May 2017
Retreat with Father Joshua Wagner begins in Maria Stein
July 31-Aug. 4. Father Joshua Wagner will lead "How the Mass Helps us Live our Lives" -- which will include special commuter and evening options. Each day includes talks, reflection time, prayer, Mass, and spiritual direction, as well as meals. Can't take the time off? The four evening talks from Monday-Thursday ("The Four Phrases that Will Change Your Life") begin at 7 pm and are open to the public for a small fee. A priest from the Diocese of Columbus, Father…
Find out more »June 2017
“Kids for Christ” Retreat at Maria Stein Begins
June 13-15. Theme: "Tracking Mary, Mystery, and Message." Times approximate; for more information, contact the Shrine.
Find out more »NET Ministries Youth D-Week Retreat at Maria Stein Begins
June 19-22 Discipleship Week, a dynamic four-day retreat for high schoolers, include talks by NET missionaries, games, prayer, live music, Confession and Adoration, moving dramas, small-group discussions, and more. More than 90,000 young Catholics attended a NET retreat last year – find out why! Start time approximiate. Register online by May 29. For information contact Lauryn Coules at 651.450.6833 or [email protected].
Find out more »“Made” — Annual Junior High Retreat at Maria Stein
June 25 - 27 (NO OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS), 10 am - 3 pm each day. Fee includes t-shirt and lunch all three days. All junior high from area parishes are invited. Participants will spend time playing games, listening to great music, praying, hearing inspiring talks, laughing, sharing their faith, and eating. Cost is $25 per person, which includes retreat, supplies, lunch daily, and a T-shirt. Contact Robin Goettemoeller to register at [email protected] or call 419-925-7625.
Find out more »July 2017
Mother-Daughter Retreat at Maria Stein Begins
July 8-9. Girls going into grades 1-5 are invited to this overnight retreat with their mothers. Miss Ohio contestant Lexi Richter will speak about modesty and beauty Friday night, followed by a fashion show, campfire, movie, and after-dark rosary walk. Saturday's events include craft stations, lunch, a mother-daughter painting activity, and more. Prices vary with room type (not staying overnight? there's a commuter option as well). $40 for each additional girl. Event ends at 3 pm Saturday.
Find out more »Camp Encourage at Maria Stein Begins
July 14-16. Children grieve differently than adults and have special needs to work through their grief and loss. We at State of the Heart provide an important outreach for them – a grief camp for children, called Camp Encourage. The camp, for kids ages 6-15, is held annually at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein, Ohio. The camp is a safe environment where children are surrounded by other kids who are experiencing the same feelings they have. Games and fun…
Find out more »August 2017
MAC Mass of Unity in Maria Stein
Fr. Gene Schnipke, Fr. Rick Nieberding, and Fr. Tom Hemm will celebrate the sixth annual MAC Mass of Unity for high school athletes from the Marion, Minster, and St. Henry areas. Hosted by local Precious Blood priests, brothers, and sisters, the even will also feature guest speaker Jamie Wolf, who will talk about on being Catholic and playing in the MAC. The event begins with Mass and ends with a boxed meal provided by Wagner’s IGA.
Find out more »Youth Activity Preview Night in Maria Stein
All junior high and high school youth are invited to the game area at the Spiritual Center at Marie Stein at for a fun hour of games and a preview of Marion Catholic Community youth ministry programs this year. Sign-up sheets for various activities taking place throughout the year will be available. So will popsicles!
Find out more »Fatima USA Mass at Maria Stein
Bishop Joe Binzer will celebrate the annual outdoor Mass for Our Lady of Fatima -- and for this year's centennial of her appearances in Portugal. End time approximate; dress for the weather.
Find out more »Contagiously Catholic Workshop in Maria Stein
Everyone says that small groups are integral to evangelization. Yet often we become discouraged when small groups have a short shelf life, or they become insular. Join the Office for Evangelization and Discipleship for this full-day workshops to learn practical skills in leading an effective evangelization small group that encourages on-going conversion and consistently reaches new people. This workshop is for Pastoral Ministers who are interested training others in evangelizing small groups, and for any small group facilitator interested in making their group more…
Find out more »November 2017
Marriage Encounter Weekend Begins in Maria Stein
Nov. 3-5. Worldwide Marriage Encounter invites married couples to focus on each other and enrich their marriages at this weekend event. Start time approximate; for information on time and fee call Dave Stockman at (513) 251-1940.
Find out more »Marriage Retreat in Maria Stein
Formerly an evangelical pastor, now a popular Catholic author and speaker Allen Hunt will lead a retreat for married couples. Times approximate; details to come.
Find out more »January 2018
Evangelizing small groups workshop in Maria Stein
Everyone says that small groups are integral to evangelization. Yet often we become discouraged when small groups have a short shelf life, or they become insular. Join Contagiously Catholic to learn practical skills in facilitating an effective evangelization small group that encourages on-going conversion and consistently reaches new people. This workshop is for Pastoral Ministers who are interested in training others in evangelizing small groups and for any small group facilitator interested in making their group more evangelizing. Repeats of…
Find out more »March 2018
Life in the Spirit Youth Retreat in Maria Stein Begins
March 23-25 "He's making diamonds out of us" is the theme of the 19th annual Life in the Spirit Seminar at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein. Open to all teens and young adults who want to deepen and experience their Catholic faith, the retreat will feature guest speakers, group discussion, Adoration, Confession, personal prayer, Mass, games, and activities. Beginning time approximate; for schedule and details contact organizer. For information call Kelly Horstman at (567) 644-4363.
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NET Ministries “D-Week” for High Schoolers in Maria Stein
June 4-7. NET Ministries holds extended Discipleship Retreats ("D-Week"s) for high school students in four states, including Ohio. Trained NET missionaries bring teens the truth of who they are as God’s children and who them how true joy and meaning in life are found by accepting Christ’s gift of salvation and living as His disciple. Every NET retreat includes an extended time for the youth to pray and be prayed with to make a personal response to God’s invitation. For times and schedule…
Find out more »June 2018
Praying In Color Retreat at Maria Stein Begins
June 25-29. Interested in beauty and delight? Want to get closer and go deeper with God? Join this fiv- day retreat exploring new ways of praying. Be assured that absolutely no artistic talent is required! This retreat will be led by Sister Wanda Smith, RSM and Dr. Jane Steinhauser. Sister Wanda has been a spiritual director since 1992 and has directed retreats at various retreat centers throughout the country. Jane, a licensed counselor and trained spiritual director, works in campus ministry and…
Find out more »August 2018
Fatima Mass and Candle-lit procession in Maria Stein
The 24th annual Mass and rosary procession for Our Lady of Fatima will be celebrated by Father Alexander Witt from Holy Trinity Parish, Goldwater. A candle-lit rosary procession through the grounds will follow Mass. Bring a lawn chair and a flashlight.The Spiritual Center is located on St. John Road, Maria Stein. From U.S. Route 127, go east on State Route 119 to St. John Rd., then north one half mile. From I-75, take Route 119 west to St. John Rd, then south 1.5…
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