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mini-Holy Family Fests:  2016  |  2015  |  2014  |  2013  |  2012  |  2011  |  2008
St. Joseph Men's Works Retreats:  2016  |  2015  |  2013  |  2012
Marriage Enrichment Getaway Weekend:  2015
Winter Formal:  2012
Consecration in Truth Events:  2009, 2010 & 2012

UPCOMING EVENTS AT AMRC

Check back soon for 2017 mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST dates and details!

11th ANNUAL mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST 2017

​A great weekend of faith, family and fun, following the spirituality of the Apostolate for Family Consecration, dedicated to the sanctification of the family through family consecration to Jesus through Mary in union with St. Joseph and to formation in the truths of our Roman Catholic Faith. ​

RETREAT FLYER (link will be active when document is available)
REGISTRATION FORM (link will be active when document is available)
ITINERARY (link will be active when document is available)
PACKING LIST for mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST—ILLINOIS
Check out photos from the last mini-HOLY FAMILY FEST.
Check back soon for the 2017 ST. JOSEPH MEN'S WORK FEST dates and details!

2017 ST. JOSEPH MEN'S WORK FEST

For Catholic men and their teenage or young adult sons to come help the AMRC with jobs around our facility. A priest will be available for confession and spiritual direction. There is no charge or cost for the weekend (free will donations are always welcomed and encouraged). We provide all meals and lodging.

REGISTRATION FORM (link will be active when document is available)
JOB/TASK LIST (link will be active when document is available)
PACKING LIST for ST. JOSEPH MEN'S WORK RETREAT
Check out photos from the last ST. JOSEPH MEN'S WORK RETREAT.

PAST EVENTS

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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