Advent Offerings

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 IN PERSON AND ZOOM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

ADVENT RETREAT DAY

     Monday, December 1   

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

We will travel through Advent this year with Advent and Christmas with Thomas Merton.  What a perfect companion for this busy and stressful season! Again, we begin this holy season together doing what we can to make it more peaceful and prayerful. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $35, includes lunch and the book. Zoom: $20 

ADVENT: LEARNING TO WALK IN THE LIGHT

     Wednesday, December 3 

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Advent’s beginning calls us to be attentive, to wait and watch, to learn to walk with God and with each other in the light. Our time will be filled with scripture and song, silence and shared faith as well as  some of the stories of our lives. Together, 

we will prepare to encounter the Christ at Christmas. Led by S. Eileen White, GNSH. Donation: $35, includes lunch. Zoom: $20

CHILDLIKE FAITH
BIG THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES 

     Monday, December 8    

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Childlike faith is asking God to help us in living in true humility, wonder, trust and hope. This retreat focuses on our Blessed Mother and how these 4 values draw us all deeper into receiving love and giving love in relationship with God. Retreat will conclude with Liturgy. Led by Jill Snyder. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom: $20

CENTERING PRAYER WEEKEND RETREAT

     December 12 – 14  

     6:30 PM Friday – 1:00 PM Sunday

A Centering Prayer weekend provides the time, space and discipline needed to experience the inner stillness which occurs when given the opportunity for frequent Centering Prayer periods alone and in common. Donation: $200/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration.  Commuters are welcome, all meals included. Balance is required 2 weeks in advance of the start date. Led by S. Marcy.

IN-PERSON ONLY
THE CHRISTMAS STORY – THE CHOSEN

     Wednesday, December 17   

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

It is so familiar, ever ancient, ever new! What does the Christmas story say to me now? We will view the Christmas episode, share its message, spend some time in prayer and enjoy a fabulous lunch. What a great Advent morning as we grow in appreciation of the gift of Christ’s coming into our lives. This will be fun and remarkably impactful for your Advent Season. Led by Jill Snyder. Donation: $25, lunch included.

SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT WEEKEND

     6:30 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday

     Dec. 19 – 21                               

Please register early. These fill quickly. These weekends include Sunday Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional Centering Prayer periods and delicious meals of course. Donation: $200/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration. Balance is required 2 weeks in advance of the start date.