Patricia A. Merlo, M.P.M.

If you feel a restlessness within or are looking for ways to grow closer to God, please feel welcome to browse these pages to find things that may be helpful.

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(Photo by Denise Waytes. Used with permission.)


 “As the deer longs for running streams,
so my soul longs for you, O God” (Ps 42:2).
 

Patty Merlo, M.P.M.
pattymerlo@aol.com
 

Upcoming Workshops and Retreats.

Jan. 4, 2026
10:45 AM - Noon

Prayer and Discernment

Q.C.I.A
Queen of Peace Catholic Church
Gainesville, FL
(Private Group)

Jan. 23-25, 2026

Living the Beatitudes

Capuchin Retreat Center
62460 Mt. Vernon
Washington  MI 48094
248-651-4826

Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2026

Living the  Beatitudes

Capuchin Retreat Center
62460 Mt. Vernon
Washington  MI 48094
248-651-4826

Feb. 26, 2026
6:45 - 8:00 PM

How to Love God with Your Whole Heart-
             St. Therese of Lisieux

Queen of Peace Catholic Church
St. Joseph Family Center
Gainesville, FL
352-332-6279

Mar. 5, 2026
6:45 - 8:00 PM

How to Love God with Your Whole Soul-
             St. Theresa of Avila

Queen of Peace Catholic Church
St. Joseph Family Center
Gainesville, FL
352-332-6279

Mar. 8, 2026
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Blessed Solanus Casey, O.F.M

Queen of Peace Catholic Church
St. Joseph Family Center
Gainesville, FL
352-332-6279
Info: dcnjohn@qopparish.org

Mar. 12, 2026
6:45 - 8:00 PM

How to Love God with Your Whole Mind-
             Edith Stein

Queen of Peace Catholic Church
St. Joseph Family Center
Gainesville, FL
352-332-6279

Mar. 18, 2026

Living the Beatitudes
(Queen of Peace Parish Staff Retreat)

St. Madeline Catholic Church
High Springs, FL 32643

Mar. 19, 2026
6:45 - 8:00 PM

How to Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
             Mother Teresa

Queen of Peace Catholic Church
St. Joseph Family Center
Gainesville, FL
352-332-6279

May 1-3, 2026

Living the  Beatitudes

Capuchin Retreat Center
62460 Mt. Vernon
Washington  MI 48094
248-651-4826

See the Workshops Page for a complete list of upcoming and prior events.

(Page Last Updated   2/15/2026)
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