Schedule of Retreats & Programs - Fall 2009


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What Is A Retreat?Calendar | Typical Conference Retreat 

Fall 2009 Lineup

many ways to find peace and quiet this autumn

 

 

 

 

Sept 22, & Nov 25  Poustina Days: 9am-2:30pm, $10

Poustina, which comes from the Russian word for "desert," gives one a chance to fast, rest, and pray on one's own in a simple, quiet way.  Give yourself a day of rest and devote yourself to silence and prayer.  Spiritual direction and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are available.

 


      

Oct 30-31    24-hour Retreat: presented by Fr. Jack Dister, S.J., $80, includes room and board

 

This overnight retreat will focus on the theme "Encountering Christ Today," and will introduce prayer with Scripture in the Ignatian tradition.  There will be time for presentations, personal prayer, small group sharing of what happened during prayer, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation or individual direction.  

 


Sept 14 - Nov  9   Praying With Ignatius of Loyola: an 8 week retreat following the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, $60

This unique retreat introduces participants to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola during 8 weekly 90-minute sessions.  Through prayer with Scripture, journaling, and meditation, the retreatant builds stronger prayer habits,  learns to examine his or her life, and finds consolation in a closer relationship to Jesus Christ.  For more information or to register, please click here.

 


Sept 25-27    Emmaus Retreat: Retreat for Gay & Lesbian Catholics presented by Sr. Marian Durkin, CSA, $150, includes room and board

 

This weekend retreat will provide a spiritual growth opportunity for gay and lesbian Catholics and their parents.  This year marks the 10th anniversary of this retreat, and the retreat program has been honed into an effective means for healing and growth. For more information or to register, please click here.

  


Sept 21, Oct 5, & Nov 10    Day Retreats: topics vary, 9am-2:30pm, $25, includes lunch

 

Take a day to hear presentations and reflect upon an interesting faith topic.  On Sept 21 and Nov 10, Fr. Carl Bonk, S.J. will present on Finding and Living on "Holy Ground" in our Daily Life; on Oct 5, Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, S.C. will present on Catholic Responsibility and the Environment; and on Nov 10, Fr. Bonk will present on the Essentials of Ignatian Spirituality and Prayer.  Day retreats also include time for lunch, liturgy, and quiet prayer. For more information or to register, please click here.

 


Oct 9-11    Weekend Retreat - presented by Fr. Carl Bonk, S.J., $150,  includes room and board  

Fr. Bonk will focus upon the theme Meeting Jesus Again For the First Time: The Essentials of Christian Life.

 


Sept 29, Nov 10, Nov 16, & Nov 30     Evening Programs: topics vary, 7-9pm, $15  

Sept 29 - Fr. Carl Bonk, S.J. - reflection on how to find and live upon "holy ground" in daily life; 
Nov 10 - Fr. Bonk - essentials of Ignatian spirituality

Nov 16 - Fr. Jack Dister, S.J. - memorial and prayer service honoring Jesuit martyrs in San Salvador on 20th anniversary of their assassinations
Nov 30 - Fr. Bonk - reflection upon the prophecy of Isaiah to prepare for Advent

 

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