Women of St. Francis de Sales Parish, St. John’s Parish, St. Joseph’s Parish and St. Elizabeth’s Parish, you are invited to a Faithful and Fun Afternoon. The Confraternity of Christian Mothers Organization from St. Francis de Sales Parish is sponsoring A Women’s Afternoon Retreat Sunday, October 27 from 11:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Featuring Guest Speaker Deacon Mark Krejci, Ph.D. Deacon Mark Krejci is the Director of the Office of Formation in Discipleship for the Diocese of Crookston where he also serves as Director of Deacon Formation and Personnel. He and his wife Julie are members of St. Joseph’s in Moorhead and they have two married children and two grandchildren. Deacon Mark also teaches psychology at Concordia College in Moorhead and he received his M.A. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Notre Dame. The Retreat Theme Will Be: “Shepherding Them Home: Praying for Our Loved Ones Who Have Left the Church”

This retreat will feature:
➢ Brunch after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. If you have any diet restrictions, let us know.
➢ Goodie bags and door prizes.
➢ Most importantly, a unique opportunity to build relationships with women of all ages within our faith communities. Bring a friend with you to share this experience.

Please register in the Gathering Space, call the parish office at 233-4780, or email dennis@stfrancismhd.org with your name and phone number. If you would be unable to attend this retreat because you need childcare, please make a note on our sign-up sheet with the ages of your child/children and we will try to accommodate you.

There is no charge for this retreat but free will offerings will be accepted.

Help fill the crib in the Gathering Space with donated items for St. Gianna's Maternity Home and the Perry Center, two local nonprofits that help pregnant women in need. See the bulletin for details on what is needed. Can't donate? Your prayers are needed too!

Event features exclusive savings, numerous door prizes, fun holiday entertainment, wine and beer, & cookies and milk with Santa. 100% of ticket sales purchased through St. Francis benefit the St. Francis de Sales Youth Programs. Get your ticket from an 8th grader or in the parish office! Learn more at https://westacres.com/iwn.