Invitation to the Meeting of Blessed Couples

We would like to invite all Second Generation blessed couples to our meeting taking place on 10-15 September, 2013. This time we will meet in Croatia, in the lovely region of Istria in Orihi town staying in a holiday house with a private pool.

We want to use the meeting to reflect, share together, and learn about things, which can help us to better manage and enjoy our partnership as a Blessed couple. The meeting is a great chance for us to have a good time and enjoy some vacations. We will also have chances to enjoy local beaches as well as explore the historical city of Pula.

The program consists of lectures or sessions around the topic of partnership, followed by discussions. During free time we want to go to the beaches in the area. In the vicinity there is nature park Kamenjak, with outstanding beaches (http://www.croatiabeaches.com/hidden/medulin_kamenjak_beach.htm). We also want to visit the city of Pula, with the history remembering Roman colony 2000 year ago (http://www.pulainfo.hr/en/kamoici/monuments/33/). Based on the interest of our group we can arrange other specific activities (tour on the bikes etc.)

The provisional schedule is below. Our meetings combine vacation time with guidance and sharing, and give us the chance to have a good time as Blessed couples together with other friends. It is also a good opportunity for those of us going through any kind of difficulties to take time and use it to look for a way. It may happen that many of us have gone through similar experiences and can actually support each other. Try to find some reasons why to come rather than why not to come. You will see it pays off.

Overview Invited are: All Second Generation who have received the Blessing. Content: Creating a loving partnership. Building a family centred on God. Dates: 10 September (Tuesday) – 15 September 2013 (Sunday) Arrival: By 18:00 on 10 September to Pula or directly to the house. 2nd option is arrival to Vienna (or Bratislava) airport by 12:00 on 10 September Departure: After 12:00 on 15 September from Pula or after 10:00 from the house. Second option is departure from Vienna airport after 19:00 on 15 September Place: Villa Barbara. Address: Orihi 17, 52207 Barban, Croatia http://www.apartmentsbarbara.com/en WS fee: 120€ for each participant of the WS. This includes sponsoring.

Register by 5th August 2013 with Martin. Please also inform us of your travel arrangements. European Second Generation Department 2013

Travel to Croatia: If you wish you can arrange you travel to and from Vienna or Bratislava. From there we will rent cars and travel together. The price for return trip from Vienna (or Bratislava) to Orihi is 40 EUR per person. You need to inform us in advance if you want to travel this way. In this case we will leave from Vienna airport 10 September at 12:00 (from Bratislava airport already at 11:00). For the return journey, our expected arrival is 15 September by 17:00 to Vienna airport and 18:00 at Bratislava airport. If you wish to stay a night in Vienna or Bratislava we can arrange for you staying in local church center.

Suggested schedule: Tuesday: 20:00- 21:00 Introduction to the meeting Wednesday: 9:00-12:30 Sessions 1+2, afternoon free time, 16:30-18:00 Session 3 20:00 evening program Thursday: Day out (combining sightseeing in Pula, going to the beach etc.) 20:00 evening program Friday: 9:00-12:30 Sessions 4+5, afternoon free time, 16:30-18:00 Session 6 20:00 BBQ Saturday: Day out (possible trip on bicycles, going to the beach etc.) 18:30-20:00 Session 7, 21:00 evening program Sunday: 8:30-9:30 Closing of the meeting

We are still finalizing the topics for the meeting, feel free to suggest some of your interest and let us know.

Address of the venue is: Villa Barbara. Orihi 17, 52207 Barban, Croatia Website: http://www.apartmentsbarbara.com/en

We hope to see you at our meeting!

On behalf of the ESGD Geros Kunkel ESGD / Blessing Affairs

Orlande Schenk ESGD director