March 22-24, 2019
Franciscan Retreat Center
Prior Lake, MN

Theme: A Warrior’s Vigilance
Featuring Fr. Michael Becker

Fr. Michael Becker was born the oldest of three children, and raised in St. Cloud, Minnesota.  He graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 1987, with bachelor’s degrees in theology and economics.  For a number of years he engaged in ministry to Catholic high school and college students, through NET (National Evangelization Teams) and St. Paul’s Outreach.  In May of 1999 he was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis, also as a member of the Companions of Christ, a local community of diocesan priests.  He served for three years as Associate Pastor at St. John the Baptist in New Brighton, and then for seven years as Pastor of St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael, Minnesota.  He was then assigned to St. John Vianney College Seminary, becoming Rector on July 1, 2010.  He enjoys prayer, theological reading, travel, hiking in mountains, and Italian cuisine.

Comments From the 2018 Retreat Attendees:

"I enjoyed being on this Holy Ground and sensing the movement of the Holy Spirit." 

"(What I liked best was) the praise and music.  My small group was one of the best I have ever had." 

"(It was) a chance to fellowship and grow in my walk with the Lord." 

Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center

Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center provides you with a comfortable room and delicious, well-balanced meals.  They have a library and an expanded bookstore with many items you may find of interest. Beverages and snack items are available for purchase in the Hospitality Room and the Marian Lounge.

The retreat center has 58 comfortable semi-private rooms arranged in 29 suites.  Each room has a twin or queen-sized bed, linen, a sink, towels, and a small closet. Many of the rooms have writing desks for your convenience. Each suite shares a shower and a toilet. The two rooms of each suite are separated by a folding wall.   There is an extra $40 charge for occupying only one side of a suite (limited availability).


Cost (Semi-Private Room)

• Church of St. Paul Members:    $160
• Members of other parishes:     $180

Payment is due at Registration.  Scholarships Available. 

Sign-Up now:  http://tinyurl.com/cospmensretreat

Note:  We only have 58 total beds available.  We will make reservations on a first-come first-served basis.  Registration deadline is March 11, 2019 and no refunds can be issues after March 12, 2019.

What to Bring

• Snack and/or beverage to share
• Toiletries including soap and shampoo
• Earplugs or white noise machine if others snoring may bother you (optional)
• Game to share for free time (optional)
• Comfortable clothing for hiking (optional).

Coffee and Orange Juice Will Be Provided
 

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Friday, 3/22
6:00-7:30 PM - Check-in
7:10-7:30 PM - Evening Prayer (Optional)
7:30-8:00 PM – Praise and Worship (Brad Nelson)
8:00-8:45 PM - Talk 1 (Fr. Becker)
9:00-10:00 PM – Small Groups
10:00-10:30 PM - Fellowship
 
Saturday, 3/23
7:30-7:50 AM – Rosary (Optional)
8:00-8:25 AM – Mass (Fr. Becker)
8:30-9:30 AM - Breakfast
9:30-10:00 AM – Praise and Worship (Brad Nelson)
10:00-10:45 AM - Talk 2 (Fr. Becker)
10:45-11:00 AM - Break
11:00 AM-12:15 PM - Small Groups
12:30-1:30 PM - Lunch
1:30-5:00 PM - Free Time
2:00-4:00 PM – Confessions
2:00-4:00 PM – Prayer Team Available
5:00-5:20 PM - Evening Prayer (Optional)
5:30-6:30 PM - Dinner
6:30-7:00 PM – Praise and Worship (Brad Nelson)
7:00-7:45 PM - Talk 3 (Fr.  Becker)
8:00-9:30 PM - Small Groups
9:30 PM – 7:00 AM - Adoration (Optional)
9:30-10:30 PM – Fellowship (Optional)
 
Sunday, 3/24
7:00-7:30 AM - Benediction
7:45-9:00 AM – Praise and Worship (Brad Nelson)
9:15-10:30 - Mass (Fr. Becker)
10:30-11:30 AM – Brunch
11:30 AM-12:30 PM - Clean-up
12:30 - Depart


Questions? Contact Chuck Sylvester at chuck.sylvester@gmail.com (612) 308-8848