October 17th-19th will be a historic weekend for our diocese. All youth and their families are invited to attend this memorable event where we will learn more about the heritage, story and traditions of the Monacan Indians. Together we will hike Bear Mountain and hear the Winter stories of the mountain; we will prepare and cleanse ourselves for Eucharist with a traditional sweat and we will experience the beautiful dances of the Monacan tribe. The Monacan nation is located outside of Amherst on Bear Mountain.

Mass on the Mountain III, Bear Mountain, VA:    Please note that the deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 13th.  If you cannot send in your forms by then, please contact Aimee with a headcount.    This event is set to begin at 6:00 on Friday evening with dinner being provided.  We will end on Sunday at 12:00 after the Sunday morning worship at St. Paul's.  Directions and packing list have been updated below...

Registration is due by Monday, Oct. 13th. Adults and youth need to have medical forms and registration forms. All are located below for your convenience. The cost of this event will be $40.00 per person. $100.00 for a family of 4 or more. Scholarships are available through the diocesan office.

Mass on the Mountain registration form

Youth Medical Form

Adult Medical Form

Packing list for this event is as follows:

Medical form, registration form if you did not mail it to me.
Sleeping bag, sleeping pad
Toiletries
Warm clothes- lots of layers, a few different changes of clothing, hat, gloves, scarf
Hiking shoes, a few pairs of thick socks
Rain gear
Water bottle filled with water
Sunscreen
Bug spray- for ticks!
Camping chair
Swimsuit for sweat- no metal of any sort should be worn during the sweat.

water bottle and coffee mug for hot chocolate (please label with your name!)

Boys are asked to bring a bag of their favorite chips, girls are asked to bring a liter of their favorite soft drink.

Directions from Roanoke

Directions from Staunton