RETREATS 2005-2006

Day Retreats

Seaside Seeing: A Beach Retreat
Saturday, Oct. 29
Presented by: David Hoover, MTS and Sharon Halsey-Hoover, MA

St. Augustine said that God wants "to restore health to the eye of the heart
whereby God may be seen." Join us for this retreat at the beach where beside
the sea we will seek to see how both in our lives and in nature we are being
drawn daily into the depths of God's loving presence. Detailed directions
to the location will be provided prior to the retreat.
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $25 (includes box lunch and refreshments)

New Year's Eve Sacred Time Retreat: Reading Life's Lectio
Saturday, Dec. 31

Presented by: Margaret Scharf, OP
Everyone's life is a sacred story, and New Year's Eve is a wonderful time to
look back on the story that has unfolded throughout the year; to sense God
in the midst of moments and re-read the words inscribed in our hearts by
God. One can also enjoy the dream of days to come, and pray not to miss out
on one word of it as it unfolds! The evening features Liturgy for January
1st and a catered dinner.
4:00 - 10:00 p.m. $50 (includes dinner) Location: St. Joseph Center Mother
Louis Room

Ash Wednesday Retreat: Renewing Our Covenant With God
Wednesday, Mar. 1

Presented by: Christine Hilliard, CSJ and Jo Ann Tabor, CSJ
This day of prayer and reflection focuses on how to live with a truly
compassionate heart. The day includes Eucharistic liturgy and the
distribution of ashes.
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $35 (includes a light lunch) Location: Center for
Spiritual Development

Extravagant Gift, Dangerous Memory and Holy Task - An RCIA Retreat
Saturday, Mar. 25

Presented by: Dan Miller, M. Div., Th.M.
This retreat is designed for adults (Elect and Candidates) who are preparing
to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. Sponsors and/or
Team members are welcome. We will explore how Baptism, Confirmation, and
Eucharist are invitations and expectations oriented toward three central
movements in the Christian life: receiving, re-membering, and responding.
The day will include presentation, quiet reflection, and group interaction.
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $25 (includes lunch) Location: St. Joseph Center
Mother Louis Room

Weekend Retreats

This Will Be Remembered of Her (Matthew/John) - Weekend Retreat
Friday, Nov. 18, 7:00 p.m. - Sunday, Nov. 20, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Megan McKenna

These words of Jesus are defense of and proclamation of what a woman has
done for him, in compassion, mercy and love, announcing in her pouring of
ointment over his head that he is the long-awaited one of the promises: he
is priest, prophet and king. She is the only one in Matthew's gospel who
recognizes him for who he truly is and ritually anoints him publicly. We
will look at the stories of Matthew's gospel and the women who are
remembered as well as their sisters who recognize and proclaim today what is
necessary and just in the world. There will be stories and the Word in
scriptures, and flesh, to listen to and take heart from and imitate in our
own ways. It is time to cry out, and speak silently, wordlessly, and to
pray together. $225, commuters $150

Advent Retreat Days: Anchored in Hope, Called to Love - Weekend Retreat
Friday, Dec. 16, 7:00 p.m. - Sunday, Dec. 18, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: George and Michaeleen Saint-Laurent

"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness
be known to everyone. The Lord is near" (Philippians 4.4). Jesus, our
Savior has come among us through Mary and the Holy Spirit. As we prepare
once more to celebrate his birth in Bethlehem, we shall reflect upon our
relationship with him in the present and anticipate his glorious return in
the future. $225, commuters $150

Love Alone: The Spiritual Teachings of Saint John of the Cross - Weekend Retreat
Friday, Feb. 10, 7:00 p.m. - Sunday, Feb. 12, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Jim Finley

Come for a silent retreat devoted to exploring the spiritual teachings of
the 16th century Spanish mystic Saint John of the Cross. With an emphasis
on the saint's book, The Ascent of Mount Carmel, attention will be given to
his teachings on the practice of contemplative prayer that arises as we pass
through the dark night on our way to mystical union with God. The retreat
will explore how we can use Saint John of the Cross as our spiritual
director, guiding us in our search for deeper union with God in the midst of
today's world. Time will be given for group meditation, personal reflection
and discussion of the themes presented. $225, commuters $150

The Desert Pilgrim - Weekend Retreat
Friday, Apr. 28, 7:00 p.m. - Sunday, Apr. 30, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Mary Swander

This retreat is centered around Mary Swander's memoir, The Desert Pilgrim:
En Route to Mysticism and Miracles (Viking, 2003). Injured in a car
accident, Swander made a pilgrimage to New Mexico where she sought the aid
of traditional Hispanic and Native American healers in recovery. The
retreat will include a discussion of the role of healers throughout western
civilization. Participants will be encouraged to meditate on the courage
and strength they have found during times of crisis in their lives, and
share stories of healing - whether physical, emotional or spiritual -
they've witnessed in their own pasts. $225, commuters $150

Searching for A More Generative Discipleship: The Struggle To Leave Home A
Second Time - Weekend Retreat
Friday, June 16, 7:00 p.m. - Sunday, June 18, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Ron Rolheiser, OMI

We spend years of our lives struggling for basic selflessness, restfulness,
meaning, and fidelity to God and others. What is the next step, the next
level of discipleship? This retreat will focus on what is asked of us in
terms of deeper growth, more generative living, and more radical
discipleship. $225, commuters $150

6-Day Retreats

Roll Away Those Stones! - Holy Week Retreat
Sunday, Apr. 9, 7:00 p.m. - Sunday, Apr. 16, 10:00 a.m.
Presented by: CSD Team

"Very early in the morning on the first day of the week they went to the
tomb, just as the sun was rising. They had been saying to one another 'Who
will roll away the stone for us at the entrance to the tomb?' But when they
looked they could see that the stone - which was very big - had already been
rolled back." - Mark 16: 2-4. What faith barriers do we face? What do
they hide or reveal? Enter into the prayer, solemnity and liturgy of this
Holy Week with this guided retreat. $395, commuters $220

Moving Forward, Keeping Still - Six-day Directed Retreat
Wednesday, July 5, 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday, July 12, 10:00 a.m.
Presented by: CSD Team

Eastern wisdom uses contradiction and paradoxes to infer the wholeness of
things. A daily meeting with a spiritual director will assist participants
to meet God in their action and contemplation. $395, commuters $220

Called to Discipleship, Transformed by Grace - Six-day Retreat
Thursday, July 13, 7:00 p.m. - Thursday, July 20, 10:00 a.m.
Presented by: George Saint Laurent, STD

"I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you
may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted
and grounded in love" (Ephesians 3.16-17). We have been called to the life
of Christian discipleship: a spiritual pilgrimage of God's daughters and
sons in the Son, an inner journey of mind and heart through Christ, with
Christ, and in Christ. We shall reflect together upon the wondrous riches
of the Spirit that God has made available to us for our healing, our
sanctification, and our transformation. $395, commuters $220

Entering Into the Heart of St. Paul: A Spiritual Itinerary - Six-day Retreat
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 7:00 p.m. - Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10:00 a.m.
Presented by: Remi DeRoo and Pearl Gervais

Paul is an ideal model and mentor for each one of us called to life in
Christ Jesus. With the authentic letters of Paul as a guide, retreatants
will focus on the spiritual itinerary of Paul, from fiercely orthodox rabbi,
through his conversion experience and subsequent growth in identity with the
Risen Lord. Come travel with Paul on this journey and be renewed. $395,
commuters $220

Finding Our Way to the Heart of God - Six day Retreat
Thursday, Aug. 10, 7:00 p.m. - Thursday, Aug. 17, 10:00 a.m.
Presented by: Paula D'Arcy

"Who will help me find the heart of God?" a beggar asks a monk, in an old
story. In our individual journeys, we live asking that same question. Once
we know what really matters to us, how can we align our hearts with God's
heart? Take some time apart to ask your heart what really matters, and to
listen for the heart of God. $395, commuters $220