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Aging
Gracefully: Living Our Best Life
- September 11, 2010
9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
"Aging Gracefully" is not simply a euphemism that attempts
to soften the reality of growing old. Rather, it is an invitation to
discover the continuing truth of Jesus’ promise: "I have come
that you might have life, and have it to the full." This day
will explore the deeper invitation of Jesus to those of us in the
second half of life. By examining the attitudes and strategies
essential for living a happy life at any age, we hope to discover
that, accepting the limits that aging imposes can expand our
horizons and free us to become our wisest and best selves.
$30 includes lunch ($10 non-refundable deposit due with registration)
(Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, no fee)
Registration Deadline: August 27, 2010
Presenter: Fr. Joseph Breighner
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Retreat for Caregivers: Take Time for Yourself So You Can Best
Care for Others
- October 16, 2010
10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
Caring for persons with chronic illness or disabilities is a
rewarding endeavor, but often places extreme demands on the
caregiver. Caregivers can become overwhelmed trying to balance
work, family, and caregiving demands, often resulting in the neglect
of their own well-being. They often become depleted,
disenchanted with their work or simply do not care for themselves as
well as they do for others. This retreat is a time of respite
for caregivers to refresh body, mind and spirit. Come join us
and obtain a renewed sense of purpose and relaxation and simple
approaches to maintaining balance in your life. Resource
information will be available.
$10 includes lunch (due with registration)
Registration Deadline: October 2, 2010
Presenters: Jude Michael Krill OFM Conv
Bayada Nursing Staff
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Barrenness
and Birthing: The Wisdom of Elizabeth
-October 20, 2010
10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
As women age and pass the time of bearing children, questions about
purposefull and meaningful daily living may begin to loom
large. Days that once seemed too budy and too full may feel
barren and empty. If this experience is yours, come and spend
this day with Elizabeth. "Advanced in years," she
can teach us how the transforming power of God's love can hallow the
hollow place within each of us and create a womb of compassion from
which new life will be born.
$5-15 sliding scale includes lunch (due with registration)
Registration Deadline: October 6, 2010
Presenter: Clare D'Auria OSF
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Introduction
to Centering Prayer
- November 6, 2010 and/or February 12, 2011
10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M.
This introduction to centering prayer is a presentation of the
discipline of centering prayer as silent communion with God beyond
concepts, words and images. The workshop includes instruction
on the method of centering prayer and the practice of centering
prayer in a one-day workshop, followed by six weekly sessions.
No previous experience is required. Centering prayer is not
meant to replace other kinds of prayer. Rather, it adds depth
of meaning to all prayer. Centering prayer emphasizes prayer
as a personal relationship with God and as a movement beyond
conversation with God to communion with God.
$30 includes lunch
($10 non-refundable deposit due with registration)
Registration Deadline: October 22, 2010 and/or January 21,
2011
Presenters: Roseanne Havird and Mary Walsh OSF
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Saints Alive!
Themes for Living Life as a Spiritual Litany
November 13, 2010
10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M.
Saints are not just part of the faith stories of our past.
They are alive today whenever people are inspired to live the
universal call to holiness and leave a spiritual legacy for others
to follow. This day of reflection will access saints, mystics,
and mysteries of faith as doorways to God. They will help us
ponder how what we do with our lived experiences influences the
spiritual legacy we leave behind as a path for others to find their
way to God. The Gospel of St. Luke will be used as a prototype
of the legacy of Jesus.
Participants are asked to bring a Bible, an active religious
imagination and a desire of the heart that seeks to be conformed to
the divine heart.
Litanies & Legacies--Mystics & Mysteries will be
used as a spiritual reference and may be purchased for $15. A
percentage of each book sold is earmarked for the scholarship fund
at the Benedictine School for Autistic and Special Needs children in
Ridgely, MD.
$30 includes lunch
($10 non-refundable deposit due with registration)
Registration Deadline: October 29, 2010
Presenter: Rev. Paul Mast
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