ACTS
What is ACTS?
ACTS is a parish-based retreat program that began in Texas in 1987.
The acronym of ACTS comes from Adoration, Community, Theology and Service, which is the foundation for these retreats.
This retreat offers the opportunity to renew your spirituality and prayer life, to enhance your relationship with our Lord and to strengthen connections to and within our parish community.
800+ St. Gabriel the Archangel parishioners have attended the retreats.
“The ACTS program has helped me deepen my faith and my faith community”
“As a new parishioner, ACTS gave me a chance to meet great people and share a great weekend experience!”
“ACTS is no High School Retreat. It’s a chance to grow closer to God with adults looking for the same experience”
“I met Jesus for the first time on an ACTS retreat”
Upcoming Retreats:
Women: March 12-15, 2020
Men: June 4-7, 2020
Women: October 8-11, 2020
Men: January 28-31, 2021
Women: April 4-8, 2021
Men: September 16-19, 2021
Women: October 21-24, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ACTS Retreat?
It’s a weekend long faith filled retreat experience
Who attends an ACTS Retreat?
Men and women of all faiths and experience. We have had retreatants from age 21 to age 94, Cradle Catholics, Converts, Baptists, Lutherans, and Non-Denominational Christians. All are welcome!
Why should I attend an ACTS Retreat?
If you have a yearning to grow closer to God, would like to grow deeper in faith and/or would like to meet people with the same interest, ACTS might be a good fit for you.
Where are ACTS Retreat held?
ACTS retreats are held at nearby retreat centers. Transportation to from the center is provided.
When is the next retreat?
We have 2 Women’s and 2 Men’s retreats every year. Check the above section for dates
How do I get more information and register?
Click on the Registration forms in the top right corner to download a form and contact the current retreat director, or contact Melissa Apprill-Sokol, (314) 665-0324, melissaapprill@att.net or contact the Rectory 314-353-6303 for more information.
CORE TEAM 2019-2020
| Melissa Apprill-Sokol |
3rd term |
Facilitator |
| Mark Thibodeau |
1st term |
Co-Facilitator |
| Erica Niemira |
1st term |
Communications |
| Kathy Fellin |
3rd term |
Supplies |
| JP Hasman |
3rd term |
Finance |
| Gabriel Sison |
3rd term |
Community Involvement |
| Kris Arteaga |
1st term |
Spiritual Coordinator Women's Retreats |
| Rich Fava |
2nd term |
Spiritual Coordinator Men's Retreats |
| Katie Lake |
2nd term |
Social Coordinator |
| Dave Rocchio |
1st term |
Music Coordinator |
| Russ Smith |
2nd term |
Support Coordinator Women's Retreats |
| Roberta Cahill |
2nd term |
Support Coordinator Men's Retreats |