March 15th & 16th: 6:00pm wine & cheese reception, 6:30pm session (RSVP for receptions click here)

March 17th: 4:30pm session 

In a world filled with uncertainty and longing for peace, how can we embrace the hope and joy of the Cross in our daily lives? During this Jubilee Year, we are called to be people of hope—walking together in faith and love, no matter what we go through in life. 

 

Join speaker and author Julianne Stanz, who will draw from her Irish heritage and pastoral wisdom, to guide us through four essential practices of H.O.P.E.—Healing, Openness, Prayer, and the Eucharist—offering spiritual tools for personal renewal and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

 

Through engaging storytelling, reflective exercises, and communal prayer, this retreat will help us:

  • Find Healing by embracing God’s mercy and learning to accompany others in love.
  • Cultivate Openness to the movement of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives.
  • Deepen Prayer as a source of strength and communion with God.
  • Encounter Christ in the Eucharist, the heart of Christian life and mission.
  • This parish mission is for anyone seeking to grow in faith, find strength in times of struggle, and become a beacon of hope for others.

Join us for Living the HOPE of the Cross—a transformative journey that will inspire and equip you to walk more closely with Jesus Christ, embracing a life of faith, courage, and hope! RSVP for retreat receptions HERE

Julianne Stanz is a storyteller, author, and encourager, known for her dynamic speaking and retreat leadership. Originally from Ireland, she brings the warmth of her Irish heritage into her ministry, weaving together faith, spirituality, and leadership with insights from the Scriptures.

 

As the Director of Outreach for Evangelization and Discipleship at Loyola Press and a consultant to the USCCB, Julianne has spent over two decades inspiring audiences across the globe. Her engaging talks, seminars, and retreats invite people into deeper faith and mission.

 

She is the author of the best-selling books Braving the Thin Places: Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace and Start with Jesus: How Everyday Disciples Will Renew the Church published by Loyola Press. Her latest book, The Catholic Parent’s Survival Guide: How to Answer Your Children’s Toughest Questions about Faith, also published by Loyola Press, offers practical wisdom for families navigating faith conversations together. 

Julianne is married to Wayne, and together they have three children.