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ONE-DAY LECTIO DIVINA WORKSHOP
Feb 27 (Saturday) 9:30 am to 3 pm
Brindle Hall at St. Joseph Parish
Mechanicsburg
Sr. Therese Dush from Bethany Retreat Center in Frenchville, PA will give this workshop. There will be two two-hour sessions with a lunch break in between. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. Feel free to invite friends. Registration is encouraged. Please email Shannon Olivetti at shannonolivetti@yahoo.com with questions or to register.
Suggested offering is $15 |
FAMILY LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION
February 28 (Sunday) 9am - 6pm
Donation: Free will offering
Treat yourself and your family to a day of Spiritual renewal. The day will include Sunday Mass at 9:30 AM, conferences, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, personal prayer time, and meals. The children’s retreat program will include age appropriate activities to deepen the faith of the participants. All ages of children are welcome. Overnight accommodations are available.
Adult Retreat Presenters: Fr. Philip Billotte, Sr. Therese Dush, Sr. Karen Willenbring
Children’s Retreat Presenter: Sr. Suzanne Thibault |
8-DAY INTENSIVE RETREAT
March 12-20 (Friday - Saturday)
June 24 - July 1 (Thursday - Thursday)
Facilitators: Sr. Rita Panciera & Sr. Therese Dush
This retreat will help participants to deepen their contemplative journey in the contemporary world. Integration of contemplation and activity are cultivated in the silence, solitude, community support and guidance in the time at Bethany. This process is aided through the practice of Centering Prayer and of Lectio Divina, as well as other prayer practices. Prior Centering Prayer experience is necessary. Massage Therapist available – not included in the cost. Brochure available.
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Arrival: 6pm
Departure: 10am |
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Offering: $350.00
Deposit: $100.00
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A SCRIPTURE DIRECTED RETREAT BASED ON THE IGNATION EXERCISES
March 12 – 20 (Friday – Saturday)
June 24 – July 1 (Thursday to Thursday)
July 25 – August 1 (Sunday To Sunday)
This directed retreat is a one-on-one experience, based upon the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. A director will guide the reflections of each retreatant by meeting with them each day. The director will assign Scripture passages, specific meditations, and will assist the person in processing their prayer and in discerning the movement of the Holy Spirit. There is time for personal prayer, reflection, and liturgy all within the atmosphere of silence. Directors to be announced.
Brochures available.
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Arrival: 6pm
Departure: 10am |
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Offering: $375.00
Deposit: $100.00 |
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UNITED IN PRAYER DAY
Saturday, March 20
9:30am to 4pm
We invite you to join us for the Annual United in Prayer Day. This day celebrates the worldwide network of Contemplative Outreach united in a silent bond of Centering Prayer around the globe. There will be a featured videotape for this day by Fr. Thomas Keating. Includes conferences, Centering Prayer, Lunch and personal time.
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Offering: $20 per person
Deposit: $10 |
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HOLY WEEK TRIDUUM RETREAT
April 1 - 4
Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday, participants can share in the Holy Week Liturgies and silent atmosphere of Bethany. Participants not registered for the full retreat may attend any of the services.
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Holy Thursday: |
6:00 PM Seder Meal (please make reservations for Seder Meal)
7:30 PM Liturgy and Adoration
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Good Friday: |
10:00 AM Outdoor Stations of the Cross
2:00 PM Celebration of Our Lord’s Passion
7:00 PM Veneration of the Cross
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Holy Saturday: |
9:30 PM Easter Vigil |
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Arrival: 5pm Thursday
Departure 11am Sunday |
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Offering: $80 for full retreat
Deposit $40 (nonrefundable)
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21-DAY CENTERING PRAYER IMMERSION RETREAT
June 2-22
This 21 Day retreat is a unique opportunity for those already established in Centering Prayer to deepen the experience of living their commitment to the contemplative dimension of the Gospel in daily life. The Centering Prayer Immersion Retreat is a blending of a retreat and workshop with a taste of a lay contemplative lifestyle. Prerequisites: an established practice of Centering Prayer twice daily and Centering Prayer Retreat experience.
** Limited scholarships are available
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Arrival: 6pm Supper June 2
Departure: 10am June 22 |
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Offering: $1,700 per person**
Deposit: $700 |
Register Now! |
4-DAY INTENSIVE CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT
June 24-27 (Thursday - Sunday)
An in depth retreat for those with experience in Centering Prayer who wish to enter into a more profound level of spiritual practice. This process is aided through the practice of Centering Prayer and of Lectio Divina, as well as other practices. Prior Centering Prayer experience is required.
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Arrival: 6pm
Departure: 10am |
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Offering $175.00
Deposit $75.00 |
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5-DAY INTENSIVE CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT
June 27 - July 1 (Sunday - Thursday)
July 28 - August 1 (Wednesday - Sunday)
An in depth retreat for those with experience in Centering Prayer who wish to enter into a more profound level of spiritual practice. This process is aided through the practice of Centering Prayer and of Lectio Divina, as well as other practices. Prior Centering Prayer experience is required. |
Arrival: 7pm
Departure: 10am |
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Offering $200.00
Deposit $75.00 |
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BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
July 23 - 24 (Friday - Saturday)
Home-made Blueberry Pies (by the slice to eat here or whole pies to take home)
Home-made Ice-cream
Home-made Blueberry Muffins
Quarts of Blueberries
Food: Hot Dogs, salad, drinks
Chinese Auction
Call ahead for large orders 814-263-4855 or for more information. |
CENTERING PRAYER 8-DAY POST-INTENSIVE RETREAT
July 25 – August 1 (Sunday to Sunday)
The purpose of the retreat is to assist the participants in entering into a more intimate relationship with God and self. This is facilitated through the cultivation of a deep level of interior silence in a nurturing, supportive environment that combines both solitude and community. The Post Intensive is a next step into a profound silence and stillness in order to facilitate a more intimate union with God. (Massage Therapist available - not included in the cost.) Prior Centering Prayer experience is required.
Brochures Available.
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Arrival: 6pm, Sunday
Departure: 10am, Sunday
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Offering: $350.00
Deposit: $100.00
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