Friday - Saturday, May 5 - 6 
(Friday Evening and All Day Saturday) 
UW Catholic Newman Center
$75 for the weekend*

Join us for a retreat led by Fr. Dominic David and Sr. Mariana Thayer, a Nashville Dominican Sister. The retreat will kick off on Friday evening and we will return to Newman on Saturday for a full day of rest and renewal! We look forward to experiencing the Lord's love and mercy through the sacraments, prayer, adoration, a number of presentations, and fellowship together!

Questions? Email maryelizabeth@bspwa.org or review our FAQ below.

*Thanks to our generous donors who have subsidized this retreat to keep the cost down! Assistance is available for those facing financial barriers to attending. Please contact the Parish Office at 206-547-3020 to inquire. 

Schedule Overview for the Weekend:

Friday, May 5

6:30 PM: Check-In @ UW Newman Center & Happy Hour
7:15 PM: Opening Remarks
7:30 PM: Session I // Taking The Hand of the Father // Sr. Mariana Thayer, O.P.
8:30 PM: Compline, Adoration, & Confession
10:00 PM: Depart

Saturday, May 6

8:30 AM: Mass & Morning Prayer
9:30 AM: Coffee & Pastry Break
10:00 AM: Session 2 // The Mystery of Divine Love // Fr. Dominic David, O.P.
11:00 AM // Break & Discussion
11:30 AM: Session III // Through the Cross to the Light // Sr. Mariana Thayer, O.P.
12:30 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM: Choice Session 1 // Confession, Visio Divina, or Q&A with the Sisters
2:30 PM: Choice Session 2 // Confession, Visio Divina, or Q&A with the Sisters
3:30 PM: Prayer in the Chapel led by the Sisters
4:00 PM: Session IV // The Pursuit of God: The Hound of Heaven // Fr. Dominic David, O.P.
4:45 PM: Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions:

Parking and Directions Questions: Printable Directions are available here.

  • Where should I park for the retreat? We are so blessed to be hosted at the UW Newman Center, and appreciate your patience with the limited parking. Free parking is available at Blessed Sacrament Parish (approximately 1 mile away) for those who want to walk or carpool. Paid parking is available at the N05 Lot at UW. Detailed directions to the Newman Center and the paid N05 lot are below. Parking Spots at Newman will be reserved for our priests, sisters, and those with limited mobility. Please contact us at maryelizabeth@bspwa.org if you would like to reserve a spot.

  • Directions to the UW Newman Center (4502 20th Avenue NE): From the I-5 exit (Exit 169 / NE 45th St), travel EAST on NE 45th St and then turn LEFT at 20th Ave NE. The UW Newman Center is the brick building on the corner. Please note that the UW Newman Center parking lot is reserved for our priests, sisters, and retreat guests with limited mobility. Please contact us at maryelizabeth@bspwa.org if you would like to reserve a spot.

  • Directions to the N05 Lot (see map below):
    From the I-5 exit (Exit 169 / NE 45th St), travel EAST on NE 45th St and then turn RIGHT on Memorial Way NE at the main entrance to campus. The entrance to the N05 lot is accessed via E Stevens Way, the first left after passing the gatehouse. After parking in the UW lot, you will need to return to NE 45th St by foot, cross NE 45th St, and walk 2-3 blocks east. The UW Newman Center is located at the corner of NE 45th St and 20th Ave NE.

  • How to Pay to Park in the N05 Lot at UW:
    Please note that Lot N05 is “Pay By Phone” only. The N05 lot will be $6.25 on Friday and Saturday. The gatehouse will be unattended, and the only way to pay will be the Pay By Phone app, or on the Pay by Phone website. The N05 Pay by Phone Lot Number is 123214

 
 

Other Questions:

  • Will food be provided at the Retreat? Yes! Wine and light snacks will be provided on Friday evening as well as pastries on Saturday morning and lunch at midday. Please indicate any food allergies or restrictions on your registration form. We are happy to accommodate!

  • Should I bring anything to the retreat? Feel free to bring your journal, Rosary, and Bible for use during times of Adoration or personal reflection!

Further Questions? Email maryelizabeth@bspwa.org