HOLY FAMILY CENTER 9920 NORTH MAJOR DRIVE UPCOMING PROGRAMS BEAUMONT, TEXAS DIOCESE OF BEAUMONT

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1 HOLY FAMILY CENTER DIOCESE OF BEAUMONT UPCOMING PROGRAMS 9920 NORTH MAJOR DRIVE BEAUMONT, TEXAS TEL: (409) FAX: (409) WEB:

2 Silent Retreat for Women Sr. Carol Perry, S.U. Jesus of Nazareth Is Passing By Thursday - Sunday, September 21-24, 2017 Will we miss him or will we find our place in the crowd? What might he say as he catches sight of us? Let s find out. Registration begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday, opens with a light supper at 5:00 pm and ends with lunch on Sunday. Cost: $295/person $75 deposit Pre-register by August 24

3 TAIZÉ PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS An evening of quiet prayer and song Sunday, December 3, :00-8:30 pm We invite you to a prayer service of scripture, reflection and meditative music in the style of the ecumenical monastic community in Taizé, France, founded in The liturgy is a simple worship service, serving to quiet our inmost being. There is repetition in the words of the music and chants. There are periods of silence, and all the readings are read slowly so all may experience a deep, quiet growth in their hearts. There we learn to be still in the presence of God and listen to God s voice. Open to all free of charge

4 ADVENT AFTERNOON OF PRAYER Fr. Peter C. Funk, OSB Br. Michael Gallagher, OSB Sunday, December 10, :30 pm 7:00 pm This quiet afternoon of prayer consists of Midafternoon Prayer, conferences, confession, supper and ends with Evening Prayer. Cost: $20/person Pre-register by November 30

5 MANRESA - BEAUMONT Silent Retreat for Men Thursday - Sunday, January 11-14, 2018 Check-in begins on Thursday at 5:00 pm. The retreat begins with dinner at 7:00 pm and ends after lunch on Sunday. Cost: $204.00/person Deposit: $ Pre-register by December 4

6 LENTEN AFTERNOON OF PRAYER Fr. Peter C. Funk, OSB Br. Michael Gallagher, OSB Sunday, March 4, :30 pm to 7:00 pm This quiet afternoon of prayer consists of Midafternoon Prayer, conferences, confession, supper and ends with Evening Prayer. Cost: $20/person Pre-register by February 23

7 TAIZÉ PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS An evening of quiet prayer and song Date to be announced 7:00-8:30 pm We invite you to a prayer service of scripture, reflection and meditative music in the style of the ecumenical monastic community in Taizé, France, founded in The liturgy is a simple worship service, serving to quiet our inmost being. There is repetition in the words of the music and chants. There are periods of silence, and all the readings are read slowly so all may experience a deep, quiet growth in their hearts. There we learn to be still in the presence of God and listen to God s voice. Open to all free of charge

8 SILENT HOLY WEEK RETREAT Thursday - Sunday, March 29-April 1, 2018 Come spend the holiest days of the Christian year in silence and in prayer. Celebrate with the monastic community the Mass of the Lord s Supper on Holy Thursday, the Celebration of the Lord s Passion on Good Friday and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. The Liturgy of the Hours will also be sung daily. Sign-in and registration is on Thursday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. The retreat begins with dinner on Thursday at 5:00 pm and ends with Morning Prayer at 9:00 am on Easter Sunday. Cost: $180/person $35 deposit Pre-register by March 19 MASS OF THE LORD S SUPPER 7:30 PM CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S PASSION 3:00 PM THE GREAT EASTER VIGIL 8:30 PM

9 CHRISTIAN ZEN RETREAT Fr. Robert E. Kennedy, SJ Integrating Christian life and meditative prayer Thursday - Sunday, April 5-8, 2018 Fr. Robert E. Kennedy, SJ teaches Theology and Japanese at St. Peter s College, Jersey City. He is a practicing psychotherapist and the author of Zen Gifts to Christians and Zen Spirit, Christian Spirit. He is active in interfaith work, teaching zen to persons of all faiths. This is a silent meditation retreat with formal instruction and teaching. The retreat begins with dinner at 5:30 pm on Thursday and ends at 11:30 am on Sunday. Registration begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday. Cost: $215/person $75 deposit with address and phone Pre-register by March 22

10 A WEEK WITH THE BIBLE Sr. Carol Perry, S.U. The beloved resident scripture scholar from New York City is back with us for the 20th year! Be sure to see her two books: Waiting for Our Souls to Catch Up and Among Women. Topic to be announced Monday - Thursday Mornings June 11-14, :00 am - 11:30 am Cost: $50/person Pre-register by May 31 Topic to be announced Monday - Thursday Evenings June 11-14, :00 pm - 8:30 pm Cost: $50/person Cost: $80/person for both am & pm presentations Pre-register by May 31

11 WEEKEND RETREAT Sr. Carol Perry, S.U. Topic to be announced Friday - Sunday, June 15-17, 2018 The retreat will consist of the Liturgy of the Hours, conferences, Eucharist, confession and quiet time. Registration begins at 4:00 pm on Friday, opens with a light supper at 5:00 pm and ends with lunch on Sunday. Cost: $165/person (single) $125/person (double) $35 deposit Pre-register by May 31

12 Silent Retreat for Women Topic to be announced Thursday - Sunday, September 6-9, 2018 Registration begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday, opens with a light supper at 5:00 pm and ends with lunch on Sunday. Cost: $295/person $75 deposit Pre-register by August 20

13 CHRISTIAN ZEN RETREAT Fr. Robert E. Kennedy, SJ Integrating Christian life and meditative prayer Thursday - Sunday, October 25-28, 2018 Fr. Robert E. Kennedy, SJ, teaches Theology and Japanese at St. Peter s College, Jersey City. He is a practicing psychotherapist and the author of Zen Gifts to Christians and Zen Spirit, Christian Spirit. He is active in interfaith work, teaching zen to persons of all faiths. This is a silent meditation retreat with formal instruction and teaching. The retreat begins with dinner at 5:30 pm on Thursday and ends at 11:30 am on Sunday. Registration begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday. Cost: $215/person $75 deposit with address and phone Pre-register by October 11

14 TAIZÉ PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS An evening of quiet prayer and song Date to be announced 7:00-8:30 pm We invite you to a prayer service of scripture, reflection and meditative music in the style of the ecumenical monastic community in Taizé, France, founded in The liturgy is a simple worship service, serving to quiet our inmost being. There is repetition in the words of the music and chants. There are periods of silence, and all the readings are read slowly so all may experience a deep, quiet growth in their hearts. There we learn to be still in the presence of God and listen to God s voice. Open to all free of charge

15 ADVENT AFTERNOON OF PRAYER Fr. Peter C. Funk, OSB Br. Michael Gallagher, OSB Sunday, December 9, :30 pm 7:00 pm This quiet afternoon of prayer consists of Midafternoon Prayer, conferences, confession, supper and ends with Evening Prayer. Cost: $20/person Pre-register by November 29

16 REGISTRATION FORM (NAME OF PROGRAM) (DATE OF PROGRAM) NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP HOME PHONE WORK PHONE ADDRESS FAX NUMBER DEPOSIT ENCLOSED: Single Shared Room ( non-refundable deposit required for overnight retreats) PAYMENT ENCLOSED (Full payment required for day retreats) PLEASE CHECK AREAS OF INTEREST: Women s Retreats Men s Retreats AA Retreats Bereavement Marriage Divorced/Separated Days of Prayer Private Retreats Spiritual Direction Quiet Days Other (Please specify): KINDLY MAIL REGISTRATION FORM ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT/DEPOSIT TO: HOLY FAMILY CENTER 9920 NORTH MAJOR DRIVE BEAUMONT, TEXAS TEL: (409) FAX: (409) RETREATCENTER@DIOCESEOFBMT.ORG WEB:DIOCESEOFBMT.ORG/HOLYFAMILY/INDEX.HTML

17 DIRECTIONS From Houston Take I-10 East to FM 364/Major Drive, exit 845. Go north (left) for 11 miles and look for the Center on the right. From Louisiana Take I-10 west into Beaumont. Exit on Hwy. 69 N (Lufkin). Travel north for approximately 2 miles to the Hwy. 105 (Sour Lake) exit. Exit at 105 and turn left (west) onto 105. Proceed for approximately 1.25 miles to the first traffic light. Turn right onto North Major Drive (FM 364) and proceed 1.5 miles to the entrance of Holy Family Center on the right.