An Advent Day Retreat is planed for December 6th at Our Lady of Peace Retreat House, Beaverton, OR. The retreat master is Fr. Christopher Bernabe. He obtained secular degrees in Psychology & Political Science from the University of New Mexico before studying at Mt. Angel Seminary in Oregon, the Pontifical North American College, and The Pontifical University of St. Thomas in Rome, where he earned an STB focusing on Mystical Theology. He is an experienced retreat master, director, and speaker.

Theme: Transformed by Love. Scripture: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. -- Romans 12:2. Speaker and celebrant: Fr. Jim Northrop.

The “Life with the Holy Spirit Retreat” is designed to take place on a Saturday. The retreat consists of a series of teachings, personal testimonies, small group discussion, and prayer. Each session builds upon the preceding session. The format we use has been developed by The Word of God Community in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and endorsed by the Most Reverend Sam G. Jacobs, Bishop Emeritus of Houma-Thibodeau.