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1355 Motherhead Rd. St.
Charles, MO 63304 |
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 Men from our parish attend a retreat each year at the White House Retreat House, located in south St. Louis County. The facilities are situated in a spacious nature setting overlooking the Mississippi River. It is not uncommon to see deer and wild turkey when out walking or making the Stations of the Cross. Noise from automobile and air traffic is virtually non-existent. The retreat consists of a series of conferences given by one of the Jesuit Priest Community. Silence is observed except for an optional time for fellowship after the evening meal. The retreat follows the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. There is ample time for rest, reflection, prayer, and meeting with Priests from the Jesuit Staff. It is truly a journey with the Lord in a renewal of mind, spirit, and body. The St. Joseph Parish Group making the White House Retreat in September of this year were: Don Bailey, Harold Barks, Dan Barry, Bob Boedeker, Hal Costello, Paul Gialanella, Mike Grayson, Mark Gross, Greg Gross, Steve Hercules, Tom Lacey, Don Lauenstein, Jim Lauenstein, Greg Mudd, Rich Bruendurman, Brian Lukowski, Mark Recca, Les Vogt, Paul Stumpe, and Vince O'Shaughnessy. The group was joined with friends, relatives, and previous members of our Parish: Bernie Buckman, Joe Grellner, John Hoormann, Jeff Lauenstein, Bud Pagel, Oscar Rode, Ed Stoneking, and Tony Weber "An annual White
House Retreat to me, means a weekend spent quietly and almost exclusively with
God. I consider that to be a privilege and a real blessing from
God." "I had wanted to go on a
White House retreat for years. I have 5 boys ages 5 – 10, so this time
when the opportunity came up, a ‘silent retreat’ sounded like a great
idea…and it was. The beautiful surroundings provide an excellent
opportunity to reflect, re-prioritize, and revitalize. My retreat was just that
for me. It was likely the most important thing I did all year. I will be
recommending a White House retreat to all the Catholic men I know." Information about White House Retreat opportunities can be obtained by calling one of our Retreat Captains: Steve Hercules at 926-0203, Mark Recca at 441-4919, or Don Lauenstein at 978-2868. You are also invited to talk to any of the retreatants listed above.
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