As you prepare for the St. Joseph Work Fest, here are a few items that we suggest you bring:

• Casual clothing (pack clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!)
• Closed-toe shoes or boots
• Rosary
• Alarm clock
• Travel mug for coffee/tea
• Water bottle
• Portable toiletries
• Shower shoes
• Sweater or sweatshirt

Don’t worry about packing towels, sheets, pillows, or blankets. All of your linens will be provided!

The St. Joseph Work Fest takes place at Catholic Familyland®—a place set apart for families and home of the Holy Family of Fatima Prayer Site. Some like to describe this 803-acre property, formerly a seminary, as “a piece of Heaven on earth.” It’s a place full of natural beauty and peace. However, the large number of buildings on our property makes it a challenge to maintain. That’s why we need your help this weekend!

Catholic Familyland is:

• About 20 minutes from Franciscan University of Steubenville
• Only 45 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport

Our address:
3375 County Rd. 36
Bloomingdale, OH 43910

Food

The following will be provided throughout the weekend:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Dessert
• Snacks
• Coffee, tea & water

Food Allergies

If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, let us know when you register. We will do our best to accommodate your dietary needs. However, in some instances, we may not be able to satisfy your needs. In this case, we will contact you and ask you to bring your own food to the retreat. Regarding nut allergies: We may be able to provide nut-free options, but we are not a nut-free center. Please feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns about this policy.

Lodging

During the St. Joseph Work Fest, you can stay in a retreat room in one of our buildings. All retreat rooms are within walking distance of the Vianney Center, where Holy Mass, Confession, the Rosary, and meals will take place.

What to Expect:

• Our rooms are dorm-style, which means that you might have a roommate (usually a family member).
• You can also expect to share the common bathroom on your wing with the other retreatants.

Your room will include:

• Linens
• Pillow
• Towels
• Sink (most rooms)
• Bottled water
• Closet with hangers (most rooms)

Friday:

• 3:00 p.m. Check-in
• 5:00 p.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
• 5:45 p.m. Dinner
• 6:30 p.m. Begin projects

Saturday:

• 6:30 a.m. Rosary
• 7:00 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
• 7:45 a.m. Breakfast
• 8:15 a.m. Begin projects
• 12:30 p.m. Lunch
• 1:15 p.m. Resume projects
• 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet
• 6:30 p.m. Dinner
• 7:30 p.m. Resume projects

Sunday:

• 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
• 9:00 a.m. Rosary & Morning Prayer
• 10:00 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
• 11:15 a.m. Brunch