good food - fellowship - prayer - hiking - adoration - talks - mass - camping
CALLING ALL CATHOLIC MEN
THE FORMATION
Living the Sacramental Life of the Church
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TWO DAY RETREAT
Fathers Day Weekend
Friday June 16 5:00pm - Saturday June 17 4:00pm
Companeros,
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Please plan to join us for our next Men on the Mountain retreat at Santiago Retreat Center. 24 hours with the Lord!
During our time together we will :
Pray
Rosary
Reconciliation
Mass
All Night Eucharistic Vigil
Study
7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church
And what it means to LIVE the
Sacramental life of the Church
Act
Fellowship with other Men
Establish a plan for more closely
living the sacramental life of the
Church.
SPECIAL Location
This Men on the Mountain Retreat will be taking place on the NEW Santiago ranch properties. Located behind the gates of Black Star Canyon Park - with breathtaking vistas, we’ll be dining Chuck wagon style, camping under canvas or sleeping rough under the stars.
Special Additional Trail Hike
For those who want to hike to the hermitage by way of the big cross - we’ll offer a trail guided hike beginning at noon Friday. Arrive at the retreat center no later than 11:00am to sign in and transport to Santiago Ranch. It’s a medium degree level of difficulty.
Cost for this event
Your donation helps make our Summer Camps and Retreats affordable for all regardless of financial condition.
You can make a one time donation or subscribe to our monthly sustaining donor team (see below) to help others close the gap between what camps cost and what their families can afford. No one is ever turned away for financial reasons thanks to the support of our benefactors like YOU.
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Registration for this event
If you will be joining us for this event, please take 60 seconds to complete this short registration form: June 2023 Men on the Mountain Registration Form.
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!
TO REGISTER SIGNUP FOR A ONE YEAR MEMBERSHIP TO:
MEN ON THE MOUNTAIN
Includes: February & June retreats
monthly newsletter, and invitations to regular events.
($10 monthly subscription)
If you are not registered for the monthly subscription to Men on the Mountain...
Simply click on the $10 monthly button.
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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.