Mary’s Yes: God’s Invitation to Carry Christ
Reflections on Luke’s Gospel
When:
Saturday, December 6, 2025 · 9:00 am–3:15 pm (check-in opens 9:00 am)
Where:
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
25810 156th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
Step into Advent with a day set aside for prayer, learning, and community with our Family 30 (St. John the Baptist & Holy Spirit). We’ll reflect on Luke’s Gospel and Mary’s “yes,” making room in our hearts to carry Christ into the world.
What’s included: presentations, personal reflection, small-group sharing, worship, prayer, music & art, guided meditation, and fellowship. Morning pastries and lunch provided.
Registration
To help us plan food and small groups, please register by Wednesday, December 3.
Walk-ins are welcome—if your plans change, just come.
[Register for the Advent Retreat]
What to Bring
- A Bible (if you have one)
- Notebook and pen
- Water bottle
- Open heart and a friend!
Accessibility & Dietary Needs
We want everyone to feel at home. If you need accommodations or have dietary requests, please email rosem@sjtbcc.org and we’ll do our best to assist.
Multilingual Rosary (Immediately Following the Retreat)
All are invited to remain for a multilingual rosary right after the retreat concludes. Each decade will be led aloud by a volunteer in their own language as a beautiful sign of our unity in Christ.
Seeking volunteer leaders in English, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Chuukese, and other languages represented in our parish family.
Want to lead a decade? Email rosem@sjtbcc.org with your name and the language you’ll lead.
Bring a rosary if you have one—extras will be available. All ages welcome.
