Marywood

14th Annual Summer School of Theology
2022-07-18 00:00 - 2022-07-22 00:00 UTC
The 14th Annual Summer School of Theology will be held the week of July 18 – 22, 2022 at Marywood Retreat and Conference Center in the Wisdom Center. This weeklong immersion, entitled: Real Presence: What Does It Mean and Why Does it Matter?” will be presented by Dr. Timothy O’Malley, director of education at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. O’Malley serves as the academic director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy and has a concurrent appointment in the theology department at Notre Dame. He has published seven books, most recently authoring two books on the importance of the Eucharist for Catholics. There will be a distinct focus each day of the School: What do U.S. Catholics believe about the Eucharist, Real Presence in the Old and New Testaments, Real Presence and the Early Church Fathers, Doctrines surrounding the Real Presence, and Becoming a Eucharistic People are some of the highlights.
Registration is open and an early bird special is available until June 15th. For room reservations to stay onsite at Marywood Retreat & Conference Center, please call Marywood directly at 904.287.2525. For more information, contact Erin in the Office of Christian Formation at emcgeever@dosafl.com

The Church that Listens with the Ear of the Heart: Models of Contemplative Leadership
2022-09-03 09:00 - 15:00
The Church that Listens with the Ear of the Heart: Models of Contemplative Leadership
Join Father Al Esposito on September 3rd 2022 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm to discuss models of contemplative leadership. This retreat is geared towards the leadership bodies of our diocesan parishes but all faithful are invited. Major discussion points will include the art of triadic listening, how to be inviting, welcoming and open – minded, how to assist our parishioners to share their joys and challenged as members of the Body of Christ, how pastoral leadership is an activity that helps others to become wiser, healthier and freer and much more.
The event will include morning and afternoon presentations and breakout sessions, Mass and lunch. Register at https://forms.gle/c2UGhjVrBrdgTQ7B9. For questions, to request additional details or to register, please reach out to Deacon Peter Dang at deaconpeter.d@gmail.com.

A Journey Through Advent with the Prophet Isaiah
2022-11-28 - 2022-12-19
Join us every Monday at Marywood Retreat & Conference Center for the 2022 Advent Series! Each Monday at 7:00pm, retreat leader Dr. John W. Daniels, Jr. will lead the discussion around the following topics:
November 28: Comfort My People – Anticipation
December 5: Make Straight the Highway – Prepare
December 12: The Breath of God – Hope
December 19: God’s Glad Tidings – Good News
This event is free of charge and registration is required. Please contact Deacon Peter Can Dang at deaconpeter.d@gmail.com or use the link to register: Advent Series Registration

Stations of the Cross Guided Walks
2023-03-03 16:00 - 2023-03-31 17:00
Please join our deacon community for guided Stations of the Cross walks every Friday this Lenten Season. The walks will begin at 4:00 pm on Friday, March 3rd 2024 and continue each Friday until March 31st 2024. For any questions, please call 904.287.2525.

2024 Lenten Series
2024-04-09 19:00 - 2024-05-14 20:30
Summary of the series:
This series, in conjunction with Bishop Emeritus Felipe Estevez’s presentations on Johannine Literature, will provide a unique exploration of Jesus through the lens of three iconic characters in the Fourth Gospel: Nicodemus, the Samaritan Woman, and the Man Born Blind. By delving into key literary elements used by John in narrating these “close encounters” with the Son of God, attendees will immerse themselves in this gospel’s narrative world, experiencing John’s Jesus in transformative ways.
Bishop Estevez will present the First Letter of St John as a synthesis of the entire Fourth Gospel, offering insights into the incarnate love of God through focused Christology. Additionally, in Chapter 6, John’s Gospel reveals the uniqueness of the Bread of Life. Against the backdrop of the current Eucharistic revival, the lecture will explore John’s perspectives on the central sacrament of Church Life.
Bio of Dr. John W. Daniels, Jr. (Jack)
Dr. Jack has served as the professor of Old Testament for the Diocesan Ministry Formation Program for the past thirteen years. Now in his 26th year of teaching Biblical Studies at Flagler College, Jack also serves as the Teaching and Learning Librarian at the College’s Proctor Library. He has earned graduate degrees from Florida State University and Columbia Theological Seminary and holds the degree of Doctor of Theology in New Testament from the University of South Africa. He is the author of Gossiping Jesus: The Oral Processing of Jesus in John’s Gospel (Pickwick Publications, 2013), as well as several articles examining biblical texts through the lenses of the social sciences and cultural anthropology. Jack maintains active memberships in the Society of Biblical Literature, the Catholic Biblical Association, the New Testament Society of Southern Africa, and the Association of Youth Ministry Educators. He is a lifelong member of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, Florida.

Dates:
April 9th, 2024, Conference Room: Introduction to the Fourth Gospel: Light Shining in Darkness (John 1:1-3:16); Dr. John Daniels
April 16th, 2024, Conference Room: The First Letter of John; Bishop Estevez
April 23rd, 2024, Conference Room: An Ambivalent Witness: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4:1-42); Dr. John Daniels
April 30th, 2024, Conference Room: From Darkness to Light: Jesus and the Man Born Blind (John 9); Dr. John Daniels
May 14th, 2024, Conference Room: The Bread of Life ( John 6); Bishop Estevez
7:00pm-8:30pm
*All dates are being hosted in a Villa Conference Room – Reservations Requested – Please call Brianna at 904-436-6592

Splintered with Sorrow
2024-11-22 - 2024-11-24
A journey for couples impacted by child loss who have been splintered with sorrow and are in search of the hope of Christ
This retreat is for couples of child loss, whether miscarriage or stillbirth, for those who have lost an infant, child, adolescent or adult child. The retreat will begin Friday November 22nd and conclude Sunday November 24th. Bishop Erik Pohlmeier of the Diocese of St. Augustine will open the retreat.
For additional information and registration, please follow the link below:
www.redbird.love/couples-retreat
This retreat is priced at $725.00 per couple

Mother's Day Brunch
2026-05-10 10:00 - 12:30
Please join us for the 6th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch at Marywood! A delicious brunch buffet will be served on Sunday May 10th including new favorites like giant stuffed pancakes and classics like eggs benedict. The first seating will be available at 10:00 am and the last will be at 12:30 pm. Adults are priced at $33.00 and children between the ages of four and 11 at $12.00. Call Ansley at 904.436.6591 or email ansleyirwin@marywoodcenter.org to make your reservations!

National Shrine Opening Concert
2026-05-22 17:30 - 21:00 | National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche, 101 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A spiritually uplifting evening for families, parish groups, pilgrims and all who wish to encounter Christ through praise and worship music. Additional information can be found at missionandshrine.org/shrine-concert/

Cards & Coffee
2026-12-10 09:00 - 14:00
Marywood’s annual Cards & Coffee event will be held on Thursday, December 10th 2026! Enjoy a time of fellowship during the advent season while addressing Christmas cards to your friends and family. Be sure to bring your pre – made cards and envelopes, pens, pencils and plenty of stamps for mailing!
Cookie and coffee breaks are strongly encouraged and a festive lunch will be served. This special event will take place from 9:00am – 2:00pm and is priced at $25.00 per guest.
Reservations are required; please call Ansley Irwin at 904.436.6591 or email at ansleyirwin@marywoodcenter.org to make your reservation today!
