ACTS Retreats
What is an ACTS Retreat?
An ACTS Retreat is a parish-based event which offers parishioners an opportunity to experience the love of Jesus Christ. This in turn fosters a desire for intentional discipleship. ACTS Retreats are given by parishioners for parishioners, and in this way, serve to build Christian community at the parish.
The ACTS Retreat begins Thursday evening and ends with Sunday Mass in the parish. While utilizing prayer, service, and teaching, the ACTS Retreat meets people where they are in their spiritual journey and invites them to experience God in a manner that is both personal and communal. Women and men have separate ACTS retreats once per year.
Adoration – the call by, acceptance of, and response to God
Community – the love and caring of each other
Theology – the study of God through scripture and the Catholic Faith
Service – to God and his people.
Contact
Katie Schoen
(314) 570-6420
katieschoen0313@gmail.com
Angie Louis
(314) 799-2421
alouisX4@gmail.com
SMMA’s Upcoming ACTS Retreat
SMMA Women’s Retreat
November 6-9 at Mercy Retreat Center
Hosted by SMMA Women for SMMA Women
Step away from life’s distractions and connect with other SMMA women through a shared desire to grow in faith. God wants to meet you, His beloved daughter, exactly where you are, and to show you all He has in store for you.
Registration forms are in the church foyer or download below
Beyond Retreats
Christmas Cookie Platter Sale- December
Details coming soon!
Grown-Up Game Night
Details coming soon!
Parish Thanksgiving Meal- Thanksgiving Day
Details coming soon!
Prior Retreatants’ Experiences
“I didn’t think I was “the retreat type.”
My only regret after finally making a parish retreat was that I’d waited so long to do it.
It was great to step away from the noise and clutter of everyday life to focus on my faith for a few days, and to meet other women looking to do the same. Many have become lifelong friends.
Whatever is holding you back – time, fear, or, like me, a feeling that you’re “not holy enough” – I encourage you to take a leap of faith and say yes to this retreat. God will meet you, his beloved daughter, exactly where you are and give you exactly what He knows you need. ”
“ACTS is an amazing mission! The ACTS retreat deepened my relationship with Christ and introduced me to so many great people in our parish community. I’m a busy Mom of two and I found out that the busier you are, the more you benefit from a retreat! God gives me 365 days a year, I can give him 3 nights! I highly encourage you to take a leap of faith and join your fellow parishioners in this awesome experience!”