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.
Testimonies:
“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”
2025 Retreats:
Men's: August 14-17, 2025
Women's: December 4-7, 2025
2026 Retreats:
Women's: April 23-26, 2026
Men's: December 3-6, 2026
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 one Women’s and one 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.
CORE TEAM
August 2024 - August 2025
| Susan Nowak |
3rd term |
Facilitator |
| Dan Sise |
1st term |
Co-Facilitator |
| Mike Miller |
3rd term |
Communications/Database |
| Faith Kremer |
2nd term |
Supplies |
| Agnes Boul |
3rd term |
Finance |
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Community Involvement |
| Andy Goldkamp |
2nd term |
Spiritual Coordinator Women's Retreats |
| Matt Dailey |
1st term |
Spiritual Coordinator Men's Retreats |
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| Bob Wagner |
3rd term |
Music Coordinator |
| Marc Adrian |
1st term |
Support Coordinator Women's Retreats |
| Erin Grady |
3rd term |
Support Coordinator Men's Retreats |