SUMMER RETREATS 2008
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THE SACRAMENT OF THE PRESENT MOMENT
A retreat experience with Fr. Anthony ciorra ...... Sunday, july 6 (7:00 pm) to friday, july 11 (3:30 pm)This retreat will teach us how to let go of past guilt and future anxieties in order to embrace the sacrament of the present moment. The retreat will be based on Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now," Jean-Pierre De Caussade's "Abandonment to Divine Providence," and Brother Lawrence's "The Practice of the Presence of God"
Retreat Fee: $375, includes housing, all meals, coffee breaks, etc.; $275, commuter rate, includes lunch and supper. Non-refundable deposit: $75. Registration by June 30, 2008.
DIRECTED RETREATS - Sunday, July 27 (7P{M) - Friday, August 1 (3:30PM)
Individually directed, silent retreats with Mgsr. James a Burke; Sister Barbara A. Connell, SCNJ; and Sister Margaret Ellen Burke, SCNY; ..... SUNDAY, july 27 (7:00 pm) to FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 (3:30 PM)
Join us for individually-directed, silent retreats in the Ignatian tradition focusing on renewing and deepening one's relationship with Christ. The Center and the beautiful, spacious grounds offer ample opportunity for walking, reflecting and praying. Reconciliation and daily Liturgy available at the Center.
Retreat Fee: $375, includes housing, all meals, coffee breaks, etc.; $275, commuter rate, includes lunch and supper. Non-refundable deposit: $75. Registration by July 21, 2008.
QUILTING AND CREATIVITY RETREAT
Presenter: Sr. Patricia Reynolds, SCNJMonday, August 4, 9:00 AM—Friday, August 8, 3:30 pm
Time away to enjoy your creative gifts in the company of others who will do the same. An opportunity to learn how to quilt or to work on one of those unfinished quilts, scrap-booking, painting, or other projects. There will be optional prayer services each morning and evening to celebrate our gifts of beauty and wonder and thanksgiving for both.
Retreat Fee: $345*, includes housing, all meals, coffee breaks, etc.; $275, commuter rate, includes lunch and supper. Non-refundable deposit: $75. Registration by July 30, 2008.
(*Additional $20 material fee for new quilters.)
"A SAINT FOR OUR TIMES" - PREACHED RETREAT
presenter: Sr. kathleen flanagan, scnj ..... sunday, august 10, 7:00 pm—friday, August 15, 3:30 pmThe saints are role models for us pilgrims on earth, but too often are portrayed so extraordinarily that we could never measure up. Spend some time with Elizabeth Seton who provides us with a model of holiness in ordinary attire.
Retreat Fee: $375, includes housing, all meals, coffee breaks, etc.; $275, commuter rate, includes lunch and supper. Non-refundable deposit: $75. Registration by August 4, 2008.
... a time for yourself to reconnect deeply with God. We can schedule your private retreat for as many days as you wish. Private retreats may be requested at the same time as preached or directed retreats.
Call: (973) 290-5100 to make arrangements.
Retreat Fee: $70/night, includes all meals.
Deposit: $75.
**REGISTRATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS IS DUE NO LATER THAN 5 DAY IN ADVANCE