Thank you for registering for the Arise: Seen. Known. Loved. Retreat

Dear Sisters,

The Arise Retreat is now only days away and we cannot wait to see all 380 of you!  We wanted to be sure you all came prepared so below are a few reminders and things we thought you should know. Please be sure to read the entire email as it contains important information! If you have a question that is not answered below please email arisecatholicmovement@gmail.com

Come with an open heart and God will do His part.

Retreat Schedule:

The schedule can be found on the retreat webpage – just click HERE

We will also have schedules posted at the retreat.

Retreat Location & Parking:

Cathedral of the Holy Family

123 Nelson Rd. Saskatoon SK

There is plenty of parking at the Cathedral be sure to not park in the handicap parking spots unless needed.

Check In:

CHECK IN OPENS 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM SATURDAY

We ask that you have already eaten breakfast. Coffee will be provided.

Check in will be at both the MAIN doors and EAST doors that lead directly into the hall. 

Sunday Workshops:

Workshops begin at 1:00pm on Sunday afternoon. We hope that you will take the opportunity to have a leisurely morning, go to mass, perhaps eat lunch with some friends and then join us for these practical workshops! Coffee and tea will be provided. 

What to wear:

·      Dress in layers as the temperature in the facility may vary.

·      Come as you are. Dress comfortably for you!

What to bring:

·      Travel (sealed)  coffee/tea mug as food and drink is prohibited in the Church sanctuary where main sessions will be.

·      Water bottle with lid

·      Journal

·      Bible (if you have one)

·      Cash/debit/credit card. The Arise store will have items for sale including mugs, past retreat prints, bags etc.  E-transfers will be accepted. Universal church supplies will have books recommended during sessions available for purchase & Sacred Art by Tianna Williams will also have items available for purchase as well. So many great things available for personal use and/or gifts.
 

CELIAC/FOOD SENSITIVITY:
At registration you were asked about allergies/sensitivity.
Our meals will all be catered and there will be Gluten Free options available; however, our caterers can NOT guarantee that there won't be cross contamination for those who are celiac.
During snack time we will have Gluten Free options as well. If you know that you will not be able to partake in the food we kindly ask that you please bring your own meals, clearly labeled with your name.

We also ask that you please email us letting us know that you will not be eating the catered meals and we will gift you a $25 Arise Store Credit that can be used that weekend towards an item of your choice.

For the best retreat experience possible for all those attending we kindly ask the following:

·      Please refrain from wearing any fragrance sprays &/or lotions as there may be individuals with sensitivities. 

·      Please keep cell phones on silent or turned off during the sessions or as much as possible throughout the weekend as it is important to “unplug” in order to fully enter into the retreat. . With that said, we do understand needing to check in on family, so please do so during break times. 

·      This will be an alcohol free premises for the weekend.

·      With 380 women in attendance, we ask that you come with a gracious heart. There may be longer waits for the bathroom and meals so to keep things running smoothly please be mindful of the time you take. 

Finally, MOST IMPORTANTLY (if you couldn’t tell by the bold letters) Come with an open heart.  There is a reason you are coming and if you are open and ready to receive, God will meet you here and reveal His intentions for your retreat.  

Sacraments:

There will be opportunities to receive the sacrament of  reconciliation during lunch and in the evening during adoration. ,  

Mass is on the schedule on Saturday; however, it will not be a Sunday mass. Please be sure to get to mass Sunday morning. There are two morning Masses at the Cathedral of the Holy Family at 9 & 11 am.  

For our nursing mom’s:

·      The children’s liturgy room will be set up as a “Mom’s room” . It will be a quiet space for nursing, changing, quiet time, and tables for eating if you need. Our sound crew will pipe sound into the room during sessions so you don’t have to miss anything; however, there will also be chairs at the back of the church for nursing if you would like to remain in the retreat area.

·      If you require a playpen, or bouncer we ask that you bring that with you. Playpens can be set up in the “Mom’s Room”.

·      There will be limited high chairs in the dining area.

·      Please bring snacks/meals for your child. If they need to be warmed we can help you.

Once again we are so excited to see you all, we are praying for each and every one of you.

As you prepare for this coming weekend, do so with the music from the retreat with our Arise Spotify Playlist just click HERE

 

With Love & Prayers

The Arise Team