Are you looking for a women’s spiritual retreat or relaxation retreat that won’t take you too far from home? Has it been getting harder to ignore the restlessness and agitation inside you or to sleep away the aching exhaustion that is eroding your energy and confidence day after day? At CONNECT, you'll finally have the chance to sleep, but you'll also learn something new about yourself for your personal growth and to make the most of the life you have.   CONNECT is a women’s retreat designed to bring women together in intention, faith, and connection. This unique event is the first Annual retreat of its kind, hosted at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center in Amarillo, Texas, Friday, January 24th through 26th.   Based on Mark 12:28-31, Jesus summed up the greatest commandments as wholeheartedly loving God first, then loving your neighbor as yourself.  In our crazy world we may have wide connections to “friends” through social media, kids activities or work- but do you have intimate and deep connections that feed your soul? CONNECT is a weekend retreat that provides the space to intentionally connect to God, to others and to yourself. Enjoy some downtime to rest and relax, as well as BE inspired by the stories of women like yourself, who have lived life and been touched by grace along the way. This event is coordinated independently by Linda Astuto and Mary Parker. Reservations open November 15 th and more information can be found at www.bdrc.org or by contacting Mary Parker at 214-709-4777 or maryparker.tx@gmail.com.

What if the worst thing you think could happen does, and you are widowed, separated, or divorced? How do you cope? How do you deal with the grief, loss, and pain? It’s not easy. It hurts…but you don’t have to hurt alone. This weekend program transforms lives. It makes a real difference, and adults become more effective parents, they develop healthier family relationships, and they begin to deal with the pain of their loss, their anger, and more. The weekend begins with registration at 6:30pm on Friday night. Lodging, meals on Saturday and Sunday, and all program materials are included in the registration fee. There will be Mass and reconciliation. For more information: bdrc.org/beginningexperience or contact Deacon Phil Whitson 806-383-2243 or PWhitson@dioama.org

For over four decades, Worldwide Marriage Encounter has been a leading movement in offering married couples the gift of a Weekend experience to enrich their relationship.  If you have been married for many years, the Weekend can help you enhance communication, renew commitement and rekindle romance.  If you have been married for a short time, you can learn the skills you will need to stay close through the ups and downs of life.  Don't wait to invest in your marriage when the payoff can be so great! For more information or to register please contact  Nanette Nguyen 505-463-0261 applywwmeAmarillo@gmail.com

What if the worst thing you think could happen does, and you are widowed, separated, or divorced? How do you cope? How do you deal with the grief, loss, and pain? It’s not easy. It hurts…but you don’t have to hurt alone. This weekend program transforms lives. It makes a real difference, and adults become more effective parents, they develop healthier family relationships, and they begin to deal with the pain of their loss, their anger, and more. The weekend begins with registration at 6:30pm on Friday night. Lodging, meals on Saturday and Sunday, and all program materials are included in the registration fee. There will be Mass and reconciliation. For more information: bdrc.org/beginningexperience or contact Deacon Phil Whitson 806-383-2243 or PWhitson@dioama.org