List of Retreats
Days of Recollection
Every first Wednesday in 2008. Come for a day of reflection, presentations, Liturgy and lunch.
June 4: Hide and Seek - Searching for the More!
July 2: The Wonder of Life - Playing with God!
August 6: The Dance of Life - Steps Toward Peace
September 3: Being God's Instrument - What is Your Song?
October 1: Letting Go Into God - the Free Fall of Grace
November 5: God's Enduring Love - In God We Trust
December 3: Coming Home to Light and Peace
9:30 am - 2 pm. Alternating presenters: Susan Blomstad, OSF; Richard McManus, OFM; Howard Hall, OFM. Suggested donation: $20 per Wednesday
Retreat "LITE"
A 5-day retreat for those in their senior years ~ includes daily Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, breakfast, on-your-own touring of the area during the day, dinner at the Mission followed by a spiritual presentation.
2008 dates: May 18-23 / June 8-13 / August 17-22 /
September 14-19 / October 19-24
Check-in Sunday afternoon and depart after breakfast on Friday. $400 single occupancy or $250/person double occupancy. $50 deposit to reserve.
Spanish Sisters
"Nuestra Tarea y Nuestra Esperanza: Pasion por Cristo, Pasion por la Humanidad" A retreat in Spanish for religious sisters.
July 5-12, 2008
Check-in begins at 3 pm on Saturday. Retreat begins with dinner at 6 pm and ends after lunch on Saturday. Presented by Maria Elena Martinez, OSF. $400 single occupancy. $100 deposit to reserve.
Married Couples
"Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?" Come and celebrate your love in this light-hearted retreat for married couples.
September 19-21, 2008
Check-in begins at 3 pm, Friday. Retreat begins with dinner at 6 pm and ends after lunch on Sunday. Facilitated by Richard McManus, OFM and Dan & Linda Mellon. $300/couple double occupancy, $200/commuter couple. $100 deposit to reserve.
Poetry Retreat
"Pouring Light" Quiet time to write, and gathering time to share your own work or a favorite poet. Featured poets: Ted Kooser, Denise Levertov, Thomas Merton and Marilyn Chandler McEntyre.
October 17-19, 2008
Check-in begins at 3 pm on Friday. Retreat begins with dinner at 6 pm and ends after lunch on Sunday. Facilitated by Susan Blomstad, OSF, unpublished poet. $180 single occupancy, $150/person double occupancy, $100 commuter. $50 deposit to reserve.
Grief Retreat
A Retreat for Those Who Are Grieving "We do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest, who have no hope." 1 Thessalonians 4:13
November 7-9, 2008
Limited to 20 persons. Check-in begins at 3 pm, Friday. Retreat begins with dinner at 6 pm and ends after lunch on Sunday. Facilitated by Susan Blomstad, OSF. $180 single occupancy, $150/person double occupancy, $100 commuter. $50 deposit to reserve.
Silent Advent Retreat
In silence, prepare your heart for the celebration of the Incarnation - the coming of Jesus into the experience of the human family.
December 12-14, 2008
Check-in begins at 3 pm, Friday. Retreat begins with dinner at 6 pm and ends after lunch on Sunday. Facilitated by Susan Blomstad, OSF. $180 single occupancy, $150/person double occupancy, $100 commuter. $50 deposit to reserve.
New Year's Retreat
Pray out the old year with healing and gratitude, welcome in the new year with hope and peace. A non-alcoholic and reflective celebration of change.
December 31, 2008 - January 2, 2009
Check-in begins at 3 pm, Wednesday. Retreat begins with dinner at 6 pm and ends after brunch on Friday. Facilitated by Susan Blomstad, OSF and Richard McManus, OFM. $180 single occupancy, $150/person double occupancy, $100 commuter. Extra night $75/person. $50 deposit to reserve.