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APRIL 2009 RETREATS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

April 2
» Sacred Morning For Moms

April 2
» Mother/Daughter Evening

April 3-5
» Women's Weekend

April 8-11
» Holy Week Retreat

April 16
» A Day of My Own

April 29
» "Becoming Acquainted with Mystics"


April 2
Sacred Morning for Moms

Join us on the first Thursday of each month (September through June) for an informal gathering of moms! Share humor, ideas, and enjoy support as we embrace the sacred role of motherhood. Each gathering will offer a topic for discussion and sharing over coffee and tea.

The retreat facilitator will be Susan Major

Each retreat opens at 9:30 and closes by 11:00 a.m.

Offering: Free will

APRIL 2
Mother/ Daughter Retreat

For Mothers and Daughters ages 12-15,
facilitated by Susan Major

Offering: $35 for each mother/daughter, $10 each additional

Arpil 3-5
Women's Weekend with Aedan McKeon;
“Scripture: The Heart of Jesus”

Give yourself the gift of a weekend of renewal and peace in a sacred space where you will be fed spiritually, physically and emotionally.

Each retreat opens on Friday afternoon with dinner served at
6:00 and closes on Sunday morning by 11:00.

Opportunities are offered for personal prayer,
conferences, Mass and Reconciliation.

Offering: $150

April 8-11
Holy Week Triduum Retreat

These special days offer opportunities for us to celebrate the liturgies and rituals of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil. Father Aedan McKeon, OP will provide us with a daily conference and lead us in our worship.


Offering: $170

April 16
A Day of My Own

Do you ever wish you could escape and have“A DAY OF MY OWN”? Now you can! On the third Thursday of each month we offer you the opportunity to come to Stella Mary Retreat Center and enjoy time to rest, pray, walk, be nourished in body and spirit in any way that fits your needs.

Arrival time is anytime after 9:00 a.m., you can come and leave at your convenience. Offered September - June.

Offering: $15 includes lunch

April 29
Becoming Aquainted with Mystics

Come for a walk with six well known mystics who will speak to your heart. Their writings and prayer life may lead you to a greater depth in your own spiritual journey. During these six weeks we will be visited by Saints Francis, Clare, Bonaventure, Angela of Foligno, Meister Eckert and Julian of Norwich. There will be something for everyone in these weeks of conversation with these spiritual guides.

Sessions will be presented by Sr. Kathleen Osbelt, OSF, founder of Francis House, spiritual director and retreat leader.

A six week Series on April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3.


Offering: Two Options:
• Dinner at 5:30 and presentation at 7:00, $30 per session or $150 for series
• Presentation only: $15 per session or $75 for series .