September 27, 2013
RETREAT DETAILS AND PACKING LIST
Our MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCK-IN is just around the corner…
OCTOBER 11th-12th: Friday from 7:30pm to
Saturday after the 9am Mass!
I hope that you’re getting all geared up and excited for this weekend. The Core
Team and I are pumped up to spend the night in fun, prayer, and community.
Listed below are a few last details that need attention before October 11th.
What will we be doing during the Lock-In?
 Getting to know other Middle Schoolers in the parish!
 We will have time for prayer on Friday night and Saturday morning!
 We will have dinner provided on Friday and light breakfast available
before the Mass fast on Saturday morning!
 We will have games and activities for the teens to participate in and will
focus on learning about our faith in a dynamic way!
 The teens will be sleeping at the Church overnight on separate sides of
the RE building (showers will not be provided).
What do I pack?
 Please bring one snack item for the whole group to hand in when you
arrive at St. Monica’s.
 Please bring a $3 donation to help with supplies and food.
 Sleeping bag, pillow, and a sheet/blanket if you would like.
 Casual clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. (no tanktops or short
shorts like sophies, please be modest)
 A sweatshirt for the night time just in case you will be cold.
 A pair of nice clothes for Mass at 9am.
 Towel
 Toiletries and personal items
1700 Buford Highway, Duluth, Georgia 30097
678-584-9947 web site: www.saintmonicas.com
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Snacks (please keep all food closed while we are in the Church– we
don’t want unwelcome creatures crawling through our sleeping
quarters!)
A journal and rosary are strongly recommended!
A good attitude and open heart!
What NOT to Pack!
 Highly caffeinated beverages (like Monster, Red Bull, Jolt etc. I don’t
want you getting sick!)
 No Cell Phones!!! Parent’s can contact me in case of emergency!
 No I Pods and other electronic devices!
What time do I arrive on Friday?
Please check in at St. Monica’s on or before 7:30 PM on Friday, October 11th.
We will be having dinner at St. Monica’s.
When do I pick up?
We will be done after the 9am Mass on Saturday October 12th. Teens will be
able to use my cell phone or adult chaperone’s cell phones to call parents.
How can parents contact Ashley in case of emergency?
Ashley Thomas’ cell – 404-644-9932
Kindly reserve calls for emergency matters only.
In the midst of packing and trying to get everything finished before retreating
for the weekend, please be sure to keep our retreat and everyone attending in
your prayers. It’s going to be an incredible weekend!
1700 Buford Highway, Duluth, Georgia 30097
678-584-9947 web site: www.saintmonicas.com