Retreats

National Catholic Reporter, May 2, 2003

PLACE: Moye Spiritual Life Center Melbourne, KY

TIME: July 6-12, 2003

DESCRIPTION: "Being Jesus With Gospel Values." This retreat calls us to consider more deeply our mission in life to be Jesus. Prayer, presentation, reflection time and faith sharing will lead us to be a song of God's love. Sr. Madonna Hoying, SFP, does full-time retreat work and spiritual direction along with teaching inter-community novitiate programs. Moye Center provides beautiful chapels, indoor labyrinth, outdoor labyrinth, spacious grounds, nature trails, balance meals and an opportunity for massage, reiki and spiritual direction. Cost: $350. Register by June 6. Contact: 1000 St. Anne Drive, Melbourne, KY 41059. Phone: (859) 441-0700; fax: (859) 441-1510. E-mail: nmclaughlin50@hotmail.com

MAINE

PLACE: Living Water Spiritual Center Winslow, ME

TIME: June, Aug. 17-23, 2003

DESCRIPTION: "Global Justice and Earth Charter." Dr. Carol Zinn, SSJ, has traveled throughout the world educating people in many countries about the Earth Carter. She will facilitate our understanding of the Earth Charter and its use as a catalyst for dialogue, a framework for values clarification, a tool for education and a call to action for all peoples who care about the earth and humanity. The earth Charter is a consensus statement of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable and peaceful global society. For more information: Living Water Spiritual Center, 93 Halifax St., Winslow, ME 04901. Phone: (207) 872-2370. Web site: www.e-livingwater.org

PLACE: Living Water Spiritual Center Winslow, ME

TIME: June, July and August 2003

DESCRIPTION: Weeklong retreats--June 8-16, directed retreat with Janet Blakeley, Bill Clark, SJ, Virginia Sheehan, SND; July 20-28, directed retreat with Line Rioux, csj, Ann Donohoe, CSJ; Aug. 3-11, directed retreat with Catherine Mulkerrin, csj; July 6-11, "Women's Abundance," Roxann Donahue, presenter. Spend a relaxing and playful week exploring paths that nurture the spirit of abundance in our lives. We will delve into the joyful story of Lakshmi, Hindu goddess of abundance, love and beauty and we will interpret her story though nightly improvisational theater. For more information: Living Water Spiritual Center, 93 Halifax St., Winslow, ME 04901. Phone: (207) 872-2370. Web site: www.e-livingwater.org

MARYLAND

PLACE: Bon Secours Spiritual Center Marriottsville, MD

TIME: Summer

DESCRIPTION: "Come to the Quiet: A Contemplative Weekend Retreat," Joan Fronc, OP, June 6-8; "Grace Odyssey--2003" Raphael Amrhein, CP, June 8-14; "Recovering a Priceless Treasure: An Inner Child Retreat," Elizabeth Sweeney, SSJ, Joan Fronc, OP, and Julie Grey, OP, June 14-21 ;"Praying with the Mystics," Michael Fonseca, June 15-21; "The Mirror of My Unseen Face: A Parables Retreat," Nancy Schreck, OSE June 29-July 5; "Labyrinth Retreat" Gloria Carpeneto, July 12-15; "A Book from the Heart: Prayer and Art" Karen Brown, July 12-15; "Monk for a Week--A Benedictine Experience" Br. Christopher-John Baumann, CSL, July 15-19; "Encounters with Women Mystics," Evelyn Mattern, SFCC and Helen David Brancato, IHM, July 18-20; "Reclaim: A Weekend for Gays and Lesbians," Ann McDonald, July 25-27; "Discerning the Call of God's Love: An Ignatian Directed Retreat," Martha Campbell and James Mattaliano, S.J., Aug. 3-10; "Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat," Sandra Casey-Martus, August 13-20; Directed retreats: June 7-14, June 28-July 5, July 12-19, Aug. 13-20. Phone: (410) 442-1320. E-mail: BSSC@BSHSI.com Web site: http://www. bonsecours.org/BSSC 166 words