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.

October 3-5, 2008 and October 17-19, 2008
Weekend Retreats for Women

Give yourself the gift of a weekend of renewal and peace in a sacred space where you will be fed spiritually, physically and emotionally. Each retreat
opens on Friday afternoon with dinner served at 6:00 and closes on Sunday morning by 11:00.
Opportunities are offered for personal prayer, conferences, Mass and Reconciliation.

Oct. 3-5 Fr. Peter Creed; “My Spiritual Checklist”
Oct. 17-19 Fr. Jack Wagner; “Spiritual Signposts”

Join us for a day of Awareness and Celebration of the Gift of Peace in our troubled world. Our featured speaker will be John Dau, a survivor of a 14
year journey from his home village in Duk County, Sudan in 1987 to Syracuse New York in 2001. During this journey of more than 1000 miles, he was one of
the older boys who had to lead thousands of younger children. Brought to Syracuse with 140 other “Lost Boys of Sudan”, his life is a remarkable
story of cultural adaptation and courage. Part of his personal story and the story of the Lost Boys has been made into a documentary entitled, God
Grew Tired of Us which won two awards in the 2006 Film Festival.

Father Peter Major, Syracuse missionary who has spent many years among the people of the Sudan, will be our celebrant for Mass at Noon. Come and
pray, listen, learn and be inspired!

Offering $20 per person; all proceeds will go to the Jon Dau Sudan Foundation, whose vision is of a Southern Sudan where everyone has healthcare and an education.

"Celebrating the Rhythms of Life”
Using the book, Lessons of the Heart, by Patricia Livingston we can find hope and encouragement in the face of the hectic stress-filled demands of contemporary life. Facilitated by a team of women, each meeting will be comprised of a presentation, quiet time for reflection, prayer and sharing.

This six week series gathers on Monday’s from Sept 15th thru October 27th; 10:00-11:30 am.

October 16, 2008
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.

October 19-24 , 2008
Directed Retreat for Clergy and Pastoral Ministers

This directed retreat will afford you the opportunity to
meet one-on-one with the same director each day. The
week will be in a totally silent environment.

Register for this program with Liz Delaney at (315)422-7203. Deadline
is Oct. 1st; Offering: $390 including a non-refundable
registration fee of payable to and mailed to: Liz Delaney,
Diocese of Syracuse, the Chancery PO Box 511,
Syracuse, NY 13201

October 16 , 2008
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 of $15 includes lunch.

October 25, 2008
“THE MONASTIC WAY FOR MOMS
FINDING BALANCE IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES”

To mothers, the phrase, “a balanced life” can sound like an unrealistic notion only fully realized in fairy tales. But the rich tradition of monastic life has
a lot to teach us about the reachable experiences of balance and joy. Come explore a new path toward finding purpose in our work, joy in our family
life, and peace with our daily choices. This spiritually nourishing workshop given by Susan Major will include reflections, inspiring stories, practical tools,
laughter and, of course, lunch!