Newsletter of The Blessed Foundation 6605 River Styx Road Medina, OH

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1 Newsletter of The Blessed Foundation 6605 River Styx Road Medina, OH Website: Volume XI: June 2015 Dear Friends of the Foundation, Those of you who journeyed the Chartres Labyrinth here last year were given a very different experience in walking It. The Chartres was barren, almost desert like. Only small patches of green grass caressed, those who chose to walk It, in bare feet. 1 Revelation 21:5 Over time, many changes have occurred in the foundation of this labyrinth. When John and I first chose the medium to use to separate the paths, it was river stone that defined, made visible, the grass walking path. The river stones, over time, harbored the seeds of grass and weeds. The path needed to be redefined by physically pulling out the grass and weeds that made it difficult to see the path. It soon became a yearly task to sit on the earth, and with a claw hand rack, pull up the stones and remove the grass/weeds dirt and roots. While John fretted over the hours I spent on my knees to reveal the path, I found this task to be an ever deepening meditation of what needed to be rooted out and cleared within my own soul in order to reveal the path of my journey. A few years ago we made the decision to remove the river stone and replace it with brick. While the brick has certainly created a much lower maintenance, the grass of the path, over time, begins to work its way over the brick. A herbicide was applied last year and the results were evident, the path emerged, but it was stripped of much of the soft, green grass. We would reseed in the spring.

2 After the long, harsh Winter, Spring began once again to dress the grounds with Her beauty. And lo when we did our first cutting the Labyrinth had recovered in a regal and glorious manner, without our needing to seed It. As I searched to explain what I was experiencing witnessing the growth of the seeds that had been sown in the barren earth the words of Revelation came to mind "Behold, I make all things new". There is much to ponder in the parallel of this well worn labyrinth and that of our own earthly journey. May you walk through the barren times with Hope and Trust and Surrender to process. Dee 2

3 The 2015 Season extends from May 1st to August 31st Schedule a time to use Kairos Retreat House: A personal retreat day A private event for your group An Event Open for General Registration Kairos Retreat House was created so that individuals who choose to have personal retreat days can feel at home here and to host small gatherings where there can be a sense of intimacy and community. Lower Level Gathering Space Tree of Life Remembrance Altar Recently updated with the addition of four additional solar panels and all new storage batteries. The retreat house can now maintain a more comfortable atmosphere for its guests. There is a large 220 volt floor heater, two wall mounted units for heat and air Views From Upper Level conditioning and a propane fireplace that can be used for exceptionally chilly days in early spring. We have added a 5 gallon electric bottled water dispenser for both hot and cold drinks. Bring your water bottle to refill or use the water cups provided. The upper level of Kairos provides additional space to use for private meditation and prayer or added space for group activities. The view from the two dormer windows provides a beautiful and thought provoking view of the Chartres Labyrinth. 3

4 Upper Level of Kairos Retreat House View From Dormer Windows Please refer to this page of the Foundation website to schedule Kairos Retreat House. The calendar on the website is interactive. Use the arrows located by the month to access the month of your choosing. Every day will have a piece of information indicating that it is available to reserve or showing what is scheduled for a particular day. The items inside a particular date can be expanded by clicking on them to see if there is additional information. 4

5 "Yoga Outdoors With Lisa Deckert" Come and Enjoy the beauty of summer and an opportunity to practice yoga in a serene private setting. This yoga series can help you ease stress, gain flexibility and cultivate peace and overall well being. The practice is appropriate for all levels of yogis including beginners. For those who participated in the Breath Meditation Classes last year, Yoga is an excellent way to continue your practice. ABOUT LISA Lisa's passion for wellness has led her on a journey to cultivate health and peace through yoga. She has been teaching yoga for 9 years ranging from restorative and therapeutic yoga to power vinyasa yoga. Lisa incorporates breath, meditation and physical postures to assist each individual in their personal journey. WHEN: WEDNESDAYS IN JUNE, JULY & AUGUST, Beginning June 3rd. TIME: 8:30AM-9:30AM (Class starts promptly at 8:30AM so please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to class.) WHERE: ON THE GROUNDS OF THE RETREAT CENTER OF THE BLESSED FOUNDATION River Styx Road, Medina, OH COST: $15 PER CLASS OR PAY FOR ANY 4 OR MORE CLASSES AT $10 PER CLASS. WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: YOGA MAT & WATER BECAUSE THIS IS AN OUTDOOR CLASS, THERE WILL BE NO CLASS HELD IN THE EVENT OF RAIN. Yoga Outdoors with Lisa Deckert All Wednesdays in JUNE - JULY & AUGUST 2015 Whether you intend to participate in single or multiple classes please complete, clip and Bring this Form with you to the first class you attend. Please make checks payable to Lisa Deckert NAME: PHONE: Check made payable to Lisa Deckert: # Amount Encl: $ 5

6 2015 SCHEDULE FOR USE The Grounds and Kairos Retreat House are available from May 1st to August 31st No reservation is necessary to come and walk the grounds and the three labyrinths, but a reservation is necessary for use of Kairos Retreat House. Please refer to the website for helpful information on parking and anything else about the Foundation you may be curious about. May love and light guide your days with joy and presence. In Gratitude, Dee 6

7 Newsletter of The Blessed Foundation 6605 River Styx Road Medina, OH Website: Volume XI: June 2015 The Blessed Foundation's mission is the ministry founded on the Biblical Text Matt. 25: "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, A stranger and you welcomed me, Naked and you clothed me, Ill and you cared for me, In prison and you visited me. Amen I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least,... you did for me." HOW TO CONTACT US Founding Directors John & Dee Curci Our Address: 6605 River Styx Road, Medina, OH Our Blessed-Foundation@neo.rr.com Directors Connie & Dan Cevasco Anne Marie Diederich, OSU Our Web site: Lily Jean Haddad Peggy Hegbar Michelle Marie Pingor 2015 Schedule May 1st to August 31st No need to call ahead unless you need the use of a golf cart to get around. Reservations are necessary to use Kairos retreat house. The Blessed Foundation was established as a public charity and organized under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, contributions are tax deductible. The foundation commits to use 100% of your donation to help others through the work of the foundation, no salaries are ever paid. 7