March 14-17, 2025
What is the Light of the World Retreat?
The Light of the World Retreat is an immersive weekend retreat experience where participants personally encounter Christ through the presentation of the kerygma - the basic gospel message. You will experience the Sacraments and Adoration of the Holy Eucharist. No matter where you are on your journey you will meet Christ at exactly the right place for you!
Friday, March 14 7:00—8:30pm
Saturday, March 15 8:00am—7:00pm
Sunday, March 16 8:30am—6:30pm
Monday, March 17 6:30—8:30pm
The Light of the World Retreat is an immersive weekend retreat experience where participants personally encounter Christ through the presentation of the kerygma - the basic gospel message. You will experience the Sacraments and Adoration of the Holy Eucharist. No matter where you are on your journey you will meet Christ at exactly the right place for you!
Friday, March 14 7:00—8:30pm
Saturday, March 15 8:00am—7:00pm
Sunday, March 16 8:30am—6:30pm
Monday, March 17 6:30—8:30pm
“ Why Catholicism?’ (For those seeking to enter the Catholic Church or complete Sacraments)
- Are you an adult who has always wondered what the Catholic Church teaches and believes?
- Were you brought up Catholic but, do not feel confident answering questions about the faith to others?
- Do you need to complete your Sacraments?
- Maybe you have been attending Mass and now would like to become Catholic.
- Do you know an adult who is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith?
“Why Catholicism?" (For those seeking to enter the Catholic Church or complete Sacraments) is our way of welcoming new/current adult members more fully into the Catholic Church. It consists of a series of gatherings with other adults who are also interested in learning more about God’s love in the Catholic Church. The meetings begin with a dinner together each week at 6:30 PM and are held on Thursdays starting in September.
For more information, contact one of the following:
- Fr. Christopher DiTomo at (847) 669-3137, ext. 103
- Shirley Allen, Director of Adult Faith Formation, at (224) 654-8596 , [email protected]
We’d be honored to walk the way of faith with you.
Schedule of Classes 2024-2025
October— 3,10,17,24
November—7,14,21
December—5,12,19
January—2,9,16,30
February—6,13,27
March—6,13,20,27
April— 3,10,24
SATURDAY, April 12 - 9:00m—1:00pm Day of Retreat
Saturday, April 19— 7:30PM
EASTER VIGIL Everyone receives Sacraments
May—1,8,15,22,29
October— 3,10,17,24
November—7,14,21
December—5,12,19
January—2,9,16,30
February—6,13,27
March—6,13,20,27
April— 3,10,24
SATURDAY, April 12 - 9:00m—1:00pm Day of Retreat
Saturday, April 19— 7:30PM
EASTER VIGIL Everyone receives Sacraments
May—1,8,15,22,29
THAT MAN IS YOU
That Man Is You! is a men’s program that is spreading around the world and is truly changing
men and their families.
The program is unlike anything else that you’ve experienced. It tackles real issues facing real men. It looks at the leadership role that has been entrusted to men and addresses the temptations and struggles men face in a culture that attacks authentic manhood. Finally, it helps formulate a plan that allows men to overcome these obstacles.
The best way to judge a program is by its success. Men who’ve attended the program and have been Catholic their whole lives say this is the program they’ve been waiting for. They consider it a “home run”, saying it is hard to imagine how the program content could get any better. Priests say that it literally transforms men and saves marriages. It’s that powerful.
If you are interested in learning more about TMIY, click on the following links.
TMIY Overview - https://paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you/
The Door - The Power of Presence - https://youtu.be/gza0eHz1snY
Here at St Mary, we meet on Saturday morning in the fall and spring, starting in September. You will be joining a band of brothers that will support you on your journey. It is a powerful thing when you gather with a group of men striving to do right by God and their families.
To learn more about the current program at St Mary, click on the link below or email the TMIY Team
Video on this Year's Program The Light of Men (2023 - 2024) - https://youtu.be/KnEvkBgtTjk
To register for an upcoming 13 week session, enter your information on-line via the registration form. Thank you for your interest and we hope you join us!
men and their families.
The program is unlike anything else that you’ve experienced. It tackles real issues facing real men. It looks at the leadership role that has been entrusted to men and addresses the temptations and struggles men face in a culture that attacks authentic manhood. Finally, it helps formulate a plan that allows men to overcome these obstacles.
The best way to judge a program is by its success. Men who’ve attended the program and have been Catholic their whole lives say this is the program they’ve been waiting for. They consider it a “home run”, saying it is hard to imagine how the program content could get any better. Priests say that it literally transforms men and saves marriages. It’s that powerful.
If you are interested in learning more about TMIY, click on the following links.
TMIY Overview - https://paradisusdei.org/that-man-is-you/
The Door - The Power of Presence - https://youtu.be/gza0eHz1snY
Here at St Mary, we meet on Saturday morning in the fall and spring, starting in September. You will be joining a band of brothers that will support you on your journey. It is a powerful thing when you gather with a group of men striving to do right by God and their families.
To learn more about the current program at St Mary, click on the link below or email the TMIY Team
Video on this Year's Program The Light of Men (2023 - 2024) - https://youtu.be/KnEvkBgtTjk
To register for an upcoming 13 week session, enter your information on-line via the registration form. Thank you for your interest and we hope you join us!