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Parma, OH 44134

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Lenten luncheon - March 22

Sr. Christine Rody, S.C., 

Sr. Rody is a member of the tribunal of the Diocese of Cleveland.  She will address redemption and forgiveness in both our lives and the marriage annulment process. 

***The luncheon takes place from 11:30am-1:30pm and costs $25/luncheon REGISTER HERE.

Women's Lenten Retreat - March 19-21
~ presented by Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, S.C. & Fr. Michael Woost

Carrying the Burden, Finding the Joy - Lent is a time to look at how we are addressing the burdens unique to women in faith, family, friendship.  When we infuse the gift of prayer and reflection into our Lenten experience, we will find a Jesus Who will draw us to the Resurrection of faith and happiness in our lives. No matter what you are struggling with, come to find peace.  This is a preached retreat with ample time for prayer, reflection and guided direction.  We will have Mass and the Sacrament of Reconciliation as well.  Saturday meals are in silence.  The retreat begins Friday evening with supper at 6:00pm and ends Sunday morning with liturgy by 11am. The cost is $150, includes room and board.  REGISTER HERE. 

About Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, S.C.

Mary Ann Flannery S.C., PhD  is a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati and Director of the Jesuit Retreat House. She has ministered as spiritual director, retreat director, congregational leader, teacher on all levels, most recently at John Carroll University.

About Fr. Michael Woost

Fr. Michael Woost  was ordained as a priest for the Diocese of Cleveland in 1984.  He has served as the Associate Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Madison, and as the Co-Director of the Diocesan Vocation Office.  Fr. Mike returned in December of 1999 from graduate studies at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.  He is currently teaching sacramental and liturgical theology at St. Mary Seminary.

Day/Evening Retreats: Knowing & Following Jesus -  March 18
~presented by Sr. Maureen McCarthy, OSU

Jesus asks specific questions of his followers.  When he asks, "Who do you say that I am?"  we need to answer that question as well.  Lent is an ideal time to assess our relationship with God.    Once we recognize Jesus as loving, compassionate and forgiving, our own practices of loving, compassion and forgiveness may need to be examined with honesty and an open heart. The day retreat (9am-2:30pm) costs $25, including lunch, and the evening retreat (7-9pm) costs $15.  Sr. McCarthy will present the topic above at both retreats.  REGISTER HERE. 

About Sr. Maureen McCarthy, O.S.U.

Maureen McCarthy  is an Ursuline Sister with over 35 years in education, having taught at every level from primary grades through graduate-level courses.  She has presented programs on scripture and spirituality nationally and internationally, served in leadership for the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, and held leadership roles in healthcare administration.  Sr. Maureen offers programs to parishes, retreat centers, religious communities, and other organizations seeking spiritual enrichment.    

Online Lenten Retreat -  Feb 8 - April 5

Click here for an online retreat consisting of daily readings and reflections compiled by former JRH director Fr. Clem Metzger, S.J.  There is no cost for this retreat, so take it one day at a time, go at your own pace, and share it with whomever you wish. You may also pray the Stations of the Cross by clicking here.  

Lenten Music Concert - March 14
~featuring Marilyn McDonald and the St. Ignatius High School Brass Quintet

Marilyn McDonald, nationally-recognized concert violinist and professor of violin from Oberlin College, will be performing with a student accompanist.  Also performing will be St. Ignatius High School Brass Quintet.  Reflective readings will be offered between musical pieces.  The concert takes place from 3-5pm, free-will offerings will be accepted. REGISTER HERE. 

About Marilyn McDonald

Marilyn McDonald, professor of violin at Oberlin College and a founding member of the Castle Trio and the Smithson and Axelrod quartets, played at the inauguration of President Barack Obama and soloed with, among others, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian, and Yale University . 

About the St. Ignatius High School Brass Quintet

The St. Ignatius High School Brass Quintet  is an ensemble comprised of two trumpets, a French horn, trombone, and tuba. The ensemble performs brass quintet music at school events such as graduation reception and Masses, and local venues such as the Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concert, West Side Market, and Greater Cleveland Solo & Ensemble.

Holy Week Days of Prayer: April 1 & 2

Prayerfully enter into the suffering of Jesus by coming to JRH for days of quiet reflection during Holy Week.  On Holy Thursday (April 1) there will be a presentation on the Eucharist and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; on Good Friday (April 2) there will be a presentation on the Passion and praying of the Stations of the Cross. Both days of prayer take place from 9:30am-2:30pm and include soup lunch and time for quiet reflection.  Free-will offerings will be accepted.  Register.