Encounter Retreat

Friday, September 22, 6:00PM - 9:00PM   
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Saturday, September 23, 9:30AM - 5:30PM

We encourage all of our parishioners to attend an Encounter Retreat.  Content will remain unchanged, so if you've attend in the past, consider serving at this one!

ENCOUNTER RETREAT FAQS
What is the Encounter Retreat?
The Encounter Retreat is an opportunity to meet the Lord Jesus Christ on a personal level through exploring prayer, Word, and Sacrament. It is not a catechetical series designed to fill your head with more facts. Instead, the Encounter Retreat is designed to prepare those attending to become intentional disciples of the Lord.
Who is it intended for?
This retreat is for everyone high school aged or older, but particularly those who would like to deepen their personal, day-to-day relationship with Jesus Christ.
I’ve been a faithful Catholic all my life. Is the Encounter Retreat for me?
Yes! No matter your level of devotion, this experience will challenge you to renew your commitment to the Lord and allow you to explore His work in your life today.
Do I have to come both days?
Yes. The talks and experience build on previous content, so it’s necessary to be there for the entire time.
What is the basic schedule?
This is the anticipated schedule with exact times subject to change.
At the end of each talk, there will be Reflection Time and a Breakout Session for discussion.
Friday, September 22
5:30 pm         Doors Open/Hospitality
6:00 pm         Talk #1 Hearing God’s Voice
8:00 pm         Confessions and Adoration Available
9:00 pm         Depart/Optional Fellowship

Saturday, September 23
8:45 am         Morning Prayer/Divine Mercy Chaplet
9:00 am         Talk #2 Jesus Wants You to Be Happy!/Breakout Session
10:30 am        Talk #3 God Enters Our Brokenness: The Meaning of Christ’s Wounds/Breakout Session
12:00 pm        Lunch with Adoration and Confession available
1:15 pm           Talk #4 Who Do You Say That I Am?/Breakout Session
2:00pm          Praise and Worship/Adoration/Healing Prayer
3:00pm          Breakout Session and Grace Sharing
4:30 pm         Parish Vigil Mass 

Is Mass part of the retreat?
The 4:30pm Saturday Mass at St. Mary Magdalen is the conclusion and culmination of the retreat.
What food will be provided?
There will be light snacks and drinks served on Friday night, a continental breakfast available on Saturday morning, and a boxed lunch served on Saturday.

Registration is now open, sign up today!