We are posting our retreat schedule on our web page for anyone who might want to do something along these lines.
09:00 Gather – coffee
09:15 John welcomes everyone and we introduce ourselves
09:25 John leads Morning Prayer
09:45 John introduces/shows Maryknoll "Mission" video (from Intro to Opening Up)
09:55 Hand out section 1 questions – John invites each person to reflect by himself/herself on questions and write their responses
10:10 Break into small groups for discussion of video/responses
10:30 Continue with Maryknoll "Mission" video (from Coming Together to Answering the Call)
10:40 Hand out section 2 questions - John invites each person to reflect by himself/herself on questions and write their responses
10:55 Discuss video/responses in small groups
11:15 John invites anyone to speak (who wants to), to share with all in the room
11:30 Lunch with Fr. John Gillespie (bathroom breaks too)
Fr. John leads us in saying grace
12:15 John introduces Fr. John Gillespie – Fr. John presents a talk on the four pillars of the Maryknoll affiliates
01:30 Q&A Fr. John Gillespie
02:00 Fran leads us in a Covenant ceremony
