Summer listings 2

National Catholic Reporter, May 6, 2005

NEW JERSEY

PLACE: "WATERSPIRIT" at Stella Marls Retreat Center, Elberon, NJ

TIME: Thursday, July 14, 7 p.m. to Sunday, July 17, 1:30 p.m.

DESCRIPTION: "Come to the Water," a unique opportunity for reflection and learning on the shore of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Reflect on the spiritual significance of water, its place in the story of the Universe and how water is key to our interconnectedness with all creation. Reverence water as a reflection of the holy. Share in prayerful experiences that deepen appreciation of creation and the Creator. Learn about environmental concerns related to water. Meet people who are working on solutions to these problems. WATERSPIRIT, 981 Ocean Ave., Elberon, NJ 07740. Phone: (732) 923-9788; fax: (732) 229-8960. E-mail: unws@bellatlantic.net Web site: www.WATERSPIRIT.org

PENNSYLVANIA

PLACE: Villa Maria Retreat Center, Villa Maria, PA

TIME: Ongoing

DESCRIPTION: Villa Maria Retreat Center, a ministry of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, located in peaceful, pastoral Western Pennsylvania, welcomes the REAPS (Religious Education and Pastoral Studies) certificate in Spiritual Direction program June 5-11. This proven, four year program offers participants the skills to journey with others in the spiritual life. Each year includes an intensive one week session at VMRC followed by guided, required readings, reflection papers, self-evaluations, personal spiritual direction, and a practicum with supervision. Faculty is from Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Ct. Information about admissions process: REAPS, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06432-1000. Phone: (203) 371-7876; web site: http://reaps.sacredheart.edu/

MEXICO

PLACE: Cuernavaca Center, Cuernavaca, Mexico

TIME: May-December, 2005

DESCRIPTION: Encounter God in the Struggle for Justice in Latin America. Come to CCIDD (Cuernavaca Center for Intercultural Dialogue on Development), located in Cuernavaca, Mexico, to experience and understand the suffering and struggles of Latin Americans committed to building a better life for all. Why are they pouring across our borders and into our churches? Learn how we can help improve situations on both sides of the border and build a better, more just world as God calls us to do. CCIDD is an ecumenical Christian experience, now sponsored by the US Province of the Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians). Its program provides an environment for experiential education and dialog using visits to urban and rural communities, guest speakers, and other reflective resources. We invite you to take advantage of this unique opportunity! 2005 Program Schedule: May 17-May 31, June 2-16, June 20-29, July 18-August 1, August 17-31, September 29-October 9, October 12-26, November 1-15, December 1-10, December 1-15. Program Cost: 15-day program-S750 US dollars, 10-day program-$500 US dollars; Includes room, board, programming, and transportation between Mexico City and Cuernavaca. Airfare to and from Mexico City not included. Phone: (in Mexico) (414) 431-4244; U.S. based representative: Fr. Tom Tureman, SDS (414) 258-1735, ex 112. For registration and further information check our website at: www.interculturalencounter.org or e-mail us at CCIDD@cableonline.com.mx