Come join us for three powerful nights of prayer, sacred music, inspiring talks, and deep encounters with our Eucharistic Lord. Let the Holy Spirit move in your heart and guide you during this special Lenten journey, helping you to grow closer to Christ and transform the world through His love. St. Gregory the Great Parish and Elevated Parish Missions invite you to our Lenten Retreat, which will be held on Monday, March 10, Tuesday, March 11, and Wednesday, March 12. Each night begins at 6:30 pm in the church located at 200 St. Gregory Ct., Williamsville. All are welcome! This is a wonderful way to start your Lenten season with prayer, reflection, and community.

The Goal of St. Gregory the Great and Elevated Parish Missions

The goal of St. Gregory the Great and Elevated Parish Missions is to inspire, educate, and unite parishioners through a dynamic and engaging retreat that will ‘elevate’ your relationship with Christ.

These retreats are designed to be a transformative experience that renews your faith and deepens your spiritual journey. Through powerful talks and meaningful worship, you will find new ways to connect with God and your community.

Night One: Know That You Are Loved

Many think they are unlovable, but this is simply not true. You. Are. Loved!

Night Two: Respond to This Love

The Father runs to us, loving us just as we are… right where we are.

Night Three: Take Forth This Love

God has a special plan, calling, and purpose for each one of us.

Meet the Elevated Parish Missions team:

Ricky Vasquez

Ricky is a recording artist and worship leader of Puerto Rican descent who currently resides in Peachtree City, GA. Ricky has led bilingual worship full-time for the last 7 years traveling nationally and internationally performing at a wide range of conferences and events, most recently at the National Eucharistic Congress. Musically, Ricky has released two singer-songwriter albums entitled “Ghost of You” and “More Heart Than Sleeve” and his debut solo Christian album “All Is Not Lost” has just released. Ricky is a part of the worship collective called Village Lights alongside artists Ike Ndolo and Sarah Kroger which recently was nominated for a GMA Dove Award and is signed with Integrity Music. He is also a part of Anchor Hymns, a collective of artists writing new hymns for the Church, , alongside artists such as Paul Baloche, Sandra McCracken, and Dee Wilson. Ricky is a man of faith trying to portray the beauty of life through song for both mainstream and Christian audiences.

Kris Frank

Kris Frank graduated from Franciscan University with a degree in catechetics and theology with a concentration in youth ministry. With over 15 years of experience in parish and non-profit work, Kris serves as the VP of Growth and Marketing for the National Eucharistic Congress, Inc (NEC).  He has also been privileged to travel around the country, sharing the Gospel with teens and adults at retreats, camps, conferences, and parish missions.  Over the years, he has also contributed to various evangelical and catechetical writing projects and publications. Sharing stories from his own life, along with Scripture passages and theological commentary solidly grounded in Church teaching, Frank teaches by example, demonstrating how the practice of hope can help any person, in any state of life, and in any situation. In 2020, Kris published his first book, Hope Always: An Anchor for Life’s Storms.  He now lives with his wife, Grace, and his six children in Steubenville, Ohio.