RETREATS

National Catholic Reporter, April 21, 2000

Kansas

PLACE: Manna House of Prayer, Concordia, KS

TIME: April 6-11, 2000; and April 25-30, 2001

DESCRIPTION: "Spirituality of Leadership for Motherhouse Administrators and/or Community Service Coordinators" is a retreat/workshop designed to address the complex and multifaceted nature of the roles of motherhouse administrator/coordinator that range from maintaining a healthy infrastructure to creating a nurturing environment for diverse residents of the motherhouse. While examining the manifold talks of administrating and pastoring, you will also be guided in reflections on spirituality of leadership as it impacts your personal life. Join us for a time of learning, sharing, integrating and support in a contemplative atmosphere designed to foster the minister and the ministry. For information contact: Manna House of Prayer, 323 E. Fifth St., PO Box 675, Concordia, KS 66901. Phone: (785) 243-4428; fax: (785) 243-4321. E-mail: mannahse@dustdevil.com

PLACE: Manna House of Prayer, Concordia, KS

TIME: Feb. 14-19, 2001

DESCRIPTION: "Spirituality of Leadership." Content and process in this retreat/workshop is designed to help won]en currently serving in elected leadership positions to deepen their faith commitment to their personal journey during their years of community service. It provides time and an environment to respond to the immense challenges for profound personal and communal conversion in the race of the events and realities that are shaping religious life in this post-modern world. Enrollment is limited; preregister early. Presenters: Marcia Allen, CSJ, and Bette Moslander, CSJ. For more information contact: Manna House of Prayer, 323 E. Fifth St., PO Box 675, Concordia, KS 66901. Phone: (785) 243-4428; fax: (785) 243-4321. E-mail: mannahse@dustdevil.com

PLACE: Manna House of Prayer, Concordia, KS

TIME: Nov. 12-Dec. 12, 2000

DESCRIPTION: "Bread for the Journey: Extended Retreat" is an extended prayer experience that gives you an opportunity to enter more deeply into your own spiritual journey. Together you and your director will design a prayer process that fits your spiritual path. You may choose to spend one, two, three weeks or the full 30 days. Room/meal/direction: $40 per day. For more information contact: Susan LeDuc, Manna House of Prayer, 323 E. Fifth St., PO Box 675, Concordia, KS 66901. Phone: (785) 243-4428; fax: (785) 243-4321. E-mail: mannahse@dustdevil.com

PLACE: Manna House of Prayer, Concordia, KS

TIME: Jan. 24-29, 2001

DESCRIPTION: "Life After Elected Leadership: The Journey Continues" is a discernment process for women religious whose term in leadership is ending. During the last months in office, a woman becomes aware of the need to plan for the future. Under the pressure of drawing her work to a dose, she may find it difficult to take time for discernment about her future. The retreat provides time to gather your spiritual and physical resources in an integrating dynamic of prayer, relaxation, honest search and learning. Facilitators: Bette Moslander, CSJ, and Marcia Allen, CSJ. Information: Manna House of Prayer, 323 E. Fifth St., PO Box 675, Concordia, KS 66901. I)hone: (785)243-4428; fax: (785) 243-4321. E-mail: mannahse@ dustdevil.com