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Freedom is found, not in being wild, but in being wise.  Wisdom comes through our call to lead, our understanding of truth and morality, a freedom from sin and prudently embracing our free will.  Join men from across the diocese for a day discovering what is needed to truly be wise men and experience real freedom – in life, in faith and in relationships.  Be prepared, though, to take a closer look at the real you.

 
 

• Date:  Saturday, April 25, 2020
• Time:  9AM-3PM
• Location:  St. Mary, Solon
• Cost:  
  • $30 (Registrations received by April 5, 2020)
  • $40 (Registrations received April 6 - April 20)
  • Registration Deadline:  April 20, 2020
• Cancellation Policy
  • Cancellations must be received at least 8 days prior to the retreat.  Cancellations received after this will be assessed a $20 cancellation fee.
• No Show Policy
  • No Shows will not be reimbursed for payments received and if unpaid, will be assessed a $20 no-show fee.

• Facilitator:  Armando Cervantes, Director of Youth and Young Adults, Diocese of Orange

Armando Cervantes is the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Diocese of Orange, where he advocates and empowers ministry in various language communities. Cervantes attended the University of California, Irvine where he received his B.A. in Social Science and received his Master’s degree in Pastoral Theology from Loyola University. Armando has served on the boards of directors for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), the National Catholic Network de Pastoral Juvenil Hispana (LaRED), and the National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association (NCYAMA). He currently serves as the co-chair of the World Youth Day USA National Advisory Team, assisting the USCCB.
 

Drawing from the wisdom of St. Mother Teresa, this retreat explores the stones of her “Simple Path” - silence, prayer, faith, love, service and peace.   In discovering how these stones help us to love, serve and respect our Lord and our fellow human beings, we will draw closer to God and one another.  Join women from across the diocese for a day filled with Scripture, story, song, prayer and action, and be reminded how we are daily called to embrace holiness and see how our lives can run more smoothly, joyfully and peacefully. 

• Date:  Saturday, April 18, 2020
• Time:  9AM-3PM
• Location:  Holy Trinity, 571 Howard St., Kalona IA 52247 
• Cost:  
  • $30 (Registrations received by March 29, 2020)
  • $40 (Registrations received March 30 - April 13, 2020)
• Registration Deadline:  April 13, 2020
• Cancellation Policy
  • Cancellations must be received at least 8 days prior to the retreat.  Cancellations received after this time will be assessed a $20 cancellation fee.
• No Show Policy
  • No Shows will not be reimbursed for payments received and if unpaid, will be assessed a $20 no-show fee.
• Facilitator:  Mel Kennedy, Musicianary (Musician and Missionary)

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Dr. Mel Kennedy is a musicianary (musician and missionary) who brings the gospel message into the hearts of those who hear her, through song, story, Scripture and prayer.  She holds a Doctor of Ministry in Applied Ministries from Graduate Theological Foundation, an MA in Liturgical Ministry and a Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union, Chicago.  Mel has released five Christian Music CDs that have been nominated for multiple awards.  She has spoken and performed at conferences, churches and women’s retreats across the US and Canada.  Her ministry is about empowering and inspiring women to share their faith and radiate God’s love through liturgy, service, relationship and the simple actions of daily life.