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God's Future SaintsRetreat for the Deaf
Deaf Priest to Conduct Retreat in the Columbus AreaOn April 23rd, Church of the Resurrection will host ‘God’s Future Saints’, presented by Fr. Mike Depcik, Deaf priest and Director of Deaf Ministry in Archdiocese of Detroit.
You must register to attend the retreat. The daylong retreat will conclude with Reconciliation and Mass concelebrated by Fr. Mike Depcik and Fr. Denis Kigozi, Pastor at Church of the Resurrection. See the specifics, below. -
Register for the retreat here
When: Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 10:00-3:15
Where: Church of the Resurrection Ministry Center
6300 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany, Ohio 43054
Who: Presented by Fr. Mike Depcik, Deaf priest and Director of Deaf Ministry in the Archdiocese of Detroit for all Deaf, Interpreters for the Deaf and hearing people who are fluent in sign language throughout Ohio and surrounding states.Schedule for the Day
10:00-12:00Retreat “God’s Future Saints” - Part 1 12:00-1:00 Lunch (Included) 1:15-3:15 Retreat “God’s Future Saints” - Part 2 3:30-4:30 Reconciliation in the
church5:00 Mass - All are welcome! (No Reservation Required for Mass) -
Fr. Mike Depcik will concelebrate Mass with Fr. Dennis Kigozi. The Mass will be celebrated in American Sign Language (ASL) with a voice interpreter for hearing people.
For more information contact Kathy Hodges at signhodges@gmail.com or (614) 296-2994 voice or text . -
LodgingAre you coming from out of town?
If you are traveling and need accomodations, we have made arrangements for a group discount of $149 at two local hotels within 2 miles of the church.
1) Courtyard Columbus New Albany, 5211 Forest Drive, New Albany, Ohio 43054
BOOK YOUR GROUP RATE ($149) at Courtyard
Please note that the last day to book the Courtyard is Friday, April 1, 2022
2) Hampton Inn & Suites New Albany, 5220 Forest Drive, New Albany, Ohio 43054
BOOK YOUR GROUP RATE ($149) AT HAMPTON INN
Please note that the last day to book the Hampton is Friday, March 22, 2022
If you have questions, please contact Kathy Hodges signhodges@gmail.com (614) 296-2994 -
Rev. Michael Depcik, OSFSMore about father mike
Fr. Mike Depcik was born in Chicago into a Deaf family. He graduated from Gallaudet University in 1993 with a BA in Secondary Education and History.
He joined the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales a year later. Father Depcik earned a MDiv from SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary, Michigan.
He was ordained a priest in 2000 and has worked for the Diocese of Lansing, MI and the Archdioceses of Chicago, IL.
In 2005, he earned a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling for the Deaf from Gallaudet University.
Currently, he ministers to Deaf Catholics for the Archdiocese of Detroit, Michigan. Father Depcik has given workshops throughout the United States, Canada, Africa, Australia and Europe.
He co-authored a video curriculum for Deaf youth entitled: Confirmation: Strengthen in Faith. Father Depcik also is host of a popular video vlog that provides weekly reflections on the Sunday readings for the Catholic Deaf community.
Learn more by visiting Fr. Mike’s ‘Kitchen Table’ at https://www.frmd.org