Acts Retreat Program

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What is ACTS ?    

An ACTS Retreat is a parish-based event which offers our community an opportunity to experience the love of Jesus Christ. This in turn fosters a desire for intentional discipleship.Here at St. Joseph we have annual Women's, Men's and Teen ACTS Retreat programs each year.  Please contact the parish office to for more information.       

The ACTS Retreat begins Thursday evening and ends with Sunday Mass at St. Joseph in Devine. While utilizing prayer, service, and teaching, the ACTS Retreat meets people where they are in their spiritual journey and invites them to experience God in a manner that is both personal and communal.

In this way, the ACTS Retreat fulfills the mission of:"Spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ among Catholic communities through ACTS." 

 At this time it is best practice that we all participate in social distancing 

during this time. 

We look forward to a time when we can continue this great Ministry. 

Armor of God

Ephesians 6:10-12

"Finally, draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power.

Put on the armor of God 

so that you may be able to stand firm 

against the tactics of the devil.

For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits 

in the heavens.

  Throughout the weekend, participants  are invited to prayerfully consider how they can respond to His love by spiritually surrendering to Jesus in order to have new life with Him. This invitation is extended through the pillars of the apostolate:
Adoration

A response to God's love through 

prayer and worship. 

Community

Participating in the One 

Body of Christ as Church. 

Theology 

Deepening our relationship with God in order to better  fulfill His will. 

Service 

Answering the call to discipleship by following the     model He gave us.  

"As for me and my household we will serve the lord."

 “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.”