ACTS & ACTS Retreats
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A Faith Community Across Three ParishesThe Spirit of ACTSSpirit of ACTS is a Catholic lay ministry connecting members from St. Patrick, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and St. Gianna. Through retreats, prayer, and community, ACTS encourages participants to grow closer to Christ and strengthen parish life.
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Women's RetreatJune 11–14, 2026
Join us for an extraordinary weekend of spiritual growth, prayer, and fellowship. The retreat begins Thursday evening, June 11, with check-in at 6:00 PM at St. Patrick, and concludes Sunday, June 14 with the 11:00 AM Mass at St. Patrick. Round-trip transportation is provided to the retreat center.
Cost: $295 per retreatant ($50 deposit to reserve a spot; remaining $245 due at check-in). Financial assistance is available—no one will be turned away.
2026 Retreat Leaders:
Director: Jenny Lissner - (314) 835-8784
Co-Directors: Barb Dunnermann - (636) 578-1204; Stephanie Harkless - (636) 578-1712
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Men's RetreatAugust 6–9, 2026
This retreat provides men a chance to focus on faith, prayer, and parish community. Begins Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6:00 PM at St. Patrick and concludes Sunday, Aug. 9 with 11:00 AM Mass. Round-trip transportation is provided to the retreat center.
Cost: $295 per retreatant ($50 deposit to reserve a spot; remaining $245 due at check-in). Financial assistance is available.
2026 Retreat Leaders:
Director: James Booth (636) 577-2039
Co-Directors: Dan Piper (636) 485-5242, Ryan Meyer (314) 749-4256
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Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM | St. Patrick Social Hall
Enjoy pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits & gravy, and beverages.$9 Adults | $5 Kids (ages 4–12)
Come hungry and connect with parish friends while supporting the ministry.
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Chili Lunch & Cook Off
Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 12:00 PM | St. Patrick Parish
Join us for a delicious and free chili lunch with hotdogs, sides, toppings, and lemonade.Calling All Chili Chefs: Sign up online at bit.ly/3UcwdWJ for a chance to win prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the meal—even if you’re not competing.
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ACTS is a three-day, three-night Catholic lay retreat presented by parishioners from St. Patrick, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and St. Gianna. Retreats focus on Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. Talks and activities help participants grow closer to God, deepen prayer life, and build meaningful parish connections. Retreats for men and women are held separately.
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The retreat begins Thursday evening at the parish and ends Sunday morning with Mass. It is participative—not silent—and includes prayer, reflection, discussion, and liturgy. You may engage as much or as little as you feel comfortable. Retreatants stay in private rooms at the retreat center, and all meals are provided. Round-trip transportation is included.
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Each retreat is run by a team of parishioners who have attended previous ACTS retreats. The team organizes talks, activities, logistics, and ministers to retreatants’ needs. They work under the guidance of the retreat Director and a parish priest.
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There is no obligation to serve on a team or participate further after attending the retreat. The weekend is meant to help you deepen your relationship with the Lord and your parish community. Parishioners are invited to pray for retreatants during each weekend. ACTS also offers ongoing faith formation opportunities, such as men’s prayer and discussion groups and Wednesday evening rosary and prayers. Participation in these activities is optional and encouraged at your own pace.
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- ACTS surprised me. I found a whole new relationship with faith-filled women (and men) who are willing, even eager, to share their experience of Christ in their daily lives.
- I thought I was close to the Lord before – this retreat helped me and showed me what to do and where I need to be to become even closer.
- A life-changing experience.
- It was a gift to us all. Christ was so alive in all of us.
- My experience at this ACTS retreat has definitely brought me closer to the Lord. I am inspired to continue to pray and reflect upon the many ways the Lord wishes to use me. I plan to continually place myself at the foot of the cross, at the feet of my Savior in adoration.
- I am so blessed to have come. The Spirit was definitely present in everything.
- An experience that I will never forget and want everyone to be able to experience.
- Everyone needs ACTS, they just don’t know it yet.
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