Retreat Opportunities
Looking for some serious "me" time? A chance to get away from it all so you can encounter Christ more clearly?
Our parish participates in a retreat program called WALK TO EMMAUS, a Friday to Sunday afternoon annual event that takes place at Camp Saint Christopher on Seabrook Island. There is one retreat for men and one for women. Watch our ebulletin for announcements of the next weekends.
Many of our parishioners have also made retreats through the CURSILLO movement. Local gatherings of Cursillistas are announced in our ebulletin.
Our parish participates in a retreat program called WALK TO EMMAUS, a Friday to Sunday afternoon annual event that takes place at Camp Saint Christopher on Seabrook Island. There is one retreat for men and one for women. Watch our ebulletin for announcements of the next weekends.
Many of our parishioners have also made retreats through the CURSILLO movement. Local gatherings of Cursillistas are announced in our ebulletin.
COMING TO SAINT CLARE OF ASSISI IN 2020!
What is Christ Renews His Parish?
Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP, often called "chirp") is a weekend retreat for Saint Clare of Assisi parish. It is an opportunity to deepen your relationship with God and re-charge your spiritual life, while getting to know fellow parishioners better. For many participants, the retreat is life changing.
CRHP was started in 1969 and has been administered in over 1,250 parishes throughout the US and several other countries.
What is it not?
It is not a silent retreat.
It is not a parish organization.
It is not a public confession.
It is not an emotional cult.
It is not a parish clique.
What happens during the weekend?
Those who have participated in the weekend experience say that “you can’t explain what happens: you have to experience it.” This is your invitation to that “experience.”
The weekend will include some group activities and interactions, prayer, and some personal reflections by “team” members on subjects such as: Father’s Loving Care, Scripture, Eucharist, Christian Community, and Christian Awareness.
Who will conduct the “weekend?”
These initial weekend experiences will be presented by Deacon Greg Sams and Deacon Karl Eimers, fellow parishioners, and a group of parishioners from Saint Gregory the Great, Bluffton, SC, and other parishes who have previously experienced “Christ Renews His Parish."
Who may participate?
Every member of Saint Clare of Assisi is invited to attend. Men and women will participate on separate weekends. You must be at least 21 years old in order to attend.
What about Mass and Confession?
There is a special Eucharistic Celebration for those attending the weekend. There is also a Reconciliation Service for those who wish to participate in this Sacrament.
When does the weekend begin and end? The weekend begins at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning and concludes around 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
When are the weekends scheduled?
The women’s weekend is February 8-9, 2020.
The men’s weekend is February 22-23, 2020.
The weekends will be held at Bishop England High School.
What about meals?
Meals will be provided. The food is excellent and the portions are ample. In addition, there will be regular breaks for coffee, cold drinks, and snacks. Special dietary needs can be accommodated.
The Two-Day Retreat?
Saturday – The day begins with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and ends around 9:30 p.m.
Sunday – The day begins with the Rosary at 7:00 a.m. and ends around 4:30 p.m.
What is the “dress code?”
Casual and comfortable clothing is the norm. “Sunday best” is not expected.
What is the cost of the weekend?
A $50 registration fee is requested but not required. The spirit of the CRHP weekend is to make the experience available to all.
How can I register for the weekend?
Fill out the registration form online, click here, You may also download a paper copy here and give to either Deacon Greg Sams or Deacon Karl Eimers after any of the Masses or drop off the application at the church office. All registered participants will be contacted and given necessary information and instructions relating to the weekend.
Need additional information or have questions?
Contact Deacon Greg Sams - 843.384.9336
Patsy Sams - 843.384.9337
Deacon Karl Eimers
What is Christ Renews His Parish?
Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP, often called "chirp") is a weekend retreat for Saint Clare of Assisi parish. It is an opportunity to deepen your relationship with God and re-charge your spiritual life, while getting to know fellow parishioners better. For many participants, the retreat is life changing.
CRHP was started in 1969 and has been administered in over 1,250 parishes throughout the US and several other countries.
What is it not?
It is not a silent retreat.
It is not a parish organization.
It is not a public confession.
It is not an emotional cult.
It is not a parish clique.
What happens during the weekend?
Those who have participated in the weekend experience say that “you can’t explain what happens: you have to experience it.” This is your invitation to that “experience.”
The weekend will include some group activities and interactions, prayer, and some personal reflections by “team” members on subjects such as: Father’s Loving Care, Scripture, Eucharist, Christian Community, and Christian Awareness.
Who will conduct the “weekend?”
These initial weekend experiences will be presented by Deacon Greg Sams and Deacon Karl Eimers, fellow parishioners, and a group of parishioners from Saint Gregory the Great, Bluffton, SC, and other parishes who have previously experienced “Christ Renews His Parish."
Who may participate?
Every member of Saint Clare of Assisi is invited to attend. Men and women will participate on separate weekends. You must be at least 21 years old in order to attend.
What about Mass and Confession?
There is a special Eucharistic Celebration for those attending the weekend. There is also a Reconciliation Service for those who wish to participate in this Sacrament.
When does the weekend begin and end? The weekend begins at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning and concludes around 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
When are the weekends scheduled?
The women’s weekend is February 8-9, 2020.
The men’s weekend is February 22-23, 2020.
The weekends will be held at Bishop England High School.
What about meals?
Meals will be provided. The food is excellent and the portions are ample. In addition, there will be regular breaks for coffee, cold drinks, and snacks. Special dietary needs can be accommodated.
The Two-Day Retreat?
Saturday – The day begins with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and ends around 9:30 p.m.
Sunday – The day begins with the Rosary at 7:00 a.m. and ends around 4:30 p.m.
What is the “dress code?”
Casual and comfortable clothing is the norm. “Sunday best” is not expected.
What is the cost of the weekend?
A $50 registration fee is requested but not required. The spirit of the CRHP weekend is to make the experience available to all.
How can I register for the weekend?
Fill out the registration form online, click here, You may also download a paper copy here and give to either Deacon Greg Sams or Deacon Karl Eimers after any of the Masses or drop off the application at the church office. All registered participants will be contacted and given necessary information and instructions relating to the weekend.
Need additional information or have questions?
Contact Deacon Greg Sams - 843.384.9336
Patsy Sams - 843.384.9337
Deacon Karl Eimers
