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Monday 8:30am - 11:45am 1:30pm - 5pm Tuesday 8:30am - 11:45am 1:30pm - 5pm Wednesday 8:30am - 11:45am 1:30pm - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 11:45am 1:30pm - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 11:45am 1:30pm - 5pm Saturday 8:30am - 11:45am 1:30pm - 5pm Sunday 8:30am - 11:45am 1:30pm - 5pm

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Official page of Saint Andrew's Abbey in Valyermo, CA, a Benedictine monastery and retreat house.

10/08/2026

*(Priest ONLY Retreat)
As we walk together during these days of retreat, we will reflect on the different faces of poverty: the poor ones who surround our daily lives, and the poor man within us. Hopefully, we will come to know and believe more deeply than ever that we can never really know Christ in an intimate way unless we truly encounter the “Poor Christ”.

Register today:
📱661-944-2178
🌐https://saintandrewsabbey.com/

10/07/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary honors our Blessed Mother and the powerful gift of the Holy Rosary. The feast was established by Pope St. Pius V following the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, when Christian forces achieved an unexpected victory after the faithful throughout Europe were encouraged to pray the Rosary and ask for Mary’s intercession. Originally called the Feast of Our Lady of Victory, it later became known as Our Lady of the Rosary. This beautiful feast reminds us that the Rosary is more than simply repeating prayers—it is a meditation on the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus through the loving eyes of His Mother. As we contemplate the mysteries of Christ with Mary, she continually leads us closer to her Son and encourages us to trust in God through every struggle. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us, and help us remain faithful to Jesus through the praying of your Most Holy Rosary.

10/06/2026

Our annual commemoration of All Souls is one of the most cherished traditions of our community: a season set apart for the offering of prayers and Holy Mass on behalf of our deceased brothers and sisters. Let us pray for your loved ones this November.

Submit your request on online at https://saintandrewsabbey.com/all-souls-2026/

10/03/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of Blessed Columba Marmion, OSB. Blessed Columba Marmion was an Irish-born Benedictine monk, priest, and abbot known for his profound teaching on our life in Christ. Born in Dublin in 1858, he became a priest before entering the Benedictine Abbey of Maredsous in Belgium, where he later served as abbot. At the heart of his spirituality was the beautiful truth that through Baptism we become adopted children of God, called to share in the life of Jesus and grow in holiness through grace, prayer, the Eucharist, and loving surrender to the Father’s will. His spiritual writings, especially Christ, the Life of the Soul, influenced countless Catholics and emphasized that holiness is not reserved for a select few but is a calling for every Christian. Blessed Columba Marmion died in 1923 and was beatified by St. John Paul II in 2000. His life reminds us that the heart of the Christian journey is not simply doing things for Christ, but allowing Christ to live and work within us so that we may become more like Him each day.

10/02/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels. The Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels reminds us of God’s loving care and protection through the angels He has appointed to watch over us. Sacred Scripture speaks of angels being sent by God to guard, guide, and assist His people, and the Church teaches that each of us is accompanied by a guardian angel throughout our earthly life. These heavenly companions quietly encourage us toward what is good, help protect us from spiritual dangers, and continually point us toward Christ and our eternal home in Heaven. This beautiful feast invites us to thank God for the gift of our guardian angels, to become more attentive to their guidance, and to ask for their help in remaining faithful to God each day. Holy Guardian Angels, watch over us, guide us, and lead us ever closer to Jesus.

10/01/2026

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. St. Thérèse was a French Carmelite nun and Doctor of the Church who became known for her simple yet profound path to holiness called the “Little Way.” Born in 1873, Thérèse entered the Carmelite convent at just 15 years old and spent her short life offering ordinary acts of love, sacrifice, prayer, and kindness to Jesus. Rather than seeking to accomplish great things, she believed that we can become saints by doing even the smallest things with extraordinary love and complete trust in God, like a little child trusting a loving Father. Before her death from tuberculosis at only 24, she promised, “I will spend my heaven doing good on earth,” and spoke of letting fall a “shower of roses” as a sign of God’s graces. St. Thérèse reminds us that holiness is within reach of every person—not because we must accomplish something impressive, but because every small moment can become an offering of love to Christ.

09/30/2026

Saint Jerome, whose feast day is celebrated on September 30, was a priest, scholar, and Doctor of the Church best known for his deep love of Sacred Scripture. Born around 347, he devoted much of his life to studying the Bible and translated it into Latin, producing what became known as the Vulgate, which served the Church for centuries. St. Jerome believed that truly knowing Christ requires knowing His Word, famously teaching, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” Although known for his strong personality and passionate temperament, he sought holiness through prayer, penance, study, and devotion to God. He eventually lived near Bethlehem, where he continued his biblical work until his death around 420. St. Jerome reminds us that Scripture is not simply something to read, but a way to encounter Jesus personally and allow His Word to transform our hearts and guide our lives.

09/29/2026

The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, the Archangels, on September 29. Each archangel reveals a beautiful way that God watches over and guides His people. St. Michael, whose name means “Who is like God?”, is the great defender against evil and reminds us to remain faithful to God in spiritual battle. St. Gabriel, whose name means “God is my strength,” is God’s messenger who announced to the Blessed Virgin Mary that she would become the Mother of Jesus, bringing the joyful news of our Savior’s coming. St. Raphael, whose name means “God heals,” appears in the Book of Tobit as a companion, protector, and instrument of God’s healing. Together, these three archangels remind us that God is always at work—protecting us, guiding us, bringing us His messages, and offering His healing grace. On their feast day, we thank God for the angels He sends to help us on our journey toward Heaven and ask Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael to pray for us and lead us ever closer to Christ.

09/24/2026

This retreat is open to artists at all levels, including beginners. Photographers, sculptors, and writers are also welcome to come and experience the colors and beauty of the high desert in the setting of the monastery. Escape the stress of daily life while deepening a spiritual vision in your art.

Register Today:
661-944-2178
https://saintandrewsabbey.com/event/autumn-artists-retreat/

09/23/2026

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (1887–1968), born Francesco Forgione in Pietrelcina, Italy, was a Capuchin friar and priest known for his deep prayer life, devotion to the Eucharist, love for the Blessed Virgin Mary, and dedication to hearing confessions and guiding souls toward Christ. In 1918, he received the stigmata—the wounds of Christ—which remained visible for about 50 years, though his life also included periods of Church investigation and restrictions. Despite suffering from poor health and many spiritual trials, Padre Pio encouraged people to trust completely in God’s providence, famously urging the faithful to “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.” He founded the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza (“Home for the Relief of Suffering”), a hospital dedicated to caring for the sick, and spent countless hours ministering to those who came to him seeking confession, prayer, and spiritual guidance. Padre Pio died on September 23, 1968, and was canonized by Pope St. John Paul II in 2002. His feast day is celebrated on September 23, and his life continues to remind us that suffering offered to Christ, persistent prayer, and complete trust in God can draw us into deeper holiness.

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, Pray for us. 🙏

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31001 N. Valyermo Road
Valyermo, CA
93563

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 11:45am
	1:30pm - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 11:45am
	1:30pm - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 11:45am
	1:30pm - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 11:45am
	1:30pm - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 11:45am
	1:30pm - 5pm
Saturday	8:30am - 11:45am
	1:30pm - 5pm
Sunday	8:30am - 11:45am
	1:30pm - 5pm

Website

http://www.saintandrewsabbey.com/

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