List of Retreats
Married Couples Retreat
"Storms of Grace - Soaring in the Winds of Change"
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain
We find ourselves in times of constant change - change that is often beyond our control and that can dramatically impact our expectations, our plans and our dreams. This retreat will provide married couples some important space and an opportunity to view these changes with a fresh perspective. Join us as we spend some time reflecing on, praying about and even laughing with some of the changes that life brings to each of us.
April 16-18, 2010: retreat begins with dinner at 6 pm on Friday and ends after lunch on Sunday. Check-in from 3 - 5 pm.
Presenting Team: Dan & Linda Mellon and Richard McManus, OFM
$320/couple or $220/commuter couple
Days of Recollection
Every second Wednesday. Come for a day of reflection, presentations, Liturgy and lunch.
2010 Days of Recollection will be based on the book The Fine Art of Living by Joan Chittister with Paintings by Anne M. Miller. We will use the spiritual practice of Lectio Divina (sacred reading) to explore each topic and share our reflections. The booklet is available through the Mission Renewal Center Office.
Jan 13 A Good Heart
Feb 10 A Prayerful Heart
Mar 10 A Responsible Heart
Apr 14 An Enduring Heart
May 12 A Forgiving Heart
Jun 9 An Open Heart
Jul 14 A Trusting Heart
Aug 11 A Calm and Courageous Heart
Sep 8 A Grieving Heart
Oct 13 A Hopeful Heart
Nov 10 A Compassionate Heart
Dec 8 A Global Heart
10:00 am - 2 pm. Alternating presenters: Susan Blomstad, OSF; Richard McManus, OFM; Howard Hall, OFM. Suggested donation: $20 per Wednesday
Faith & Film
Faith & Film is a series of viewing and discussion of films through the prism of faith and values. All films are rated G or PG-13.
January 11 The Great Debaters (2007)
January 25 Kolya (1997)
February 8 Fireproof (2008)
February 22 Simon Birch (1998)
March 8 Whale Rider (2003)
March 29 Into Great Silence (2005)
April 12 Unbreakable (2000)
April 26 Vitus (2006)
May 3 Smoke Signals (1998)
May 17 Children of Heaven (1999)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the Bonaventure Hall. Facilitated by Sr. Susan Blomstad, OSF and Andrea Duda. Free.
