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Diocese of Venice, Florida

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Mar. 10, 2021 (2^nd Wednesday of March)	Monthly Day of Prayer (Come to the Water) This day is offered on both the second Wednesday and the second Sunday of the month. (The same conferences are given on both days; choose the day that is compatible with your schedule.) The day begins at 9:30 am with continental breakfast, and includes two conferences, lunch, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, private meditation and prayer. The day concludes at 3:15 pm. Cost: $35 To register, click here
Mar. 14, 2021 (2^nd Sunday of March)	Monthly Day of Prayer (Come to the Water) This day is offered on both the second Wednesday and the second Sunday of the month. (The same conferences are given on both days; choose the day that is compatible with your schedule.) The day begins at 9:30 am with continental breakfast, and includes two conferences, lunch, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, private meditation and prayer. The day concludes at 3:15 pm. Cost: $35 To register, click here
Apr. 1-4, 2021 (Thursday-Sunday)	Triduum Retreat This retreat begins with supper on Holy Thursday and ends with breakfast on Easter Sunday. The liturgies of the Lord’s Supper, Way of the Cross, Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion, Easter Vigil, and Sunrise Easter Liturgy are celebrated. Confessions are available. Cost: $425 for private room; $250 with shared room. (Due to COVID restrictions, only those from a common household may share a room) To register, click here.
Apr. 11, 2021 (2^nd Sunday of April)	Monthly Day of Prayer (Come to the Water) This day is offered on both the second Wednesday and the second Sunday of the month. (The same conferences are given on both days; choose the day that is compatible with your schedule.) The day begins at 9:30 am with continental breakfast, and includes two conferences, lunch, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, private meditation and prayer. The day concludes at 3:15 pm. Cost: $35 Online registration begins on March 15.
Apr. 14, 2021 (2^nd Wednesday of April)	Monthly Day of Prayer (Come to the Water) Come in-person or join us from home! This day is offered on both the second Wednesday and the second Sunday of the month. (The same conferences are given on both days; choose the day that is compatible with your schedule.) The day begins at 9:30 am with continental breakfast, and includes two conferences, lunch, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, private meditation and prayer. The day concludes at 3:15 pm. Note: The conference topics are the same from the April 11th Monthly Day of Prayer session Cost: $35 Online registration begins on March 11.
May 8, 2021 (Sat. before Mothers’ Day)	Family Day (mothers and daughters) May is the month to honor our Blessed Mother--and the month to also celebrate our earthly mothers. Come as a family and give the gift of time to Mom. Adult session on the Blessed Mother's role in our lives, and the importance of a mother's role in the lives of her children. There will be a "special activity" for children devoted to Mom and participation in serving lunch to her. Holy Mass will be celebrated and the day will conclude with lunch. Cost: $30 (adults) and $10 (children) Online registration begins on TBD
May 9, 2021 (2^nd Sunday of May)	Monthly Day of Prayer (Come to the Water) This day is offered on both the second Wednesday and the second Sunday of the month. (The same conferences are given on both days; choose the day that is compatible with your schedule.) The day begins at 9:30 am with continental breakfast, and includes two conferences, lunch, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, private meditation and prayer. The day concludes at 3:15 pm. Cost: $35 Online registration begins on April 12.
May 12, 2021 (2^nd Wednesday of May)	Monthly Day of Prayer (Come to the Water) Come in-person or join us from home! This day is offered on both the second Wednesday and the second Sunday of the month. (The same conferences are given on both days; choose the day that is compatible with your schedule.) The day begins at 9:30 am with continental breakfast, and includes two conferences, lunch, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, private meditation and prayer. The day concludes at 3:15 pm. Note: The conference topics are the same from the May 9th Monthly Day of Prayer session Cost: $35 Online registration begins on April 15.
May 21-24, 2021 (Friday to Monday)	Ignatian Preached Retreat—English This silent retreat will introduce you to the great themes of the Spiritual Exercises in a group setting. The schedule includes conferences each day, daily Mass, and an opportunity to meet at least once with the retreat director for Confession and/or spiritual direction. The topics center on Ignatian spirituality, prayer, and discernment. Cost: $425 for private room; $250 for shared room. (Due to COVID restrictions, only those from a common household may share a room) A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is required to confirm the retreat. To register, please call 941-486-0233, ext. 3004, or email Denise Riley at riley@olph-retreat.org
Jun. 1-Jun. 30, 2021	30-Day Retreat In this retreat, one of our priests guides the retreatant through the full course of the Spiritual Exercises as outlined by St. Ignatius of Loyola. This retreat requires a completed application and an interview with the retreat director before it can be booked. The retreat is 30 full days with a travel day added on at the beginning and end of the retreat. A private room and all meals will be provided. Registration closes on May 1.

Previous Events

Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2020 (Friday to Sunday)	Men’s retreat—Come Down, Zaccheus Striving to be followers of Jesus and men of virtue in a world that values individualism and self-sufficiency presents unique challenges. In this weekend retreat, Fr. Lino Estadilla, OMV will apply the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola—soldier, pilgrim, and saint—to men’s life of faith in today’s culture. Mass is offered each day and Confessions are available. Cost: $300 for private room; $195 for shared room. (Due to COVID restrictions, only those from a common household may share a room)
Nov. 6-8, 2020 (Friday to Sunday)	Women’s retreat—Women at the Well Come in-person or join us from home! What was the woman at the well in John 4 expecting when she came to draw water that day? Certainly not an encounter with a man who would change her perspective on God, true worship, and her own past. During this weekend retreat, Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV aims to facilitate a similar encounter with Jesus for women of today. Mass is offered each day and Confessions are available. Cost: $300 for private room; $195 for shared room. (Due to COVID restrictions, only those from a common household may share a room) Suggested donation, if you are viewing from home, is $60, but no amount is too small.
Nov. 20-22, 2020 (Viernes-Domingo)	Ejercicios Espirituales--Español (Hombres--Nivel 1) Los Ejercicios Espirituales son un conjunto de meditaciones, oraciones, y prácticas contemplativas desarrolladas por San Ignacio de Loyola para encontrar una intimidad más profunda con Dios a través de la reforma de la vida. En nuestra casa de retiros, tenemos los Ejercicios Espirituales en español. Para registrar, llame a Nelly Nuñez, Asistente Administrativa del Apostolado Hispano del Diócesis de Venice (941-484-9543).
Dec. 7-8, 2020 (Monday-Tuesday)	Advent Retreat Encounter Mary and her Son in a deeply personal and transformative way. This retreat includes presentations, ample time for personal prayer, opportunities for Confession and/or spiritual direction, and small and large group sharing. Mass is offered each day and Confessions are available. Cost: $225 for private room; $150 for shared room. (Due to COVID restrictions, only those from a common household may share a room)
Feb. 20-21 (Saturday and Sunday)	Weekend Seminar: Discernment of Spirits The conversion of St. Ignatius of Loyola was marked by a richness of interior experience that St. Ignatius began to notice, understand, and learn from. The resulting Rules for Discernment of Spirits from his Spiritual Exercises provide a profound source of wisdom on how we can pray better and more perseveringly, recognize temptation and reject it, and make good decisions. Cost: $100 (commuter rate). If staying overnight, cost is $225 for private room; $150 for with shared room. (Due to COVID restrictions, only those from a common household may share a room)