CHARLOTTE — St. Patrick Cathedral and St. Peter Church are each planning Advent retreats geared for young adults in December.
At St. Patrick Cathedral, young adults are invited to an evening of prayer, praise and fellowship entitled “Build Bethlehem: Preparing room in the ‘Inn of our hearts’,” on Thursday, Dec. 1. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by a mission talk by Father Richard Sutter, parochial vicar. St. Patrick Cathedral is located at 1621 Dilworth Road East.
St. Peter Church will offer an Ignatian Spirituality Advent Retreat for young adults (aged 20-30) entitled “Awakened ... Surrendered, Hope in Troubled Times” from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in Biss Hall (below the church, located at 507 S. Tryon St.)
The program will include a scriptural reflection, contemplative prayer, private meditation and fellowship. The retreat will also be held for adults of all ages from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 3. Go online to www.stpeterscatholic.org for details and registration information.
— Catholic News Herald