St. Mary Magdalene's Retreat, Yreka, Siskiyou, Northern California, State of Jefferson

"Cloistered in Simplicity"

ORGAN
ACCOMPANIMENT
CDs

PEACOCK FEATHERS
& FEATHER QUILLS

ANGLICAN EPISCOPAL
PRAYER BEADS

CHAPEL OF
ST. MARY MAGDALENE

WEDDINGS &
WEDDING SERVICES

CLERGY

EMAIL

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St. Mary Magdalene's Retreat
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Yreka, California

St. Mary Magdalene's Retreat

St. Mary Magdalene's Retreat is located on a 40-acre ranch at the end of a private road just outside of Yreka, Siskiyou County in far northern California. The property played a part in local history having been an old Indian campground which was later the site of a dance hall and saloon for gold miners and loggers. The oldest structure on the ranch, a small log cabin that was once a brothel, has made an about face and now serves as the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene, the namesake of the retreat.

Icon of St. Mary Magdalene by Brother Robert Lentz, ofm. Available through www.trinitystores.com

This icon was written by Brother Robert Lentz, ofm. "According to the ancient tradition of the East, Mary Magdalene was a wealthy woman from whom Christ expelled seven demons. During the three years of Jesus’ ministry she helped support Him and His other disciples with her money. When almost everyone else fled, she stayed with Him at the cross. On Easter morning she was the first to bear witness to His resurrection. She is called "Equal to the Apostles". The Eastern tradition tells us that after the Ascension she journeyed to Rome where she was admitted to the court of Tiberius Caesar because of her high social standing. After describing how poorly Pilate had administered justice at Jesus’ trial, she told Caesar that Jesus had risen from the dead. To help explain His resurrection she picked up an egg from the dinner table. Caesar responded that a human being could no more rise from the dead than the egg in her hand turn red. The egg turned red immediately..."

St. Mary Magdalene's offers a variety of items and services to help support the retreat.

Organ Accompaniment CDs - A two volume set of 40 Anglican/Episcopal hymns specifically designed to use in place of an organist. The hymns have a short introduction and an amen at the end of each tune.
Peacock Feathers and Feather Quills - Eyed peacock feathers in various lengths, peacock feather swords, mottled feathers, black peacock wing feathers, and rust wing quill feathers for making feather quill pens.
Anglican/Episcopal Rosary Prayer Beads - An assortment of individually crafted Anglican Prayer Beads at an attractive price. Also known as Christian Prayer Beads, Ecumencial Prayer Beads, or the Anglican Rosary, these are perfect for assisting your personal prayer life or to give as a reasonably priced gifts. A free set of "mission" prayer beads is sent with each set of prayer beads purchased along with accompanying literature.
Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene - A small private chapel available for weddings, renewal of vows, blessing of a civil marriage, private baptisms, rites of passage, prayer groups, church groups and other uses.
Weddings & Wedding Services - Officiation of weddings, renewal of vows, and blessing of civil marriages in the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene or other locations. Also available for pre-marital counseling if desired.

This page last updated on 20-apr-2012

St. Mary Magdalene's Retreat
Yreka, California
Rev'd Chris Enda-Luke CCS, Rector
vicar@stmarymagdalenes.org
530.643.0858