Genesis of Eve Conference: Be Not Afraid

707 2nd Street,Alexandria LA 71302

08 September, 2023

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Join us for a weekend of spiritual encounter, intellectual empowerment and apostolic evangelization. This conference, rooted in our catholic faith, will provide a weekend away from the demands of life and offer spiritual encounter through prayer and testimonies, intellectual empowerment via educational tracks and evangelization via meeting and talking with other women. The goal of this weekend is to create an environment where women of all ages can deepen their personal relationship with Christ. The 2023 conference theme is “Be Not Afraid”. Joan of Arc is our featured saint for the 2023 conference. We chose Joan of Arc because she is the legendary warrior who was 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒅 to stand up for her beliefs. At the age of 17, she led the French forces against the English in the Hundred Years’ War. She was a remarkable leader and an example of courage, strength, and bravery. Throughout the 2023 conference the speakers will weave our theme into their talks as we'll reflect on Saint Joan of Arc’s legacy and be inspired by her story to keep pushing forward no matter what obstacles may come our way. We will put on the armor of God and learn how to have confidence, faith, and trust. FRIDAY Registration , Confession & Vendor Shopping [3PM - 6PM] Conference Begins [6PM] Keynote Session #1 Eucharistic Adoration [Ends around 9PM] SATURDAY Mass [8AM] Breakfast (huge, hot breakfast!), Confessions and Vendor Shopping Keynote Session #2 Praise & Worship Lunch, Confessions and Vendor Shopping Keynote Session #3 Divine Mercy Chaplet Panel Discussion Dinner Keynote Session #4 Processional Adoration [Ends around 9PM] SUNDAY Breakfast, Confessions and Vendor Shopping Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary Praise & Worship Keynote Session #5 Mass with Bishop Robert Marshall Jr. Conference conclusion [Ends around noon] Fr. Leo Patalinghug is a Catholic priest from Baltimore, and the founder of Plating Grace with Fr. Leo and The Table Foundation, with a mission to strengthen families and communities around the dinner table. He is also an internationally renowned conference speaker, author, TV host of “Savoring Our Faith” on EWTN, radio co-host of “Entertaining Truth” on Sirius XM and contributes restaurant reviews to Baltimore’s The Catholic Review. His unique background as martial artist and break dancer helps him to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds, appearing on PBS, ABC, CBS and The Food Network, where he defeated a world famous chef in the, "Throw Down! with Bobby Flay" With food, faith and fun, Fr. Leo hopes to bring people closer together- one meal at a time. We're honored to have Sarah (one of our speakers from 2022) return as our emcee this year! Sarah Swafford is the founder of Emotional Virtue Ministries. She speaks internationally to people of all ages on a variety of topics such as: Emotional Virtue, Dating and Relationships, Modesty of Intentions, and Interior Confidence. She is a graduate of Benedictine College and has been involved in ministry for over ten years. For three years, Sarah worked as a Residence Hall Director at Benedictine College, taking care of 142 freshmen women. That amazing experience gave her a front row seat into the hearts of women and men transitioning from high school to college, giving her a deeper look into the struggles facing teens and young adults today. Sarah also works on Special Projects for Catholic Identity at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, where she resides with her wonderful husband, Dr. Andrew Swafford, and their children. A native of Orange County, CA, Jackie Francois is a speaker, vlogger, author, singer-songwriter, and homeschooling mom of four. Together with her husband, Bobby Angel, she has written Pray, Decide, And Don’t Worry: 5 Steps to Discerning God’s Will and Forever: A Catholic Devotional For Your Marriage. She attended Cal State Fullerton as a President’s Scholar and earned a BA in Comparative Religions and minors in Psychology and Sociology. Sarah Christmyer is a Catholic author, Bible teacher, and speaker with a special love for lectio divina and journaling as ways to draw close to Christ in Scripture. She is general editor of the Living the Word Catholic Women’s Bible from Ave Maria Press, as well as the co-developer and founding editor of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible study program and author or co-author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies. Her book Becoming Women of the Word pairs lessons from women of the Old Testament with women she has known to explore “How to Answer God’s Call with Purpose and Joy.” Sarah serves as an adjunct faculty member at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia and as a board member of the Malvern Retreat House in Malvern, PA. She blogs at ComeIntoTheWord.com. KELLY PEASE LOMBARDI Kelly Pease Lombardi is a music minister in Alexandria, LA. She has traveled the country as a worship leader and has also released several albums of original music. ANGELA PAPALE MCCANN Angela Papale McCann is a music minister in Marksville, LA who has been involved in ministry for the past twenty years, serving ACTS ministries, Everyday Missionaries, and her home parish. LAURA HUVAL Laura Huval is a Grammy-nominated recording artist, a published artist with Oregon Catholic Press, a Catholic speaker, author, seasoned music minister, educator, retreat leader, a member of the family band Sweet Cecilia, a cultural advocate, co-founder of the Al Berard Memorial Music Fund, and founder of Joyful Noise Ministries. She currently serves as music director for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cecilia, LA. FAITH LEGLUE Faith Leglue is a worship leader originally from Alexandria, Louisiana and now leads worship in Oxford, Mississippi. Tables are the only reserved seats. All other seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out on your chance to have the best seat in the house! Purchase a table today to get reserved seating and make the most of your conference experience! All tables will seat 8 people and will be located close to the stage. | $2,500 To purchase a table: Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/VJzqdSYZ76YS4Teq5 Make check payable to Genesis of Eve. Please mail checks to: Diocese of Alexandria/Genesis of Eve Attn: Deacon Richard W. Mitchell 4400 Coliseum Blvd. Alexandria, LA 71303 Holiday Inn Alexandria - Downtown A room block has been created with a special rate of $114/night. To book your room call 318.541.8333 and mention the block code GOE. The Hotel Bentley A room block has been created with a special rate of $109/night (king) and $119/night (double).To book your room call 318.442.2226 and mention Genesis of Eve. Who can attend? The conference is open to women of all faiths ages 18 and older. Are nursing babies welcome? The conference is open to women over the age of 18; however, if you're nursing one of God's newest creations feel free to bring them. We'll have special seating available for your nursing comfort! Are meals included with the price of the ticket? Included meals are: Saturday [Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner] + Sunday [Breakfast]. Is seating reserved? How can I make sure I sit next to my friends? The only reserved seating will be for tables - see "reserved seating" section above for more information.