DSJ RETREAT ARCHIVES:
DISCERNMENT RETREATS FOR MEN – ARCHIVE
2019 MEN’S DISCERNMENT WEEKEND FOR AGES 18-35
Registration is open until February 7, 2019: Fill out the interest form here and we will contact you. If you do not hear back from us within a few days, please email vocations@dsj.org
February 8-10, 2019
Santa Clara, CA
Open to discerning a vocation to the priesthood? Give God a weekend!
What: Find out if God is calling you to the priesthood. Meet the priests and seminarians of San Jose. Experience their life and get your questions, doubts, concerns answered. Meet other men like you who are discerning.
You will have the chance to explore the priesthood and learn about the steps for discernment, values of priestly life, and the structure of seminary formation. It will be a weekend of prayer, discussions, fraternity, recreation, and fellowship. Our prayer for you is that by fully engaging in the opportunities provided on this retreat, you will find more clarity on where God is leading you; to help you better understand God’s movement in your heart.
When: Friday 2/8/19/ evening to Sunday 2/10 afternoon.
Cost: An open heart and mind.
Requirements: Single Catholic male, 18 years and older, recommended by any priest in the Diocese of San Jose.
This retreat is also normally required for those who are looking to apply to the Diocese of San Jose.
Sign up: Fill out the interest form here and we will contact you.
Promotional Material:
Quarter Page Flyer/Bulletin Ad: PDF | Low-Q JPG
Full Page Flyer: PDF | Low-Q PNG
Trilingual Tear-Off Card: PDF
Bulletin Announcement:
Is God calling you to the priesthood? Join us on February 8-10, 2019 for the #ThinkingPriesthood Men’s Discernment Weekend. You will have the chance to explore the priesthood, listen to priest’s vocation stories and learn about steps for discernment, values of priestly life and the structure of seminary formation. It will be a weekend of prayer, discussions, fraternity, recreation, and fellowship to help you find more clarity on where God is leading you. Contact vocations@dsj.org or visit the Diocesan website.
Seminarian Videos:
Video series by from our seminarians inviting young men to come on retreat. Please pray for all the young men attending
2018 MEN’S DISCERNMENT WEEKEND FOR AGES 18-35
Organized by the Diocese of San Jose Vocations Office
February 16-18, 2018
Santa Clara, CA
Open to discerning a vocation to the priesthood? Give God a weekend!
What: Find out if God is calling you to the priesthood. Meet the priests and seminarians of San Jose. Experience their life and get your questions, doubts, concerns answered. Meet other men like you who are discerning.
When: Friday 2/16/18 evening to Sunday 2/18 afternoon.
Cost: An open heart and mind. Fees paid for by Bishop.
Requirements: Single Catholic male, 18 years and older, recommended by any priest in the Diocese of San Jose.
This retreat is also normally required for those who are looking to apply to the Diocese of San Jose.
Sign up: Fill out the interest form here and we will contact you.
Promotional Material:
Quarter Page Flyer/Bulletin Ad: PDF | target=”_blank”Low-Q JPG
Full Page Flyer: PDF | Low-Q PNG
Bulletin/Mass Announcement:
DSJ Men’s Discernment Weekend for ages 18+ | Feb 16 – 18, 2018
Open to discerning a vocation to the priesthood? Give God a weekend! Find out if God is calling you to the priesthood. Meet priests and seminarians of San Jose. Experience their life and get your questions and concerns answered. Meet other men like you who are discerning.
Info: bit.ly/DSJVRETREATS
June 26 – 28, 2017 | Quo Vadis Retreat for High School Men
St. Patrick’s Seminary, Menlo Park
For incoming 9th – 12th grade young men
Sponsored by the Diocese of San Jose and Archdiocese of San Francisco Vocations Offices
More info at dsj.org/QuoVadis
January 27 – 29, 2017 | Discernment Retreat for Men
St. Patrick’s Seminary, Menlo Park
FLYERS & MEDIA
Half-page flyer: PDF (single) | PDF (Printable 2-up) | PNG | JPG
Handout Card (3.5″ x 3.5″): Front (PNG) | Back (PNG) | Both Sides (PDF)
BULLETIN IMAGE
Horizontal Banner 7″ x 3.25″: PDF | JPG | PNG
Vertical Banner 3.25″ x 4.75″: PDF | JPG | PNG
January 15 – 17, 2016 | Discernment Retreat for Men
St. Patrick’s Seminary, Menlo Park
Who: Single males, 21 years or older, who are sponsored by a priest or recommended by Father Joe Kim, Vocations Director
Where: St. Patrick’s Seminary & University | 320 Middlefield Road | Menlo Park, California 94025
January 2015 | Discernment Retreat for Men
St. Patrick’s Seminary, Menlo Park
DISCERNMENT RETREATS FOR WOMEN – ARCHIVE
YOUNG ADULT WOMEN’S DISCERNMENT DAY:
November 10, 2018 | 8:30 am – 4 pm | Poor Clare Monastery
28210 Natoma Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Registration: http://bit.ly/DSJV-WomenR18
Download Quarter Page Flyer: PDF (Full page) | PNG | JPG
The retreat will include:
– Practical prayer tools
– Conversation with your sisters in Christ
– Mass & Holy Hour
– Resources and spiritual tools in discerning marriage or consecrated life
– Opportunity for Q&A with nuns, sisters, and married couples
– Optional Rosary and Vespers (Evening Prayer) beginning at 4pm
Repeat retreatants welcome!
FAQs
Who: Any single young adult woman, age 18 – 40
What: Day of prayer, reflection, and conversation, giving practical tools to discern marriage and consecrated life
What should I bring? A journal, pen/pencil, and an open heart
Cost: FREE! (Lunch is included)
RSVP Deadline: Thursday, November 8, 2018
Sponsor: Diocese of San Jose Vocations Office
Bulletin/Mass Announcement:
2018 Women’s Discernment Day | November 10, 2018 | Poor Clare Monastery, Los Altos Hills
What does it mean to have a vocation and discern it? How do you know when you are called to marriage or consecrated life? We know you have these questions, and we want to help you find some answers! The Diocese of San Jose Vocations Office invites young adult women aged 18-40 to a retreat day on vocations and discernment. This free retreat will include a talk, Mass, Holy Hour, lunch and Q&A with sisters and married couples. Register at http://bit.ly/DSJVRETREATS
2018 NUN RUN/CONVENT HOP
Start off Holy Week learning from joyful sisters and nuns about Vocations to the Consecrated Life. We’ll “hop” to 6 convents from Los Altos to San Jose, CA!
When: To be announced
Retreat includes: All meals (Friday dinner to Sunday lunch), transportation to all convents, overnight simple accommodations (on floor) Friday and Saturday night.
Total Cost: $50
– Paid online or by check/cash
– Scholarships are available: please contact vocations@dsj.org.
Starting Location: Daughters of Charity – 26000 Altamont Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Requirements: Must be an unmarried woman 18-40 years old
What to Bring:
– Rosary
– Bible
– Journal
– Pillow, Sleeping bag
– Towel, Toiletries, Clothes, etc.
– Comfortable walking shoes
– Camping mat/pad (if desired)
– Optional: Divine Office/Liturgy of the Hours breviary (we will share if needed)
– The most important item: A wide open heart for Jesus and Mary to fill!
Organized by the Diocese of San Jose Vocations Office, DSJ Office of Young Adult Ministry, and DSJ Hispanic Apostolate in conjunction with Bay Area religious orders.
Questions? Contact the vocations office at vocations@dsj.org
Flyers:
Convent Hop 18 Quarter-page flyer/Bulletin Ad: PDF | 4-up PDF | PNG image
Bulletin/Mass Announcement:
2018 Convent Hop / Nun Run: A Discernment Weekend for Women 18+ | March 23-25
Start off Holy Week learning from joyful sisters and nuns about Vocations to the Consecrated Life and see if God might be calling YOU to be a sister. We’ll “hop” to 6 convents from Los Altos to San Jose, CA in this weekend retreat.
Details and Registration: To be announced
2017 DISCERNMENT DAY FOR YOUNG ADULT WOMEN
Calming the Storm: Tools to make room for silence & discover your Vocation
October 21, 2017 | 9 am – 4 pm | Poor Clare Monastery, Los Altos Hills, CA
Download Quarter-pg Flyer: PDF | PDF 2-sided 4up (flyer/calendar) | PNG
The retreat will include
– Practical prayer tools
– Conversation with your sisters in Christ
– Mass & Holy Hour
– Resources and spiritual tools in discerning marriage or consecrated life
– Opportunity for Q&A with nuns, sisters, and married couples
Repeat retreatants welcome!
SCHEDULE
8:30 – 9 am |Coffee
9 a | Talk
10:30 a | Holy Hour
11:30 a | Mass
12:30 p | Lunch
1:30 – 3:30 p | Q & A with nuns, sisters, & married couples
4 p | Optional Rosary & Vespers (Evening Prayer)
FAQs
Who: Any single young adult woman, age 18 – 40
What: Day of prayer, reflection, and conversation, giving practical tools to discern marriage and consecrated life
What should I bring? A journal, pen/pencil, and an open heart
Cost: FREE!
RSVP Deadline: Thursday, October 19, 2017
Sponsor: Diocese of San Jose Vocations Office
November 19, 2016 | Annual Retreat Day for Young Adult Women
KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD:
Spiritual Tools When Discerning Marriage or Consecrated Life for Young Adult Women
Poor Clare Monastery, Los Altos Hills
28210 Natoma Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
PRAYER, DISCERNMENT, AND VOCATIONS
How does God “call” me to my vocation? How can I pray in a way that helps me understand His plan for me? Why would God desire a particular vocation for me? What does it mean to have a vocation to marriage? To consecrated life?
What does it mean to discern a vocation to marriage before and while dating? If I’m called to be a nun or sister, would I be happy? How can I learn more about a vocation to the religious life?
We know you have these questions, and we want to help you find some answers! The Diocese of San Jose Vocations Office invites young adult women to a retreat day on vocations, discernment, and contemplative prayer. Bring your Bibles, journals, and questions on vocations!
Repeat attendees welcome!
FLYERS AND MEDIA
8 1/2 x 11″ flyer: High-Res PDF
Quarter page (for bulletin ad or flyers to hand out): PDF | PNG
Back side of 1/4 pg flyers (16-17 Calendar): PDF | PNG
Powerpoint Slide Ad (1024 x 768): High-Res PDF | Low-Res PNG
Long Digital Banner (784 x 295): PNG
November 21, 2015 | Annual Retreat Day for Young Adult Women
KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD:
Spiritual Tools Spiritual tools in discerning marriage or consecrated life for young adult women
Who: Any young adult woman, age 18 – 40
What: Day of prayer, reflection, and conversation
Where: Poor Clare Monastery | 28210 Natoma Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Prayer Leader: Fr. Kevin Joyce, Chaplain, Presentation Center
Sponsor: Diocese of San Jose Vocations Office
PRAY FOR VOCATIONS
Would you join us in in praying for young men and women discerning their vocation? Let’s pray for peace, clarity, confidence, trust and faith for these young people. Let’s ask “the Master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest” (Matt 9:38). Our Lord did promise us that if we all agreed on a prayer, it would be granted (Matt 18:19).
If you would like to add your name to a list of those who will commit to praying for and with these young men and women, please add your name to j.mp/dsjvpray
Monasteries and Women’s Vocations Offices in DSJ:
Cloistered Nuns
Poor Clare Nuns, Los Altos Hills: http://www.poorclareslosaltos.org/
28210 Natoma Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
650-948-2947
Carmelite Nuns: http://www.mary-queen-of-carmel-assoc.org/santaclara/
1000 Lincoln Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 296-8412
Vocation Directresses
Daughters of Charity, Province of the West: http://www.daughtersofcharity.com/
Vocations Directress: Sr. Lisa Laguna, DC
26000 Altamont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-4317
OTHER LINKS AND WOMEN’S RETREATS:
If you would like to know about discernment retreats throughout the year, keep updated at these websites:
CALIFORNIA/BAY AREA:
WOMEN’S RELIGIOUS ORDERS:
Imagine Sisters: Facebook Page, Twitter, Instagram, Website
CMSWR: Vocation Retreats