Saint John, Guardian of Our Lady Parish

Losing a child under any circumstances is horrific. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously. Just as He comforted His grieving disciples on the road to Emmaus, Jesus comforts us and we comfort each other in this very special ministry. Join other Emmaus Parent Companions and our Spiritual Leaders in a warm and loving place – to think, to talk, to feel, and to pray. Find compassion, rest, and peace…at least for a time. Retreat agenda includes prayer services, spiritual reflections, breakout sessions, Emmaus Walk, Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and time for reflection. The purpose of the retreat is to give yourself the gift of time to focus on your own individual spiritual journey, to focus on questions, such as… Where is God in my pain…Where is my child now…How can my faith help me through this horrible, new reality of life without my child…Where do I go from here? Registration is necessary, space is limited. Fr. James Mazzone will offer Mass and be our spiritual adviser.

All are welcome.