Men's Retreat

March 20-22, 2020
Franciscan Retreat Center
Prior Lake, MN

Theme: What It Means to Be a Man of God
Featuring Kevin Bittner, Chuck Sylvester, and Brad Nelson 

Comments From past 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)

• $165

Payment is due at Registration.  Scholarships Available. 

Register HERE

Note:  We only have 58 total beds available.  We will make reservations on a first-come first-served basis.  Registration deadline is March 9, 2020 and no refunds can be issues after March 10, 2020.

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, 3/20
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 
9:00-10:00 PM – Small Groups
10:00-10:30 PM - Fellowship
 
Saturday, 3/21
7:30-7:45 AM – Rosary (Optional)
7:50-8:25 AM – Mass 
8:30-9:30 AM - Breakfast
9:30-10:00 AM – Praise and Worship (Brad Nelson)
10:00-10:45 AM - Talk 2 
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
2:30-4:00 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 
8:00-9:30 PM - Small Groups
9:30 PM – 7:30 AM - Adoration (Optional)
9:30-10:30 PM – Fellowship (Optional)
 
Sunday, 3/23
7:30-7:40 AM - Benediction
7:45-9:00 AM – Praise/Worship/Sharing (Brad Nelson)
9:15-10:30 - Mass 
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