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FEBRUARY EVENTS
Your Spiritual Garden-Tending to the Presence of God
February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Presented by: Charlene Huff
Donation: $30 all 6 weeks or $5 per session
RSVP: February 12
Spend an hour and a half each Thursday Evening during Lent and become a spiritual gardener of your own "life garden" (your soul) as we begin to plant seeds, tend to daily details, appreciate growth, prune what is unnecessary, and gather and share the rich fruits of our labor as we encounter God in all the moments of our day. Charlene Huff, Director of the Spiritual Center, will facilitate this six week retreat. We will follow the book, "Your Spiritual Garden, Tending to the Presence of God" which is available in the Spiritual Center Bookstore or at The Cornerstone Shop in New Bremen for $12.95.
Recovering Grace Through Reconciliation
February 25, Thursday
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Presented by: Fr. Barry Stechschulte
Donation: $15 includes lunch
RSVP: February 19
Father Barry Stechschulte, Parochial Vicar at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater leads this one day seminar as we look at how the grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation helps us to honestly face our failings and thus learn to be forgivers, ourselves. Father Stechschulte, originally from Minster, entered the religious congregation of the Legionaries of Christ studying and working in the U.S., Spain and Italy. After suffering a brain aneurism he left the congregation in March of 2000, and began working at Royalmont Academy, a small, private Catholic school in Mason, Ohio. He entered the Archdiocesan seminary in September of 2004 and was ordained in May of 2009. (Mass will be included during the day.)
MARCH EVENTS
Growing Closer in our Relationship to God
March 4 (Thursday)
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Presented by: Deacon Tom Huff
Donation: $15/person, includes lunch
RSVP: February 26
Deacon Tom Huff will lead this retreat that introduces and encourages each participant to grow in their acceptance of, and union with God's mysteries in their lives. We will use the book "God of our Deepest Longing's" by Rev. Peter Van Breemen, S.J. available in our bookstore or at the Cornerstone Shop in New Bremen for $11.95. Deacon Tom Huff from Coldwater returns for this day program. He has been a Deacon and teacher in many areas of the Diocese.
Your Spiritual Garden-Tending to the Presence of God
March 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Presented by: Charlene Huff
Donation: $30 all 6 weeks or $5 per session
RSVP: February 12 OR one week before the session you want to attend
Spend an hour and a half each Thursday Evening during Lent and become a spiritual gardener of your own "life garden" (your soul) as we begin to plant seeds, tend to daily details, appreciate growth, prune what is unnecessary, and gather and share the rich fruits of our labor as we encounter God in all the moments of our day. Charlene Huff, Director of the Spiritual Center, will facilitate this six week retreat. We will follow the book, "Your Spiritual Garden, Tending to the Presence of God" which is available in the Spiritual Center Bookstore or at The Cornerstone Shop in New Bremen for $12.95.
Prayer and Benediction
March 7, Sunday
Time: 6:00 pm
Held in the Chapel of the Spiritual Center.
Healing Mass
March 9, Tuesday
Time: 7:00 pm
Presented by: Fr. Jim Trick
Donation: Free will donation.
Fr. Jim Trick will officiate at this evening Mass which will include Anointing of the Sick and Laying on of Hands.
Lunch, Laughter and Learning
March 16, Tuesday
Time: 11:00 am Blood Pressure Screening
Lunch served at noon
Presented by: Various Local Speakers
Donation: $7.00 per person
RSVP: at least one day prior
Bring your friends to a fun day of laughing and learning the third Tuesday of every month from September through May. Sponsored by the Family Life Office, St. Marys Deanery, Mercer Health, Schwieterman's Pharmacy and the Spiritual Center, Lunch, Laughter and Learning will be an opportunity to enjoy delicious homemade soup, sandwich, dessert and a drink; receive a free blood pressure screening and a dynamic presenter all for $7.00. Blood pressure screenings take place at 11:00 am with lunch served at noon, followed by a guest presenter. Call your reservation in no later than one day prior to the event.
Mary Ellen Pope will be the guest speaker for this day. Her topic will be "Life, Long, Learning."
Charismatic Retreat - Discerning the Voice of God
March 19 - 21
Time: 7:00 pm Friday through 1:00 pm Sunday
Presented by: Larry Reichley
Donation: Single - $150.00 Double - $240.00 Weekend Commuter - $75.00
Saturday Only Commuter - $50
RSVP: March 12
Our faith tells us that God communicates Himself to us in many ways: directly through an experience of Him, through gifts of knowledge, wisdom, understanding, inspiration, prophecy, etc. However, it is not always easy to discern if God is speaking or if we are simply imagining it is God. This weekend of prayer, relaxation, sharing, and fun will give guidelines to discerning God's real voice. Larry Reichley returns this year as the presenter for this annual retreat. Larry has given many retreats over the past years at the Spiritual Center and we are always pleased when he can return.
Life in the Spirit - Charismatic High School and Young Adult Retreat
March 19 - 21
Time: 6:00 pm Friday through noon Sunday
Contact: Kelly Horstman
Learn, sing and pray with Catholic Charismatics. This retreat ends at noon on Sunday.
Contact Kelly Horstman at 419-733-6293 or 419-678-3821 for more information and registration.
RCIA Retreat - Day of Reflection for all Candidates, Catechumens, Sponsors, Programs Directors and Pastors
March 28, Sunday
Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Donation: $8.00 per person
RSVP: March 24
As you look towards Holy Saturday, in the faith formation of your Candidates, Catechumens and Sponsors, please consider bringing everyone from your program to these four hours of personal witness talks, (given by previous candidates and catechumens) quite reflection, prayer and the option for Reconciliation. Call the Spiritual Center to make your reservations. 419-925-7625
APRIL EVENTS
Prayer and Benediction
April 4, Sunday
Time: 6:00 pm
Held in the Chapel of the Spiritual Center.
Retreat in the Real World
April 6, Tuesday
Time: 7:00 pm
Presented by: Suzanne Lammi
Donation: $5/session
RSVP: April 12
Here is a retreat opportunity for those who cannot get away from daily responsibilities to take a residential retreat. Beginning in April, the Spiritual Center is offering a retreat with several attractive options. First, is the online format through Creighton University. This can be done in your own home at your convenience. All you need is internet access. This option includes daily readings and reflection. You can also download an audio version of this retreat in which you listen as you commute to work. The third option is to use the book entitled Retreat in the Real World. To view this retreat, go to www.creighton.edu and click on Ministry, then follow the link to Online Retreat. The Spiritual Center will host a small group meeting every two weeks to help guide you during this retreat. It will last from April to December and offers and exciting opportunity to do an Ignatian Retreat without leaving your other responsibilities. For more information, join Suzanne Lammi at the Retreat House on Tuesday, April 6th at 7 pm. Books will be available for purchase that evening for anyone wishing to use that format.
Planting for the Future - Caring for the Earth
April 8, Thursday
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Presented By: Steve Stone of Nature's Green Nursery
Donation: $5
RSVP: April 2
Bring your lawn and landscaping questions and join Steve Stone of Nature's Green Nursery, Inc. to pick up the latest information regarding all your gardening needs. Steve will discuss lawn care, planting shrubbery, care of your fruit trees, planning a vegetable garden, in addition to demonstrating container planting for fruits, vegetables and flowers. Steve is a graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in Landscape Horticulture and Turf Grass Management. He began working in this field in 1987 and has owned and operated Nature's Green since 1994.
Women...Wisdom Guides from God's Story
April 9 - 11
Time: 7:00 pm Friday through 1:00 pm Sunday
Presented by: Sr. Carol Gaeke, OP
Donation: $169/00 includes room, meals and materials
RSVP: March 29
Women of faith need energizing wisdom figures to inspire their souls. By reflecting on women of the Scripture who have encountered God in their lives as single women, pregnant women, leaders and life givers, we are encouraged to find God more deeply in our own souls to tap into our own wisdom. Join us in prayer, ritual and sharing which will be part of this week-end of retreat. The women we will encounter are Eve, Mary of Nazareth, Miriam of Exodus, the woman caught in adultery and Mary of Magdala.
Sr. Carol Gaeke, OP will be the presenter for this weekend retreat. She is the Parish Life Director at Ascension Parish in Kettering, Ohio. She was the Director of Personnel and Ministry for the Dominican Sisters in Elkins Park, PA. She has worked in religious education at the parish, diocesan and college level for over 30 years. Sister Gaeke has her BA in History from Immaculate College, her MA in Religious Studies form the University of Dayton, (Ohio) and an MA in Counseling from Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida. Sr. Carol has ministered in the Albany, New York; Orlando, Florida; Cincinnati, Ohio and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dioceses. She was an adjunct theology faculty member for Loyola University, Barry University and Xavier University. In addition to her parish ministry she does retreats, days of recollection and theology presentations. She is also a columnist for The Catholic Telegraph. This retreat springs from a book she wrote on Women in the Bible: "Encountering God in your own Garden."
Healing Mass
April 13, Tuesday
Time: 7:00 pm
Presented by: Fr. Jim Trick
Donation: Free will donation.
Fr. Jim Trick will officiate at this evening Mass which will include Anointing of the Sick and Laying on of Hands.
Women's 12-Step Recovery Retreat
April 16 - 18
Time: 7:00 pm Friday through Noon Sunday
Call the Spiritual Center at 419-925-7625 for contact and registration information.
Lunch, Laughter and Learning
April 20, Tuesday
Time: 11:00 am Blood Pressure Screening
Lunch served at noon
Presented by: Various Local Speakers
Donation: $7.00 per person
RSVP: at least one day prior
Bring your friends to a fun day of laughing and learning the third Tuesday of every month from September through May. Sponsored by the Family Life Office, St. Marys Deanery, Mercer Health, Schwieterman's Pharmacy and the Spiritual Center, Lunch, Laughter and Learning will be an opportunity to enjoy delicious homemade soup, sandwich, dessert and a drink; receive a free blood pressure screening and a dynamic presenter all for $7.00. Blood pressure screenings take place at 11:00 am with lunch served at noon, followed by a guest presenter. Call your reservation in no later than one day prior to the event.
Our guest speaker for April is Precious Blood Sister Donna Liette. She will speak on "Finding Your Wealth."
Getting In Touch With Nature, A Walk of Discovery
April 24, Saturday
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Presented by: Dr. Robert Hiskey
Donation: $15.00 includes lunch
RSVP: April 16
Bring your cameras and join us in observing spring wild flowers, trees and animals living among them, as Dr. Robert Hiskey, Associate Professor of Biology at Wright State University Lake Campus leads us on a nature walk through the primitive pathways of the Spiritual Center woods. When we experience the beauty of the natural world, and comprehend the interrelationship of man and the natural environment, we are more inclined to preserve these resources. As Dr. Hiskey states, "Nature walks like this are one way to introduce people to the joy of getting close to God's real world." Dr. Hiskey earned his BS in Biological Education with Minors in Zoology and Botany from the University of Nebraska, going on to complete his MS Degree from Florida State University in Biological Oceanography, and achieved his PH.D. from the University of Nebraska in Limnology (Aquatic Ecology).
MAY EVENTS
Prayer and Benediction
May 2, Sunday
Time: 6:00 pm
Held in the Chapel of the Spiritual Center.
Mary, Our Mother
May 6, Thursday
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Presented by: Fr. Jim Dugal
Donation: $15.00 includes lunch
RSVP: April 30
Father Jim Dugal will discuss this remarkable young woman, who said yes to God and how Mary's example is relevant for us today. Fr. Dugal is a former Retreat Master and is pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Montezuma. This day will conclude with Liturgy.
Lunch, Laughter and Learning
May 18, Tuesday
Time: 11:00 am Blood Pressure Screening
Lunch served at noon
Presented by: Various Local Speakers
Donation: $7.00 per person
RSVP: at least one day prior
Bring your friends to a fun day of laughing and learning the third Tuesday of every month from September through May. Sponsored by the Family Life Office, St. Marys Deanery, Mercer Health, Schwieterman's Pharmacy and the Spiritual Center, Lunch, Laughter and Learning will be an opportunity to enjoy delicious homemade soup, sandwich, dessert and a drink; receive a free blood pressure screening and a dynamic presenter all for $7.00. Blood pressure screenings take place at 11:00 am with lunch served at noon, followed by a guest presenter. Call your reservation in no later than one day prior to the event.
The guest speaker for this day is Father Dan Schmitmeyer from Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sidney. His presentation is titled: "The Blessed Mother, Where is She?"
JUNE EVENTS
Prayer and Benediction
June 6, Sunday
Time: 6:00 pm
Held in the Chapel of the Spiritual Center.
Wrestling with God
June 7 - 11, Monday through Friday
Time: Begins 7 pm Monday through 1 pm Friday
Presented by: Fr. Harry Meyer
Donation: $315.00 per person
RSVP: May 28th
Our spiritual journey for this time together will be honestly facing the challenge of our personal evolving relationship with the Awesome Mystery of God while attempting to live faithfully the way of life taught by Jesus, the Christ.
Fr. Harry Meyer is a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati whose ministry included High School and College Teaching, Campus ministry, and serving as pastor of both an inner city parish in Cincinnati and then an evolving mega-parish in Mason, Ohio.
Personally Directed Retreat
June 7 - 13, Monday through Sunday
Time: Begins at 7 pm Monday through 1 pm Sunday
Spiritual Director: Deacon Tom Huff
Donation: $475.00 per person
RSVP: May 28th
Each personally directed retreatant will be able to choose (as part of the retreat costs), either "The God of Our Deepest Longing," by Rev. Peter VanBreemen, S.J. or "Seven Sacred Pauses," by Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, for the focus of their week-long retreat. Monday, the first evening of the retreat, the entire group will meet with their director, Deacon Tom Huff. The focus of our daily hour long meetings will be on the material covered by the retreatant as to how best to include this new insight into their everyday spiritual lives.
Deacon Tom Huff has served at four parishes during his 27+ years of diacanal ministry. He holds a Master's Degree from the University of Dayton in Pastoral Ministry and Counseling, and a Doctorate in Theology from the Graduate Theological Foundation.
Unveiling the Mystery and Spiritual Richness of Holy Icons
June 11 - 13, Friday through Sunday
Time: Begins at 7 pm Friday through 1 pm Sunday
Presented by: Sr. Marcia Klowan, OSF
Donation: $160.00 per person
RSVP: May 28th
Although Eastern Church Icons do not appeal to the Western eye, they have a hidden and mysterious inner beauty. Through her presentations, Sister Marcia Klowan, OSF, a sister of St. Francis Newman Community, will bring participants to an understanding and appreciation of icons, a rich treasure of the Eastern Church. The presentation will include an historical overview comparison of East and West Church; religious art, worship, theology, symbolic language and characteristics of icons. Sr. Marcia will present barious Icons explaining their meaning. She will lead retreatants into the experience of Icon prayer through "The Prayer of the Loving Gaze."
For more than a decade, Sr. Marcia has had extensive experiences which include: a sabbatical of personal study of Easter Church Spirituality, Worship and Icons, and has participated in several Icon painting programs under the guidance of Master Iconographers. She paints in her studio and teacher her art to others in the New York area.
The Heart of Centering Prayer
June 11 - 13, Friday through Sunday
Time: Begins at 7 pm Friday through 1 pm Sunday
Presented by: Sr. Dorothy Feltz
Donation: $160.00 per person
RSVP: May 28th
This weekend retreat will focus on what "Centering Prayer" is and is not; how Centering Prayer leads into contemplative prayer; practicing the four r's of Lectio Divina, and extending the effects of Centering Prayer into daily life.
Sr. Doroty Felts, S.S.J., studied Intensive; Post Intensive and Advanced Centering Prayer Retreats with Father Thomas Keating. She has a Masters Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University in Chicago, is certified in Para-Professional Counseling from the University of Buffalo, and has been a practitioner and teacher of Centering Prayer since 1988. Sr. Doroty currently facilitates four Centering Prayer groups that meet weekly for one and one half hours in the Buffalo area.
JULY EVENTS
Prayer and Benediction
July 4, Sunday
Time: 6:00 pm
Held in the Chapel of the Spiritual Center.
Discipleship: Healing and Wholeness!
July 12 - 18, Monday through Sunday
Time: Begins at 7 pm Monday through after breakfast on Sunday
Presented by: Fr. Raymond Roh, OSB
Donation: $435.00 per person
RSVP: July 2nd
To be a disciple of Jesus is to strive to become whole in body, soul, mind and spirit. Fr. Ray will explore how scripture, especially the Sermon on the Mount and Beatitudes and the insights of psychology help us in our search for wholeness.
Fr. Raymond Roh, O.S.B., has been a Benedictine Monk since 1980, and lived in the Pecos Benedictine Monastery in New Mexico from 1976 to 1987, He helped develope the Pecos School for Spiritual Directors, which began in 1978, and served as its Coordinator from 1984 - 1987. He holds Masters Degrees in Educational Administration from Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. and in Religious Education from Creighton University, with post-graduate study at the Collegio Sant'Anselmo in Rome. Father Ray is a member of Spiritual Directors International and the American Benedictine Academy. He has ministered in the areas of evangelization, personal renewal, and healing prayer throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and many other foreign countries. He has served as a Spiritual Director for Priests and Deacons inthe southern part of the Diocese of Fresno for ten years, and has ministered as a part-time prison chaplain for over eleven years.
Personally Directed Retreat
July 12 - 18, Monday through Sunday
Time: Begins at 7 pm Monday through after breakfast on Sunday
Spiritual Director: Deacon Tom Huff
Donation: $470.00 per person
RSVP: July 2nd
Each personally directed retreatant will be able to choose (as part of the retreat costs), either "The God of Our Deepest Longing," by Rev. Peter VanBreemen, S.J. or "Seven Sacred Pauses," by Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, for the focus of their week-long retreat. Monday, the first evening of the retreat, the entire group will meet with their director, Deacon Tom Huff. The focus of our daily hour long meetings will be on the material covered by the retreatant as to how best to include this new insight into their everyday spiritual lives.
Deacon Tom Huff has served at four parishes during his 27+ years of diacanal ministry. He holds a Master's Degree from the University of Dayton in Pastoral Ministry and Counseling, and a Doctorate in Theology from the Graduate Theological Foundation.
AUGUST EVENTS
Prayer and Benediction
August 1, Sunday
Time: 6:00 pm
Held in the Chapel of the Spiritual Center.
Mary, Our Model for Discipleship
August 2 - 6, Monday through Friday
Time: Begins at 7 pm Monday through 1 pm Friday
Presented by: Fr. Bert Buby, SM
Donation: $280.00 per person
RSVP: July 23rd
Father Bertrand Andrew Buby (beeUbee) is a Marianist priest who teaches at the University of Dayton, in Dayton, Ohio. Currently, he is a professor for the International Marian Research Institute. He completed a licentiate in Theology at the U. of Fribourg in Switzerland (1964), a licentiate in Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome (1966) and a doctorate in Theology from the Marianum-I.M.R.I. Pontivical Institute in Rome/Dayton (1980). He taught Scripture and Religion at the University of Dayton from 1968 - 2000.
He frequently lectures on biblical topics and Marian themes. He is an active member of the Christian Jewish Dialogue since 1972. He is the author of eight books, the most recent is entitled "With a Listening Heart: Biblical Reflections on the Psalms." He has a trilogy on "Mary of Galilee" and a commentary on the Book of Revelation. He also has translated form the French "Mary in the Mystery of the Covenant" a work done by the renowned Belgian Jesuit, Ignace de la Potterie, Fr. Bert's former teacher. Fr. Bert loves to write meditations on the daily Scriptures which he considers part of his morning prayers. He held the office of President for the Mariological Society of America from 1999 - 2000, served as Provincial of the Marianists from 1981 - 1989, and was on the Board of Trustees at the University of Dayton in the same period. He also was named to the Pontifical International Marian Academy. He lives with the Marianists at 312 Stonemill Road, Dayton, Ohio.
Personally Directed Retreat
August 2 - 6, Monday through Friday
Time: Begins at 7 pm Monday through 1 pm Friday
Spiritual Director: Deacon Tom Huff
Donation: $315.00 per person
RSVP: July 23rd
Each personally directed retreatant will be able to choose (as part of the retreat costs), either "The God of Our Deepest Longing," by Rev. Peter VanBreemen, S.J. or "Seven Sacred Pauses," by Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, for the focus of their week-long retreat. Monday, the first evening of the retreat, the entire group will meet with their director, Deacon Tom Huff. The focus of our daily hour long meetings will be on the material covered by the retreatant as to how best to include this new insight into their everyday spiritual lives.
Deacon Tom Huff has served at four parishes during his 27+ years of diacanal ministry. He holds a Master's Degree from the University of Dayton in Pastoral Ministry and Counseling, and a Doctorate in Theology from the Graduate Theological Foundation.