Women's Emmaus Retreats - St. Michael Parish, Greenwich, CT.

Women's Emmaus

Picture from the Emmaus IX Retreat

The Emmaus retreat is based on the account in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 24: 13-35). Two disciples encounter the risen Christ in a profound way on the road to Emmaus.

Emmaus, a weekend-long guided retreat, is designed to renew and strengthen our relationship with Jesus Christ. Participants (walking disciples) are invited to experience God’s love, away from distractions and demands of everyday life. There is time for prayer and worship, for celebration of Mass and Sacraments, for immersion in faith-filled and scripture-focused conversations, for silence and fellowship. With an awakened awareness of Jesus among us, we have the opportunity to deepen in faith and meet others who share this grace-filled Emmaus journey. It is a time we set aside for personal encounter with our loving God, so alive and present in our midst.

In Bishop Frank Caggiano’s fourth talk on “The One” he says: “The road to Emmaus found the disciples who were in such great need that they allowed the Lord to touch them, and they were forever changed.” In spending time in retreat with other women of faith, and taking the Emmaus gospel to heart, we have an opportunity to hear Jesus’ personal invitation to encounter, accompany and be changed by Him.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can attend the Retreat?

The retreat is for women over 21. All women are welcome.

2. Do you need to be a parishioner of St. Michael’s to attend?

We encourage all St. Michael’s women to attend the Emmaus Retreat and welcome women from our neighboring parishes and other interested women. Since 2015 over 230 women have attended the retreat and joined the Saint Michael Women’s Emmaus group. The group now includes members from St. Mary, St. Roch, St. Catherine, St. Agnes, St. Aloysius, St. Thomas Moore, St. John, St. Benedict to name a few parishes.

3. Do you need to be a practicing Catholic to attend the retreat?

You do not need to be a practicing Catholic to attend the retreat.

Many women who attend the Emmaus Retreat have been distant from their faith. Through this experience, they have renewed their relationship with God, their spiritual life and their church.

4. Do you need to be Catholic to attend the retreat?

No, all women are welcome. However, the retreat is rooted in the Catholic faith.

5. Are there meetings after the Retreat?

Yes, after the retreat we continue to pray together, to share and to prepare to serve in the next retreat, as we grow in our relationship with God and one another.

6. Can you attend these meetings first without going on the Retreat?

Participation in the retreat as a “walking disciple” comes first. After making the retreat you are welcomed into the Emmaus community as we continue to journey together.

7. How much does the Emmaus retreat cost?

The total cost of the weekend retreat is $350.00 per person. This price includes full board: meals, snacks, and a single room with bath.

EMMAUS X Women's Retreat

Next retreat information:

February 28 - March 2, 2025

Location: Seminary of the Immaculate Conception

440 W Neck Road

Huntington, NY 11743

PH: 631-423-0483

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