Communion Service is conducted weekly at the prison. Volunteers provide Communion, have a service and say the Rosary with prisoners.
Residents Encounter Christ (REC) is a volunteer opportunity which allows you to enter a prison for all or part of a 3-day retreat. This retreat helps prisoners establish strong Christian relationships during their remaining time in prison and to have a better lifestyle when released. This annual retreat is staffed by a team of volunteers, (many of whom are from Santa Catalina's parish).
Prisoners' testimonies: At the midpoint of the retreat the men were asked to share how the retreat has affected them so far. Some comments:
Volunteers are very humble people, my pride has gotten in the way, I opened up to them like I have never opened up to anyone in my life before. Now I am back to a relationship with God and my life with Him.
I never had time for a retreat but had heard about them. I can use my time here to become closer to God and be at peace. I feel at peace now to serve out my time.
This retreat brought me closer to God. Thank you for sharing such personal but
valuable information to know we're not alone.
For more information about this ministry, please contact:
Deb Auclair- sajm@santacatalinaparish.org
