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Marriage Retreat

ASCEND | A WCI Marriage Retreat

FEBRUARY 19-20, 2027 | ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

315 SW 21st Street | Grand Rapids, MN
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TRUSTING THE RULE OF ST. JOHN PAUL II, WE ARE A FAMILY OF FAMILIES, STRIVING FOR HOLINESS, STRENGTHENING MARRIAGES, AND LIVING THE TRUTH OF HUMANAE VITAE WITH JOY!

The mission is to support spouses who wish to follow the Rule of St. John Paul II. Through the Rule, he invites good, strong couples to become great in holiness! As a husband and wife open their hearts more to the grace of the sacrament, they become closer to God and to each other, and this produces lasting joy!

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DIRECTED BY: Peter & Theresa Martin of Wojtyla Community & Institute | JP2Rule

RETREAT SCHEDULE (a detailed schedule will be available as the date draws near:)

Mass will be celebrated with Bishop Daniel Felton

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 | Doors Open at 5:00PM | Social Hour at 7:15PM-8:30PM

(Confessions will be offered from 4:00PM-5:00PM)

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 | Doors Open at 8:30AM | Closing Prayer at 4:30PM

(Refreshments, a light breakfast and lunch will be served Saturday)

RETREAT COST PER COUPLE:

$150.00

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EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL PER COUPLE:

$125.00 before January 1, 2027 | $150.00 thereafter.

OPTIONAL - additional cost: Whether you are traveling from afar or joining us from right down the road, a block of rooms has been reserved for you. We want this marriage retreat to be a relaxing, distraction-free weekend for every couple to fully immerse themselves in the retreat.

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Direct booking link for Best Western (Booking a room with the link provided is preferred by the Best Western):

https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.24151.html?groupId=1G6HE2L8

Please note: If you are booking a room via phone call, please remember to reference the WCI Marriage Retreat.
Hotel Direct Number: 218-301-0345
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The Timberlake Lodge has a block of rooms available:

Please note: When booking, please ask for the “WCI Marriage Retreat block”

Hotel Direct Number: 218-326-2600

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