The Catholic Churches of St. Michael and St. Mary invite you to join in a day of reflection on Saturday, November 9, from 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM to explore the many beautiful facets of prayer within the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. We will gather at The Church of St. Michael in Stillwater, MN for the event. Please complete the form via the link below to register. Once you have submitted the form, you will be directed to a payment site. The retreat tuition is $30 per person. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1.
REGISTER: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Day of Reflection on Prayer Registration Form
Schedule of Events
7:30 a.m. Mass: The Church of St. Mary (a few blocks from The Church of St. Michael)
423 Fifth Street South, Stillwater, MN 55082
8:00 a.m. Breakfast: The Church of St. Michael
611 Third Street South, Stillwater, MN 55082.
Meet in Rose Hall for breakfast and the first reflection talk on prayer.
8:30 a.m. Speaker: CGS Formation Leader, Carolyn Kohlhaas "The Child and Prayer" in connection with #3 of the 32-Points of Reflection
10:15 a.m. Morning break
10:30 a.m. Break out sessions according to levels, (CGS L1, L2 and L3) to discuss specific types of prayer within each level of CGS. Led by CGS National Formation Leaders, Carolyn Kohlhaas, Karen Sisson and Mary Minor.
11:30 a.m. Free time to visit the Adoration Chapel, to visit the CGS atria, or to enjoy personal reflection time.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch: Rose Hall
1:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: "The Impact of CGS on Personal Prayer Life"
1:30 p.m. Speaker: CGS Formation Leader Karen Sisson "The Adult and Prayer"
2:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Nicholas Markell, Iconographer. "Iconography and Art as a Personal Prayer Response"
3:30 p.m. Closing and dismissal
*Door prizes from a raffle lottery will be given throughout the day.