Dear Retreatants and Friends,
As our thoughts turn to the celebration of Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Advent season, we want you to know that our prayers are with you at this special time of year.
Following are Days and Evenings of Reflection for November, the month of All Souls, and for the season of Advent. These days offer quality time for quiet and personal reflection as we approach the busy holiday season. Fr. Michael Ackerman, senior parochial vicar at Resurrection Parish, will be our featured speaker for the program on December 8.
Please register by calling the Retreat Center at (412) 381-7676 or access our website.
Sunday, November 13 ~ Remembering Our Faithful Departed Loved Ones
Presentation followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Candlelight Eucharist during which our loved ones will be remembered, and light fellowship meal. You are invited to bring a small photograph of your loved one to be remembered.
Registration: begins at 1:00 p.m.
Time: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Retreat Team: Fr. Curtis, Fr. Gerald, Dr. Brian Hart
Suggested Offering: $20.00
Wednesday, December 7 ~ Evening of Prayer in Honor of Mary, Patroness of Our Country and Diocese
Vigil of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Program includes Introductory Reflection, Patriotic Rosary, Eucharist, and Meal.
Registration: begins at 5:30 p.m.
Time: 6:00 – 8:45 p.m.
Presenters: Retreat Team
Suggested Offering: $25.00
Thursday, December 8 ~ Day of Reflection in Honor of Mary, Patroness of Our Country and Diocese
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Program will include Conferences, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Lunch.
Registration: begins at 9:30 a.m.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Fr. Michael Ackerman
Suggested Offering: $30.00
Sunday, December 11 ~ Let Us Rejoice: An Evening of Prayer in Preparation for Christmas
On this Gaudete Sunday, an Evening in Preparation for Christmas that includes an Introductory Reflection, dinner, Ceremony of Lessons and Carols, Sunday Eucharist, and Social with Christmas cookies and light refreshments.
Registration: begins at 3:30 p.m.
Time: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Presenters: Retreat Team
Suggested Offering: $20.00 or $35.00 / family