Faith and Family Under the Sky
August 22 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT
(Rain date: Sunday, August 23)
With Father Robert Copeland

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 Maryville for an Unforgettable Evening:
- Outdoor Mass
- A live performance by Threefold Mercy
- Festive cookout, s’mores and lawn games
- Kids’ crafts and face painting
- Bounce houses
- Petting Zoo
- Kona Ice Food Truck
- Time to gather with friends old and new
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come as you are.
Please register yourself or your group to help us plan!
Father Robert Copeland attended Western Michigan University where he studied accounting and business management and then Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit where he pursued the reoccurring call to the priesthood. He has been pastor at St. John parish since 2015.



