Month: February 2021

Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center Events

Silent Retreats:

Women’s: February 4-7, March 4-7, May 13-16, June 17-20, August 12-15, September 16-19, October 7-10, November 4-7
Men’s: February 18-21, April 15-18, August 19-22, September 23-26, October 21-24, November 18-21

Day of Recollection:  Broom Tree Days of Recollection begin at 10 a.m. and include conferences, time for Adoration, Mass, and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day ends in mid-afternoon. Because lunch is served, we ask that you please register. A prayerful donation is requested.

 

2021 Days of Recollection
February 9- “The Amazing Wonders of Lourdes” directed by Fr. Mark Lichter
March 9- Directed by Fr. Paul King
April 13- “The Reality of the Resurrection” directed by Dr. Chris Burgwald
May 11- “Letting God Love You” directed by Fr. Shaun Haggerty

 

Couples Retreats
February 26-28, 2021- Directed by Sean and Jen Dalton

November 12-14, 2021- Directed by Jim and Meg Beckman
During this retreat couples will have the blessed opportunity to spend time together receiving from the very heart of God. The environment at Broom Tree makes for a perfect couples get-away…no TV, no radio, no phones or computers, just beautiful, peaceful surroundings, good food, and all the time and good direction you need to experience renewal in your marriage. Register early.

 

Undone: A Healing Retreat
March 12-14, 2021
October 15-17, 2021

Directed by Fr. Scott Traynor

Jesus desires to bring healing and restored wholeness to every person. Healing is central to Jesus’ life and mission. By our own sin or the sufferings of the human experience, our hearts can easily become wounded or distant from God, who alone can offer true restoration. Under the patronage of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, this retreat will assist participants in becoming aware of Jesus’ desire to bring restoration in their lives and will offer opportunities to encounter His healing grace.

Conferences for the retreat will focus on the power of Jesus to heal in mind, body and spirit, and will offer participants practical ways to invite that grace into their own lives. A collaboration of Broom Tree Retreat Center and Catholic Family Services, this retreat will offer time for individual spiritual direction as well as one-on-one discussion with licensed Counselors from Catholic Family Services.

Adult Discipleship and Evangelization Offerings

Catholic Conversations: Looking Ahead to Lent

February 27 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | St. Lawrence, Milbank
(Postponed from January due to severe winter weather.) Lent is already looming! As Lent begins, let’s reflect on how we can make this season a fruitful one. Join Dr. Chris as he leads us in a conversation about how to prepare our minds and hearts for the holy season of Lent. Attend in person or watch live at sfcatholic.org/conversations.

 

Spiritual Impact Bootcamp Retreat
Spiritual Impact Bootcamp is a retreat for adults looking to take the next step in their formation. The retreat will be led by Fr. Scott Traynor on February 19-21 at Broom Tree. The details and registration can be found on our website. Get away for the weekend and join with other adults in our diocese who are seeking to deepen their prayer life, strengthen their faith, and discover the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit. This is also a great opportunity to invite others who you think could benefit from this retreat, so please feel free to spread the word.
Bulletin Blurb: Join with other adults in our diocese seeking to deepen their prayer life, strengthen their faith, and discover the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit. Spiritual Impact Bootcamp Retreat, February 19-21. Find all the info at www.sfcatholic.org/adultformation/sib.

From Christendom to Apostolic Mission
Father Scott Traynor and Dr. Chris Burgwald have created videos and study guides to help your small group leaders facilitate discussion about From Christendom to Apostolic Mission. Bishop has invited parishes to offer this study during the season of Lent. If your parish is interested in joining, you can find all the resources on our webpage.

 

Check out a complete list of upcoming events for adults.

Youth Discipleship and Evangelization Offerings

Upcoming Events

Encounter Events (NET):
March 7 – Ipswich
April 18 – Sisseton
May 2 – Watertown

Power Hour Meetings:
Tuesdays @ 11 a.m. – Zoom meeting

Going Deeper Retreats:
April 9-11 – Abbey of the Hills

 

 

More Info

Going Deeper Retreat – April 2021
The ‘Spiritus’ Going Deeper Retreat is open for registration. Promotional material is available on the Going Deeper webpage as well as the link to register. Open to teens wishing to delve deeper into their faith. This retreat is primarily charismatic with emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.  
Bulletin Blurb:  Registrations are open for the ‘Spiritus’ Going Deeper Retreat April 9-11 at the Abbey of the Hills. Find all the info at www.sfcatholic.org/youth.

 

D-Camp
Don’t forget to get your registration in for D-Camp 2021. The early bird discount ends in February! The high school camp will be July 11-14 and the junior high camp will be July 15-18. You can find all the info on the D-Camp webpage.
Bulletin Blurb: Junior High and Senior High D-camp Registration for July 2021 is available online! Sign up fast to reserve your spot and snag the Early Bird discount. www.sfcatholic.org/youth/d-camp/.

 

Lumen Christi
We are looking for young adults who have graduated (or will graduate high school in 2021) interested in becoming a Lumen Christi missionary this summer. You can find all the information at our webpage. Please spread the word and pray for missionaries.
Bulletin Blurb: If you are a college student looking for a fulfilling summer job, pray about becoming a Lumen Christi missionary for the summer of 2021. Find all the info at www.sfcatholic.org/youth/lumen-christi/ 

 

“Power Hour” for Parish Leaders
Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Eric Gallagher, Dr. Chris Burgwald, and Fr. Scott Traynor host a “power hour” for the parish leaders via Zoom. Our hope is that this weekly hour will draw everyone who is actively engaged as leaders (priests, parish staff, and others) around the diocese to rally around Bishop DeGrood’s vision and will offer very direct responses to needs we are seeing. These meetings will be recorded. To get involved in these meetings, please ensure you are on the PCL email list and join our new PCL community platform ComeFollow.Me. If you are not already receiving these PCL emails, you can sign up for them at the For Youth Leaders page on the diocesan webpage.

 

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