August 4-7, 2008
Leisure Days at Stella Maris Retreat Center

These days offer you the opportunity to come to this beautiful spot on Skaneateles Lake and enjoy some time doing what will renew and refresh you. Walk, visit the Village of Skaneateles, swim, take a boat tour, read, pray, enjoy meals you don't have to cook…

Monday morning – Thursday afternoon

August 17-23, 2008
"Perspectives On Essentials: Religious Life Today" Conference Retreat for Vowed Religious, Facilitated by Father Simeon Gallagher, OFM Cap.

This retreat will be given by Father Simeon Gallagher, OFM Cap. The call to religious life is to live a dynamic life filled with deepening conviction and meaning. This is possible if such a life is lived in a renewed sense of what is important and what is not. Using Scripture and recent Vatican Documents this retreat will look at what is essential and enduring.

August 24-30, 2008
"Building A Personal Spirituality" (Open to General Audience) Facilitated by Father Simeon Gallagher, OFM Cap.

Father Simeon Gallagher, OFM Cap. will facilitate this retreat. The “work” of faith is to transfer belief into practice. Spirituality accomplishes this transition. What are the elements of such a spirituality and how does it work concretely in our lives? This retreat will blend the Scriptures, Ignatian Exercises and recovery program insights to construct such a “working” spirituality.

Father Simeon Gallagher, OFM Cap. , Director of the Mid-American Province of the Capuchin Order, has a diverse background which includes education, campus ministry, pastorship, Parish Development Program creator. Currently he conducts retreats, parish development programs, parish missions and religious education workshops. His association with the Emmaus Spirituality Program for Priests has gained him an international reputation in conducting retreats for priests. He has worked closely with the US Armed Forces at various military bases around the world.