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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.

 

Session topics include:

  • Abiding in the Word

  • Entering into the Sabbath

  • The Lord's Comfort in Domestic Distress: The Psalms

  • God Loves Messy People, Too

  • Scripted by the Scriptures

  • At Home with Mary & the Rosary

  • Who is my neighbor?

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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 in most public areas of 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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Registration 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 18

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9:00 a.m. Registration                            
9:30 a.m. Orientation/Introduction   
9:45 a.m. Welcome, Opening Prayer
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

Wednesday, August 19

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8:00 a.m. Breakfast 
9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer
9:05 a.m. Session IV

10:15 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

Thursday, August 20

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, Sharing takeaways, Next steps)

11:00 a.m. Break/Room check out
11:15 a.m. Mass
12:00 p.m. Dismissal

Retreat Facilitators

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