Welcome to our 1st ever Online Parish Retreat "I Will Not Leave You Orphans!" We're so glad you're here participating in this historic event!
Online Retreat Schedule
In order to view a session, click on the title of the session. Each session will only be available when it is scheduled to occur (or you may view it afterwards at any time).
Friday, May 15th
7:00PM Music & Praise Session with the Prince of Peace Praise Band
7:15PM Opening Message from Fr. Bill, the Pastor- I Will Not Leave You Orphans: Our Hope is in the Lord
8:00PM This event was a live discussion and is no longer available for viewing. Join us for our next Zoom meeting in the schedule- Online Group Discussion on Zoom (25 Min. Duration).
8:30PM Short Night Prayer & Reflection by Fr. Kachy and Song led by Fr. Bill
Saturday, May 16th
Morning Session
9:00AM Daily Mass for Saturday from Prince of Peace
10:00AM Music & Praise Session with Talented Musicians Phil and Katie Gabriel
10:15AM Witness Talk #1: A Personal Story of Faith and Conversion by Tim and Lacy Lowe, a young married couple who have recently become active Catholics and are now parishioners of Prince of Peace.
10:30AM Message: Encountering Jesus, Our Hope by Tom Silliker, the Assistant Director of Discipleship at Prince of Peace.
11:00AM Online Group Discussion on Zoom (25 Min. Duration)-This event was a live discussion and is no longer available for viewing. Join us for our next Zoom meeting in the schedule.
-Break until the afternoon session-
Afternoon Session
2:00PM Music & Praise Session led by the Prince of Peace Praise Band
2:15PM Witness Talk #2: A Personal Story of the Role of a Deacon from the Perspective of the Deacon's Wife by Vicki Gesinski.
2:30PM Message: Finding Jesus, Our Hope, in the Body of Christ (the Church) by Surprise Guest Speaker, Fr Stephen Ogonwa, affectionately called Fr. Seno by our parishioners.
3:00PM Online Group Discussion on Zoom (25 Min. Duration)- This live event is no longer available. Please join us for the next scheduled Zoom Meeting.
Breakout sessions (4:30-5PM):
1. Children's Breakout Session (or Art Lovers of All Ages)- A fun lesson on the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus including a drawing activity led by Ms. Monica Vega. Click here to see the recording.
2. Pre-Teens & Teen's Session (6th-12th grade)- When Life is Meh! A message of encouragement and call to greatness for youth led by Emilie Fitzsimons.
3. Adults Session- A personal witness on discovering the gift and call to deeper and more consistent prayer led by Judy Kasza.
4. Session for Everyone- Feeding Hope, Nourishing Faith: A reflection and report about the status and work of Social Services Ministry of the Parish during this crisis led by Gretel Abad Ostrowski.
Evening Session
6:30PM Music & Praise Session led by the talented Phil & Katie Gabriel.
Sunday, May 17th
9:00AM Music & Praise Session by the Prince of Peace Praise Band
10:00AM Sunday Mass & Retreat Closing Ceremony
Thank you to all of you for participating in this 1st ever Online Parish Retreat: I Will Not Leave Your Orphans. A special thank you to our Pastor, Fr. Bill, for making this possible, Fr. Kachy our parochial vicar, our speakers, our gifted musicians, and the members of the parish staff who made this wonderful experience a huge success!
May Jesus, Our Hope, be with you and bless you always!