Please make your reservation by July 22.
Each performance begins in the courtyard at 7:30 PM.
The proceeds will benefit our scholarship fund which offsets the cost of retreats assuring
that no one is turned away.
Wednesdays: July 22, August 19, September 23, October 28,
November 23 (Monday), December 16 / 10:00 a.m.-12 noon
BRIDGES TO CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING
Sr. Chris Machado, SSS
The amazing Bridges group continues for another year!
This program has been quite a success here at Holy Spirit Retreat Center
and has changed the lives of many of the participants.
This process gently leads people into a deeper more
contemplative and reflective mode of living that goes beyond
contemplative prayer. If you long for a life lived at a deeper
and more enriching level this might be what you’re looking for.
Each session includes quiet prayer, time for reflection and study
of texts by Thomas Merton and other well-known spiritual
writers, and contemplative dialogue with the group. We are
always open to new members!
Suggested donation: $5.00
Tuesdays: September 1, October 6, November 3, 2009 /
9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
Sharon Sullivan and Cal Hubbard
Experiment, Learn, Enjoy!
Discover or rediscover your innate artistic talents... probe your
wonderful gifts! Participants in the fall class will continue to
unfold their artist within. Beginning students are more than
welcome. The instructors are gentle persons who find the least
effort exciting. Be part of this super, joyful community.
Fee: $20.00 per session or $55.00 for all 3 sessions.
Tuesdays: September 8, 22, October 6, 20, November 3, 17,
December 8, 22 / 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Thursdays: September 3, 17, October 1, 15, 29,
November 12, December 3, 17 / 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
CENTERING PRAYER GROUPS
Linda Snow, CSJ & Contemplative Outreach Team
Centering Prayer is a silent meditation practice intended to
deepen one’s relationship with God. The group sessions include
time for communal Centering Prayer, a contemplative walk,
input from a Spiritual Journey video or book by Thomas
Keating and group sharing. If new to the practice, we highly
recommend the Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop.
For more information, please call Sister Linda Snow
at 818-784-4515 Extension 317.
Suggested donation $5.
Tuesdays: September 15, October 13, November 10,
December 8 / 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
WOMEN AT THE WELL
Sr. Chris Machado, SSS and the Women at the Well Team
Another year begins for our Women at the Well group and it
just keeps getting better and better! This group is for women
seeking the wisdom and support of other women who are
fellow pilgrims on the journey. Last year we began the book,
Welcome to the Wisdom of the World by Sr. Joan Chittister,
OSB and it has been so rich that we’ve been delving deeply
into the reading and moving slowly through it. Therefore, we’ll
be continuing with the book this year. As always, we’ll gather
for prayer, Tai Chi, quiet reflection time, and some very spirited
and deep sharing. Even though we’re continuing from last year
with the reading, new members are always welcome! Please
feel free to join us around the well!
Suggested donation: $10.00
Thursdays: September 17, October 15, November 19,
December 17, 2009/ 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
BRIDGES TO CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING/WOMEN AT
THE WELL
Sr. Chris Machado, SSS and Sherry Clements
EXCITING NEWS!! The Bridges program has been such a
success that we are adding it to our evening Women at the Well
group! We will continue to gather the third Thursday of each
month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. If you’ve been interested in
Bridges, but can’t attend a day group, here is your chance! We
will begin with an introduction into the life of Thomas Merton,
and begin with book one the following month. If you have any
questions, please call Sr. Chris at (818) 784-4515 x306.
Suggested donation: $5.00
Seasonal Celebrations
LABYRINTH WALKS
Come join us on Tuesday, September 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
as we celebrate the beauty and bounty of the season with the
Autumn Equinox Labyrinth walk.
On Monday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m.
we will take some time of quiet and peace in the midst of the busy
holiday season as we gather for the Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk.
Saturdays: October 3, 17, 31, 2009 / 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
CREATING CULTURES OF PEACE
Chris Machado, SSS and Anne Field, SSS
This series is an exploration of the spiritual practice and action
involved in creating cultures of peace: in or families, faith
groups, and local communities. Sessions are interactive and
will cover Sacredness and God; Forgiveness and Healing;
Compassion and Belonging. An all-day follow-up session will
be provided in January (see below).
Suggested donation: $5.00 per session
Saturday, January 30, 2010 / 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
CULTURES OF PEACE FOLLOW-UP DAY
This follow-up day will provide an opportunity to reflect on our
explorations and look to the future.
Fee: $15 with lunch
Early registration recommended
