WHAT'S NEW?
NEW! MALVERN WOMEN'S RETREAT October 8-10, 2021
Malvern, Pennsylvania
As of Saturday, August 28, we have reached full capacity and are now accepting names for the Waiting List which will be first come - first serve.
We often have cancellations, so if you would like to attend the retreat, please put your name on the Waiting List and we will notify you if/when we have an opening.
If you are already registered (prior to Sat. Aug. 28) and need to reach the Payment Portal, click below. (Note: We are not requiring payment from anyone on the Waiting List - until we notify you that we have an opening.)
NEW! WHERE IN THE WORLD ...?
Kevin Wells caught up with Father Dan after his recent visit to the village of Guerrero in Mexico. Read his travel journal here:
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SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND HEALING ... CENTERED ON THE EUCHARIST AND THE CHARISM OF VENERABLE FATHER AL SCHWARTZ
In August, Father Dan Leary will be returning to the DC area from his missionary assignment in Chalco, Mexico, to continue to spread the message of Father Al and to ask for healing for us through his powerful intercession.
Save the Dates!
Schedule:
Thursday, August 19 - 7PM Mass with Healing Prayers, St. John Neumann Parish, Gaithersburg MD (arrive early!) - mask mandate in place
Saturday, August 21 - Half-day (Morning) Retreat, Ascension Parish, Bowie MD (This retreat is sold out.) - mask mandate in place
Saturday and Sunday, August 21-22 - Preaching at Masses, St. Louis Parish, Clarksville MD (Saturday 4PM; Sunday 8AM, 10AM, Noon)
Tuesday, August 24 - 7PM Mass with Healing Prayers, St. Anthony Parish, North Beach MD (arrive early!) (C0nfessions start at 6:30PM)
Wednesday, August 25 - 7 PM Mass with Healing Prayers, St. Cecilia Parish, St. Mary's City MD (arrive early!)
HALF-DAY RETREAT - Saturday, August 21 NEW! RECORDED TALKS are available below!
"The Eucharist and Our Lady: Lessons from the Life of Fr. Aloysius Schwartz"
Date: Saturday, August 21
Place: Ascension Catholic Church, 12700 Lanham Severn Road, Bowie MD
Time: 9AM (Mass) - 12 Noon (Benediction)
Concelebrant and Speaker: Father Daniel Leary, Chaplain, World Villages for Children (www.WorldVillages.org)
Half-day Retreat Schedule:
9AM - Holy Sacrifice of the Mass followed by light refreshments
10:15AM - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Talk 1
11:00AM - Break
11:15AM - Talk 2
12 Noon - Benediction and Wrap-up
Confessions will be available throughout the morning!
9AM - Holy Sacrifice of the Mass followed by light refreshments
10:15AM - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Talk 1
11:00AM - Break
11:15AM - Talk 2
12 Noon - Benediction and Wrap-up
Confessions will be available throughout the morning!
NEW! FATHER DAN'S TALKS from Saturday's retreat are available here:
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To learn more about the life of Father Al, please listen to this recent interview with Kevin Wells, author of the new book Priest and Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz.
Kevin's new book (and others) will be available for sale at all of the August events.
Kevin's new book (and others) will be available for sale at all of the August events.
NEW! PRIEST AND BEGGAR - The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz
We wanted to share news about a brand new biography PRIEST AND BEGGAR by Kevin Wells, just published, on the heroic life of Venerable Father Al Schwartz, the priest from Washington DC whose cause is up for Canonization, and who founded the Sisters of Mary, Brothers of Christ, and the Girls and Boys Towns, where Father Dan is now chaplain. This book is now available from Ignatius Press or through World Villages at the PriestAndBeggar website! (links below)
We also encourage everyone to listen to the recent documentary produced by EWTN which gives great insight into Father Al's life and his sacrificial path towards sainthood! Hear beautiful testimonies from the Sisters of Mary themselves, and see rare footage of the Girls and Boys towns and the children they serve.
THE SCHOOL SUPPLIES MADE IT TO CHALCO!
THANK YOU for your school supply donations for Girlstown in Chalco, Mexico - which we collected in the Fall in conjunction with our women's retreat. It took a little while for us to get all the donations to Chalco - but as you can see from these photos - the girls were extremely excited to receive their goodies! We filled at least 8 suitcases with school supplies and books - and still have more to send!
MALVERN MEN'S RETREAT (March 5-7, 2021) - Audio Recordings
Father Larry Swink (Sacred Heart, LaPlata MD) and Father Michael DeAscanis (St. Philip Neri, Linthicum MD) led an amazing retreat at the Malvern Retreat House, March 5-7, 2021.
The theme was Ite Ad Joseph - Go to Joseph. Deacon Ron Burns (Jesus the Divine Word, Huntingtown MD) was the Homilist for the Closing Mass on Sunday.
Ninety (90) Men from all over the Archdiocese (and beyond!) participated in this retreat. The talks and homilies are available at the link below. Feel free to share this link with anyone in need of an online retreat!
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St. Joseph, Pray for Us!
The theme was Ite Ad Joseph - Go to Joseph. Deacon Ron Burns (Jesus the Divine Word, Huntingtown MD) was the Homilist for the Closing Mass on Sunday.
Ninety (90) Men from all over the Archdiocese (and beyond!) participated in this retreat. The talks and homilies are available at the link below. Feel free to share this link with anyone in need of an online retreat!
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St. Joseph, Pray for Us!
LENTEN JOURNEY with Father Dan Leary and Kevin Wells from World Villages for Children Join us to learn more about the life of Venerable Al Schwartz, a great man of hope, who founded the Sisters of Mary and World Villages for Children. Spend Lent with us! A new podcast will be uploaded every Friday in Lent, beginning Friday, February 19th! |
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MASS INTENTIONS
Father Dan is now able to receive requests for Masses while serving with the Sisters of Mary. If you would like to request a Mass for a loved one, living or deceased, please click the link below. Father will celebrate each Mass with the Sisters and children - in the order received. (You will not be able to request a specific date.) We would like to ask that you limit your requests to 4 per family at this time. A free-will offering for each Mass is optional and voluntary. More information can be found at the link below!
We asked Father Dan to share what he's been up to since arriving at Chalco's Girlstown in July!
Message from Chalco - November 24, 2020:
BOOKS BY FATHER AL AND THE SISTERS OF MARY
Would you like to learn more about the charism and spirituality of Father Al Schwartz and the Sisters of Mary? The following books are available with a SUGGESTED DONATION of $15 for one; $25 for two; $35 for three; $45 for four; $55 for five; $65 for six - mix and match any titles - shipping and handling included. All proceeds will benefit the Sisters and students directly.
Kindly fill out the ORDER FORM at the link below - and pay by credit card online or by mailing a check. We will mail your book(s) to you within one week of receiving your payment!
Any questions - contact admin@animachristiretreats.org
Kindly fill out the ORDER FORM at the link below - and pay by credit card online or by mailing a check. We will mail your book(s) to you within one week of receiving your payment!
Any questions - contact admin@animachristiretreats.org
Please read the book descriptions (PDF file) prior to attempting to order.
Five of the books were written by Father Al. The 6th book (GLOW!) was written by the Sisters of Mary.
Five of the books were written by Father Al. The 6th book (GLOW!) was written by the Sisters of Mary.
LIVING LIGHTLY
WELCOME, FATHER DAN!
Before leaving the country, Father Dan stopped by to visit the Staff at World Villages, where they welcomed him and thanked him for continuing the work of Father Al and supporting the Sisters of Mary ...
CATHOLIC STANDARD ARTICLE ABOUT FATHER DAN'S NEW ASSIGNMENT (JULY 6)
Father Dan Leary, the new chaplain for the Sisters of Mary, poses with children served by the sisters in Brazil. (File photo courtesy of World Villages for Children)
PRAYER CALENDAR FOR FATHER DAN AND ALL MISSIONARIES
Father Dan is now serving as Chaplain for the Sisters of Mary all over the world (www.WorldVillages.org). We would like to invite you or your family to unite with us in praying for Father Dan, the Sisters of Mary, and all Missionary priests and religious - for the first 365 days that he will be away (July 8, 2020 - July 7, 2021). Please click below if you would like to select ONE day that will be YOUR (or your family's) day to pray/fast/sacrifice for Missionaries! (We will renew the calendar with new sign-ups in July 2021!)
We will be creating a calendar of names to present to the Sisters so that they, too, can unite in prayer with us throughout the year.
NOTE: We had to split the year into 2 different sign-ups due to limitations with Sign-up Genius. PLEASE CHOOSE ONE DAY ONLY so we can have at least 365 individual or family Prayer Warriors! (If we fill all the days, we will add additional slots.)
Don't forget your day! You will receive a reminder email the day before - so please be sure to sign up with an email that you check frequently.
Don't forget your day! You will receive a reminder email the day before - so please be sure to sign up with an email that you check frequently.
This first sign-up - for the period of time JULY 8, 2020 through JANUARY 7, 2021 - is FULL.
There are still dates available on the 2nd sign-up - which is for the period of time JANUARY 8, 2021 - JULY 7, 2021:
