Anna Havelka

“Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”

John 6:68

My Story

Growing up Catholic, I always knew my faith would be part of my life. It was not until going to college at the University of Mary that I realized just how big a role God wanted to play. Throughout college, the Lord drew me closer to Himself through my classes, friends, and Bible study experiences. I learned what it means to truly be Catholic and see the world through a Catholic lens. Growing in my relationship with God in all these ways convicted me of the love God has for every single person and His desire for everyone to be in relationship with Him!

From my relationship with God comes my desire to spread His love to others. His love is so good, how could it not be shared! Being involved with FOCUS as a student led me to a new understanding of who God is as a loving father, especially through my experiences on the Father’s House retreat. Leading and growing with other women through Bible studies and discipleship have shown me the joy and blessing of growing in one’s faith with a community. I knew after graduation that God was calling me to give back to the group which has given me so much and serve as a FOCUS missionary!

Your Impact

We are all called to be missionaries and spread God’s love to others. God calls each of us to do this in a particular way and to particular people. God has called me to the mission of walking with college students. College is such a formative time in life, as it is the time when students choose for themselves if they will practice their faith or not. The college campus is a crucial mission field, as college students are the ones who will go on to work in and form the wider world and culture.

I invite you to join me on this mission. Your support enables me to walk with students during this time of college and help them grow closer to the Lord! Your support helps not only the students I encounter on campus, but also you and your family. When we commit our time, talents, and treasures to the Lord, He blesses them abundantly!

If you are interested in joining me on mission, please reach out to me at 701-440-6957 or [email protected]!

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Host	Retreat Type	Start Date	End Date
Tulane University	Way of the Disciple	09/05/24	09/07/24
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Sanctifier	09/13/24	09/15/24
Parish Outreach	The Father’s House	09/16/24	09/18/24
Kansas State University	The Father’s House	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of Delaware	Rec	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of South Carolina – Columbia	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24
St. Francis University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Nicholls State University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Northwestern State University	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
University of Memphis	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
Ohio State University	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
University of Dallas	The Sanctifier	10/24/24	10/26/24
Central Connecticut State University	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Universidad de Monterrey	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
California State University – Fullerton	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Sts. Anne and Joaquim, Fargo, ND	Way of the Disciple	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Krems	Men’s	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Mary	The Father’s House	11/08/24	11/10/24
DePauw University	Rec	11/08/24	11/10/24
Philanthropy Engagement	Way of the Disciple	11/15/24	11/17/24
University of Passau	Rec	11/21/24	11/23/24
Texas A&M University	The Sanctifier	02/07/25	02/09/25
FOCUS Greek Southeast	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Midwest	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	The Sanctifier	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Southwest	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
Wayne State University	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
University of Illinois-Chicago	The Sanctifier	02/21/25	02/23/25
Queens College of the City University of New York	The Father’s House	03/07/25	03/09/25
Nicholls State University	Way of the Disciple	03/07/25	03/09/25
Grand Valley State University	The Father’s House	03/28/25	03/30/25
University of Northern Iowa	Way of the Disciple	04/03/25	04/05/25
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Father’s House	04/04/25	04/06/25
Arizona State University	Men’s	02/07/25	02/09/25
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24