May 24 - 27, 2024

ANNUAL mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST

FRI 5/24 - MON 5/27, 2024 | ​Memorial Day Weekend - A great weekend of faith, family and fun, following the spirituality of the Apostolate for Family Consecration. Retreat schedule & registration coming soon from AFC!
Check out photos from the last mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST.

EVENT PHOTO ARCHIVE

mini-Holy Family Fests:  2019  |  2018  |  2017  |  2016  |  2015  |  2014  |  2013  |  2012  |  2011  |  2008
St. Joseph Men's Works Retreats:  2017  | ​2016  |  2015  |  2013  |  2012
Marriage Enrichment Getaway Weekend:  2017  | 2015
Winter Formal:  2012
Consecration in Truth Events:  2009, 2010 & 2012 |  2016
13th ANNUAL mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST 2019
ST. JOSEPH MEN'S WORK RETREAT 2019
12th ANNUAL mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST 2018
ST. JOSEPH MEN'S WORK RETREAT 2018
11th ANNUAL mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST 2017
ST. JOSEPH MEN'S WORK RETREAT 2017

Father Jim Wasser was the retreat master. He also offered confession and spiritual direction.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT GETAWAY WEEKEND 2017

Father Deus was the retreat chaplain.
CONSECRATION IN TRUTH EVENTS 2016
10th ANNUAL mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST 2016

YEAR OF MERCY, MARY & HOPE Speakers included Father Klem (retreat master), Dr. Peter & Chantal Howard and AFC Catholic Corps Men & Women.
ST. JOSEPH MEN'S WORK RETREAT 2016
Father Jim Wasser was the retreat master. He also offered confession and spiritual direction.
9th ANNUAL mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST 2015

​ANSWERING THE CALL Speakers included Father Klem (retreat master), Michael O'Rourke, AFC Catholic Corps Men & Women and Jessica Wingate.
ST. JOSEPH MEN'S WORK RETREAT 2015
​Father Jim Wasser was the retreat master. He also offered confession and spiritual direction.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT GETAWAY WEEKEND 2015

Speakers included Mark & Rebecca Wales (retreat host couple), Father Kevin Barrett (retreat chaplain) and Annette M. Nigro.
8th ANNUAL HOLY FAMILY ADVENTURE WEEKEND (mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST) 2014
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CONVERSION OF HEART Speakers included Father Kevin Barrett (retreat master), Greg Becker, Dr. Ian Murphy, the Anderson Family (children's ministry), and Patty Schneier.
7th ANNUAL HOLY FAMILY ADVENTURE WEEKEND (mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST) 2013
Speakers included Father Kevin Barrett (retreat master), Justin Fatica & Jordan Anderson (teens' ministry), the Anderson family (children's ministry), Patty Schneier (adult ministry) and a special appearance of St. Joan of Arc!
ST. JOSEPH MEN'S WORK RETREAT 2013
​Father Jim Wasser was the retreat master. He also offered confession and spiritual direction.
WINTER FORMAL 2012
6th ANNUAL HOLY FAMILY ADVENTURE WEEKEND (mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST) 2012
​Speakers included Father Kevin Barrett (retreat master), Dr. Ray Guarendi, and the Anderson family (children's ministry). 
ST. JOSEPH MEN'S WORK RETREAT 2012
CONSECRATION IN TRUTH EVENTS 
2009, 2011 & 2012
5th ANNUAL HOLY FAMILY ADVENTURE WEEKEND (mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST) 2011
4th ANNUAL HOLY FAMILY ADVENTURE WEEKEND (mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST) 2010
3rd ANNUAL HOLY FAMILY ADVENTURE WEEKEND (mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST) 2009
2nd ANNUAL HOLY FAMILY ADVENTURE WEEKEND (mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST) 2008
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