Ablaze with Hope
A Mary and Elizabeth Women’s Retreat
St. Benedict’s Church & School
April 26-27, 2024
$85 for the weekend
Registration Now Closed
Join the Mary and Elizabeth Ministry for a retreat led by Sister Gabriella Yi, O.P., of the Nashville Dominican Sisters. The retreat will kick off Friday evening. We will return to St. Benedict’s on Saturday for a full day together. We look forward to experiencing the Lord through the sacraments, prayer, adoration, and fellowship!
Thank you to our generous donors who have helped subsidize this retreat! Assistance is available for those facing financial barriers to attending. Please contact the parish office at 206-547-3020 for more information.
Questions?
Email maryelizabeth@bspwa.org or review our information below.
About the Retreat
How does one continue to hope in the Lord when prayers seem to go unanswered? Despite the difficulties St. Catherine of Siena faced in her life and in the Church, her hope was placed not in herself, but in the Lord God who worked mighty deeds through her. Join us as we learn from this woman — ablaze with hope — how we can grow in hope.
About Our Speaker
Sister Gabriella Yi, O.P., is a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia from Nashville. Originally from Seoul, she grew up near Philadelphia. Having written her dissertation on spiritual motherhood according to St. Catherine of Siena, she received her Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Angelicum in 2013. She is currently teaching theology at Aquinas College in Nashville and loves leading retreats. Sister Gabriella has led five retreats for women in the Archdiocese of Seattle, including one for Mary and Elizabeth Ministry in 2018. She is thrilled to return and speak on St. Catherine, so near to the feast of this great Dominican saint and Doctor of the Church!
Schedule Overview for the Weekend
Friday, April 26th
(Evening Only)
6:30pm - Check-in and Happy Hour
7:15pm - Opening Remarks
7:30pm - Session 1: Hoping More in God
8:30pm - Adoration & Confession
10:00pm - Depart
Saturday, April 27th
(Full Day)
8:30am - Mass and Morning Prayer
9:30am - Coffee & Pastries
10:00am - Session 2: Hoping Less in Self
11:00am - Break & Optional Discussion Groups
11:30am - Choice Session (Confession - Visio Divina - Q&A)
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Session 3: Hoping More in the Eucharist
2:30pm - Break & Optional Discussion Group
3:00pm - Adoration and Confession
4:15pm - Session 4: Hoping More for the Church
4:45pm - Closing Remarks
5:00pm - Happy Hour
Driving Address and Directions
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church & School
1805 North 49th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Driving:
From I-5 (North or South): Exit 163 for 50th Street
Head west on 50th Street
Turn left on Wallingford Avenue
The church and school are located on Wallingford Avenue at North 49th Street
Parking:
There is plentiful and free parking on neighborhood streets or in church lots!
The main lot is located behind the school on North 49th Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m not Catholic. May I still attend the retreat? You would be very welcome at the retreat! Although the talks are by a Dominican Sister and focus on a Catholic saint, they are applicable to all who are trying to grow in their faith. In addition, there will be opportunities to meet other women and time set aside for prayer and/or personal reflection. You are welcome to attend as many (or as few) of the retreat sessions as you'd like.
Will food be provided at the retreat? Yes! Wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and hor d'oeuvres will be provided during happy hour on Friday and Saturday evenings. Breakfast pastries and lunch will be provided on Saturday. Please indicate any food allergies or restrictions on your registration form. We can also store some items in a refrigerator as needed. We are happy to accommodate!
I have difficulties with mobility. Is this event accessible? Most of our events will take place in the main auditorium of St. Benedict’s Catholic School, which is located on the second floor of the school building. To access the auditorium, you will need to be able to ascend and descend approximately 15 steps on foot. Bathrooms are located on a separate floor. Due to the age of the building, there is no elevator access.
May I bring my child? “Babes in arms” are welcome at the retreat! Please let us know on the registration form if you will need a mother’s room.
Should I bring anything to the retreat? Feel free to bring your journal, rosary and/or Bible for use during times of adoration or personal reflection.
Additional Questions?
Email maryelizabeth@bspwa.org