Beloved Retreat
Did you get what you wanted from this life, even so?
I did.
And what did you want?
To call myself Beloved, To feel myself Beloved, On Earth.By Raymond Carver
The Beloved Retreat Experience
Founded in 1999, the Beloved Retreat offers you a community within Old St. Pat’s and our Catholic Church. Our hope is that, together, we can rediscover what often eludes us, but what God wants us to know: that we are Beloved. We offer a safe, open and inclusive environment in a quiet, pastoral setting where you can explore your relationship with God and yourself. Following the retreat, you'll have opportunities to stay in touch through Legacy dinners, our Afternoon of Reflection, annual summertime picnic and more – to help us stay connected and to deepen our roots as a community of believers.
The Beloved Retreat is held at beautiful St. Mary of the Lake University in Mundelein, IL., which has more than 800 acres to explore… come, rest in God’s love.
Retreat Dates 2008-09
November 21-23, 2008
February 20-22, 2009
May 1- 3, 2009
Beloved Legacy
Following 5:00 pm liturgy at Old St. Patrick’s Church, join Beloved for dinner in the church hall while guest speakers help us to reconnect and reaffirm our identity as God’s beloved sons and daughters.
June 29, 2008
July 27, 2008 (The Beloved Picnic, Bemis Woods)
September 28, 2008
October 26, 2008
November 30, 2008
January 11, 2009 Beloved Day of Reflection
March 22, 2009
May 31, 2009
June 28, 2009
Note: Retreat fee including all meals and lodging is $205. Scholarships are available. To register for the retreat or for more information, please contact Martina Clarke at martinac@oldstpats.org or 312.798.2350.