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DAY OF RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS
Friday, December 5th, 2008 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Caregivers of their family members or others need to be “cared for” themselves. We offer a day for
you to come and be refreshed and renewed in body, spirit and heart. Options for you on this day will be for massage, foot reflexology, good nourishing food, prayer, relaxation and sharing. Take advantage of any of the offerings or just come and find your own rest. |
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ADVENT 24-HOUR RETREAT “BEHOLD THE GIFT”
Friday-Saturday; December 5-6th, 2008
This retreat will provide time to pause and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. In a sacred space here at Stella Maris you may participate in prayer, faith-sharing and renewing the Gifts of Self, Others and God in the unfolding mystery of the Incarnation; “God-with-us” here and now!
Facilitated by Sister Kathleen Clary, SSJ and Sister Rose Raymond Wagner, OSF.
Arrival Friday afternoon (6:00 dinner)
Concludes by Saturday by 7:00 pm.
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| Offering: $100 |
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Epiphany Retreat
“Celebrating Our Giftedness”
Friday-Saturday, January 9-10th, 2009
As we recall the “Feast of the Magi” as well as the beginning of a New Year, we take 24 hours to remember God’s gifts to us in the past and to look to the future.
The program is facilitated by Sister Kathleen Clary, SSJ.
Arrival on Friday afternoon (6:00 pm dinner) and concludes on Saturday by 7:00 pm.
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| Offering: $100 |
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Silent Directed 24 hr Retreat
January 9-10, 2009
Do you need some “quiet, downtime” after the holidays? Have you ever considered making
an individual directed retreat? The Spiritual Renewal Center is sponsoring a
silent retreat during which each retreatant will be assigned a director with whom you will
meet and will make suggestions for your prayer and schedule times for
you to discuss your prayer experience.
To register or for more information please contact the Spiritual Renewal Center at (315) 472-6546.
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VALENTINE EVENING FOR COUPLES
Thursday evening, February 12, 2009
Enjoy this special evening celebrating your relationship. Join us for a Candlelight Dinner with live music and other special surprises.
Dinner at 6:00 pm
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| Offering: $60 per couple |
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Alternatives to Violence Program
Friday-Saturday; March 20-21, 2009 (5:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
This twenty-four hour workshop will be presented by the Sister Karen Klimczak Center for Nonviolence and will focus on ways to carry out Sister Karen’s vision of a world without violence, to eliminate violence in ourselves, our society and in our world. Despite the violence visited on Sister Karen leading to her death, her belief was that nonviolence is the future of our world. This workshop is facilitated by trained volunteers who believe in the essential goodness in every person. They will suggest exercises designed to build a sense of community, to enhance self respect and respect for others and will challenge us to think about issues related to conflict and peaceful solutions.
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| Offering: $100 per person includes overnight stay, meals and materials; commuter rate $50 |
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Tuesday evening, March 17, 2009
CELEBRATION OF ST. PATRICK’S FEAST
Set aside this evening to enjoy an Irish dinner followed by
beautiful Celtic Harp music performed by professional harpist
Gail Lyons. Dinner served at 6:00 pm followed by a musical
program.
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| Offering: $20 |
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Wednesday - Saturday; April 8-11, 2009
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.
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| Offering: $170 |
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“Poetry: A Spiritual Tool For Transformation"
Friday-Sunday; May 1-3, 2009
Poetry is a wonderful way to hear the inner voice of God through words and images. Poets open our hearts and souls to a greater awareness of being in communion and grace with our reality. Using the poetry of Mary Oliver, David Whyte, Denise Levertov and others, Sister Mary Ellen Curtin, CSJ, will help us to open ourselves to a deeper awareness of the sacred in our lives. Bring a journal and a favorite poem.
Friday evening 6:00 (dinner) to Sunday morning
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Offering: $150 includes overnight accommodations, meals and all
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"Becoming Acquainted with the 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.
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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 |
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“DISCIPLES OF CHRIST, MEN OF GOD”
Thursday, June 4th; 6:00 (dinner) – 9:00 pm
Jim Krisher will discuss aspects of living as Christian men in the 21st century. He will highlight some of the unique aspects of masculine
psychology and identity and how they affect our approach to spirituality.
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| Offering: $30 |
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Tuesday evening, June 9, 2009 – 6:00 p.m.
VOLUNTEER DINNER
Our volunteers are a blessing to us and this evening is just a small token of
our appreciation for their faithful and generous service. A festive dinner
will be followed by musical entertainment.
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer at
Stella Maris Retreat Center please call us at (315) 685-6836. |
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Sunday, June 7th, 2009; 12:00 Noon till 4:00 p.m.
Fifth Annual Strawberry Festival!
Love Strawberries???
Bring your family and friends and enjoy everything strawberry -
shortcake, ice cream, chocolate-dipped, snow cones and cotton
candy. Activities for the children, live music, raffles, and a show of
local artists selling their works and crafts.
Advance sale tickets available May 1st at Stella Maris,
Skaneateles Chamber or by calling (315) 730-3472.
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Offering: $12 per person,
$30 per family,
$8 per senior/student |
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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 |
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