HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' RETREAT

Are your thoughts consumed with worry and anxiety? Do you feel overwhelmed?  Like you're drowning? Our team knows what that's like, and we're here to help.  Let us be your lifeguards.

It's time for the 5th Annual High School Girls Retreat. Clear space on your calendar from Friday night through Sunday morning, Feb 15-17, 2019.  We'll be experiencing Jesus' presence in Mass, Reconciliation, Eucharistic adoration, powerful praise and worship, inspiring talks, meaningful small groups, moving testimonies, and genuine fellowship.  

We're back at beautiful Camp DeSales and will be calling the Holley Village Residence our home once again.  This perfect little gem is tucked away in Brooklyn, Michigan, right in our backyard!

A huge THANK YOU to the women of St. Elizabeth who generously sponsor this event so our parishioners can receive a $50 discount.  Thank you to the St. Elizabeth Altar Rosary Society, the Sisters of Strength (Thursday morning Bible study), and individuals who lovingly support our girls!

Pick up a registration form in the parish center, or download here. Call Heather Marsh for more information at 423-2447.




Dani Nowak is a student at Siena Heights University. She is studying Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Political Science and plans to attend law school down south after graduation to pursue a career in criminal law. She has served as a Catholic Catechist at St.Elizabeth, and is a confirmation sponsor to two amazing young women. She is best known for her extensive movie knowledge, and her uncontrollable obsession with cheesy shark movies.  


Heather Marsh is the current Coordinator of Youth Ministry for St. Elizabeth in Tecumseh. Working in ministry for over 10 years she wears many hats, including small group leader, catechist, chaperone, retreat leader, speaker, and spiritual mother to many. She is best known for her heartfelt laugh, which has no volume control and is frequently used as a beacon. 


Mackenzie Cytlak is the unofficial (and unpaid) youth ministry assistant at St. Elizabeth. A product of its own youth ministry program, she moved seamlessly into leadership after graduation from high school, helping with every event as an ATP (adult-type person)until she could chaperone. Loyal to the core, she’s the Momma Bear you want in your corner. She is best known for intimidating newcomers. 


Chellsy (shell-sea) Brereton is Clinic Manager for Pediatric Cardiology at CS Mott Children's Hospital. She worked in youth ministry full time for 6 years until 2011. Now she volunteers all over southeastern Michigan, helping others discover a love for Jesus and then how to use the gifts of the Holy Spirit. With over 30 retreats under her belt, she is best known for dropping truth bombs.


Kristen Perrydore is a senior at Eastern Michigan University, studying psychology. She enjoys hiking, shopping, and drinking coffee. She has a passion for helping women to come to know the deep love that Jesus has for them. She lives this out by giving talks at high school events, leading a bible study on her college campus, and through one on one mentor-ship with a small handful of young women.   She is known for her ability to consume a cheeseburger at record-breaking speeds.


Lisa Back is a Catholic wife and mother of 3 amazing children. She has been involved in youth ministry for over 16 years, involved in over 30 youth retreats as a chaperone, small group leader, planner, and/or speaker.  She is currently a catechist for the St. Elizabeth Ignite program, helping teens learn how to use the gifts they received at Confirmation. Lisa is known for her tough love and is lovingly known as Momma Back.