Women's Retreat

The Church of Saint Paul offers an annual women's retreat. These retreats include time for prayer, fellowship, worship, and Mass, along with talks and skits. Nursing babies welcome.
 

2023 Church of Saint Paul Women’s Retreat
BESTOWED: Claiming Your True Identity and Heavenly Inheritance
In this Lenten journey, you’ll enter into the passion of our Lord and discover the incredible treasures awaiting you. Looking into the depths of His Heart and yours, you’ll explore your unique identity bestowed by God. Igniting the Holy Spirit more deeply, you’ll activate the fire within to claim your incredible heavenly inheritance. 

 

March 17-19, 2023
Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center
7984 257th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
Located about 1 hour south of the Twin Cities (near Lakeville)
 

Retreat Leaders &
Church of Saint Paul Members 
Janae Bower & Heidi Harvey

Retreats, pilgrimages, conferences, ministries and consecrations have enriched their faith walk and they are excited to share their experience—and hearts — with you.

Registration has closed.

Retreat Details:

No arrivals before 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Lakeville is nearby and a great place to stop fordinner on your way to the retreat center. (No dinner is provided Friday night.)

Check-in at the Ruth Cornell House:

Amenities include walking trails, pool, sauna, hot tub, game room, and quiet areas for reflection. There is a short walk from building to building, and we will be going between the three buildings.  Towels and linens will be provided for rooms and for the pool/sauna area. 

Please do not bring snacks. Snacks are provided by our facility and include coffee, tea, cocoa, water, dairy and non-dairy milk, juice, lemonade, yogurt, string cheese, fresh fruit, trail mix, and snack mixes. 

There are double rooms (2 occupants), and dorm-style rooms that will sleep up to 8 (single beds, rollaways and bottom bunks only). Dorm-style rooms are great for larger groups and to get to know new people! 

Questions?  Contact Nick Brady at (763) 703-3767

FRIDAY, MARCH 17
5:30                Check in starts at the Cornell House
7:00                Welcome & Session 1, White Trout Lily conference room at Youngdale Lodge
9:00                FREE TIME - contemplation, recreation

SATURDAY, MARCH 18
8:00                Breakfast in the Trillium Dining Room at Youngdale Lodge
9:00                Session 2 (conference room)
10:30             Break
10:45             Session 3 (conference room)
12:00             Lunch (dining room)
1:00                Session 4 (conference room)
3 – 6:00         FREE TIME - contemplation, recreation
OPEN – Chapel for individual prayer
3 – 5:30         Hearts Inheritance Activity (dining room)
Confession (chapel)
6:00                Dinner (dining room)
7:00                Mass & Bestowal Ceremony in the chapel    
9:00                Prayer teams (chapel)
FREE TIME - contemplation, recreation

SUNDAY, MARCH 19
8:00                Breakfast (dining room)
9:00                Session 5 & sharing of graces (conference room)
12:00             Lunch (dining room)
1:00                Pack up and depart