Text Box: Text Box: ANNUAL PARISH EVENTS Parish Picnic Prepare food and serve for this event held in the fall of the year. Help with setup and cleanup as needed Contact Persons: Kathy Bennett 583-3977 Donald Jones 587-3073 Seasonal Decorations for Church Decorate the Church for the Easter and Christmas seasons. Contact Person: Ann Evans 853-7512 RETREATS Women’s Retreat** The retreat for the women of the parish is scheduled for a weekend in October where women come together for fellowship and reflection of the gifts given by our Lord. The retreat is held at Holy Family Retreat House in Hampton, Virginia. Contact Person: Needed Men’s Retreat** The retreat for men is scheduled for a weekend in December. The men of the parish attend the retreat at Holy Family Retreat House in Hampton, Virginia. It is a time for reflection, prayer, and renewal over the meaning of life and eternal destiny. The annual retreat is an opportunity to become more alive in Christ. Contact Person: Needed **Please contact Holy Family Retreat House for dates of retreats. “Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need” ~ Hebrews 4:16 Text Box: 15