Retreats

National Catholic Reporter, May 2, 2003

ILLINOIS

PLACE: Br. David Darst Center for Justice and Peace Spirituality and Education, Chicago, IL

TIME: Summer 2003

DESCRIPTION: Urban service learning experiences for young adult, parish youth or family groups located in the Bridgeport neighborhood 10 minutes from Chicago's Loop and lakefront. Summer hospitality extended to groups organizing an urban service retreat. Space for 18 in bunk beds and two moderators. A large common room and a chapel for prayer, discussion, recreation. Groups are responsible for coordination of service sites (guidance provided) and meals. The center also facilitates urban service ministry immersions September-May. Further information: Br. David Darst Center, 2834 South Normal, Chicago, IL 60605. Phone: (312) 225-3099. E-mail: brdaviddarstcenter@juno.com

PLACE: Carmelite Retreat Center Darien, IL

TIME: June 30-July 6, 2003

DESCRIPTION: "12-Step Spirituality," ICAP's retreat for women religious. Participants: women religious working a 12-step recovery program for at least six months. For more information contact: ICAP, PO Box 547, Oak Park, IL 60302. Phone: (708) 488-9770; fax: (708) 488-9774. Or e-mail: ICAPSRS@aol.com

PLACE: King's House Retreat and Renewal Center, Belleville, IL (near St. Louis, Mo.)

TIME: June 6-12, 2003

DESCRIPTION: "Contemplating the Person of Jesus" with Sr. Barbara Metz, SNDdeN. Open to all. This guided retreat will explore themes in the life of Jesus through reflective input, suggestive prayer material and personal direction. Themes include "Jesus the Just One," "Jesus and Women," "The Feeling Jesus," "Jesus the Compassion of God," "Jesus the Prophet." King's House Retreat and Renewal Center is located on 45 secluded, wooded acres 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Private rooms and baths. Reiki and full-body massage available on an optional basis. For further information contact: King's House, 700 N. 66th St., Belleville, IL 62223-3949. Phone toll-free: (800) 779-7909. E-mail: knghsebv@peaknet.net

PLACE: King's House Retreat and Renewal Center, Belleville, IL (near St. Louis, Mo.)

TIME: Summer 2003

DESCRIPTION: Directed retreats with centering prayer experiences; open to all, six full days. Join us in a climate of silence and solitude a directed retreat. King's House Retreat and Renewal Center is located on 45 secluded, wooded acres just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. "Directed Retreat I," June 2330; "Directed Retreat II," July 21-28. Both include option times for group centering prayer. Men and women directors. Private rooms and baths. Optional reiki and full-body massage available. For information: King's House, 700 N. 66th St., Belleville, IL 62223-3949. Phone toll-free: (800) 779-7909; fax: (618) 397-5123. E-mail: knghsebv@peaknet.net

PLACE: Portiuncula Center for Prayer Frankfort, IL

TIME: Summer-fall 2003

DESCRIPTION: Unique retreat opportunities. The "PORT" is one hour from Chicago's major airports, situated on 50 acres of woods, fields and a creek. Buildings are air-conditioned; labyrinth, therapy pool and body work available. June 27-July 3, "Praying With The Franciscan Sources," a retreat with Michael Blastic and Mary Elizabeth Imler; directed retreats: "Come To the Woods," June 20-26; "Come To the Center," July 19-25; 40-day Franciscan hermitage/solitude experience, Nov. 8-Dec. 19. Contact: Mary Ann, 9263 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL 60423-8330. Phone: (815) 464-3880; fax: (815) 469-4880. e-mail: PORTC4P@aol.com