good food - fellowship - prayer - hiking - adoration - talks - mass - camping
CALLING ALL CATHOLIC MEN
TWO DAY RETREAT
Friday June 14 5:00pm - Saturday June 15 4:00pm
Theme: The Formation 4.1 - Our Fathers…
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Save the Date for the next Men on the Mountain Retreat which will take place at the Santiago Ranch and Farm behind the gates at Blackstar Canyon. This will be a Campout and will be one you will want to share with your sons, grandsons, the men in your life.
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Registration details and schedule will follow shortly.
SPECIAL LOCATION - SANTIAGO RANCH
Formation of
Faith with 4 short talks
Hike to Bison Ranch
Food & fellowship
Bring family members, (sons, brothers, dad) church group
or ask your 5 best friends to join you!
Schedule
Friday 6.16.23
Optional Early Arrival
11:00 am Check in at Office
11:30 am Carpool to Bison Ranch
12:00 pm Drop off campsite
Lunch
1:00 Hike to the big Cross
1:30 Hike to the Hermitage
2:30 Snack and short talk at Hermitage
3:00 Hike to the Meadow
3:45 Short talk on the history of Blackstar
Mining village
4:15 Hike to Bison Ranch
4:45 Tour the Coal Mine
5:00 Set up campsite
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5:00 pm Check in at Office
5:30 pm Carpool to Bison Ranch
6:00 pm Set up campsite
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Welcome
8:30 pm Opening Talk
10:00 pm Mass
11:00 pm All Night Adoration Vigil
Confessions
Saturday 6.17.23
6:00 am Morning Prayer
6:30 am Reposition of the Blessed
Sacrament
8:00 am Breakfast
Day Only Track
7:00 am Day Retreat Arrivals
Check in at Office
7:30 am Carpool to Bison Ranch
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Welcome / Overview
9:15 am Talk 1
9:45 am Group Discussion
10:15 am Talk 2
10:45 am Group Discussion
11:00 am Group Activity
12:00 pm Angelus
12:15 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Talk 3
2:00 pm Group Discussion
2:30 pm Talk 4
2:30 pm Group Discussion
3:00 pm Holy Hour with Blessed Sacrament
4:00 pm Closing Remarks, Prayer, Dismissal
WHAT TO BRING
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Tent
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Sleeping bag & pillow
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Water bottle
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Camping chair
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Dress in layers and bring a hat (cowboy hat if you have one!) as there is no shade out on the ranch
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Rosary
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Bible, Catechism of the Catholic Church, or any spiritual reading that will be of help
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There is no electricity on the ranch so a flashlight is a good idea
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If you depend on your phone, bring a portable charger
Available Accommodations:
Pitch a tent!
or sleep under the stars!
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Your donation helps make camp available for a family who otherwise would not be able to attend.
Thank you in advance for your support!
After you've made your donation, if you will be joining us for the June 2023 Men on the Mountain Retreat, please take 60 seconds to complete this short registration form.