Adoration ~ Community ~ Theology ~ Service
St. Pius X Women's A.C.T.S. Retreat
May 29th - June 1st of 2025 at the Father Bernard Youth Center, Mount Angel, Oregon
"And behold I am sending the promise of my Father upon you."
(Luke 24:49)
Rest, recharge, and renew your soul with the women of our parish, experience three days of prayer, community, authenticity, and sisterhood!
The $240 retreat fee includes lodging, transportation, and all meals. Registration forms are available in the church vestibule, parish office, and on the parish website.
For more information contact Ana Garcia at anagee08@gmail.com
What is an ACTS Retreat?
An ACTS lay retreat is held for three days and three nights and is presented by fellow parishioners. The retreat begins on Thursday evening and ends the following Sunday at a Mass celebrated with the parish community. Retreats for men and retreats for women are given separately. The focus for the weekend is Adoration, Community, Theology and Service from which the ACTS acronym is derived. The retreat takes on the traditions and atmosphere of the parish community sponsoring it. The retreat facilitates the attainment of a new and/or deeper relationship with the Lord through:
Adoration - The call by, acceptance of, and response to God
Community - The love and caring of each other
Theology - The study of God through scripture and the Catholic Faith
Service - To God and His people
Each retreat is conducted by a retreat "team" composed of 20-25 individuals who have attended prior ACTS retreats. Chosen by the retreat Director, the team organizes the retreat, conducts the retreat activities and ministers to the needs of the retreatants during the retreat weekend.
What is the purpose of an ACTS retreat?
To allow each retreatant to experience God's love and joy and deepen their faith in Him. To allow all to return to their lives with a deeper love for God, each other and a desire to become more involved in their faith community and serve others.
Group Photo from the 2021 Retreat
