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JANUARY 2008 -
MAY 2008
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Registration Required
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DIRECTED
RETREATS
Weekend Retreats
An
experience of personal prayer based on Scripture.Daily spiritual
direction.Atmosphere of prayerful quiet.Adaptable to the needs of each
individual.
Registration required
Jan
25-27, Feb 29-Mar 2, Apr 4-6, May 16-18.
Begins
7 p.m. on opening day; concludes at 2 p.m.
($110/weekend; non-refundable deposit $25)
Week-long
Directed Retreat
An
experience of personal prayer based on Scripture.Daily spiritual
direction.Atmosphere of prayerful quiet.Adaptable to the needs of each
individual.
Registration required
Feb 29-Mar
7, May 16-23, June 20-27, July 8-15, Aug 8-15
Begins
7 p.m. on opening day; concludes at 2 p.m.
($385/week;
non-refundable deposit $75)
CENTERING PRAYER GROUP
Come together
monthly to pray this ancient form of prayer and breathe in God’s peace.
Centering
prayer and lectio divina
Tues, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6
7:30-9:00 p.m. (Free-will offering)
Theresina Flannery, RSM, Eileen Smith, RSM
MAKING TIME
YOUR FRIEND
In this fast-paced, demanding society time has become many people’s enemy.
Reclaim the holiness of time!
Wed, Jan 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; repeated Tue, Jan 15,
9:30-11:30 a.m. ($15)
Mary
Jo Kearns, RSM
GRIEF RECOVERY
Learning a
process to deal with grief
Gentle 4-step
experiential process for resolving the grief caused by loss
Sun- Jan 13 and Apr 13, 1:00-5:30 p.m. ($45)
Mary
Jo Kearns, RSM
PERSONAL RETREAT
DAYS
Sacred Time,
Sacred Space
A
personal quiet day to enjoy God’s presence.
Day begins and ends with communal
prayer
Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20, 21, Apr 16, May 21
9:30
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bring bag lunch ($15)
GATHERING FOR
MEN
Gain support and inspiration by focusing on spirituality and integration with
daily life.
Group discussion, reflection and prayer.
Tues– Jan 22,
May 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m.($15)
Jerry McKenna,
Al Beronio
EMBRACING THE
SPIRIT OF LENT
Lenten Afternoon
of Recollection
Includes presentation, prayer time, Mass.
Sat - Feb 9, 1:30 -5:00 p.m.($20)
Elizabeth O’Hara, RSM
JEREMIAH: A
LENTEN PROPHET
Meet the prophet, Jeremiah, and learn how timely is his message, fortoday, of
hope in darkness
Wed - Feb 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m. ($15)
Eileen
P Smith, RSM
BEAT STRESS!
Shouldn’t you be
drumming?!
Become energized by the sound and vibration of drums! Drums provided
Mar 12,7:30-9:30 p.m. ($15
Barbara Woodzell, Mercy Associate
ST. JOHN OF THE
CROSS AND THE HUMAN JOURNEY
A two-part
series that will focus on the experience of darkness and how it can lead us to
light in our journey of faith
Wed - Apr 2 and 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. OR
Fri - Apr 18 and 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m. ($30/series)
Theresina Flannery, RSM
SPIRITUALITEA
A tea party for
ladies only!
Come, be nourished in body, mind and spirit! Lovely luncheon; powerful
presentation.
Sun, Apr 20, 2:30 - 4:30p.m. Limited to 16. ($30)
Mary Jo Kearns, RSM, Brigitte Pincelli
FINDING GOD ON
THE MARGINS
Do you feel left out of your
Church, society, your family? A two-part series will focus on how
marginalized life experiences can help us to grow in our relationship with God
and others.
Tues, April 22 and 29, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $30/series
Terrance Moran, C.SS.R.
SUN AND SEA AND
POETRY
A retreat at
Mercy-by-the-Lake, Elberon.Ample
time to write, reflect, pray with poetry.
Fri, May 2, 7 p.m. - Sat, May 3, 4:30 p.m. ($110)
Mary Jo Kearns, RSM & Pat Leposa|
WHAT’S NEW ABOUT
THE ROSARY?
Be inspired by the new Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. Includes sung Rosary.
Fri, May9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. ($15)
Mary
Jo Kearns, RSM
YEAR-END DAY OF PRAYER
A personal quiet day
to reflect on the past year.Day begins with communal prayer;
labyrinth available in Mercy Hall
Mon - Dec 31, 9:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Bring bag lunch (Free-will offering)
WEEKLY EUCHARISTIC HOUR OF PRAYER
Participate in the Evening Prayer of the
Church in a contemplative setting;
Includes time for Centering Prayer
Each Thursday, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
WORD OF LIFE PRAYER GROUP
Each Monday, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
All are welcome
INQUIRY CIRCLE
Based on The Work of Byron Katie
1st Sunday of the Month
7:00-9:00 p.m. (Donation)
CHRISTIAN REIKI
Experience healing touch bringing balance and well-being to body and spirit.
Certified Reiki Practitioner: Eileen Smith, RSM
$40/hour, by appointment
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Personal support in deepening one’s
relationship with God.
By appointment
(Donation)
PROGRAMS and DAYS OF
RECOLLECTION for GROUPS
House of Prayer staff members provide
programs and retreat days on a variety of topics. The House of Prayer is
also available on a limited basis for groups wishing to come together for
self-guided spiritual-growth programs.
Accommodations: up to 25 people
Call for information
Mount St. Mary House of Prayer is a not-for-profit prayer/retreat center, supported by free-will offerings.
Those who cannot afford the suggested feesare urged to come and give what is possible.
Those who can give more are encouraged to do so,since the fee stated for programs
does not meet all our expenses. We gladly accept donations for scholarships.
Thank you!
      
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