Event Details
“Saturdays with St. Francis”
Day Retreat – Saturday per month and here are the dates: Saturday, May 10; Saturday, June 14; Saturday, July 12; Saturday, August 16; Saturday, September 20; Saturday, October 18; Saturday, November 8; Saturday, December 6, 2025. From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and including lunch at 12:00 pm.
Check in on Saturdays per month start at 9:30 am to 10:00 am. The program begin at 10:00 am and finish at 2:00 pm.
Cancellation policy
Overnight or Multi-day/weekend retreats: $50 fee. Day Retreat: $20. Fees may be applied to future retreats. The fees may be waived in event of extenuating circumstances. Contact Kateri at 925-837-9141 x315.
About the Event
Saturdays with St. Francis: The San Damiano Cross
September 20, 2025
We shall explore the richness found in the icon known as the San Damiano Cross. This cross is the one St. Francis was praying before when he received the commission from the Lord to rebuild His Church. All Franciscans cherish this cross as the symbol of their mission from God.
Here are the dates for “Saturdays with St. Francis”: June 14, July 12, August 16, September 20, October 18, November 8, and December 6. Cost is $40 per month including lunch.
About the Presenter(s)
Bro. Mark Schroeder, O.F.M.
Mark has been a Franciscan Friar for over 40 years. He lives at San Damiano Retreat. Mark was trained in spiritual direction 25 years ago while living in Portland, Oregon. His other ministries have included social justice advocacy, teaching ecological awareness and nonviolence, and being the Guardian (local superior) in many Franciscan friaries. He enjoys leading retreats on all sorts of topics.
Mark includes a “Franciscan spin” when meeting for spiritual direction — openness to many forms of spirituality, care of Self, and the value of action in our everyday world. Mark is also active in 12 Step spirituality.