Group photo from the Men's ACTS Retreat May 1-4, 2025
Group picture from the St. Louis and St. Francis Pastorate Women's ACTS Retreat: March 20 - 23, 2025.
Group photo from the Men's ACT Retreat: October 17-20, 2024
Group photo of Women's ACTS Retreat - September 5-8, 2024
Photo from St. Louis and St. Francis of Assisi Pastorate Men's ACTS Retreat - April 18 - 21, 2024
Photo from St. Louis and St. Francis of Assisi Pastorate Women's ACTS Retreat - February 29 - March 3, 2024
Picture from Women's ACTS Retreat: October 10-13, 2019
Picture of St. Louis & St. Francis Pastorate Men's ACTS Retreat: September 12-15, 2019
Picture of St. Louis and St. Francis Pastorate Women's ACTS Retreat: April 4-7, 2019
Picture of St. Louis and St. Francis Pastorate Men's ACTS Retreat March 21-24, 2019
Picture of St. Louis and St. Francis Pastorate Women's ACTS Retreat: October 18-21, 2018
Picture of St. Louis Men’s ACTS Retreat: October 11-14, 2018
Picture of St. Louis and St. Francis Pastorate Men's ACTS Retreat September 27-30, 2018
Picture of St. Louis Women's ACTS Retreat: September 6-9, 2018
Picture of St. Louis Women's ACTS Retreat: April 26-29, 2018
Picture of St. Louis Men’s ACTS Retreat: March 15-18, 2018
Men's ACTS Retreat: May 1-4, 2025
Women's ACTS Retreat: March 20-23, 2025
Men's ACTS Retreat: October 17-20, 2024
Women's ACTS Retreat: September 5-8, 2024
Men's ACTS Retreat: April 18-21, 2024
Women's ACTS Retreat: Feb 29 - Mar 3, 2024
Women's ACTS Retreat: October 10-13, 2019
Men's ACTS Retreat: September 12-15, 2019
Women's ACTS Retreat: April 4-7, 2019
Men's ACTS Retreat: March 21-24, 2019
Women's ACTS Retreat: October 18-21, 2018
Men’s ACTS Retreat: October 11-14, 2018
Men's ACTS Retreat: September 27-30, 2018
Women's ACTS Retreat: September 6-9, 2018
Women's ACTS Retreat: April 26-29, 2018
Men’s ACTS Retreat: March 15-18, 2018
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ACTS logoOur St. Louis & St. Francis of Assisi Adult ACTS Ministry conducts Men's and Women's Retreats for adults age 18 and older, and promotes participation in small Christian communities (SCCs) and in all parish ministries, groups, and activities. ACTS is an acronym for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service.

An ACTS retreat is a three-day, three-night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners to strengthen our faith, renew ourselves spiritually and to build lasting friendships. The retreat begins on a Thursday evening as retreatants gather at the parish for a short send-off ceremony. They are then transported to a retreat facility for the rest of the weekend. The retreat ends Sunday as the retreatants return to the parish for a welcome Mass celebrated with the parish community followed by a simple reception.

Talks and activities during the retreat focus on Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. Holy Scripture and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church are the guides for the retreats. The retreat takes on the traditions and atmosphere of our pastorate communities. The ACTS retreat facilitates the attainment of a new or deeper relationship with the Lord through:

  • Adoration – the call by, acceptance of, and response to God
  • Community – the love and caring of each other
  • Theology – the study of God through scripture and the Catholic Faith
  • Service – to God and his people.

Fall 2025 Adult ACTS Retreats

Women's Retreat Date: September 25-28, 2025

Debra Correia, Director
debra.correia@icloud.com
cell: 443-545-6202

Jill Comeaux, Co-Director
Jcomeaux1024@gmail.com
cell: 443-756-3511

Men's Retreat Date: October 16-19, 2025

John Sniezek, Director
acts.men.fall25@gmail.com
cell: 410-660-3947

Shawn Cunningham, Co-Director
shawn.t.cunningham@verizon.net
cell: 410-961-6216


The Retreat Center

Picture of Bon Secours Retreat Center Chapel.The Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center, a ministry of the Sisters of Bon Secours and located in Marriottsville, is situated on grounds that naturally lend itself to ecumenical use while encouraging the values of the Catholic faith in a beautiful and holy place. The serenity of 313 acres of woodland and farmland rests at the high point of a hilly setting in the Howard County countryside. Picture of Bon Secours Retreat Center Bridge.

Retreatants are provided the comfort and privacy of individually assigned guest suites that include a queen-size bed, full private bath, elevator access and glorious views of the 300-acre property.  Suites with an accessible bathroom stall are also available.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner items – prepared fresh each day in the kitchen – are served daily in a welcoming communal dining room.  Accommodations may be made for dietary restrictions.


Summer 2025 Teen ACTS Retreat

July 24 - 27, 2025

Teen ACTS retreats are lively experience focused on encountering Jesus through Adoration, Community, Theology and Service led by a team of high-schoolers, college-age, and adults at the Msgr. O'Dwyer Retreat Center in Sparks, Maryland. For more information and to register click here.