SMSV congregation participated in our annual Thanksgiving retreat which was held at White Oaks Resort, Niagara-on-the-Lake on October 7th & 8th. The theme of this year’s retreat was “If You Build it, He Will Come”. Our guest speaker, Fr. Anthony Messeh, focused on building the tabernacle as a symbol of building one’s own spiritual life. We were thankful to have many guests join us from sister parishes and also friends of members who attended for the first time. Everyone experienced the presence of God through unity, worship, meditations, and family-like atmosphere. We look forward on many more retreats and activities in the near future, Lord willing.