Theophany and Upcoming (3-day) Work Weekend
- jackbetlach
- Dec 30, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 10
You are invited to join us alongside the St. Paisios Brotherhood and Fr. John Thetford of St. Matthew Orthodox Church for services and work over the long holiday weekend. Stay the whole weekend or drop by for a few hours to help Saint Paul's Monastery.
Friday, January 16, 2026 ARRIVALS
Guests are invited to arrive anytime on Friday (or early on Saturday )
6:00am Orthros in chapel
12:00pm Lunch in trapeza (with readings)
5:00pm Vespers in chapel
The Monastery is located in Crawford County, WI about 1.5 hours from Madison, 3.5 hours from Milwaukee, 3.25 hours from Chicago, 3.25 hours from Minneapolis-Saint Paul, and 2.75 hours from Cedar Rapids.
Saturday, January 17, 2026 WORK DAY
6:00am Orthros in church
12:00pm Lunch in trapeza (with readings)
5:00pm Vespers in church
We will be focusing on setting up the interior of our new two-story (heated) workshop and other chores including moving equipment and supplies between buildings.
Sunday, January 18, 2026 WORK DAY
6:00am Orthros in church
12:00pm Lunch in trapeza (with readings)
1:30pm (or TBD) Informal Q&A
5:00pm Festal Vespers in chapel
We will be focusing on setting up the interior of our new two-story (heated) workshop and other chores including moving equipment and supplies between buildings.
Monday, January 19, 2026 HOLY THEOPHANY (MLK Day is a federal holiday)
7:00am Orthros in church
8:00am Divine Liturgy
Fr. John Thetford (Green Bay, WI) will be joining us
If you’re not able to help in person this time, donations toward food and materials would be most helpful. Link to give
Please note:
RSVPs are appreciated for overnight stay.
Lodging is available for both men and women.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Visitor guide and contact: saintpaulsmonastery.org/contact
The Monastery will provide lunch and informal light snacks in the morning and evenings.
What to bring:
Pack for the weather.
Work clothes and gloves.
Basic tools if you have them.
Location:
Marietta, WI 53805
RSVP:
Fr. Menas (Superior): frmenas@saintpaulsmonastery.org
~ BE PART OF THE MIRACLE ~
With the help of faithful Christians, we are building a monastery that brings that Athonite tradition to life in English.
