Gaylord, MI 49735 
St. Andrew Task Force
The St. Andrew Task Force Organization (SATF) is a joint parish/diocesan program started by Bishop Patrick Cooney in the Gaylord Diocese in 2006. The SATF brings together young men (grades 6-12) from around the diocese to encounter Jesus, find support in their faith commitment and to have fun!
St. Andrew Task Force Jr. High Retreat 2010
This is a retreat for jr. high ages, grades 6,7 and 8 and will be held at St. Mary Cathedral School in Gaylord the weekend of June 11-13, 2010. Bishop Hebda will be presenting as well as Fr Don Geyman. In addition to speakers and various activities, a special highlight will be attendance at the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Sylvestre Obwaka and Deacon Gerald Okoli at St Mary Cathedral on Saturday morning. Please note that this retreat is for young men in junior high, grades 6, 7 and 8. We will also welcome any of the high school students who attended previous retreats to help with the activities. Registrations are being accepted now. Space is limited. A cost of $25 is requested to help cover meals and activities because the event is funded in part by the Catholic Services Appeal. The intent is that no one be excluded due to financial concerns. If you would like to attend but need financial assistance, please contact Fr. Don Geyman.
The St. Andrew Task Force is a service organization for young men ages 10 – 18 who are interested in joining others throughout the diocese for prayer, fellowship, and service and to explore who God is calling them to be and how they will respond to God’s call as they grow and mature. All young men are encouraged to consider joining the St. Andrew Task Force.
If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Don Geyman, Director of Vocations, at 989.732.5147 or 989.705.3532.
| Contact: | Fr. Don Geyman |
| Phone: | 989-732-5147 |
Fr. Fred Mission Experience 2010
This is for Catholic boys ages 14-18. Join us at the Fr Fred Foundation in Traverse City.
Activities for this retreat will include:
· Working inside at the Fr. Fred Foundation
· Working outside on landscape projects
· Visiting and attending Mass at the Carmelite Monastery
· Nurturing a sense of ministry to God’s people
· Learning about other ministries in the Traverse City area
The trip will be supervised by Fr. Don Geyman, other St. Andrew Task Force adult leaders and seminarians. Catholic boys ages 14-18 are welcome to attend.
The cost for this trip will be $20 per child up to a maximum of $40 per family, which includes all activities and meals. (This mission is funded in part by gifts to the annual Catholic Services Appeal.) We do not want anyone excluded due to financial concerns. If you would like to attend but need financial assistance, please contact Fr. Don Geyman in the Vocations Office at 989-732-5147 or 989.705.3532.
Register now!!
| Contact: | Fr Don Geyman |
| Phone: | 989-732-5147 |