Our theme for this married couple’s retreat is Luminosity – the quality of being bright, shining, or reflecting light. With the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary as our inspiration, we will explore how our marriages can more powerfully reveal the light of Christ to the world. As Jesus proclaimed, “”The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” And that is good news, indeed.
When: Friday, July 10, 2026 through Sunday, July 12, 2026 (doors will open at 3 pm on Friday, we will kick off with dinner at 5 pm on Friday, and this event will end on Sunday at 10:30 am)
Where: Marianist Retreat and Conference Center, 4000 Hwy 109, Eureka, MO 63025
Price: $376 per Couple (see registration form below)
Details:
All married couples – whether married one day, one century, or anywhere in between – are invited to our 5th annual Married Couple’s retreat here at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center the weekend of July 10 – 12, 2026.
This year we will explore how the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary – The Baptism of Jesus, The Wedding at Cana, The Proclamation of the Kingdom, The Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist – speak directly to our marriages.
Doors will open at 3 pm on Friday afternoon, and the retreat officially begins with dinner at 5 pm. Our first session launches at 6:15 pm in our Conference Room, and we will conclude by 10:30 am on Sunday. The cost per couple is $376, and we can accommodate 40 couples. The first 20 couples to register get dibs on a room with a queen bed, and the last 20 couples who register will be in rooms that have two twin beds, though they can be pushed together.
We will offer large group presentations, opportunities for small group discussion, chances to chat one-on-one with your spouse, communal prayer experiences, time for private prayer and recreation, prayer ministry with our retreat leaders, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Adoration, and Mass. 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.
Our retreat leaders for the weekend are Barb & Larry Kendrick, Lisa & Paul Masek, and Carla and Eric Struckhoff.
Barb and Larry are members of Incarnate Word Parish in Chesterfield. They have been married 45 years, have 3 children, enjoy traveling, Adoration together, and being grandparents to 8 beautiful angels. They enjoy watching their grandkids’ sporting events, having sleepovers, and pool time. Barb is a volunteer at the Marianist Retreat Center and Larry serves on our retreat center’s Board of Directors.
Lisa & Paul are members of Incarnate Word Parish in Chesterfield. They have been married for 36 years, have four children, enjoy hiking & traveling, and love to laugh. Paul is the program director at the Marianist Retreat Center, directs the ministry of the MORE Team, and Lisa works at Parkway West Middle School for Special School District as a para – while helping at the Marianist Retreat Center as her schedule allows.
Carla & Eric are members of St. Clement of Rome Parish in Des Peres. They have been married for 28 years, have 7 children, and enjoy evening walks, attending kids’ sporting events, and watching movies. Eric works in Information Technology for Spectrum, and Carla teaches theology at Chaminade College Preparatory School.
Our retreat leaders have already begun praying for you; please pray for them!
Questions? Contact Paul Masek at 314.608.5447 or paul@marianistretreat.com
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