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Come
to the quiet of a Malvern retreat
Share in the tranquility, peace and
blessings of this Catholic retreat house nestled in the woods.
The
Malvern Retreat House is known for its time-honored weekend Catholic
retreats for men starting on Friday evening and ending on Sunday
morning. Private adoration time in our magnificent oratories, uplifting
liturgies, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, communal prayer with men
for the Stations of the Cross, fellowship and group faith-sharing, all
comprise this Catholic retreat weekend. Retreat directors vary with
each retreat, so be sure to check our schedule.
While
staying with us, you will experience our gift of hospitality; clean,
comfortable, private rooms and delicious meals served by our
retreat-friendly staff.
Non-Catholics
are always welcome to participate in a retreat. Even if you have never
made a retreat before, pray about a weekend when you may have a few
hours to spend on retreat. Come alone.. or with a friend! Make a
decision today to register for
a retreat or call the Main Office at (610) 644-0400 for more
information.
Men's Weekend Retreat Sample Schedule
All of
the following exercises are meant to be used according to the
individual needs of the retreatant. No exercise is mandatory.
Priests
are available Friday through Sunday for private interviews and the
Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Friday
- Opening night
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5:00 PM
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Registration begins in
libraries
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6:45
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Angelus and Dinner
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7:45
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Welcome by the Rector
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8:00
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New retreatant orientation (Upper McShain)
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8:30
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Opening Conference
(Chapel)
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9:15
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Celebration of Eucharist
(Chapel)
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10:15
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Open AA Meeting (optional) (Lower
McShain)
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After Mass, we request silence
throughout the night
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Saturday
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7:00 AM
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Rise
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7:20
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Angelus at bedroom door
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7:20
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Ministers for Adoration report to the
Sacristy
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7:30
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Adoration Procession and Morning Prayer
(Chapel)
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7:45
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Private Adoration begins in the Oratories
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7:45
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Flag Ceremony and Breakfast
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9:00
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Conference
(Chapel)
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10:15
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Reconciliation Service
(Chapel) followed by individual confessions
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11:30
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Way of the Cross
(outdoors - weather permitting)
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12:15 PM
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Lunch (Dining Hall)
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1:30
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Retreatant's Choice:
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Personal quiet time
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Loss & Bereavement Talk (2nd,
3rd, 4th Saturdays)
Presenter: B. Selletti, SFO (Upper McShain B-205)
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Men-Backbone of the Church (First
Saturdays)
Presenters: Mark Houck - Damien Wargo (Upper McShain B-205)
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"Abortion, The Law and the Courts"
Presenters: Pro Life Team (Upper McShain B-202)
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Retirement: Remaining Fully Alive in
Retirement
Presenters: Various (Upper McShain B-204)
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Being Married Today - Marriage Encounter
Presenters: Various Members of Marriage Encounter (Lower McShain)
Or... Faith and Finances
Presenters: Malvern Arimathean Advisor Team (Lower McShain)
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2:30
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Alternate Weekend Talks on the Theme:
"What
do you want me to do for you..."
Thriving
and Not Just Surviving as a Cahtolic Man
Presenter: Bill Donaghy (Upper McShain)
OR
Success
and Spirituality
Presenter: Dr. Joe Capista (Upper McShain)
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3:45
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Questions and Answer Session:
Discussion on conferences and our faith
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4:45
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Mass (Chapel)
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5:45
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Angelus and Dinner (Dining Hall)
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7:00
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Rosary
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7:45
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Conference (Chapel)
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8:45
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Benediction followed by
the New Man of Malvern Ceremony (Upper McShain)
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9:15
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Coffee & Danish (Lower McShain)
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9:45
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Credo; A
Film Tribute to John Paul II featuring Andrea Bocelli (Upper
McShain)
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We request silence in all areas
except Lower McShain.
Please respect the desire and
right of other retreatants to retreat to a place of silence.
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Sunday
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7:00 AM
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Rise
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7:20
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Angelus at bedroom door
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7:30
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Morning Prayer (Chapel)
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7:45
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Flag Ceremony and Breakfast (Dining Hall)
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9:15
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Conference & blessing of
religious articles (Chapel)
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10:00
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Closing of adoration in Oratories (Ministers
report to sacristy)
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10:15
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Faith Sharing (Upper
McShain)
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10:45
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Concelebrated Closing Eucharist
(Upper McShain)
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