Shields of Christ

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Shields of Christ was formed in 2005, fellow brothers and sisters, currently serving and retired from Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Municipal Paramedics, public service and safety, will facilitate a unique weekend spiritual retreat. 

The Shields of Christ Retreat will begin on Thursday evening until Sunday Morning, with a special return Mass and reception. The retreat will integrate the spiritual retreat experience of A.C.T.S., which represents Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. The weekend provides an opportunity to grow spiritually with God and fellowship. 

This retreat is a call to all Public Servants to strengthen their faith and the manifestation of that faith, which will guide and assist them throughout their career. The retreat will give you an opportunity to grow spiritually and provide a renewed sense of purpose in God’s plan for you. Fellow officers and firefighters will present the retreat under the guidance of a Spiritual Director. 

The 2019 Retreats are scheduled to be held at the Omega Retreat Center, located at  216 W. Highland, Boerne, TX 78006.

The cost of the retreat is $170.00. A non-refundable deposit of $70.00 is required to secure a slot for the retreat. The balance will be due anytime before the retreat or during check-in ($5.00 processing fee for online payments processing). 

You will be contacted with further information concerning Date, Deposit, Retreat Information and Mailing Instructions. Financial assistance is available if required. 

All payments are final and cannot be refunded. If you are unable to attend, a second opportunity will be afforded to you. If a second opportunity to attend results in absence, payment will be forfeited.  If this form was obtained via online, complete the requested information below, save, and attach the document to your email while responding to the representing Retreat Director or Webmaster below:                            

Men's Retreat Director, Rick Ruiz (210) 324-5321

rick.ruiz919@yahoo.com

Women's Retreat Director, Bertha Soto (210) 317-1546

femaleshieldsofchrist@yahoo.com

shieldsofchrist@yahoo.com – Correspondence, Registration Attachment, Payment info.  Make checks payable to “Shields of Christ”, Mailing address: P.O. BOX 461622, San Antonio, TX 78246. The Shields of Christ are an affiliate of St. Margaret Mary Church, Pastor Fr. Jimmy Drennan. 

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