Faith and Family Under the Sky
With Father Robert Copeland and Father Ron Wagner
August 22, 2026
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026
4:30 P.M. – Mass with fellowship and activities to follow until 8:30 P.M.
(Rain date: Sunday, August 23)
Summer Outdoor Mass & Family Fun Evening
Outdoor Grounds • Family-Friendly • All Are Welcome
Gather. Worship. Play. Belong.
Join families, parish communities, young adults and friends of Maryville Retreat Center for a relaxed summer evening of outdoor Eucharist, fellowship and fun. Enjoy a peaceful setting, create faith-filled memories, and connect across generations while supporting Maryville Retreat Center.
Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening:
- Outdoor Mass
- BBQ Dinner, s’mores and lawn games
- Kids’ crafts and face painting
- Time to gather with friends old and new
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come as you are.
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Leaders
Father Ron Wagner
Fr. Ron Wagner recently retired after 46 years as a parish pastor in the Diocese of Saginaw. He earned a graduate certificate in Spiritual Direction from Creighton University in 2007 focusing on Ignatian Spirituality and has served nearly 20 years as a spiritual director, offering retreats for lay ministers and deacons. Formerly Vicar for Priests, he now enjoys time with family, friends and ministry at Maryville Retreat Center, while occasionally assisting his brother priests.
Learn more about Father Ron Wagner
Fr. Ron Wagner recently retired after 46 years as a parish pastor in the Diocese of Saginaw. He earned a graduate certificate in Spiritual Direction from Creighton University in 2007 focusing on Ignatian Spirituality and has served nearly 20 years as a spiritual director, offering retreats for lay ministers and deacons. Formerly Vicar for Priests, he now enjoys time with family, friends and ministry at Maryville Retreat Center, while occasionally assisting his brother priests.
Learn more about Father Ron Wagner