Let’s do this again!!!
For where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Matthew 18:20
You’re invited to attend the 2024 Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat!
The Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat is a great Retreat for Catholic Christian Women
Below is a photo from the first ever Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat!!! The year was 2016!!!
The Retreat began at the Saint Katharine Drexel Shrine (before it moved into Philadelphia from Bensalem, PA).
We have had quite a few since then, and I am so excited to announce we are hosting another one on November 2, 2024!!!
Register today! Send $80 to @AmyGouldBrooks on Venmo! (This special offer is for Oct. 16th and 17th only! Register today and save $10!)
Where?
Pre-retreat
We have a space on hold for us at Bishop Estates Winery for Saturday evening.
However, to make the most of this retreat, we encourage everyone to go to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church for confession (3:15 pm to 3:45 pm) and Mass at 4:00 pm.
Register today! Send $80 to @AmyGouldBrooks on Venmo! (This special offer is for Oct. 16th and 17th only! Register today and save $10!)
Schedule of events for the Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat:
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Start Time: 3:15 pm (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church 100 Broad Street, Hilltown, PA)
Confessions begin at 3:15; Mass at 4:00 pm
After Mass, please travel to Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery (2730 Hilltown Pike, Perkasie)
*Transportation is not included, please plan accordingly*
End Time: 8:00 pm (winery is open until 9, we have the Lounge until 8:00)
Attending Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church for Vigil Mass/Confession is optional.
Official retreat is being held at Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery, come as early as 4:30 pm and meet us in the Lounge (down by the gift shop!)
Register today! Send $80 to @AmyGouldBrooks on Venmo!
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church
100 Broad Street
Hilltown, PA 18927
I have to share with you, I was feeling like I was not giving you all the full retreat experience when I booked the location at the winery.
I thought, Our Lady Of Czestochowa is about 10 minutes away from the vineyard; maybe they have a 4:00 pm vigil Mass. I looked it up and was disappointed to find they do not.
Then I thought, “maybe there is another church in the area that has a 4:00 pm vigil Mass.” I went to Google and started my search. I found Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and found they have a 4:00 Mass on Saturdays. Then I googled the directions from the church to the winery and like a wink and a smile from Jesus Our Lord – it was revealed to me. This Church is . . . drumroll please
3 MINUTES from the winery! THREE MINUTES!
GOD IS SO GOOD!
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church is less than a 4 minute drive from Bishop Estates Winery!!!
After the 4:00 Mass come on over to Bishop Estates Winery. We will be in the Lounge!
So, if you want the full Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat experience; head to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart at 3:15 pm, go to confession and attend the Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00 pm, then head to Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery.
Please note, transportation will not be provided. Please plan accordingly.
Retreat:
Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery 4:45 to 8:00 pm
Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
2730 Hilltown Pike
Perkasie, PA 18944
Catered dinner from Steam Pub and wine from Bishop Estate will be provided.
We will pray the Rosary, eat dinner, enjoy each others company, friendship and have some wine.
We will share the future of the Prayer Wine Chocolate ministry!
As always, we have a very laid back purchase your ticket and hold your spot system.
Simply send your ticket purchase or purchase money to my Venmo or PayPal account (see above).
Tickets this year will cost $75.00 (on or before October 15)
Ticket price includes snacks, dinner, bottled water and two glasses of wine.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (full address)
100 Broad St, Hilltown Township, PA 18927
*Transportation is not included, please plan accordingly*
Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery (full address
2730 Hilltown Pike, Perkasie, PA 18944
How do I register for the Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat?
Space is limited! Register today before the event sells out!!!
Register today! Send $80 to @AmyGouldBrooks on Venmo! (This special offer is for Oct. 16th and 17th only! Register today and save $10!)
- Go to Paypal.com and click “send money” OR contact me about paying via Venmo (email me your Venmo name and the amound of tickets you would like; I send you a request for the payment. Email me at prayerwinechocolate@gmail.com )
- Send $75.00 to prayerwinechocolate@gmail.com via PayPal or follow directions above for Venmo (if before October 15, 2024 $75.00- if after that date the registration fee is $90.00)
- Email me (Amy) at prayerwinechocolate@gmail.com with the subject Registered! Tell me you registered and I will respond letting you know if the payment went through and that you are on the list! (This event will sell out – don’t wait, register today)!!!
- Look for a response from me! I’ll be giving you more info about dinner and other details! I’m so excited!
Why attend the Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat?
A couple past retreat participants shared their thoughts last week.
Whitney, says this:
“A few years ago, I decided to go on a solo retreat from North Carolina up to Pennsylvania for the prayer wine chocolate retreat. It was so refreshing having my own spiritual time of renewal. Amy helped me find a retreat center close by and I met up with the group. I really enjoyed making new friends, going to confession, visiting different shrines and having a meal and wine together at the end of the day. God placed so much on my heart that weekend and even in hindsight I can see how that time prepared me for the fruit that was to come in my spiritual life. The friends that I made at that retreat have continued to blossom over the last couple of years. We all shared with each other what God had placed on our heart. It’s been so fruitful praying for these women and seeing God work in their lives over the past couple of years. We continue to stay in contact with each other and support each other in prayer. The day was so organized and the retreat bag with religious items from small Catholic shops was one of my favorite keepsakes from that trip. I would hands down do it again!“
Katie, who has attended every Prayer Wine Chocolate Retreat since the very first, says this:
“The Prayer, Wine Chocolate Retreat has been a blessing in my life. Spending the day building friendships and connections with like-minded Catholic women is something that we don’t always have. You can feel isolated and lonely in this world, but knowing you are not alone and have women who support you and pray with you is unmatched.”
Don’t hesitate to come alone! Feel free to invite a friend or two as well!
Support the Prayer Wine Chocolate ministry!!!
Each ticket purchase will help us continue to maintain and grow this ministry.
Our new mission statement is:
After one year of watching Betsy Scafidi run a successful and popular Prayer Wine Chocolate prayer group at her parish, we have decided to help other parishes offer this type of faith and fellowship community too.
With the help of Betsy Scafidi and Katie Davis, the Prayer Wine Chocolate community is growing – but we need your help too!
Purchase a ticket! Proceeds will help us create a new Prayer Wine Chocolate Meeting Guide as well as rebuild the website.
You can also purchase some Prayer Wine Chocolate gear to support the ministry!
Sweatshirts, T-shirts, wine tumblers, etc. are great gifts for you and a loved one.
Start shopping here today! Thank you for supporting this wonderful work I so enjoy!
I hope to see you November 2nd!!!
