We ask you to join us in remembering and praying for Betsy (Rickter) Roe, a good friend of Mary’s house who recently passed away after a prolonged illness.

Betsy was what we would call a “Cape May Kid.” She attended her first family retreat as a pre-teen back in 1991 and then continued on to attend teen, college and young adult retreats. 

As an active (and vivacious) part of Mary’s House life, it was only natural that she would also staff family, teen and college-aged retreats. In fact, Betsy fulfilled one of the dreams of many a “Cape May Kid,” by meeting her husband, Stephen Roe, while on a family retreat.

As adults, Betsy and Stephen were regular participants on the Young Married Couples Retreat and Betsy was a frequent attendee of the Women’s Spirituality Retreats. 

Betsy was the epitome of Mary’s House hospitality with her welcoming smile, firm hugs, loving spirit and ability to laugh at herself. You were comfortable to be yourself with her because she was so naturally herself. 

Unfortunately, for the past 13 years, Betsy had been struggling with a rare autoimmune disease. She had her ups and downs with the disease, undergoing two kidney transplants and dealing with a compromised immune system. 

Betsy leaves behind her husband, Stephen, three beautiful children, and countless family and friends. It was a blessing to know and love her and to say “she will be missed” is an understatement. 

We imagine that she is now illness free, playing softball with St. Peter and cheering on the Ravens from her heavenly home.

We pray for comfort and strength for all who mourn her passing, especially Stephen and their children and we celebrate the life of this beautiful woman of God.

High School

Teen Retreat

Oct. 14 - 16

**A few spots opened up**

High School students come and join us for an opportunity to enrich your spiritual lives & make new friends! In addition to excellent presentations, there will be special prayer services, reconciliation and Daily Eucharist. Of course, there will also be time for fun activities and just being with one another.

Cost: $140

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Mary's House

"Paint 'n Sip" Retreat

Oct. 18 - 20 (mid-week)

We will guide you through the process of painting an icon using the “Paint n’ Sip” model. Retreatants will “sip” coffee, tea or lemonade as we paint in community.  NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. This year the retreat will focus on Our Lady Star of the Sea.

*we will provide all supplies

Cost: $140

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Oct. 14 - 16 High School Teen Retreat (a few spots just opened)

Oct. 18 - 20 Mary's House "Paint 'n Sip" Retreat (mid-week) **NEW**

Oct. 25 - 27 Women of Wisdom Retreat (mid-week)

Nov. 1 - 3 Writing/Journaling Retreat (mid-week) (Cancelled)

Nov. 4 - 6 Women's Spirituality Retreat #2 (Wait List Only)

Nov. 18 - 20 Male Spirituality Retreat

Dec. 2- 4 Advent Family Retreat #1

Dec. 9 - 11 Advent Family Retreat #2

Dec. 16 - 18 Advent Family Retreat #3

MARRIAGE MOMENT

Need one more national holiday? Probably not. But Oct. 24 is “Take Back Your Time Day.” It’s about work/life balance and marriages can use this as much as workaholics. Talk with your beloved about how you use your “free” time. Do something fun together today.

PARENTING POINTER

October is Respect Life Month. As a parent, I assume you speak respectfully to your children and they to you. Respecting life also means valuing all human life – especially the lives of the weak, the vulnerable, the unborn, the poor, even those with whom we disagree. With political speech becoming less civil, let your children hear you speak respectfully even of those you disagree with.

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