Mary’s Harvest Retreat
Our Parish’s Annual Thanksgiving Tradition
November 13-14, 2026
Holy Family Campus in Orange
A Time of Prayer, Fellowship & Renewal for Women of All Ages
The Mary’s Harvest Retreat is a full day for women to step away from the busyness of life, gather in gratitude and community in the season of Thanksgiving, and open our hearts to the richness of God’s grace through the Holy Spirit, so that we may be renewed in our faith, strengthened in friendship and more fully embrace God’s will, following the perfect example of Our Lady’s Fiat.
Friday Evening
November 13 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
We prepare for our retreat by gathering for a special evening to meet our sisters in Christ, hear an inspiring message from Father Sy, Pastor of Holy Family Church, encounter God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Confession, and spend time in Adoration, lifting up our intentions. Inspired by the prayer of Mother Olga, “Lord, empty me, fill me, use me”, this evening is a gentle invitation to surrender everything to Jesus, creating space for our hearts to be filled on Saturday. “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38).
Saturday
November 14 | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Experience authentic love, inspiring talks, beautiful music, warm food, and the joy of sisterhood, friendship, and faith sharing. Together, we will grow in our Blessed Mother’s receptivity, learning to echo her “Yes, Lord” to God’s plan for our lives.
A Beloved Parish Tradition
Now in its fifth year, the retreat is entering a new chapter as Mary’s Harvest, a parish-wide tradition rooted in warmth, fellowship, and abundant spiritual fruit for the whole community.
Location:
Holy Family Catholic Church
566 S. Glassell Street - Orange, CA 92866
Cost:
Early Bird Registration: $60 (through October 16)
Registration after October 16: $75
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