The next women’s ACTS retreat for our parish family will take place March 26–29, 2026. This retreat gives women a quiet space to breathe, to reflect, and to draw close to the Lord. It offers time away from daily routines so you can listen, pray, and rest in God’s care. The theme for this retreat is “Behold, your king comes to you,” taken from Matthew 21:5.
The retreat is led by women from the parish with guidance from Fr. Hecktor. It includes prayer, service, and teaching. These moments help you look at where you are on your spiritual path and invite you to take a gentle step forward. The simple rhythm of the weekend allows room for God to speak to your heart.
Many women find that ACTS strengthens their faith in ways that carry into daily life. It encourages deeper trust in God and helps you notice His presence in ordinary moments. It also opens the door to new friendships formed through shared prayer and conversation.
If you are looking for a time of renewal, this retreat is a welcoming place to begin. Come and see how the Lord meets each person with care and love. Let this be a time to grow, to listen, and to welcome Christ, our King, who comes to you.
An ACTS retreat is a parish-based weekend that invites you to step away from the pace of daily life and enter a time of prayer, reflection, and renewal. It begins on Thursday evening with check-in at 5:50 pm in the Gathering Space at St. Justin Martyr Church. From there, participants travel together to Pallottine Renewal Center, where the rhythm of the weekend helps you draw close to Jesus and deepen your faith.
The retreat offers quiet moments, shared prayer, and simple teaching that meet you where you are on your spiritual path. It also provides a chance to form friendships that continue long after the weekend ends.
The retreat concludes on Sunday with the 11:00 am Mass at St. Justin Martyr Church, followed by a welcome home luncheon where families are invited to join.
Registration is confirmed within a week, and a letter with packing details arrives one to two weeks before the retreat. Transportation is provided both to and from the retreat center.