Monastic Live-in Experience:
Men from 18-45 years are invited to spend an extended weekend at the monastery to discern a vocation to the monastic life, joining the monks at prayer, work, recreation and meals in the monastic refectory. There is an opportunity to speak with the monks and ask questions about their life.
IS GOD CALLING YOU?
Men 21 –45 are invited to a Monastic Experience WeekendTo learn more about a monastic “live-in” experience, contact the Vocation Director, Fr. Mark Purcell, OSB at ext 724-532-6721 . Please visit the Vocations Website for more information
Adoration Chapel:
Daily: 5:00a.m – Midnight All are invited to share in the graces received from spending time before the Blessed Sacrament. The chapel is located at the east end of the Abbey. Volunteers committing to an hour of adoration assure that Our Lord is never alone. For more information, contact,
Confessions and Spiritual Direction:}
Available by appointment (Tel: 804-784-3508).
Fr. Theophine Brown, OSB ext. 137 Fr. Joseph Mary Lukyamuzi, OSB ext. 122 Fr. Mark Purcell, OSB ext. 129
Mass Intentions:
Mass Cards are available for those who would like Mass offered for a special intention.Contact: Br. David Owen, OSB ext. 163
Abbey Oblates:
Meetings: First Sunday each month, Sept.- May. 3.00 – 4:00 pm in the chapter room.Oblates are lay men and women who strive to incorporate Benedictine spirituality into their everyday life.
Contact: Fr. John Mary Lukyamuzi, OSB ext 122. Please also visit the Oblates page
Food Basket:
The Abbey collects canned goods donations on behalf of Goochland County Fellowship and Family Services for distribution to needy families in the area. Please be sure the item has not passed its expiration date, and place donations in the basket located in the Lobby of the abbey. Your generosity is appreciated.
Divine Mercy:
Vigil Lights:
Envelopes are now available at the guest desk for those who would like to have a candle lit for a special intention. Contact: Rod Rezek, obl.OSB. ext. 158