Local Missions. Real Impact.
Join us in making a difference through impactful missions.
Our Vision
At Stay Missions, we strive to create an opportunity for a local youth mission that is accessible to everyone. Our commitment is to empower the youth of our area, through meaningful engagement and impactful volunteer experiences. We hope you come away with great memories, new and deeper friendships and a closer relationship with God, after an experience of being His hands and His feet, His ears, His heart..... His presence for those in need.
Capturing the Spirit of Our Mission Experience!
About Stay Missions
Mission Week General information:
An opportunity to grow in faith, build community, and serve those in need right here at home.
July 12–17, 2026
This summer, we have the unique opportunity to experience all the meaningful elements of an out-of-state mission trip while serving right here in our own local community. And this year it will be hosted at Marello Youth Retreat Center. The address is 6530 Wells Avenue, Loomis Ca 95650.
Join us for an unforgettable At-Home Mission experience focused on faith, service, community, and fun.
Registration Information
Registration Open: May 1 – July 5, 2026
What to Expect
During the week, missionaries will serve local brothers and sisters in need through a variety of meaningful projects and organizations, including:
- The Gathering Inn
- Koinonia
- Yard Projects
- Local Plant Nurseries
- Food Pantries
- And more
Evening programming will include:
- Inspiring talks
- Prayer and worship
- Team activities
- Fellowship and fun
What to Bring
Daily Essentials:
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen and hat
- Worksite-appropriate clothing
- Sturdy shoes (no flip flops)
- Recommend a change of clothes for Siesta time and evening programming
- Sunglasses/ Safety Goggles and Gardening Gloves
Optional Overnight Stay (Thursday–Friday) or choose a night that fits your schedule.
Our overnight stay at the Marello Youth Retreat Center is optional.
If staying overnight, please bring:
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Sleeping mat or air mattress
- Pajamas and a change of clothes
- Toiletries
- Optional games or small musical instruments to share
Evening programming will conclude at 8:30 PM for those not staying overnight.
Parents are invited to:
- Attend Mass on Friday at 8:00 AM at St. Joseph Marello Parish
- Join the closing commissioning at 11:00 AM at the Marello Youth Retreat Center
All missionaries should be picked up by 12:00 PM on Friday.
Daily Schedule
We strongly encourage all participants to be fully present throughout the week. If you have scheduling conflicts, please communicate with us before mission week begins. Our goal is to make participation possible for everyone.
Monday–Thursday
- 7:30 AM — Optional Daily Mass in the chapel
- Breakfast at home or optional hot breakfast at the retreat center (sign up the night before)
- 8:00 AM — Meet at Marello Youth Retreat Center
- 8:00–8:45 AM — Morning program/prayer and lunch preparation
- 8:45 AM Depart for service sites with adult team chaperones
- Service projects until 2:00 PM with adult team chaperones
- 2:00–5:00 PM — Snacks, siesta time, team meetings, and sharing
- 5:00 PM — Dinner
- Evening programming
- 8:30 PM — Programming concludes
Participants may return home each evening after programming ends at 8:30PM or stay overnight at the retreat center. Choose your days on the payment portal.
Sunday Kickoff
Sunday | 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
The week begins with:
- 3-5PM Check in to Retreat Center. Meet and Greet and opening ceremonies.
- Blessing at the 5:00 PM Mass
- Dinner at 6:30PM
- Opening programming and team activities until 8:30PM
All participants, chaperones, and volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend all of our Sunday programming!
Friday Closing
Friday programming will conclude at 12:00 PM.
Mandatory Pre-Mission Orientation
All missionaries and chaperones must attend one of the required pre-mission Zoom orientation meetings prior to mission week.
Friday July 3rd At 6:30 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83010727328?pwd=ovy1MlNln229p9iWQbXfnI63KG3kP5.1 Password is stay!
Sunday July 5th at 3:30 PM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82761127183?pwd=HDNR6MvC0LMZS4BuIXhgqEShTzv0Sa.1 Password is stay!
For anyone who missed both meetings, here is a recording of the Sunday meeting for your review! First click Follow on my Youtube channel @staymissions and then you will be able to watch!
Note: We follow all the Safe Environment Guidelines of the Diocese of Sacramento. Please let us know if you have any questions!
How to register/Guidelines:
This year’s theme is “Radical Faith,” inspired by the life and teachings of Dorothy Day. Throughout the week, we will focus on serving others with compassion, courage, and faith in action.
We are excited to welcome our guest hosts, Carol Wiget and Brian Mase, and are so grateful for the incredible leadership and energy they will bring to the week. And if we’re lucky, Kurt may join us as well!
Registration Information:
To register, scroll to the REGISTER NOW button and:
- Select the options that apply to you
- Choose your preferred payment plan
- Complete all required forms online
OR Forms may be downloaded, filled out and mailed to:
- STAY Missions
P.O. Box 675, Loomis, CA 95650 - Or emailed as attachments to:
info@staymissions.com
Teen missionaries, young adult missionaries, adult chaperones, and volunteers should all use the registration options that correspond to the ways they plan to participate.
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy.
All participants and volunteers ages 18 and older must complete Safe Environment Certification at least two weeks prior to the event. Please plan accordingly.
Teen Registration Process
- Print or complete:
- Youth Permission Form (found on the Registration Page)
- Submit completed form and payment by July 5, 2026:
- Or Mail payment by check payable to “Stay Missions”
- Or complete payment online during registration
- Attend one required Pre-Mission Team Meeting via Zoom:
- See Above!
Required forms and the STAY Mission flyer can be found on the registration page.
Young Adult Missionaries (Ages 18–24)
Young adults are invited to participate in a special leadership and faith formation track during STAY Mission.
This year, Carol and Brian will continue the tradition of afternoon programming specifically designed for young adults, focused on:
- Leadership
- Faith formation
- Personal growth
- Community building
Each afternoon after returning from service sites, young adults will gather in the library for formation and discussion sessions.
Registration Steps
- Complete the Adult Chaperone Form found on the Registration Page
- Submit form between May 1 and July 5th
- Pay online using the payment portal
- Indicate in the comments:
- That you are registering as a Young Adult for STAY Mission
- Include in the comments which days you plan to volunteer
Balances are due by July 5th, 2026, depending on the participation track selected.
Young adults must also complete or remain current on Safe Environment Training by June 28th.
Required Zoom Meetings
- See Above
Adult Volunteers Needed (Ages 25+)
STAY Mission depends on the support of many adults throughout the week. We would love your help serving in one or more of the following areas:
Volunteer Opportunities
- Site Chaperones
- Supervising crews at service sites
- Driving participants
- Supporting worksite leadership
- Kitchen Crew
- Assisting with meal preparation and cleanup
- Afternoon Siesta Crew
- Supervising afternoon activities and downtime
We currently serve at approximately 12 worksites and need at least two adults at each location.
Volunteer sign up is by clicking on the Adult Volunteer sign up Link at the top of this page.... YOU CHOOSE!
- Which volunteer role(s) interest you
- Which days you are available
- Note in the comments if you plan to join us for dinner on volunteer days
Important Information:
Adult CHAPERONE FORM can be found on the REGISTRATION PAGE. They are due by July 5th, 2026
- All volunteers must complete Safe Environment Certification
- Volunteers are asked to attend one required Zoom Team Meeting:
- See Above!
Adult Driver Forms can be found under the Documents section or can be filled out on Sunday the 12th at kickoff!
QUESTIONS?
Call or email Nancy Von Thaden, Coordinator
916-343-1168
Our Impact
STAY Missions was created in the summer of 2021, under the guidance of Father Bony, to meet a need of our local young people to be empowered to serve locally. Since then we have offered this opportunity every summer and it has been a huge success. We are now expanding the experience to include those in our surrounding area and in neighboring Dioceses. We are excited to be able to host the event at our local retreat center so as to offer a more immersive option along with our traditional daytime missionary option as well as a per diem option. There will also be an option for a Thursday night overnight experience for our daytime missionaries although any night can be chosen for an overnight. We are excited to see service in action this summer! Servants/ Stewards/ Catholic Social Justice Teachings (Pillars) Leadership opportunities are incorporated into our programming.
PS- many adults are needed to help with this effort. Please share your time and talent if you are able!
Zoom Links for our pre-mission gatherings are posted above!
Contact Us
This site is always being updated so please check back frequently!
Current Contact Hours
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
Please call or text (916) 343-1168 To speak with a representitive.
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