Retreats

National Catholic Reporter, May 2, 2003

PLACE: St. Mary's on the Lake Lake George, NY

TIME: June 23-27, 2003

DESCRIPTION: Retreats for priests. "American Church at the Crossroads." We will focus on the "annus horribilis" the church has undergone this year. In the nexus of church, culture and crucifixion--amidst the commonplace search for scapegoats--how shall we construe gospel as empathy for victims? Dr. Curtis Bryant, SJ, is a priest and clinical psychologist. For information: Fr. Ken McGuire, CSP, PO Box 31, Lake George, NY 12845. Phone: (518) 796-9197. E-mail: kennethmcguire@cs.com

PLACE: St. Mary's on the Lake Lake George, NY

TIME: May 30-June 30, 2003

DESCRIPTION: Retreats for priests. A perfect place for a personal retreat. Priests are welcome for any number of days for a personal retreat. Commune with nature in a glorious setting. Swimming, hiking, fishing, rowing, reading. The lake, plenty of trails, a prayer path, library. Meals can be taken along or with the community. For information: Fr. Ken McGuire, CSP, PO Box 31, Lake George, NY 12845. Phone: (518) 796-9197. E-mail: kennethmcguire@cs.com

PLACE: St. Columban Center, Derby, NY

TIME: Aug. 18-24, 2003

DESCRIPTION: "Eye of the Heart" with Fr. John Mergenhagen, Aug. 18-24, will use the bodymind approach to spirituality. It will include gentle stretching, tai chi, faith imaging prayer to heal body and negative patterns. Each evening include talks by guest speakers on exercise and nutrition. Trips to Niagara Falls (United States and Canada) will include breakfast overlooking the falls and a boat ride at the foot of the falls. On Lake Erie, an hour south of Buffalo: St. Columban Center, PO Box 816, Derby, NY 14047-0816. Phone: (716) 947-4708; fax: (716) 947-5759. E-mail: columban@buffnet.net Web site: stcolumbancenter.org

PLACE: St. Columban Center, Derby, NY

TIME: Year-round

DESCRIPTION: On Lake Erie, an hour south of Niagara Falls, the center offers retreats and programs for men, women, youth, priests, sisters. Schedule: Sisters' preached retreat, July 6-12, with Fr. John Mergenhagen; priests' retreat, July 14-17; directed and private retreats, July 21-28; "Keeping Our Eyes On Jesus," with Sr. Julie LeVeque, SS J, July 29-Aug. 4; "Spirituality in Everyday Life" sisters' retreat with Sr. Gabriele Uhlein, OSF, Aug. 6-14; family enrichment weekend, Aug. 15-17. Write: St. Columban Center, PO Box 816, Derby, NY 14047-0816. Phone: (716) 947-4708; fax: (716) 947-5759. E-mail: columban@buffnet.net Web site: stcolumbancenter.org

PLACE: St. Ignatius Retreat House Manhasset, NY

TIME: July 5-12; July 14-18; July 21-28; Aug. 1-8, 2003

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy our 38-acre estate conveniently located outside of New York City on Long Island's North Shore. Outdoor swimming pool and labyrinth, gym with sauna, excellent, healthy food. Offering silent, individually-directed or private retreats during days listed above. Also offering 30-day Spiritual Exercises, June 27 to July 31. Zen retreats: June 13-19 and Aug. 8-14. Singles retreat weekend, June 20-22. "Wellness for Women" retreat, Aug. 18-22. For further information and schedule of our other offerings contact: St. Ignatius Retreat House, 251 Searingtown Road, Manhasset, NY 11030. Phone: (516) 621-8300; fax: (516) 621-7201. E-mail: inisfada@inisfada.net. Web site: www.inisfada.net