2011 Day in the Desert
September 24, 2011 has been selected as the date of this years "Day in the Desert" retreat. We welcome back Fr Joseph Mary from the Congregation of Saint John. Fr Joseph Mary will lead the retreat along with Fr Clemens. Please let us know if you are coming for food count. There is a suggested donation of $20 to help with food and Father's flight.
This is a great time to flee to the outdoors in order to get away from the busy everyday life and seek God in a peaceful, reflective way. The day begins with a drive from St.Mary's Parish at 6am to our destination, the Doherty Ranch in the Blue Mountains. It is a great time for fraternity with other men of faith.
Directions to the Daugherty Ranch -Please take note that a travel party will be leaving St. Mary's at 6am sharp!
Leave St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pendleton on Emigrant Ave. Follow to Southgate (Hwy 395). Follow South Hwy395 through Pilot Rock heading towards Ukiah. At Nye junction (a few miles after Pilot Rock) keep left. Go about 9 miles, look for mile marker 32 on the right side. About 100 yards past the marker, turn right on Gurdane Rd. stay on gravel road for 9.5 miles. Take a left down the lane to the ranch house and park your vehicle. (White house and red barn). Walk up the canyon until you reach the balloons, take a right and continue over to the mountain where the retreat is taking place. See you there!
Schedule of Events |
| 6:00 AM- Leave St. Mary's Catholic Church parking lot and head for ranch |
| 7:00 AM- Arrive at the Ranch and start walking to the mountains (2-3 Miles) |
| 8:30 AM- Rosary and Confession |
| 9:00 AM- Mass |
| 9:45 AM- Break |
| 10:00 AM- First Talk |
| 10:45 AM- Break |
| 11:00 AM- Adoration and Confession |
| 12:00 PM- Lunch |
| 1:00 PM- Last Talk |
| 1:45 PM- Period of silent reflection |
| 2:15 PM- Break out groups and questions |
| 3:00 PM- Divine Mercy Chaplet, leave for Pendleton/Home. |
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Mass
Mass is always celebrated by Father Bailey Clemens. There is usually another Priests that comes to concelebrate Mass with Father as well as Deacon Omar Torres. -
Talks
Talks given by Father Clemens help to inspire and move us closer in our relationship with Christ. These talks vary in content but center on true manhood and how it can be regained in todays society. -
Adoration
Adoring the Holy Eucharist is a key aspect of the trip and in coming closer to Christ in our daily lives. This is a great time for prayer, contemplation and quiet reflection. -
Reconcilliation
Reconcilliation is another key aspect of coming closer to Christ. We must be in the state of grace so that we may receive the full benefits of Gods love. -
Hiking
The location of the retreat requires a bit of hiking to get to. It's a great time to get some excercise, talk with others and enjoy the surrounding mountains. -
Fraternity
In todays hussel and bussel it is hard to find and build good relationships with other men. This retreat can help give you hope that other men are searching for true masculinity and the love of God as you are. This can be an uplifting time to know your not the only one, there are others like you! -
Food -Important Update!!! Please Read!
Important!! This year we are requesting that everyone pack a sack lunch to eat as no lunch will be provided. Make sure and pack water or something else to drink as well.
