Summer Scripture Days
August 18-20, 2026
Abiding in the Word
This year, we will focus on "The Domestic Church" - reading, applying, and meditating on Scripture in our homes.
This retreat takes place in the Bethany House on the grounds on St. Francis Retreat Center. Bethany House guest rooms are single or double occupancy and each have a private bathroom. The entire facility is air conditioned and there is Wi-Fi throughout the building.
Any adult over the age of 18 is welcome to attend. The retreat begins on Tuesday with registration at 9:00am, followed by the orientation session at 9:30. The retreat concludes around 12:00pm on Thursday, following Mass. No lunch will be served.
Retreat options:
Single lodging: $235
Shared lodging: $185 per person
Commuting: $110 - The retreat begins at 9:00 AM each day. Tuesday and Wednesday will end at 5:00pm, and includes lunch. Thursday will end at noon, no lunch served.
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Retreat Agenda
Tuesday, August 19 (tentative)
9:00 a.m. Registration
9:30 a.m. Orientation/Introduction
9:45 a.m. Welcome
9:50 a.m. Small Group Discussion
10:10 a.m. Session I
11:25 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. Mass
12:15 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Session II
2:45 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. Session III
4:15 p.m. Small Group Discussion
4:45 p.m. Announcements, Q & A
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Optional Group Activity
Wednesday, August 20 (tentative)
7:45 a.m. Morning Prayer
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer
9:05 a.m. Session IV
10:20 a.m. Break
10:25 a.m. Reconciliation
11:30 a.m. Mass
12:15 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Session V
2:45 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. Session VI
4:15 p.m. Small Group Discussion
4:45 p.m. Announcements, Q & A
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Fellowship
Thursday, August 21 (tentative)
7:45 a.m. Morning Prayer
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer
9:05 a.m. Session VII
10:20 a.m. Small Group Discussion
10:40 a.m. Wrap-Up, Q&A
11:00 a.m. Break/Room check out
11:15 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Departure