Susan Conroy worked with Mother Teresa in India and hosts an EWTN series called "Speaking of Saints." She'll help lead the retreat and share her insights in a Q&A session.

Retreat leader Fr. Mark Christina co-hosts EWTN's weekly program for youth and young adult's, "Life on the Rock."

St. Benedict's Church. The retreat is next door in the parish hall, 1063 Benedicta Rd, Benedicta.

Saturday, August 11, 2012; 9 a.m.

Location: St. Benedict Parish Hall, 1063 Benedicta Rd., Benedicta, Maine

Contact: Judy Pelletier; 207-365-4236

Website: katahdincatholics.org

You are invited to what will be a grace-filled event in Jesus’ name: a Catholic retreat given by EWTN’s Fr. Mark Mary Christina and Susan Conroy on finding the Lord’s joy, peace, and love in today’s chaotic world. The retreat will offer tools for coping with chaos today and tomorrow.

The location is often called “God’s Country” because of the lovely rolling hills and views of Mt. Katahdin. A beautiful spot for a day of reflection. St. Benedict’s Church has been a continuously active worship site for over 175 years.

The parishioners at St. Benedict’s are overjoyed to be hosting such wonderfully faith-filled, and nationally-recognized, speakers. The retreat is open to all and we truly hope you’ll be there. The day will start at 9 A.M. and end after a Q&A session that starts at 7 P.M. Meals are included and donations accepted to help with expenses. Please call or email to reserve a spot so we have enough meals planned. Thank you.

Schedule:

9:00 Coffee & muffins

10:00 Susan Conroy will introduce Fr. Mark’s first talk on Peace and Joy

11:00 Q&A, silent prayer & reflection, break time

11:30 Pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary

Noon Lunch

1:00 Fr. Mark’s talk on Love

2:00 Q&A, silent prayer & reflection, break time

2:30 Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary

3:00 Personal prayer, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, private Sacrament of Reconciliation at the Church

4:00 Holy Mass

5:00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

6:00 Dinner

7:00 Desserts and Q&A with Fr. Mark and Susan Conroy

Sunday August 12th, for those who can stay:

10:30 Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

11:00 Concelebrated Mass by Fr. Mark and Fr. Joel Cyr

Noon Lunch and goodbyes