What are BLACK OUT DAYS for Deacons and Deacon Candidates for 2004 – 2005?
These are dates when deacons are to be freed of any parish duty. There are a few dates each year for which deacons should not be given a parish or agency assignment in order to allow them to attend retreats, convocations, congresses, and other important activities specifically designed for deacons and deacon candidates. Please do not assign or allow an active deacon to engage in any parish assignment on these dates that would interfere with his attendance and service at a black out day. These are: September 24, 24, 26, 2004 Annual Deacon Community Retreat November 6, 20004 Ordination of Deacons, Ss.
