(Arrival 9-9:30 a.m.)

CENTERING PRAYER INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP

Continuing sessions: on Tuesdays & Thursdays (see below)

Linda Snow, CSJ & C.O Staff

Contemplative prayer is God’s personal and unique gift to each

of us. If we open to this gift it will profoundly affect our lives

and relationships: to God, others, and our world. Centering

Prayer is a prayer of consent to God and is based on a rich

tradition of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition. The

workshop includes four presentations and the practice of

Centering Prayer. This workshop is the first part of the

Introductory series and will continue with three more sessions.

(See below).

Fee: $45 with lunch, $35 without lunch.

$10 deposit with registration requested by September 12.

CONTINUATION OF THE CENTERING PRAYER

INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP

Tuesdays: September 22, 29, October 6 / 7 p.m.-9 p.m. or

Thursdays: October 1, 8, 15 / 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Following the Introductory workshop, there will be three

continuing sessions. Each session will include time for

Centering Prayer, questions, and feature DVD presentations by

Fr. Thomas Keating. The sessions will support the beginning

weeks of your Centering Prayer practice.

$5.00 suggested donation for each continuation session.

Saturday, October 10, 2009 / 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

A WOMAN’S DAY: “Working With Dreams”

Josie Broehm, MFT

Women of all ages and interests are invited to once again

engage in a time of spiritual renewal and self care. We will

share stories, laughter and prayer moments that will refresh

your spirit and renew your physical self as well. Come and

enjoy the creative process of dreams and discover the treasures

they contain. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring

journals and recorded dreams, (and art material, if you like).

All levels of dream work experience are welcome. Josie is a

spiritual director and psychotherapist in private practice and has

worked with dreams for over thirty years.

Fee: $45 with lunch, $35 without lunch

$10 deposit with registration requested by October 2.

(Arrival 8:30-9a.m.)

ADVENT SILENT SATURDAY

Contemplative Outreach Staff

Please join us for a quiet morning of Centering Prayer and

silence. The day is open to beginners as well as those

experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation. The

day provides time for communal prayer, a contemplative walk,

private journaling and reflection, and an opportunity to enjoy

the beautiful grounds of Holy Spirit Retreat Center. All are

welcome. A brief introduction to Centering Prayer will be

offered for those new to the practice.

Free-will offering.

Saturday, December 5, 2009 / 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

THE ADVENT JOURNEY

Bill Axe, O.S.S.T. and Josie Broehm, MFT

Come make an Advent pilgrimage with us and know something

deeper of the truth of yourself and the truth of God. Bring

writing materials and journals (and art supplies, if you like).

Wear comfortable clothing.

Fr. Bill and Josie are members of St. Agatha Catholic Church in

Los Angeles. They facilitate the Spiritual Life/Adult Education

Committee and lead a dream group in the parish.

Fee: $45 with lunch, $35 without lunch

$30 deposit with registration requested by November 25.

Saturday, December 12, 2009 / 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

FACETS OF LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE

J Michael Walker and Josie Broehm, MFT

La Virgen de Guadalupe is one of the most popular

personalities in spirituality today. Her appeal extends across a

wide spectrum, to touch (traditional and non-traditional)

Catholics and non-Catholics alike. To many she is the Virgin

Mary; for others she is a special blessing upon Mexicans and

Latinos/as in particular; still others see her as a goddess - an

earth goddess or pre-Colombian diosa in Eurocentric form.

She can countenance empathy, forgiveness, resistance, and/or

independence. Perhaps she is so multi-faceted, we see ourselves

reflected in her, and thus she includes us all.

Let's explore the special allure that the Virgin of Guadalupe

holds, and enfold ourselves into her special blessings.

A workshop with artist-author J Michael Walker, creator of

many innovative (and respectful) images of Guadalupe, as well

as the author-illustrator of the award-winning book, All the

Saints of the City of the Angels (Heyday Books, 2008).

Fee: $45 with lunch, $35 without lunch

$30 deposit with registration requested by December 4.

Sunday, December 13, 2009 / 7:00 p.m.

ADVENT VESPERS

The Vesper Prayer is especially beautiful during

this season of Advent ... and we would like to share with you 

this special evening of music, psalms and scripture.

Saturday, January 9, 2010 / 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

DANCE-PRAYER WORKSHOP: “Embracing Simplicity”

Alleluia Dance Theater with Stella Matsuda and Marti Ryan

Dance has long been an integral part of our Judaeo-Christian

heritage, to express what is deep within us, in praise and in

prayer. The new year is an opportunity to find ways to restore

balance and harmony in our lives. This workshop “Embracing

Simplicity” will focus on making a conscious decision to live

our lives from within, to liberate our spirit and be in a state of

grace. Together, creating a deep and personal prayer experience

through movement, music, scripture and meditation, we will

find the sacred in our everyday existence. There will also be

time of “letting go” through drumming. This one day workshop

is open to all - no dance training is required to participate. Wear

comfortable clothes to move with ease. Bring a drum if you

have one. (We will also provide some).

The Alleluia Dance Theater was incorporated in 1978, and is

dedicated to presenting our faith through movement.

Conducting the workshop are Stella Matsuda and Marti Ryan,

Founding Directors of Alleluia Dance Theater. Both are

professional teachers, dancers and choreographers.

Fee: $45 with lunch; $35 without lunch.

$10 deposit with registration requested before January 2.