This article is about the men’s retreat for the Knights of Columbus #294Z, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Gurnee, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. Congratulations Knights of Columbus!
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Moderator
Jon Blevins
Location
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, Illinois
Knights of Columbus Men’s Retreat #294Z
- Support group & fellowship
The retreat started with lunch at 11:30 to 12:30. The offerings were, hotdogs, hamburgers, and potato salad. There were knights from various parishes in Lake County present at the seminar.
Topic
Four Principles Of The Order: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism
Jon Blevins was the moderator for the retreat, and a veteran of the host parish. With a great sense of humor, Jon started each of the four Principles with a short video of a comedy skit, reflecting the topic at hand. I enjoyed the first skit the most with the reference to the Vatican constructing a tunnel under the ocean to the White House. These skits were great ice breakers, and set the tone for learning, and fellowship.
Group discussions for Knights of Columbus #294Z
Following each of the sessions that Jon went over, we would share a point from the Principles, discussed by Jon, with the knights at each table. These were nice, and meaningful times, as it allowed for us to personalize what the Principle meant for us in our life. When we finished, we shared what each of had said at our corresponding tables with the group at large.
The Chapel
At the halfway point of the retreat, we all gather together upstairs in the chapel, sat quietly, reflecting on the eucharist in the tabernacle, and prayer.
Closure
Upon returning from the chapel, we resumed our sessions with the final two Principles, and then finished in prayer. This was near 4:30 PM, which gave us time to gather upstairs for mass at 5:00 PM.
Summary
All in all, this was and excellent program, and I glad that I attended. It was nice to meet with, and get to know other knights from other parishes. The day was a true blessing.
Condren Galleries Ltd. For Knights of Columbus Men’s Retreat #294Z
- Fine Arts Gallery
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the Knights of Columbus men’s retreat #294Z.
Stephen F. Condren For Knights of Columbus Men’s Retreat #294Z
- Artist
As an artist I have made Knights of Columbus Men’s Retreat #294Z an important part of my Spiritual growth.
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Knights of Columbus men’s retreat #294Z with artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.