Come away and rest awhile
Mothers' Retreat 2024 - February 23-24
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
The Spiritual Center of Maria Stein 2365 St. Johns Rd
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Father Nathan
Father Nathan is a gifted speaker and retreat master who speaks to the heart of every mother. His love and devotion to our Lord is truly inspirational. He helps us discover ways to deepen our relationship with God through our relationships with our husband and children.
This retreat is for Mothers of all ages. Mothers with nursing babies are always welcome! We even provide a cry room that streams live video of Father speaking if your little one gets fussy
Friday Schedule
- 3:30 Check-in Open
- 4:30 Optional Opening Mass with Fr. Nathan in upstairs Chapel
- 5:30 Refreshments available in Snack Room
- 6:30 Retreat begins in multi-purpose room with Rosary/Welcome/Announcements
- 7:00 Talk on Sacrament of Reconciliation followed by Fr. Mike Schmitz video
- 8:00-10:00 Confessions
- 8:15 Holy Hour beginning with a talk on forgiveness
- 9:15 Holy Hour Concludes with Benediction
- 9:45 Snacks in Lower Level Dining Room
Saturday Schedule
- 7:30 Check in open for Commuters
- 7:30-9:30 Confessions in Chapel
- 8:00 Rosary in Multi-Purpose Room
- 8:30-8:50 Breakfast served
- 9:30 Announcements
- 9:35 -10:45 Fr. Nathan’s talks
- 11:00 Mass
- 12:30 Lunch
- 1:30-2:00 Fr. Nathan’s talks
- 2:15-2:45 Adoration
- 3:00-4:20 Fr. Nathan’s talks
- 4:20 Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary & Final Blessing
- 5:00 Check out
We offer two wonderful opportunities to adore our Eucharistic Lord. Friday evening Father will begin with a short talk on healing, leading us deeper into adoration. Saturday Father Nathan will lead us in a guided Eucharistic Adoration,
Eucharistic Adoration
The Holy Mass
Friday evening begins with an optional Mass at 4:30 in the Chapel. We encourage all who can attend to try and make this Mass! Not only for the obvious reason that it is THE Mass, but also because Father’s homilies are so edifying!
Saturday’s Mass will be at 11:00