
10 am to 3 pm Chapel Community Bake Sale and Light Lunch Fare
10 am to 4 pm Gift Shops Open
11 am and 1 pm Church Tours
11:30 am to 1 pm Cheesecake Bakery Tours (Nuns' Monastery, 343 Ashgrove Road, Cambridge)
2 pm Puppy Socializing Demonstration
3 pm Dog Training Demonstration
5 pm Vespers - Evening Church Service with Vigil (All are welcome to attend.)
Chapel Community Bake Sale
Delicious baked goods baked by members of the chapel community. Slices of the Nuns' of New Skete Cheesecake. Light lunch fare.
Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival
After the Open House, the Chapel Community moves the bake sale to the Village of Cambridge to take part in the "Taste of Cambridge" block party. Slices of the Nuns' of New Skete Cheesecake are available.
Pilgrimage
August 10, 2019
We invite you to be a part of the celebration at the Annual New Skete Pilgrimage.
Includes:
Tour of Holy Wisdom Temple
Monastery in Our Midst Presentation
Guest Speaker - TBD
Guided Hike
Iconography Demonstration
Festival Food
Greek and Lebanese food available for purchase. Chapel Community Bake Sale. Slices of the Nuns of New Skete Cheesecake for purchase.
Liturgy
AM Festal Matins
Divine Liturgy
PM Vigil with Healing Service