The congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph was established in 1994 as an Institute of Diocesan Rite under the Diocese of Portsmouth. The sisters contribute to the mission of the Order of Preachers by preaching and teaching the Catholic Faith, in communion with and under the supervision of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. The sisters’ apostolate of explicit proclamation of the Gospel flows from a common life of prayer, study and monastic observances, centred on the liturgical celebration of the mystery of Jesus Christ.

The Parish Retreat Spiritual Gathering at St Joseph’s Church

Friday 22nd – Session 1

7pm – 8pm Prayer and the Human Person
8pm – 9pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Saturday 23rd – Session 2

10am – 10.30am Morning Prayer and Introductions
11am – Midday What is Liturgy
Midday – 1.30pm Mass followed by lunch

Saturday 23rd – Session 3

1.30pm – 2.30pm What happens at Mass?

Saturday 23rd – Session 4

2.30pm – 2.45pm Break
2.45pm – 3.45pm The Mass as a foretaste of Heaven
3.45pm – 4.30pm Time of Prayer
6.00pm Vigil Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea
Short Reflection at Mass

Sunday 24th

Short Reflection at all Masses

Lunch and breaks will be held in St Magloire’s Parish Room. Please bring a pack lunch with you. Teas/coffee and biscuits will be provided. There is no need to register the Retreat is open to everyone – just come along. All very welcome. A retreat is a valuable time to recoup our spiritual energy and prepare to move forward as we live our everyday life as Catholics in the modern world.