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Christ Lives and
Labors in Our Lives
- September 25, 2008
Program begins 10:00 A.M. and concludes at 3:00 P.M.
This program is for Sisters of St.
Francis of Philadelphia only.
Sponsored by the Office of Senior Sisters
and Pastoral Services
Using the metaphor of ourselves as God’s field (1Cor 3:9),
Rea McDonnell, SSND, co-author of Harvest Us Home: Good News as
We Age, will offer exercises for remembering and prayer. She
will explore and discuss how Christ tends our stages of growth:
clearing the ground, preparing the soil, growing, pruning, and
harvesting.
For more information or to register, call
(610) 558-6152.
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Retreat
for Caregivers: Caring for the Caregiver
- October 18, 2008
Program begins 10:00 A.M. and concludes at 3:00 P.M.
Jesus invites his disciples to "come away and rest for awhile.
. .to be renewed and to know that I am with you on the
journey." Often this invitation remains unheeded due to daily
pressures. Caregiving is a full time ministry, a total giving of
self, for many people. Consider giving yourself the ‘gift’ of
this day - to "be still" and listen to the wisdom of the
Spirit. Be refreshed, strengthened, supported and renewed. Keynote
presentations will address "Caring for the Caregiver" by
Sr. Margaret Lewis OSF and "Caregiver Burden and Guilt" by
Marie Blessington and Marilyn Sweeney. Breakout sessions will
address the topics of Palliative Care and End of Life Issues, Caring
for Children with Disabilities. Resource information will be
available. Liturgy (Vigil for Sunday) will be celebrated at 4:15
p.m.
$10 (due with registration, includes lunch)
Registration Deadline: October 4, 2008
Presenters: Margaret Mary Lewis OSF, Marie Blessington, RN,
and Marilyn Sweeney MHA, RN, CRRN
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Seniors' Retreat Day:
Listening/Havesting the Challenges of Life's Experiences
- November 5, 2008
Program begins 10:00 A.M. and concludes at 2:00 P.M.
The fall season helps us listen to the many changes of nature. Fall
also allows us time to recall the many changes and times of
harvesting in our own lives. During this day, we will listen, pray,
recall and relish this time of our elder years.
$5-15 sliding scale (due with registration)
Registration Deadline: November 22, 2008
Presenter: Theresa Yanda OSF
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The Gift of the
Shadow/Spirit Alive Now
- November 22, 2008
Program begins 10:00 A.M. and concludes at 3:00 P.M.
Ray Dlugos OSA returns for a follow-up presentation. During
last year’s program which addressed the sexual abuse scandal
within our church, Ray’s honesty and openness were greatly
appreciated. In this year’s program two themes will be developed: The
Gift of Shadow ( in self and in the Institutional Church) and Spirit
Alive Now? How? How can we best continue to live with integrity,
grow in integrity within the Institutional Church, recognizing the giftedness of the shadow? What is the
opportunity
awaiting to be claimed in this chaos? What do we need to let go
of/release in order to grow?
Liturgy (Vigil for Sunday) will be celebrated at 4:15 p.m.
Free Will Donation
Registration Deadline: November 8, 2008
Presenter: Ray Dlugos OSA
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Lenten Day of Reflection:
Yet I Live, Now Not I, But Christ Lives in Me
- March 11, 2009
Program begins 10:00 A.M. and concludes at 3:00 P.M.
In honor of the year dedicated to St. Paul ( June 29, 2008 - June
29, 2009) this retreat will focus on the letters of St. Paul as they
present for our consideration Lenten themes such as the Cross, the
value of suffering and living and being "in" Christ.
Participants are asked to bring a bible. Our day will include input,
sharing, prayer and times for quiet reflection.
$30 ( $10 deposit due with registration)
Registration Deadline: February 25, 2009
Presenter: Anne Amati OSF
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