What is Welcome?
Welcome is an incredible two-day experience for Catholic men and women of Our Lady of the Lake parish, 18 years and older, that will help you:
- Discover what’s missing in your life and what to do about it.
- Find clarity and purpose by reflecting on some of life’s biggest questions:
Who am I? What am I here for? What matters most? - Form meaningful relationships with people at our parish who will journey with you.
- Get a fresh perspective. Life is demanding and draining. Take a break from the everyday to recharge, experience life with newfound energy, and become a better-version-of-yourself.
Anchored in Christ
Women’s Weekend
October 23-24, 2021
What happens during Welcome?
The weekend begins on Saturday morning and concludes Sunday afternoon. Lunch and dinner are provided on Saturday and lunch is provided on Sunday for those attending in person. Due to public safety concerns, there is no overnight requirement or accommodations at this time.
Personal witnesses from members of the parish, small group reflection, prayer, and participation in the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist will help you make sense of life, help you develop lasting friendships with other parishioners, and fill you with newfound energy and purpose.
How do I sign up?
Welcome is specifically for any Catholic parishioner (full-time or part-time) at Our Lady of the Lake, age 18 or above. Just call Kelly at the parish office 573-365-2241 x 5 or contact any of the following team members to fill out a registration form for the October 23-24 Women’s Welcome experience.
More Information
Do you have questions or would like more information? Contact Kelly at the Parish Office 573-365-2241 x 5 or Louise Williams at 573-280-9385.
ROMANS 14:19
Welcome… There is more to life!
The 2021 Women’s “Anchored In Christ” retreat was a wonderful two-day experience of faith, fun, and fellowship for all attending. The Lord was truly present as we all renewed and refreshed in His love. We would like to thank all who made it possible… the Welcome team, Father Medina, Deacon Paul, and Deacon Jim, OLOL…
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Restore Your Spirit
Last fall, I had the opportunity to attend the Welcome Weekend provided by the ladies here at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Never was a weekend more welcomed than those two days! After months of navigating the isolation brought on by COVID, I was tired, both mentally and spiritually. I needed some renewal…
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Be Still and Reconnect
Be still and know (reconnect with) God… were my hopes when I signed up for the Welcome retreat. Working full time as a school counselor and learning how to be a new mom to an infant left me little time to be “still”. As anticipated, the Welcome weekend provided an excellent opportunity for me to be still,…
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Let Go and Let God
There is still time to sign up for this year’s Welcome Weekend. As the social-media saturated culture of the world around us continues to take on an increasingly strange tilt, our retreat theme, Anchored in Christ, couldn’t come at a more opportune time. I completely understand how hard it is to take a day and half out of…
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God’s Plan
I know from experience that God places people on our paths for very specific reasons. That’s why not everyone stays in our lives and why some never leave! We shouldn’t try to figure it out because there are no straight lines in God’s plans. The Welcome Weekend I attended was the perfect example of people…
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