Living Flame – Learn more about JPII’s Masterwork at St. Patrick Parish

St. Patrick parishioners, join us in learning and spreading JPII’s Masterwork. Events offered throughout 2026 and 2027 are for those who have never heard of this amazing teaching before, for those who consider themselves experts, and for everyone in between. RSVP here to simply join an email list – we’ll send you reminders for upcoming events at St. Patrick.

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Behold Priests’ Retreat

January 7th, 2027

10 am- 4 pm

Behold Retreat for priests co-led by our chaplain, Fr. David Skillman. Behold Retreats allow priests to gain deeper formation on prayer, through a unique lens. This perspective, specific to the Image of God Institute, naturally leads to a closer relationship with Jesus. JPII’s masterwork answers some of the most challenging questions of our time. 

Thursday, January 7, 2027 from 10am to 4pm in St. Charles County. Includes adoration, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. RSVP by Tuesday, December 15, 2026.

Behold Day of Recollection for St. Patrick Staff Nov. 19

Thursday, November 19

8 am to 4 pm

Living Flame Parish Evangelization brings the wisdom of St. John Paul II to St. Patrick. The Behold Day of Recollection allows parishioners to gain deeper formation on prayer, through a unique lens. This perspective, specific to Image of God Institute, naturally leads to a closer relationship with Jesus. JPII’s masterwork answers some of the most challenging questions of our time. Parishioners can then bring this treasure to their own families, co-workers and ministries within the parish, unleashing the “new springtime” that JPII started, at St. Patrick.

8 am – 4 pm and includes breakfast, lunch, and Mass. RSVP by Noon on Thursday, November 12.

JPII Alumni Picnic

Thursday, October 22, 2026 - JPII's Feast Day

3:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Calling all Institute alumni, families, witnesses, volunteers of the Institute! To celebrate JPII’s Feast, join us for a potluck dinner, games for the children, games for the adults, a playground and a wonderful community. We look forward to reconnecting and celebrating our spiritual father, St. John Paul the Great!

Gather your friends from the group you attended and we’ll get pictures of each group, children included.

We’re grateful to God for 10 Years of blessings, specifically in the people of the Institute. Each of you make up the community and are a tremendous gift!

A Litany to JPII will be prayed at meal time, around 5:15 pm. Come for as long as you’re able! Please RSVP by 5:00pm on Friday, October 16.

3:30 – 7:30 pm at Bridgeway Park in Bridgeton