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DECEMBER RETREATS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

December 2
» Tuesday Tea with the Queen

December 4
» Sacred Morning for Moms

December 5
» Day of Respite for Caregivers

December 5-6
» Mini Advent Retreat

December 9
» Tuesday Tea with the Queen

December 12-14
» Noel Retreat for Women in Recovery

December 16
» Tuesday Tea with the Queen

December 19-21
» Noel Retreat for Women in Recovery

December 18
» A Day of My Own

December 23
» Tuesday Tea with the Queen


December 2, 9, 16, & 23
Tuesday Tea with the Queen

Gather your friends and enjoy the company of Queen Victoria at high tea! Enjoy a cup of Tea, Scones and Sweetbreads served with Devonshire
cream and assorted jams, Savory Soup, Assorted Tea Sandwiches, and a delectable assortment desserts. Arrive by 11:30 am for the arrival of the
Queen at Noon. Offering $25 per person; Advance
Reservations are required.


Offering: $25 per session- advanced registration Required.

   


December 4
Sacred Morning for Moms

Join us on the first Thursday of each month (September through June) for an informal gathering of moms! Share humor, ideas, and enjoy support as we embrace the sacred role of motherhood. Each gathering will offer a topic for discussion and sharing over coffee and tea.

The retreat facilitator will be Susan Major

Each retreat opens at 9:30 and closes by 11:00 a.m.

Offering: Free will

December 5
DAY OF RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS 9-4 pm


Caregivers of their family members or others need to be “cared for” themselves. We offer a day for you to come and be refreshed and renewed in
body, spirit and heart. Options for you on this day will be for massage, foot reflexology, good nourishing food, prayer, relaxation and sharing. Take advantage of any of the offerings or just come and find your own rest.

 

Offering: $ 15
   

December 5-6

ADVENT 24-HOUR RETREAT “BEHOLD THE GIFT”

This retreat will provide time to pause and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. In a sacred space here at Stella Maris you may participate in prayer, faith-sharing and renewing the Gifts of Self, Others and God in the unfolding mystery of the Incarnation; “God-with-us” here and now! Facilitated by Sister Kathleen Clary, SSJ and Sister Rose Raymond
Wagner, OSF. Arrival Friday afternoon (6:00 dinner)
Concludes by Saturday by 7:00 pm. Offering $100

Offering: $100

December 7
Victorian Christmas Open House
Noon till 4:00 pm

We invite you to enjoy some time in our beautifully decorated home to celebrate the Christmas season. We will provide you with refreshments, live
Christmas music, and opportunities to win gifts from our raffles including a Sleigh of Sweets. We will have various ornaments, Advent calendars,
wreaths, cookies and breads for purchase.


Special Events through the day will include:
•TEA WITH THE QUEEN: Enjoy finger sandwiches,
sweets and drinks in the company of Queen Victoria
and other Dickens characters. Family price: $40
•FAMILY CHRISTMAS PORTRAITS: (by a professional
photographer): Dress in your Holiday best and have
your portrait taken suitable for your Christmas cards.
Family price: $20
•CREATE YOUR OWN GINGERBREAD HOUSE: All material
provided for you and your family to create a
beautiful and edible Gingerbread House to take
home. Family Price: $20
All Special Events require an advance reservation.
Please call (315) 730-3472. Be sure to ask about our
Gingerbread Creation Contest. Prizes will be
awarded for categories from youth through
professional!


   

December 7-9, 2007
Noel Retreat for Women in Recovery

Both retreat weekends will be facilitated by Sister
Ellie Martinez, GNSH, CASAC. Arrival Friday afternoon(6:00 dinner) and concludes Sunday by Noon; offering $150, commuter rate $75.
Note that limited partial scholarships are available;
these must be requested in writing prior to the retreats
through Sister Rose Raymond at Stella Maris.

Offering: $150 weekend quests
$75 commuters
   

December 14-16, 2007
Noel Retreat for Women in Recovery

Both retreat weekends will be facilitated by Sister
Ellie Martinez, GNSH, CASAC. Arrival Friday afternoon(6:00 dinner) and concludes Sunday by Noon; offering $150, commuter rate $75.
Note that limited partial scholarships are available;
these must be requested in writing prior to the retreats
through Sister Rose Raymond at Stella Maris.

Offering: $150 weekend quests
$75 commuters

 
December 18
A Day of My Own

Explore Stella Maris Retreat Center on the 3rd Thursday of each month (September through June).
Spend time resting, praying, reading, walking the grounds and be nourished in body and spirit in any way that fits your needs. Arrival time is any time
after 9:00 am.


Offering: $15 includes lunch