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MAY 2009 RETREATS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
 
May 1
» Merry Month of May - A Day for Seniors

May 1-3
» Poetry: A Spiritual Tool for Transformation

May 2
» Spring Pictures

May 6
» Becoming Acquainted with Mystics

May 7
» Sacred Morning for Moms

May 7
» Mother/ Daughter Retreat

May 13
» Becoming Acquainted with Mystics

May 15-17
» Weekend for Moms

May 20
» Becoming Acquainted with Mystics

May 16-18, 2008:
» A Day of My Own


May 1
Merry Month of May- A Day for Seniors

Take this day with us to celebrate your “wisdom, age and grace”! Stella Maris welcomes our “senior” friends (you determine the age which qualifies you!) Enjoy a day of prayer, sharing, fun and a special luncheon.

Offering: Free will

May 1-3
Poetry: A Spiritual Tool for Transformation

Poetry is a wonderful way to hear the inner voice of God through words and images. Poets open our hearts and souls to a greater awareness of being in communion and grace with our reality. Using the poetry of Mary Oliver, David Whyte, Denise Levertov and others, Sister Mary Ellen Curtin, CSJ, will help us to open ourselves to a deeper awareness of the sacred in our lives. Bring a journal and a favorite poem.

Friday evening 6:00 (dinner) to Sunday morning.

Offering: $150 includes overnight accomodations, meals and all materials

 

May 2
Spring Pictures

Capture the beauty of this season with your favorite camera! Discover the secrets hidden in God’s creation as you are led by photographer, author and artist, Sister Joan Sauro, CSJ.
Learn how to “seek and find”, to see with new eyes and find new depths in the common and uncommon around us.

No experience necessary. Bring a camera of any kind.

Offering: $30 includes lunch

 

May 7
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

May 7
Mother-Daughter Retreat

For Mothers and Adult Daughters ages 16 and up,
facilitated by Sr. Rose Raymond and Gerrie Kaluzny.

Offering: $35 per mother/daughter
$10 each additional daughter

May 6, 13, 20
Becoming Acquainted With Mystics

Come for a walk with six well known mystics who will speak to your heart. Their writings and prayer life may lead you to a greater depth in your own spiritual journey. During these six weeks we will be visited by Saints Francis, Clare, Bonaventure, Angela of Foligno, Meister Eckert and Julian of Norwich. There will be something for everyone in these weeks of conversation with these spiritual guides.

Sessions will be presented by Sr. Kathleen Osbelt, OSF, founder of Francis House, spiritual director and retreat leader.

A six week Series on April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3.


Offering: Two Options:
• Dinner at 5:30 and presentation at 7:00, $30 per session or $150 for series
• Presentation only: $15 per session or $75 for series .

May 21
A Day of My Own

Do you ever wish you could escape and have“A DAY OF MY OWN”? Now you can! On the third Thursday of each month we offer you the opportunity to come to Stella Mary Retreat Center and enjoy time to rest, pray, walk, be nourished in body and spirit in any way that fits your needs.

Arrival time is anytime after 9:00 a.m., you can come and leave at your convenience. Offered September - June.

Offering: $15 includes lunch

May 15-17
Weekend for Moms “Reclaiming Our Spiritual Compass”

Join us for this special retreat for moms at all stages of life as we explore and celebrate the sacred gift of motherhood! Through stories, laughter, reflection, rest, prayer and inspiration from God, participants will have the opportunity to gain strength for the great journey ahead.

The weekend will be facilitated by Susan Major.

Attendance Choices:
Arrive Friday (6:00 dinner) and stay till Saturday (4:00 pm) Offering $100;
Arrive Friday (6:00 dinner) and stay until Sunday (11:00 am) Offering $150;
Come for the day on Saturday (9:00 am-4:00 pm) Offering $40


Offering: See chart above