MEN’S ACTS RETREAT
February 27 – March 2, 2014
MERCY CENTER RETREAT CENTER
“My Refuge is in God, the Rock of My Strength”
Welcome! The ACTS team is so pleased to welcome you as one of the retreatants to the St. Peter Parish Men’s ACTS Retreat. Thank you for saying “yes” to God’s call inviting you to know, love and serve Him better. Mark your calendar for February 27- March 2 for a wonderful weekend, an opportunity to renew your spirituality, to strengthen your faith and its application in your daily life and to build lasting friendships and parish community.
The retreat begins Thursday evening, February 27th with check-in at 6:15 pm at St. Peter in the church lobby. At that time, registration will take place and any remaining retreat fees will be collected. (Your check can be made out to St. Peter). A brief service will take place at church and your family and friends are invited to attend. Transportation will be provided to and from the retreat center, located in Frontenac. A light supper will be served at the retreat center.
Dress for the weekend is casual: jeans, sweats, and tennis shoes are quite appropriate – whatever is comfortable for you. Make sure to bring a sweater or sweatshirt as the meeting room can get a bit chilly. You will want to bring an outfit for Mass on Sunday. Please bring a coat & comfortable walking shoes - the grounds at Mercy Center are beautiful and you may want to spend some time outdoors. You will need toiletries, any medications, robe and slippers and extra towels and washcloths if desired (one set is provided). All rooms have a private bathroom. You are also encouraged to bring your rosary, spiritual reading and any other items that might make your room more comfortable.
We ask that you immerse yourself in the weekend and that you not bring radios, TVs, CD players, laptops, Ipod/Ipad’s or cell phones. Also please note that the ACTS retreat is an alcohol-free event.
The retreat will conclude at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday at St. Peter, and again, transportation will be provided. Please invite your family and friends to attend this “coming home” celebration. The retreatants will sit as a group at Mass. Mass will be followed by lunch in the Parish Center with your family and friends and the ACTS community.
The emergency phone number at Mercy Center is (314) 966-4686. My cell phone number is (314) 966-8280. Please give these numbers to your family, but ask them to use them only in case of an emergency.
The balance of $145 will be due on September 19th at check-in, but if you’d like to submit payment earlier, please send your check to the church office at Ursuline Hall. PLEASE NOTE: Financial difficulties should not prevent anyone from attending this retreat. If you wish to inquire about a scholarship, please call me at the number below or Linda Doyle at Ursuline Hall at 314-822-1347.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call me at (314) 966-8280. If for any reason, your situation changes and you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible, as we have other parishioners on the waiting list. We look forward with great joy to serving you. God bless you as you prepare to spend time away from your family and daily responsibilities.
Your brother in Christ,
Larry Bommarito
Retreat Director
and your ACTS Retreat Team:
Herb Bernsen, Ken Boyd, Todd Buss, Bud Cavanaugh, Mike Connelly, Rick Detling, Steve Einspanier, Michael Eschbacher, David Fotouhi, Denny Kammer, Chris Keller, John Komotos, Ken Kopp, Gene LaBarge, Mark Lorbert, Joe Lorms, Michael Mahn, Sr., Dave Marten, John Meesey, Ken Mersmann, Steve Meyer, Dave Pannell, Rick Paulter, Dennis Perry, Joe Rolfes, Matt Salamon, Kevin Stillman, Dennis Talley, Mike Thomas and Fr. Mike Esswein.