BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//NONSGML Sandhills Development\, LLC//NONSGML Sugar Calendar Fe eds v3.1.1//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Marianist Retreat &\; Conference Center X-WR-CALDESC:Be Still Here X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20210314T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20211107T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20220313T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20221106T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20230312T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20231105T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20240310T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20241103T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20250309T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20210314T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20211107T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20220313T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20221106T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20230312T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20231105T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20240310T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 DTSTART:20241103T070000 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20250309T080000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Educator CPR (Come\, Pray\, Recharge) DESCRIPTION:Event Description:  “Then\, because so many people were c oming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat\, he said to them\, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest ’.” Mark 6:31 \n\nLet’s be real\, this past year has taken a toll like no other on educators who have been overextended in an unstable\, ever-changing classroom or school setting. This one or two-day overnight retreat offers a quiet place to pray\, rest\, and recharge. We invite y ou to slow down and turn the same care and kindness you’ve shown to yo ur students inward towards yourself. Self-care is not selfish! This retr eat includes faith-based opportunities like morning and evening prayer\, adoration\, outdoor prayer experiences\, and a celebration of the Eucha rist\, as well as self-care options for meditation and mindfulness\, cre ative processing\, or time to just sit and “Be Still Here”.  All me als are included along with an evening social to relax and enjoy each ot her’s company around a bonfire. All activities and programming are opt ional. This is your time to pause and offer your mind\, body\, heart\, a nd soul what it needs most\, and to support others who want to do the sa me. 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Come out to listen and pray with Phill Kosta a nd Ben Allen. Doors open at 6:30PM. All are welcome! URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/phill-kosta-ben-allen- concert/ UID:urn:uuid:4600d1a8-680b-4de6-bb76-cf8ae1c3b725 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T210000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teaching as Mary DESCRIPTION:Deanna Snyder URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/?post_type=sc_event&p=2438 UID:urn:uuid:a949c701-e675-4f1a-89a2-ba4906dd2303 STATUS:TENTATIVE ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211005T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T090000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MORE - Sacred Heart in Troy Reconciliation (OFFSITE) DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/?post_type=sc_event&p=2440 UID:urn:uuid:7e3c2d3c-6200-4586-a63f-dbb88ec65fd9 STATUS:TENTATIVE ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T190000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Incarnate Word Youth Group DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/?post_type=sc_event&p=2442 UID:urn:uuid:9ffab30c-0f0c-45fd-b8b7-159295b678e1 STATUS:TENTATIVE ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211010T150000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Francis Borgia DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/?post_type=sc_event&p=2446 UID:urn:uuid:c4d66877-1fd8-4caf-aa48-008388867505 STATUS:TENTATIVE ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T150000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Joe's Imperial ACTS DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/?post_type=sc_event&p=2448 UID:urn:uuid:45491e81-54f3-46f6-b699-1b53920a1c74 STATUS:TENTATIVE ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211017T100000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MORE DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/?post_type=sc_event&p=2450 UID:urn:uuid:f1b2b8f9-7022-422e-9589-d7ce6a3c07bf STATUS:TENTATIVE ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211012T090000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bethany Fellows DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/?post_type=sc_event&p=2454 UID:urn:uuid:7bbb7bb7-3df9-41cc-9b38-d7e27c5c7c6a STATUS:TENTATIVE ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211022T100000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MRCC Mass & Open House DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this special celebration of the Marianist Retreat &\; Conference Center's new leadership team and thriving ret reat ministry. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our friends an d guests\, and welcome you to celebrate with us!\n\nOur evening will beg in with Mass at 5:00 p.m.\, celebrated by Fr. Oscar Vasquez\, S.M. Br. J esse O'Neill\, S.M. will commission our new leadership team during the c elebration. A reception will follow\, with hors d'oeuvres\, drinks\, and tours of our retreat center. Our evening will conclude at 7:30 p.m.\n\n Please RSVP for the event:\n\n[gravityform id="19" title="false" descrip tion="false"]\n\nIf you have any questions\, please phone: (636) 938-539 0 or\nEmail: hospitality@marianistretreat.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/mass-openhouse/ UID:urn:uuid:7dc88d58-6583-49c5-a6fe-ad2531d57f50 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T193000 LOCATION:Marianist Retreat &\; Conference Center\n4000 MO-109 \nEurek a\, MO 63025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Marie Therese Retreat DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/2507/ UID:urn:uuid:aeeb9751-46bd-4ccc-b685-b7e11cda4bfa STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T160000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blue Christmas Candlelight Vigil DESCRIPTION:As we prepare to celebrate the holiday season\, we take a mo ment to reflect\, remember\, and honor our children gone too soon.\nThis event is being sponsored by Angel Moms Over St. Louis.\nLed by Lay Mari anist Retreat Facilitator and Angel Mom\, Diana Gorham with music provid ed by Jim Ford and Rich Young.\nDiana will lead us in reflection and Jim and Rich will lead us in song\, including one that Jim wrote to honor a ll mothers and fathers who have lost a child.\nPlease bring a photo of y our child/children to be displayed on our Memorial Table as we light can dles in remembrance of them.\nThere is no charge for this event\, but pl ease let us know if you plan to attend. Contact dgangelmom@yahoo.com wit h questions or to RSVP URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/blue-christmas-day-of- reflection/ UID:urn:uuid:0d6806d5-4d65-441c-865c-43e7453f6472 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T170000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MRCC Men's Retreat DESCRIPTION:Contact Paul Masek for details.\n\nPaul@marianistretreat.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/mrcc-mens-retreat/ UID:urn:uuid:8bb93efc-1b97-456f-8783-a16ff5596c4d STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220206T120000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jun 24-25 Event DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/jun-24-25-event/ UID:urn:uuid:cbdfc79f-ba50-44ae-a633-f5047474817b STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220625T160000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Educator CPR HOLD DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/educator-cpr-hold/ UID:urn:uuid:11b36850-ba8d-4ecf-9b10-f02f78fdbe0c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220708 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Spirit Parents DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/?post_type=sc_event&p=2743 UID:urn:uuid:ec725e3c-0436-4bf5-a170-09eaca89d67c STATUS:TENTATIVE ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211018T203000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Seven Mansions of the Interior Castle DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED\nWhat can we learn fro m a sixteenth century Spanish mystic\, Roman Catholic Saint\,\nCarmelite nun and author?\n\nJoin us for a special retreat weekend July 29-31\, 2 022\, offering sacred space and time to explore The Seven Mansions of Te resa of Avila’s Interior Castle. Inspired by St. Teresa's vision of th e soul as a diamond in the shape of a castle containing seven mansions\, we will explore the stages that we go through as we are seeking to know our God.\n\nTeresa of Avila is one of Christianity’s great teachers. The Seven Mansions of the Interior Castle is her final work and one of t he most profound literary works on Christian prayer. Prayer stood at the center of Teresa’s teaching\; she considered a life of prayer in term s of love and deepening relationship with God. Together we will reflect on the light of Teresa’s timeless insights into the human soul\, its j ourney toward God\, and how Teresa’s teaching is relevant to our perso nal contemporary spiritual journey today.\n\nPeople of all ages and in a ll stages of spirituality are welcome to this retreat\, which will inclu de large group presentations\, small group discussions\, periods of refl ection\, and prayer in community. Doors will open at 5 pm Friday night\, and the retreat will begin with dinner at 6 pm. This retreat will concl ude before lunchtime on Sunday. \n\nThe Marianist Retreat &\; Confer ence Center is located on 120 acres adjacent to the Meramec River and fe atures miles of forest trails\, cliffs\, streams\, grotto\, meadows and a sculpture garden. Every attendee will enjoy a private room with its ow n bathroom and shower. We are also famous for our delicious meals. Conta ct Paul Masek\, Program Director of the Marianist Retreat Center\, if yo u have any questions. His cell is 314.608.5447 and email is paul@mariani stretreat.com \n\nOur presenter for this weekend is Susan Komis\; she i s a former Director of Programs &\; Services for Contemplative Outrea ch\, Ltd. and continues to serve as a commissioned presenter and retreat director. She is a Pastoral Minister and has been active in adult faith development\, spiritual direction and interspiritual dialogue. Susan pr eviously worked in Human Resources for two corporations and has offered The Interior Castle retreat throughout the United States\, Canada and th e Dominican Republic. She resides in a suburb of St. Louis\, Missouri\, is married\, is the mother of adult children and adores her grandchildre n. URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/the-seven-mansions-of- the-interior-castle/ UID:urn:uuid:7891ee00-0a6a-4102-aecd-4678704006c7 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220731 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hunger for God - A Good Friday Day of Recollection DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Good Friday day of recollection at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center on Friday\, April 7\, 2023\, fro m 9 am - 1 pm. Msgr. Michael Witt will lead us through two presentations and some time for reflection and meditation\, focusing on the symbolism of Biblical meals. Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and/or Spiritual Direction\, if desired. We will conclude with a light Lenten lunch\, featuring baked tilapia -w hich is what scholars believe Jesus served his apostles! Though this eve nt technically ends at 1 pm\, folks are welcome to stay as late as 3 pm\ , walking our beautiful grounds and/or spending some quiet time in our p eaceful chapel. Or\, if you would like to attend your own parish's Good Friday services\, you will have plenty of time to do so after this event ends! Cost is $35 per person\, and registration is now open! Please not e\, however\, that our registration deadline is Noon on Monday\, April 3 \, 2023.\n\n\n\nAbout our presenter: Msgr. Michael John Witt was ordaine d a priest for the Archdiocese of Saint Louis in 1990. Before that he se rved the Church for twenty-two years as a Christian Brother\, teaching i n Oklahoma\, Missouri and Tennessee. He holds a Ph.D. from Saint Louis U niversity in Modern European History and a Masters in Divinity from Kenr ick-Glennon Seminary. He has served the archdiocese as associate pastor\ , pastor\, Rector of the Oratory of Ss. Gregory and Augustine\, a Tradit ional Latin community\, Director of Continuing Formation of Priests\, Di rector of the Permanent Diaconate\, Interim President-Rector of the semi nary\, and is currently Professor of Church History at the seminary and pastor of All Saints Parish in University City. Besides journal articles \, Monsignor Witt has published two books on American Catholic topics an d has completed a four-volume history of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis\ ; the audio versions are available on Covenant Network and the books are available at Pauline Books and Media\, Catholic Books and Gifts and Cat holic Supply.\n\n \;\n\nTo register\, call or email Jen Duncan\, Hos pitality Director at 636.938.5390 or jennifer@marianistretreat.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/hunger-for-god/ UID:urn:uuid:7907d9b6-237d-4d25-903b-aa396d0e4f7e STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T130000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Educator CPR Retreat with Fr. Joe Kempf - August 2 & 3\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”  - Jesus\, in Mark 6:31\nAll educators are welcome to our Educ ator CPR (Come\, Pray\, Recharge!) Retreat which will be held here at th e beautiful Marianist Retreat and Conference Center on Wednesday and Thu rsday\, August 2 &\; 3\, 2023.\n\nFor this retreat\, our guest presen ter is Father Joe Kempf\, a talented and inspiration priest currently st ationed at Most Sacred Heart Parish in Eureka\, MO. Father Joe will be w ith us through lunch on Wednesday\, and the remainder of the retreat wil l be brought to your by our retreat center staff members.\n\nThis one or two-day overnight retreat (you choose!) offers a quiet place to pray\, rest\, and recharge. We invite all educators —teachers\, youth ministe rs\, PSR catechists\, principals\, campus ministers — to slow down and give the same care and kindness you’ve shown to your students to your self. Self-care is not selfish! All talks\, prayer experiences\, and wor ship opportunities are optional on this retreat. Participate in as much or as little as you’d like. Listen to talks\, worship\, bask in the ex perience of a chair massage\, and enjoy our beautiful woods and trails\, river views\, and quiet outdoor prayer experiences. A detailed schedule listing a variety of options will be available upon arrival. All meals are included. Plus\, there’s an evening social with the opportunity to relax and enjoy each other’s company - or you can skip the social and head to your room for some alone time if that would make you happier! T his is your time to pause and give your mind\, body\, heart\, and soul w hat it needs most\, and to support others who want to do the same.\n\nSi ngle Day Option: Wednesday from 8:30 AM — 6:00 PM (includes 2 meals) - $60\n\nOvernight Option: Wednesday from 8:30 AM — Thursday at 10:00 A M (includes 3 meals and overnight accommodations) - $120\n\nTo register for this retreat\, please send an email to jennifer@marianistretreat.com and she will invoice you for the cost of the retreat.  URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/educator-retreat-augus t-2023/ UID:urn:uuid:a9abb3c7-2dce-4f1b-afc3-da38fa9cb915 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230802T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T100000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reserved DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/reserved-22/ UID:urn:uuid:29d98b48-1cc8-4f10-9400-a8c301e8bb7a STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230122T000000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Married Couple's Retreat (2023) DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT - please consider joining us next year on July 12-14\, 2024\nAll married couples – wheth er you’ve been married one day\, one hundred years\, or anywhere in be tween - are invited to attend our 2nd annual married couple's retreat he re at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center the weekend of July 7- 9\, 2023.\n\nOur retreat team is still working out the details and devel oping our theme\, but it's not too early to register\; based upon the re sponses we had to last year's retreat\, we anticipate selling out!\n\nDo ors will open at 4 pm on Friday\, the retreat officially begins with din ner at 6 pm on Friday night\, and we will conclude at 10 am on Sunday. T he cost per couple is $350\, and we can accommodate 40 couples. The firs t 20 couples to register get dibs on a room with one queen bed\, and the last 20 couples who register will be in rooms that have two twin beds.\ n\nWe will offer large group presentations\, opportunities for small gro up discussion\, chances to chat with your spouse\, communal prayer exper iences\, time for private prayer and recreation\, prayer ministry with o ur retreat leaders\, the Sacrament of Reconciliation\, Adoration\, and M ass. Since we want this retreat to be what you most need\, attendance at all sessions will be optional\; please allow the Spirit to lead you! We will also conclude each evening with some social time\, so please bring your own favorite adult beverages should you care to imbibe.\n\nOur ret reat leaders for the weekend are Barb &\; Larry Kendrick\, Paul &\ ; Lisa Masek and Eric &\; Carla Struckhoff.\n\nBarb and Larry are mem bers of Incarnate Word Parish in Chesterfield. They have been married 42 years\, have 3 children\, enjoy traveling\, Adoration together\, and be ing grandparents to 7 beautiful angels. They enjoy watching their grandk ids’ sporting events\, having for sleepovers\, and pool time.  Barb i s a volunteer here at the Marianist Retreat Center and Larry is serves o n our retreat center’s Board of Directors.\n\nPaul &\; Lisa are mem bers of Incarnate Word Parish in Chesterfield. They have been married fo r 33 years\, have four children\, enjoy hiking &\; traveling\, and lo ve to laugh. Paul is the program director at the Marianist Retreat Cente r\, and Lisa works at Parkway West Middle School for Special School Dist rict as a para – while helping here at the retreat center as her sched ule allows.\n\nEric &\; Carla are members of St. Clement of Rome Pari sh in Des Peres. They have been married for 25 years\, have 7 children\, and enjoy evening walks\, attending kids’ sporting events\, and watch ing movies. Eric works in Information Technology for Spectrum\, and Carl a teaches theology at Chaminade College Preparatory School.\n\nOur retre at leaders have already begun praying for you\; please pray for them!\nR EGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT - please consider joining us ne xt year on July 12-14\, 2024 URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/marriage-retreat-2023/ UID:urn:uuid:56d456b5-1734-451f-ae13-b4995fb0e42d STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230707 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230709 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Advent Retreat 2023 - Coming Home to Christ: The Journey Togethe r DESCRIPTION:Coming Home to Christ: The Journey Together\nDecember 8-10\, 2023\nThis weekend retreat in early Advent (Friday evening through Sund ay after lunch) will focus on our personal relationship with Christ\, th e still-point in an ever-turning world that often leaves us feeling con fused\, disconnected\, lonely and lost. Through scripture-opening teachi ng\, experiences of various kinds of contemplative prayer\, quiet reflec tion and small group sharing\, the retreat will encourage those present to consider what it means to embrace Jesus as their center and true home . The weekend will include time and space for both silence and fellowshi p.\nRev. Tom Santen has been priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis for 53 years. He has served as a parish priest (including 18 years as pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Manchester\, MO)\, a high school religion teach er\, a college campus minister\, a youth retreat director\, spiritual di rector\, director of continuing formation of priests\, and personnel dir ector for priests. He has been involved in retreat work throughout his p riesthood. He is “retired” and living at St. Simon the Apostle paris h\, serving as the Holy Spirit beckons him.\n\nLucia Signorelli is a spi ritual director who has served as a retreat director\, coach\, and a lon g-time educator. Her Catholic education ministry included teaching junio r and senior high school\, elementary school administration and serving as Regional Director of Schools for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.  \n\ nSteve Givens is a retreat and spiritual director\, a widely published w riter on issues of faith and spirituality\, and a prayer companion for t hose praying the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. He serves a s executive director of the Bridges Foundation\, which offers the Spirit ual Exercises in the greater St. Louis region.\nAdditional Details\nDoor s will open at 5:00 pm on Friday night\, December 8\, 2023 and the retre at will begin at 7:00 pm sharp. The retreat will end on Sunday\, Decembe r 10\, 2023 after lunch is served.\n\nEven though the retreat begins on Friday\, December 8\, which is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception\, we will not be having Mass on Friday since our retreat begins so late in the date. However\, the retreat will conclude with Sunday Mass on Decem ber 10.\n\nThe cost for the entire retreat is $269 per person\, which in cludes all presentations\, accommodations\, five delicious meals (3 on S aturday and 2 on Sunday)\, and the use of our entire retreat facility an d beautiful\, holy grounds. Any married couples who register get a bit o f a discount\, as the cost for a married couple is $375!\n\nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED\n\nTo register for this retreat\, just use the form below.  If you are a married couple please choose "Married Couple" instead of "S ingle Registration" in the box under "Registration" below and please add both names to the form. Feel free to email jennifer@marianistretreat.co m if you have questions! URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/advent-retreat-2023/ UID:urn:uuid:fe9efc46-137a-424e-9ea7-8a1dc2a7b3ab STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231210T130000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women's Retreat 2024: St. Joseph\, Pray for Us! DESCRIPTION:Please join us the weekend of February 16-18\, 2024 for our annual women’s retreat which our retreat center is co-sponsoring with St. Alban Roe Parish. The theme is "St. Joseph\, Pray For Us!"\nSt. Jose ph is known as the patron saint of many things:  foster parents\, carpe nters\, a happy death. This weekend retreat will focus on the person of Joseph in his multiple dimensions\, many of which we rarely consider. Wh at was Joseph’s family history like? What was his life of prayer and f aith like? How might he have understood his own role in salvation histor y? As we explore and reflect on these characteristics of Joseph\, the re treat will also invite us to ponder how Joseph might be a source of insp iration\, intercession\, and hope for us\, too\, in our life journeys wi th Jesus the Christ.\n\nOur presenter for this retreat is Virginia Herbe rs: a teacher\, author\, and spiritual director who was born and raised in South City\, St. Louis. She has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in theological studies. She has ministered most of her life as an educator\, teaching students of every age from kinderg arten through university level in Missouri\, New York\, Connecticut\, an d Taiwan. Currently she works at Saint Louis University as the Director of Mission Formation for faculty and staff. Virginia has offered spiritu al direction and retreat facilitation for several years and currently se rves on the preaching team of several St. Louis retreat centers. Her thi rd book\, entitled Gifts from Friends We Never Wanted\, is due to come o ut in 2024.\nThis weekend retreat will begin at 7 pm on Friday night (do ors will open at 6:00pm) and will conclude after brunch on Sunday.\nThe cost for the entire retreat is $250 per person\, which includes all pres entations\, accommodations\, four delicious meals (three on Saturday\, b runch on Sunday)\, and the use of our entire retreat facility and beauti ful\, holy grounds.\nTo register for this retreat\, please send an email to jennifer@marianistretreat.com and she can invoice you for the event using Quickbooks\, which is our financial management software. URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/womens-retreat-2024/ UID:urn:uuid:8c7d9fc9-06f8-47d5-b217-6f80684aa4a0 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T110000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seeds of Healing Retreat DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Healing through Faith\, Hope\, and Love\nLosing a l oved one to suicide or any tragic death is a pain that no one can prepar e for. The roller coaster of emotions is enough to make one doubt God's presence in the situation.\n\nThis day of reflection is designed to help in the journey through these emotions and come out renewed with confide nce in God's love and care for each one of us.\n\nMember of our ministry team for this day will include Father Tom Miller (pastor of Our Lady Qu een of Peace and St. Anthony Parishes)\, Deacon Robbie Lawson (Incarnate Word Parish) \, Adam Bitter (Incarnate Word Parish)\, and the Jonah Pra yer Teams from Incarnate Word\, St. Alban Roe\, and St. Anthony of Padua Parishes.\n\nThere will be time for healing prayer\, discussions\, shar ing\, techniques for healthy outlet of emotions\, and testimony from tho se who have healed from the same pain you may be feeling.\n\nAttendance will be limited to 100 participants total for Saturday\, which will run from 9 am - 7 pm and will include two meals for $65. We are also offerin g the option for up to 45 participants to spend the night through 10 am on Sunday which will include a private room and a continental breakfast for $155.\n\nWe expect to sell out\, so please register early. We look f orward to spending this beautiful day of healing with you!\n\nAlso\, ple ase note that Mass will not be included as a part of this retreat so tha t participants and team members can attend Mass at their home parishes.\ nFor more information\, don't hesitate to reach out to Barb @ 314.910.39 42 or Mary @ 314.210.5098 or Shelby @ 636.288.9841\n\nWe are no longer a ccepting registrations for this event\; please pray for us! URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/seeds-of-healing-retre at-2024/ UID:urn:uuid:22150069-af65-46d9-b5ae-48670f5fbe70 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T190000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MRCC Women's Lenten Retreat DESCRIPTION:MRCC Women's Lenten Retreat\nCo-sponsored by St. Alban Roe\n St. Joseph is known as the patron saint of many things:  foster parents \, carpenters\, a happy death. This weekend retreat will focus on the pe rson of Joseph in his multiple dimensions\, many of which we rarely cons ider. What was Joseph’s family history like? What was his life of pray er and faith like? How might he have understood his own role in salvatio n history? As we explore and reflect on these characteristics of Joseph\ , the retreat will also invite us to ponder how Joseph might be a source of inspiration\, intercession\, and hope for us\, too\, in our life jou rneys with Jesus the Christ.\n\n\n2 nights/4 meals: $250\n1 night/4 meal s: $185\n45 spaces overnight\n\nPresenter: Virginia Herbers\nVirginia He rbers is a teacher\, author\, and spiritual director who was born and ra ised in South City\, St. Louis. She received her bachelor’s degree in mathematics and her master’s degree in theological studies. She has mi nistered most of her life as an educator\, teaching students of every ag e from kindergarten through university level in Missouri\, New York\, Co nnecticut\, and Taiwan. Currently she works at Saint Louis University as the Director of Mission Formation for faculty and staff. Virginia has o ffered spiritual direction and retreat facilitation for several years an d currently serves on the preaching team of several St. Louis retreat ce nters. Her third book\, entitled Gifts from Friends We Never Wanted\, is due to come out in 2024.\n\n\n\nRegistration:\nPlease email Jennifer Du ncan at jennifer@marianistretreat.com to register.   URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/mrcc-womens-lenten-ret reat/ UID:urn:uuid:f2ebf456-47e1-458b-b07f-6d83398df341 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240218 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Educator CPR (Come\, Pray\, Recharge!) Retreat 2024 DESCRIPTION:“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”  - Jesus\, in Mark 6:31\nAll educators are welcome to our annu al Educator CPR (Come\, Pray\, Recharge!) Retreat which will be held her e at the beautiful Marianist Retreat and Conference Center on Thursday a nd Friday\, August 1 &\; 2\, 2024.\n\nFor this retreat\, our guest pr esenter on Thursday morning will be Father Joe Kempf\, the talented and inspiration priest currently stationed at Most Sacred Heart Parish in Eu reka\, MO - just down the street from us. Father Joe will be with us thr ough lunch on Thursday.\n\nAnd on Thursday afternoon we will hear from A udrey Masek\, who is Pattonville School District's 2024 Teacher of the Y ear. She will be giving what we are mysteriously referring to as her fir st "Ted Talk" and if that intrigues you\, you certainly need to show up and hear what she has to say!\n\nThe remainder of the retreat will be br ought to your by our retreat center staff members.\n\nThis one-day or tw o-day retreat (you choose!) offers you a quiet place to pray\, rest\, an d recharge before this school year begins. We invite all educators —te achers\, youth ministers\, PSR catechists\, principals\, campus minister s\, DREs\, CREs\, priests\, deacons\, and bishops — to slow down and g ive the same care and kindness you’ve shown to your students to yourse lf. All talks\, prayer experiences\, and worship opportunities are optio nal on this retreat\; participate in as much or as little as you’d lik e! Listen to talks\, worship\, rest\, spend time alone\, enjoy group dis cussion\, read a book\, or anything else at all\; this is your retreat. You can enjoy our beautiful woods and trails\, river views\, and outdoor prayer experiences. A detailed schedule listing a variety of options wi ll be available upon arrival. All meals are included. Plus\, for overnig ht attendees there will be an evening social with the opportunity to rel ax and enjoy each other’s company - or you can skip the social and hea d to your room for some alone time or early bedtime if that would make y ou happier! This is your time to pause and give your mind\, body\, heart \, and soul what it needs most\, and to support others who want to do th e same.\n\nSingle Day Option: Thursday from 8:30 AM — 4:30 PM (include s snacks\, lunch\, and all-day coffee service) - $70\n\nOvernight Option : Thursday from 8:30 AM — Friday at 10:30 AM (includes snacks\, three meals\, evening social\, overnight accommodations\, and a Thursday morni ng prayer experience) - $150\n\nRegistration is closed for this event. I f you have any questions\, please email paul@marianistretreat.com URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/educator-retreat-augus t-2024/ UID:urn:uuid:a9abb3c7-2dce-4f1b-afc3-da38fa9cb915 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T103000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cross Country Training Camp and Race DESCRIPTION:The Marianist Retreat &\; Conference Center Cross Country Training Camp and Race\nJuly 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, 29th\n2-mile hil ly race August 5th\n8:00 – 9:00 AM\n$25 for 5 training sessions\, 1 ra ce entry and a t-shirt followed by brunch\nor\n$20 for 1 race entry and a t-shirt followed by brunch\nPayments by June 30th\nTo register please fill out the form below.\n\nFill out my LGL Form!\n\n \; URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/cross-country-training -camp-and-race/ UID:urn:uuid:30d6f06b-f8e1-47d1-8281-7f40d30814c3 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T090000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20240805T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Married Couple's Retreat (2024) DESCRIPTION:All married couples – whether you’ve been married one da y\, one hundred years\, or anywhere in between - are invited to attend o ur 3rd annual married couple's retreat here at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center the weekend of July 12 - 14\, 2024.\n\nOur retreat te am is still working out the details and developing our theme\, but it's not too early to register\; based upon the responses we had to last year 's retreat\, we just might sell out!\n\nDoors will open at 3 pm on Frida y\, the retreat officially begins with dinner at 5 pm on Friday night\, and our first session of the retreat will begin at 6:15 in the Conferenc e Room. We will conclude at 10 am on Sunday. The cost per couple is $360 \, and we can accommodate 40 couples. The first 20 couples to register g et dibs on a room with one queen bed\, and the last 20 couples who regis ter will be in rooms that have two twin beds.\n\nWe will offer large gro up presentations\, opportunities for small group discussion\, chances to chat one-on-one with your spouse\, communal prayer experiences\, time f or private prayer and recreation\, prayer ministry with our retreat lead ers\, the Sacrament of Reconciliation\, Adoration\, and Mass. Since we w ant this retreat to be what you most need\, attendance at all sessions w ill be optional\; please allow the Spirit to lead you! We will also conc lude each evening with some social time\, so please bring your own favor ite adult beverages should you care to imbibe.\n\nOur retreat leaders fo r the weekend are Barb &\; Larry Kendrick\, Rachel &\; David Leini nger\, and Lisa &\; Paul Masek.\n\nBarb and Larry are members of Inca rnate Word Parish in Chesterfield. They have been married 43 years\, hav e 3 children\, enjoy traveling\, Adoration together\, and being grandpar ents to 7 beautiful angels. They enjoy watching their grandkids’ sport ing events\, having for sleepovers\, and pool time.  Barb is a voluntee r at the Marianist Retreat Center and Larry serves on our retreat center ’s Board of Directors.\n\nDavid and Rachel are members of Immacolata P arish in Richmond Heights. They have been married for 8 years\, have a s mall army of children\, ages 7 and under\, and enjoy STL sports teams\, funny tv shows\, wrangling elementary-aged soccer teams\, and reading th e same book 150+ times. David is a web developer with The New York Times and Rachel is a full-time mama\, author\, and speaker. They both enjoy volunteering with MORE Team as their insane family schedule allows.\n\nP aul &\; Lisa are members of Incarnate Word Parish in Chesterfield. Th ey have been married for 34 years\, have four children\, enjoy hiking &a mp\; traveling\, and love to laugh. Paul is the program director at the Marianist Retreat Center\, directs the ministry of the MORE Team\, and L isa works at Parkway West Middle School for Special School District as a para – while helping at the Marianist Retreat Center as her schedule allows.\n\n \;\nRegistration for this event is closed\; please mark your calendar for our 4th annual married couple's retreat\, which is sch eduled for July 11-13\, 2025. URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/marriage-retreat-2024/ UID:urn:uuid:56d456b5-1734-451f-ae13-b4995fb0e42d STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Word is Still Becoming Flesh (Advent Retreat 2024) DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that our annual Advent retreat i s being planned for December 6-8\, 2024\, and that the tremendous trio o f Steve Givens\, Lucia Signorelli\, and Fr. Tom Santen will once again b e our presenters.\n\nOur theme\, which is being developed\, is "The Word is Still Becoming Flesh" - doesn't that sound great!\n\nThe cost of thi s weekend retreat is $285 for a single person or $375 for a married coup le couple.\n\nFill out my LGL Form! URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/advent-2024/ UID:urn:uuid:fe9efc46-137a-424e-9ea7-8a1dc2a7b3ab STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T130000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hearts of Mary 2025 (a retreat for mothers and daughters of all ages) DESCRIPTION:Attention: Mothers and Daughters of ALL AGES!\n\nThe Hearts of Mary Retreat is a shared retreat experience for Mothers and Daughters of all ages. Talks and content range from age specific breakout session s to ageless whole group presentations\, providing everyone a chance to explore their current faith life and go deeper with their loved ones. Ex perience prayer through art\, guided mother and daughter discussions\, a unique adoration encounter with Jesus\, and exploration of our beautifu l grounds\, which includes 120 acres filled with nature\, hiking trails\ , a playground area\, and outdoor prayer experiences.)\n\nBiological mot hers\, adoptive mothers\, foster mothers\, grandmothers\, aunts\, godmot hers\, \, etc. - any and all women who have a mothering role - are invit ed\, along with their "daughters" to attend this event. There are no age restrictions\; we only ask that daughters be at least 7 years old.\n\nT his retreat will help everyone explore how to apply the love and virtues of Mary and Marianist spirituality to our modern day lives.\n\nThis one -day event is on Saturday June 15\, 2024 from 9 AM until 4:30 PM and the cost is $75/person. That being said\, if you would like to spend the ni ght on Friday night\, you can do so for an additional $50 per person. We will be offering a bit of Friday night programming with plenty of free time to enjoy a sleepover\, play games\, eat snacks\, watch a movie\, or go to bed early\; just follow your heart's desire!\n\nSimply bring open hearts\, any favorite beverages\, and snacks to share which you can add to our community snack table.\n\nThose spending the night on Friday nig ht are welcome to arrive as early as 7 pm\, and if you arrive earlier yo u'll need to relax outside or do some hiking\, since our doors will not open until 7 pm). Those attending only on Saturday should arrive by 8 am since the retreat will begin with a delicious breakfast. Lunch and all programming will be provided. The retreat will end at 4:30 pm on Saturda y so that you can attend Mass at a nearby parish if you wish.\n\nOh\, an d this retreat will be presented by mothers and daughters - how cool is that?\n\nTo reserve your spot\, please fill out the registration form be low!\n\nFill out my LGL Form! URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/hearts-of-mary-2025/ UID:urn:uuid:a8e82b70-ccfb-49e2-8606-06db98e29962 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T163000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seeds of Healing Retreat (January 18\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Healing through Faith\, Hope\, and Love\nPlease joi n us for our 2nd annual Seeds of Healing retreat on Saturday\, January 1 8\, 2025 from 9 am - 7 pm. This wonderful event is designed to bring God 's healing touch to anyone who has lost a loved one to any tragic death\ , including suicide.\n\nThough roller coaster of emotions can experience d through tragedy can be enough to make one doubt God's presence\, this day of reflection is designed to help in the journey through these emoti ons and come out renewed with confidence in God's love and care for each one of us.\n\nMember of our ministry team for this day will include a v ariety of gifted individuals\, including Father Tom Miller. The rest of our ministry team is still in development\, but we promise to keep this document updated as we solidify our team.\n\nThere will be time for heal ing prayer\, discussions\, sharing\, learning techniques for healthy out let of emotions\, and testimony from those who have healed from the same pain you may be feeling.\n\nAttendance will be limited to 100 participa nts total for Saturday\, which will run from 9 am - 7 pm and will includ e breakfast and dinner for $65. We are also offering the option for up t o 45 of our participants to spend the night through 10 am on Sunday\; th ose who choose to spend the night will have additional time for rest\, f ellowship\, snacks\, a private room and breakfast. The cost of the overn ight experience is $155.\n\nWe expect to sell out\, so please register e arly. We look forward to spending this beautiful day of healing with you !\n\nAlso\, please note that Mass will not be included as a part of this retreat so that participants and team members can worship at their home parishes.\nFor more information\, don't hesitate to reach out to Barb @ 314.910.3942 or Mary @ 314.210.5098 or Shelby @ 636.288.9841\n\nFill ou t my LGL Form! URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/seeds-of-healing-retre at-2025/ UID:urn:uuid:22150069-af65-46d9-b5ae-48670f5fbe70 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T190000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Annual Scrapbooking Event DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for up to 36 Hours of Non-Stop Cropping? (if y ou can stay up all night!)\n\nIf so\, please join us for a weekend getaw ay at the beautiful Marianist Retreat and Conference Center in Wildwood! And please consider inviting a friend to come with you.\n\nThis amazing opportunity begins the morning of Friday\, January 24\, 2025 at 9 am an d ends on Saturday evening\, January 25\, 2025 at 9 pm - though as you c an see on the registration form below\, you can even stay an additional night if you'd like and have breakfast here on Sunday morning.\n\nYour r egistration fee includes:\n\n a comfortable room\n full use of our fac ilities\n a pot-luck lunch on Friday\, so please bring something to sha re!\n four meals (dinner on Friday and all three meals on Saturday)\n a 6-foot or an 8-foot table (please indicate your preference on the regi stration form)\n\nFeel free to bring your own snacks\, or snacks to shar e! And feel free to bring your favorite beverages\, including adult beve rages for evening social time.\n\nWe do plan on have a few vendors in at tendance\, and we will keep you posted about that via this web page as t hose plans are finalized.\n\nWe can only accommodate 30 people\, and we anticipate filling up\, so please register soon. Our first 20 guests wil l have dibs on our guest rooms with a queen bed.\n\nIf you have any ques tions in advance of this event\, please contact Shanon Waller\, Hospital ity Director\, at shanon24@marianistretreat.com\n\nFill out my LGL Form! URL;VALUE=URI:https://marianistretreat.com/events/scrapbook-2025/ UID:urn:uuid:894a9d3f-2b77-4988-8c0a-0ca5b7b5ca77 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240725T225350Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T210000 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR