New Year’s Eve & Day Retreat: Living the New Year with the Exciting Mysteries of God, Church and Eucharist

Presented by: Fr. John Schultz

Let’s bring in the New Year with excitement about the divine presence in our lives! Many of us first learned of the mysteries of the Trinitarian God, of Church, and of the Eucharist in elementary school. With the gift of years, comes growth and understanding.  During our time together we will examine: 1) the life of God, 2) the story of Jesus as Church with ourselves also being Church, 3) the Sacrament of the Eucharist drawing us into “communion.” We will discern how these mysteries touch and flow together. We will listen to each other. We will celebrate the wonders of grace together as we welcome 2025!

Fr. John Schultz, born and raised on the west hill of Chippewa Falls, studied at Holy Cross Seminary in La Crosse and the North American College/Gregorian University in Rome. Ordained in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, he has served as a priest and a chaplain in the diocese of La Crosse.  Presently Fr. Schultz assists fellow priests, is involved in other ministries, and participates in JONAH, an interfaith social justice action entity.

Registration begins at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, December 31 followed by orientation at 5:45 and supper at 6:00. We will have an ‘early New Year Celebration’ before midnight. The retreat concludes after the noon meal on Wednesday, January 1.

The investment for the overnight retreat is $125 and includes lodging in a regular room and three meals.

To register, call 715-443-2236, email info@sarcenter.com, or click here.