OCTOBER 3

Retreat on Fire Island

Saturday, October 3 | 12:00–6:00 p.m. ET

Whyte Hall Community Center, Fire Island, New York

Archbishop Molloy’s faculty retreat, open to all Marists of Champagnat, will explore “Detachment: The freedom to love rightly, because our hearts finally rest in God alone.”

OCTOBER–DECEMBER

Group Spiritual Direction

October 5, November 9 and December 7 | 7:30 p.m. ET

Monthly sessions with Br. Mike Sheerin offer a small-group setting for sharing and reflecting on God’s presence in everyday life.

OCTOBER 8

Lay Marist Council Meeting

Thursday, October 8

The Lay Marist Council will gather for its next meeting.

OCTOBER 14 & 15

Formation Companion Information Sessions

October 14 and 15 | 8:00 p.m. ET

Learn about serving as a Companion for Marists of Champagnat initial formation. Returning Companions are also welcome to hear program updates.

NOVEMBER 3

Reflection with Bishop John Stowe

Tuesday, November 3 | 8:00 p.m. ET

Bishop John Stowe will lead a reflection on Magnifica Humanitas and human dignity. French and Spanish translation will be available.

BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER

Creating a Culture of Belonging Book Club

Beginning in November | Monthly on Zoom

Alice Miesnik will lead discussions of Shanda McManus’s Brother Epistles. Meeting dates will be determined by participants’ availability.

NOVEMBER 18 & 19

Formation Companion Reflection Nights

November 18 and 19 | 8:00 p.m. ET

Madeline Picou will lead a session on discernment for returning Companions and those considering the role.

DECEMBER 17

JOYful Advent Family Spirit Night

Thursday, December 17 | 8:00 p.m. ET

An evening of virtual community and Advent prayer, including time to write Christmas cards and letters to the Brothers at Champagnat Hall.