Emmaus Retreat Center
In 1989, the Cursillos and ACTS movements were very strong and flourishing, and the fact that there were not as many retreat centers in the area. With the help of many friends and concerned individuals, a foundations grant-writing was begun. The Kenedy Foundation and the Mabee foundations were two of the larger grants and with about another 10 smaller grants half of the proposed budget was raised to build a new 56 bed Retreat Center. Many groups pulled fund-raising efforts to help open Emmaus Retreat Center.
“It is by desiring to grow in love that we receive the Holy Spirit, and the thirst for more charity is the effect of this more abundant reception.” Thomas Merton
Retreats Scheduled for Emmaus 2019 |
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| Date | Parish | Director | Parish Contact |
| June 20 – June 23 | Saint Brigid | Minerva Mendoza | (210) 696-0896 |
| June 27 – June 30 | Our Lady Queen of Heaven | Sandra Terrazas | (210) 622-3282 |
| July 4 – July 7 | Saint Cecilia | Michel | (210) 533-7109 |
| July 11 – July 14 | Saint Mark | Rita | (210) 494-1606 |
| July 18 – July 21 | Saint Luke | Doltie Nichols | (210) 433-2777 |
| July 25 – July 28 | Saint Dominic | Frances Sanchez | (210) 435-6211 |
| August 1 – August 4 | Saint Elena | Tony | (210) 653-3316 |
| August 8 – August 11 | Holy Family | David Camacho | (210) 433-8216 |
| August 15 – August 18 | Agape | Araceli | |
| August 22 | Not available | ||
| August 29 | Not available | ||
| September 5 – September 8 | Saint Dominic | Frances Sanchez | (210) 435-6211 |
| September 12 – September 15 | San Fernando | Rose Mary | (210) 762-6665 |
| September 19 – September 22 | Our Lady Queen of Heaven | Deacon Larry | (210) 622-3282 |
| September 26 – September 29 | Saint Rose of Lima | Lourdes | (210) 675-1920 |
| October 3 – October 6 | Saint Benedict | Stacy | (210) 648-0123 |
| October 10 – October 13 | Saint Paul | Richard Pérez | (210) 733-7152 |
| October 17 – October 20 | Bonaventure | (210) 922-1685 | |
| October 24 – October 27 | Saint Luke | Doltie Nichols | (210) 433-2777 |
| October 31 – November 3 | Healing Retreat | Norma Garza | |
| November 7 – November 10 | Holy Trinity | Lucero | (210) 497-4200 |