Investiture Weekend Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2012
11:30 a.m. - Luncheon and Annual Meeting Promenade Ballroom – The Mayflower Hotel This members-only meeting will be for Knights and Dames of the Federal Association and members of class of 2012. There will be presentations by some officers and committee chairs followed by a question and answer session. RSVP required - $50 per person
2:00 p.m. - Presentation on Order of Malta Prison Ministry Program Grant Ballroom – The Mayflower Hotel Learn about the program that the Federal Association is planning to introduce to all members in early 2013. Working in concert with the American and Western Associations, the goal will be to distribute Order of Malta sponsored reading materials to inmates nationwide. No charge – but RSVP required
3:30 p.m. - Defense of the Faith Forum Grand Ballroom – The Mayflower Hotel “Challenges Facing Catholics in America Today” Most Reverend William E. Lori – Archbishop of Baltimore All Knights, Dames, Candidates, and family/friends are invited to this program. No charge – but RSVP required
6:00 p.m. - Cocktail Reception Promenade Ballroom - The Mayflower Hotel All Knights, Dames, Candidates, and family/friends are invited to this reception RSVP required - $50 per person
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
10:00 a.m. - Investiture Mass and Ceremony Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle No tickets are required. The Cathedral opens at 9:00 a.m. All members and candidates are to report to the cathedral at 9:15 for robing. The Most Reverend Kevin Farrell, the Bishop of Dallas and a Conventual Chaplain of the Federal Association, will be the celebrant and homilist. There will be reserved seating for members of the Order only. There will be a professional photographer and photos will be sent to all newly invested members; so, no photos or filming are permitted once Mass has begun.
1:00 p.m. - Investiture Luncheon Grand Ballroom - The Mayflower Hotel Due to space limitations, no walk-ins can be accommodated. There will be a few, short reports and awards presented after lunch. RSVP required - $50 per person
7:00 p.m. - Annual Dinner The United States Chamber of Commerce Due to space limitations, only members of the Order (and their spouse / escort) may attend the dinner. The VIP Reception (6:30 p.m.) is for the members of the class of 2012. There will be a receiving line with a professional photographer. The dinner is “White Tie with Decoration.” Men are to wear the large Cross of the Order around the neck. Women are to pin their Cross of the Order to their dress over the heart. RSVP required - $250 per person
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