Retreats

National Catholic Reporter, May 2, 2003

TIME: May 23-30, June 3-10, July 7-14, Aug. 3-10, 22-29, 2003

DESCRIPTION: Directed retreats. The Jesuit House of Prayer sits in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest. The peaceful atmosphere and the natural beauty of the area offer the perfect haven for quiet prayer and reflection. The basis of our retreat ministry is scriptural and is structured in the tradition of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Eucharist is celebrated daily. Reservations for six-day retreats require a registration confirmation deposit of $50. For more information write or phone: Jesuit House of Prayer, PO Box 7, Hot Springs, NC 28743. Phone: (828) 622-7366. E-mail: vpaul@madison.main.nc.us

PLACE: Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, Maggie Valley, NC

TIME: Year-round

DESCRIPTION: Nestled in the Smoky Mountains, Living Waters offers a magnificent setting for prayer, reflection and discovery. Find God in the gentleness of the creek and the majesty of the mountains. Private moms available for 55 retreatants. Features both a mountain church and a small chapel. Home cooked meals served with Southern mountain hospitality. Also has a comfortable "country" hermitage offering a secluded setting for four-five people. Ideal for parish groups, youth groups, ecumenical gatherings, ski retreats, golf retreats, senior citizen groups and so forth. Spiritual direction and directed retreats available from resident Augustinian friars. Phone or write for our color brochure: 103 Living Waters Lane, Maggie Valley, NC 28751. Phone: (828) 926-3833; fax: (828) 926-1997. E-mail: LWCRC@main.nc.us Or check our Web site at: www.catholicretreat.org

NEWYORK

PLACE: Our Lady of Grace Center Manhasset, NY

TIME: July 2003

DESCRIPTION: Located in former Vanderbilt mansion on north shore of Long Island, offering the following guided retreats: July 7-12, "The Women Close to Jesus," S. Ancilla Keinberger, OP; July 14-19, "A Rest Stop for the Soul," Ron Henery, OP and Bob Vaughn, OP; July 21-26, "Women for the 21st: Be Contemplative, Be Creative, Be Holistic," S. Elizabeth Sweeney, SS J; July 28-Aug. 2 "Healing Love, Healing Grace," S. Patricia Tippen, IHM. Center has swimming pool, wooded setting, feminine atmosphere, holistic services. Information: Our Lady of Grace Center, 29 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset, NY 11030. Phone: (516) 627-9255. E-mail: OurLadyofGraceNY@aol.com Web site: www.olgcenter.com

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

TIME: June 16-24, 2003

DESCRIPTION: Retreats for priests. "Joy and Paradoxes of Recovery." Reflecting on his own story and that of others, Msgr. Terry Richey, priest of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, strives to freshen-up sense of God's gift to priests in recovery. Priests supportive of those in recovery will learn how 12-step practice lights up spirituality. We can come to believe that God helps us say yes to suggestions made through others who are usually not as smart as we are! For information: Fr. Ken McGuire, CSP, PO Box 31, Lake George, NY 12845. Phone: (518) 796-9197. E-mail: kennethmcguire@cs.com