Marriage Retreat
ASCEND | A WCI Marriage Retreat
FEBRUARY 19-20, 2027 | ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
315 SW 21st Street | Grand Rapids, MN
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!
Allow yourselves the opportunity to step into a place of peace and sacredness. You and your spouse will learn about St. John Paul II’s Rule for Marriage & experience the deep spiritual union, available in sacramental marriage!
DIRECTED BY: Peter & Theresa Martin of Wojtyla Community & Institute | JP2Rule
RETREAT DETAILED SCHEDULE - Mass will be celebrated with Bishop Daniel Felton
FRIDAY
4:00PM – 5:00PM – Confessions available
5:00PM – Doors Open
5:30PM – Welcome from the retreat team
5:45PM – St. John Paul II’s Unique Vision of Marriage
6:30PM – Couple Dialogue time
7:00PM – Night Prayer
7:15PM – 8:30 Wine & Cheese Social
SATURDAY
8:30AM – Doors Open, refreshments - light breakfast
9:00AM – Morning Prayer/ Welcome
9:15AM – Awakening your Conjugal Spirituality
10:15AM – Couple Dialogue time
11:00AM – Ascending to a Deeper Love
11:45AM – Couple Dialogue Time
12:15PM – Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
1:15PM – Lunch1:15
2:15PM – Vulnerability and Forgiveness
3:00PM – Couple Prayer in Church & Adoration
4:00PM – Be Not Afraid to be who You Are!
4:30PM – Closing Prayer
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.
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
Hotel Address: 2309 1st Ave SW | Grand Rapids, MN
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
Hotel Address: 144 17th Street SE | Grand Rapids, MN
Allow God’s love and truth to let your marriage soar to a higher level. Learn to open your love to His conjugal spirituality.
Soak in His presence, and experience the extraordinary joy He has for you!
