Parish Retreat 2015

On 22 August, 2015, about 106 parishioners and friends of St. Joseph’s Church, Sentul came together for the annual Parish Family Retreat which was conducted by Rev. Fr. Stanley Antoni (Phiosophy Lecturer from College General, Penang).

For the past nine months, the congregation had journeyed together into the Year of the Family guided by the theme: Jesus, the Heart of the Family. It was timely therefore that Fr. Stanley guided and led the particpants into a deeper understanding of Humanity, Conversion (Metanoia), Love and Family values, with input sessions which were both awe inspiring and engaging as well as delightful! Group sharings in the form of drawing expressions took place after the tea-break.

The six-hour Retreat ended with recitation of the Rosary and an hour long Adoration, during which individuals and families came forward one by one to genuflect in prayer and petition before the Blessed Sacrament.

The session culminated with a brief testimony profoundly and beautifully shared by 4 groups of participants: parents, single adult, child and priest. This retreat enriched our understanding of the Vision and Mission of the Parish and a better appreciation of community living to strengthen our Families and the faith Community.