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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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