MARCH 8 -10, 2013
Praying with Hearts and Hands
While the mind and body are toiling,
the heart can also be at its own work. (Blessd Marie Rivier)
with
Connie Bartelson and Beverly Libby

     Join the Holy Knitters Prayer Shawl Ministry as we joyfully sare in the care of God's people by using the gifts of our hands to knit or crochet sacred prayer shawls.  Our prayers and blessings are woven into shawls as our hands work to fashion them.  Shawls are then given to people for comfort, healing or in celebration.  Whether you will be making your first shawl or you are a seasoned prayer shawl disciple, you will experience helpful assistance and new ideas in a beautiful and prayerful setting.

*Basic knitting or crocheting skills are a prerequisite for this retreat.
A list of required materials will be sent to you upon registration.

Cost: $160.00
Arrival: 6:30 PM Friday                                                Departure: 1:00 PM Sunday

Please Note

The above retreat- Praying with Hearts and Hands
is also being offered on May 3-5, 2013.

Both sessions are being limited to 20 retreatants each.
Please make your reservations early
to be assured of a space in the session you prefer.

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March 15-17, 2013
Pray All Ways
Jesus told his disciples a parable on the necessity
of praying always and not losing heart. (Luke 18:1)

A Women's Retreat
with
Janice Perrault, p.m. & Sylvia Genesse, p.m.

     The desire of Jesus for us seems almost impossible.  How can we do this with our hectic schedules and heavy responsibilities?  Maybe, Jesus meant pray all ways!
     We will learn how to integrate prayer into our daily lives by attuning our bodies, minds and spirits to God's wave lengths.  Until we learn how to pray all ways, we will be tempted to replace prayer with work or acts of kindness.  Separated from the heart that is praying, these actions are no longer fruitful and redemptive, but they become simply good deeds.  So do come, and together, let us listen to the Spirit who wishes to teach us how to pray all ways, and enrich our lives!

Cost: $160.00
Arrival: 6:30 PM  Friday                                          Departure: 1:00 PM  Sunday

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MARCH 22-24, 2013
"Extreme Makeover" ~Women Transformed by Christ
A Women's Retreat
with
Aline Plante, p.m.

     This retreat for women will consist of seeing Jesus from a woman's point of view.  In the film, Magdalena: Through Her Eyes, which portrays the story of Jesus as seen through the eyes of Mary Magdalene - we will especially focus on the stories of four biblical women: Mary Magdalene, the Samaritan Woman at the well, the woman who touched Jesus' garment and the woman caught in adultery.  We shall see how their lives were radically transformed when Jesus healed them and gave them a new purpose for living.  After all, women in Biblical times experienced stress, illness and loneliness just as women do today.  We will ponder on how Jesus still offers us today, his love, healing, peace, freedom and hope.

Cost: $160.00
Arrival: 6:30 PM Friday                                          Departure: 1:00 PM Sunday

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June 22- 29, 2013
Claiming the Promise
I came that you may have life and have it to the full. (Jn.10:10)
with
Helene Cote, p.m.

     Jesus' words expressed in John 10:10 are both a promise and a challenge.  They promise the "more" that we are all seeking and they challenge us to trust God's presence in our lives.  During this time of retreat, we will explore how to open ourselves to these life-giving words, how to re-examine the choices we make and thus live in a way that is both fully human and deeply spiritual.
There will be one conference a day.

Cost: $500.00
Arrival: 3:00PM  Saturday                           Departure: Saturday after breakfast

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SUMMER RETREAT PROGRAMS
 WEEK LONG SUMMER RETREATS
FOR LAY AND RELIGIOUS WOMEN

June 15-22, 2013
June 22-29, 2013
June 29- July 6, 2013
July 6-13, 2013
July 20-27, 2013
July 27- Aug. 3, 2013
August 17-24, 2013
 

Women's Silent Private and Directed Retreats

Cost: $430.00 / Private Retreat      $500.00 Directed Retreat

Arrival:  3:00 PM / Saturday       Departure:  Saturday after breakfast

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JUNE 15-22, 2013

The Many Facets of Compassion
with

Dr. Pauline Fournier

     The virtue of compassion is one of the greatest expressions of charity:  Love of God and love of neighbor.  The practice of compassion inspires us to treat everything in the universe with the greatest respect, positive regard and care.  The theologian Bernard Haring had this to say regarding compassion:  "Without compassion, both zeal for the law and zeal for piety lose their credibility."  This retreat will challenge us to a prayerful examination on how best to practice this indispensable virtue for our spiritual growth.

Cost: $500.00
Arrival:  3:00 PM / Saturday                         Departure: Saturday after breakfast

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August 17-24, 2013
Traits of a Healthy Spirituality
with
Melannie Svoboda, SND

     This retreat will explore some of the traits of a healthy spirituality such as friendship, love and respect for nature, compassion, prayer, balancing work and leisure and the ability to love graciously music, stories, poetry and humor.  Sr. Melannie will lead us in exploring God's presence and action in our lives.

Cost: $500.00
Arrival: 3:00 PM Saturday                            Departure: Saturday after breakfast

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Arrival time for retreats  begins on Saturday at 3:00 PM.
Departure is following Saturday after breakfast.

 Private Retreat: Cost: $430.00          Directed  or Guided Retreat: $500.00