Refresh Your Soul, Renew Your Life...

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1 R e t r e a t s & P r o g r a m s Refresh Your Soul, Renew Your Life...

2 Dear Friends, The Jesuits of the Maryland and Northeast Provinces are conducting an evaluative study of the six retreat houses on the East Coast, and to help form a picture of our ministry, we were asked to provide some testimonials about the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth. These testimonials, from a variety of retreatants, former and adjunct staff, trainees, and liaisons among our hosted groups, simply glow with enthusiasm and appreciation for the spiritual treasures and transformative moments that so many people have experienced and continue to experience here. I could quote any or all of them, but I choose to quote that of my predecessor, Susan Bowers Baker, who retired from her ministry at the Center after twenty-five years to relocate with her husband Bruce to California to be near family. In her testimonial, Susan writes, Knowing I cannot stay with you I will take you with me, the graced moments I will carry within and share with those I meet along the way. And in the sharing, I will return. These are words I wrote on a Jesuit Center postcard after my first retreat there in September of Now, thirty-four years later, after numerous retreats and programs I attended as a participant and after having had the privilege to minster on the staff from 1993 until this past May, these words are written on my heart. What I have witnessed in my own life and in the lives of those I have been privileged to meet and companion on the Way is that the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth holds graced power and possibility to change lives, to transform hearts, to ennoble spirits, to bring one into profound and oftentimes unexpected experiences of God, of God s love. The legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola is alive and well, as every effort is made to help seekers come to know God in all things through dedicated staff and adjunct staff, breathtaking grounds, a well-kept and venerated building, and thoughtfully planned retreats and programs. The graced moments live on and I pray that they may continue to do so for many years into the future. There is no way I can adequately acknowledge or thank Susan for her graced ministry and leadership over so many years, but all of us at the Jesuit Center are indeed profoundly grateful. Susan is much missed, but we continue to live out and foster as best we can the graced moments of which she speaks. We invite you to join us for a day, a weekend, a week whatever you can manage of prayer and reflection in the tradition of St. Ignatius Loyola and the Society of Jesus. Come and experience the beauty and power of these hallowed grounds. You are sure to find a warm welcome here Br. Christopher Derby, SJ Executive Director December 2018 December 5 December 7 9 December 8 December Waiting in Joyful Hope Advent Day of Prayer with Mrs. Linda Robinson Weekend Directed Retreat What Child Is This? Advent Concert with Mr. David Gross & Friends Concert starts at 7 PM in the Main Chapel. Admission is free. 5-Day Directed Retreat 2 Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth

3 2019 January 2019 January 1 February 3 January January January 27 March 2019 March 9 March 21, 28 & April 4, 11 March April 2019 April 1 5 April 7 April April 27 May 2019 May 10 May 11 May May 31 June 2 June 2019 June June June 30 August 3 30-Day Directed Retreat 8-Day Directed Retreat Weekend Directed Retreat A New Creation Choral Concert with Opus One: ECHO Concert starts at 2 PM in the Main Chapel. Tickets available at the door. $15; Student Tickets: $5 Love Is Stronger Than Death Lenten Day of Prayer with Fr. Frank Kaminski, SJ Grief & Grace: A Lenten Journey series with Ms. Christine Eberle Weekend Directed Retreat Icon Writing Retreat with Ms. Jody Cole Art of the New Covenant Charcoal Art Retreat with Patricia Sisca Pace, Ph.D. Watch and Pray with Christ in Holy Week Weekend Retreat with Fr. Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ A Good Measure: Showing Welcome and Respect for LGBT People and Their Families Day Program featuring Fr. James Martin, SJ Priests Forever: A Retreat Day for Priests in the Trenches with Fr. Brian G. Konzman, SJ Spiritual Spa Day: Spring Day of Prayer with Sr. Chris Koellhoffer, IHM 8-Day Directed Retreat Weekend Directed Retreat 5-Day Directed Retreat Ignatian Leadership for Mission / Rooted in the Graces of the Exercises Retreat 30-Day Directed Retreat July 2019 July 1 9 July July July 26 Aug 3 August 2019 August Day Directed Retreat Weekend Directed Retreat 5-Day Directed Retreat 8-Day Directed Retreat 8-Day Directed Retreat Please visit to see our complete list of programs and to register for retreats. For questions, contact Melinda Leonowitz, Registrar, at mleonowitz@jesuitcenter.org or call (610) September 2019 September Weekend Retreat for Men in Recovery with Fr. Bob Pecoraro, SJ Watch our website for details. 3

4 Day Programs Seen in this light, prayer is time taken out of the linear journey of our days, and it is also our most profound reality. When we pray, we move inward to our God center. Margaret Silf, Inner Compass Take a little time out of your linear journey! Spend a half-day or a full day of quiet reflection at the Jesuit Center with input from staff members and/or outside presenters. Each program will include time for quiet prayer, Mass, and a meal. Wednesday, December 5, AM - 3 PM Waiting in Joyful Hope Advent Day of Prayer with Linda Robinson This Advent, spend some time considering how habits of prayerful reflection can lead to the experience of joyful expectation even in the midst of pre-christmas frenzy! Arrival: 9:30-9:45 AM. Program begins at 10:00 AM and will include input from Linda, opportunities for quiet prayer, Mass and Reconciliation, and lunch. The program will conclude at 3:00 PM. Cost: $50 ($25 non-refundable deposit) Saturday, March 9, AM - 4 PM Love Is Stronger Than Death Lenten Day of Prayer with Fr. Frank Kaminski, SJ Begin the season of Lent by taking a Saturday away for prayer and reflection at the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth. Draw closer to the love of Christ, a love truly stronger than death. Arrival: 9:30-9:45 AM. Program begins at 10:00 AM and will include input from Fr. Kaminski, opportunities for quiet prayer, Mass and Reconciliation, and lunch. The program will conclude at 4:00 PM. Cost: $50 ($25 non-refundable deposit) Sunday, April 7, PM - 4:30 PM Art of the New Covenant Charcoal Art Retreat with Patricia Sisca Pace, Ph.D. A workshop retreat with a hands-on application of a unique art technique presented by the author of Coloring without Lines: Art of the New Covenant. This workshop is a way to deepen your relationship with God. No art background necessary! Bring a journal, a pen, a rag and your copy of Dr. Pace s book if you already own a copy. Cost: $50 ($25 non-refundable deposit) Cost: $33 ($15 non-refundable deposit) if you already have a copy of Coloring without Lines: Art of the New Covenant by Patricia Sisca Pace, Ph.D. 4 Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth

5 SPECIAL EVENT Saturday, April 27, 2019 A Good Measure: Showing Welcome and Respect for LGBT People & Their Families with Fr. James Martin, SJ Beloved of God Morning of Prayer for LGBT Catholics & Their Families 9:30 AM 2:00 PM (Arrival after 8:00 AM) Includes continental breakfast, input & times for prayer & conversation, Mass and lunch Cost: $50 per adult; $25 per student Deposit: $25 per adult; $10 per student A Good Measure: Showing Welcome and Respect for LGBT People & Their Families public lecture & book signing 4:00 PM Free, but registration is required due to limited space Dinner reception 6:00 8:00 PM, adults only Ticket price TBA Overnight accommodation Friday and/or Saturday is available for adults at $25 per night. Friday, May 10, AM - 3 PM Priests Forever: A Retreat Day for Priests in the Trenches with Fr. Brian G. Konzman, SJ The summer and fall of 2018 was a difficult time for the Church, and not least, for the shepherds who have had to accompany their wounded flocks. This day of retreat will focus on Scripture, prayer, and fraternal sharing as a way for priests to support one another and to stay focused on their mission of serving God and His holy people. Arrival: 9:30-9:45 AM. Program begins at 10:00 AM and will include input from Fr. Konzman, opportunities for personal prayer and Mass, and lunch. The program will conclude at 3:00 PM. Cost: $50 ($90 if arriving Thursday & staying overnight) - ($25 non-refundable deposit) Saturday, May 11, AM - 4 PM Spiritual Spa Day: Spring Day of Prayer with Sr. Chris Koellhoffer, IHM We have heard, Love your neighbor as yourself. Yet how do we truly love ourselves? How do we nurture our own soul and body as we also tend to our responsibilities of caring for our world through work, family, and relationships? Since we cannot nurture others from a dry well, this day will afford us Sabbath time, a chance to assess our energy and spirit, restore balance, and move us towards wholeness and well-being through quiet, prayer, reflection, and self-care. Arrival: 9:30-9:45 AM. Program begins at 10:00 AM and will include input from Sr. Chris, opportunities for quiet prayer and Mass, and lunch. The program will conclude at 4:00 PM. Cost: $50 ($25 non-refundable deposit) 5

6 Series & Weekday Programs This is what is meant by the famous Ignatian motto finding God in all things. All things to Ignatius is the whole panoply of human drama our relationships, our work, our strivings and failures, our hopes and dreams. God can be found in all of it. David L. Fleming, SJ, What Is Ignatian Spirituality? April 1 5, 2019 Icon Writing Retreat with Jody Cole Grief Series Thursdays, March 21, March 28, April 4 & April 11, 2019 Grief and Grace: A Lenten Journey with Christine Eberle The Season of Lent begins with a stirring invitation from the prophet Joel: Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord your God. But what does that mean for those whose hearts are already torn open by the loss of a loved one? How do we draw close to God again? This four-week series will adapt for the grieving soul the traditional Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, using conversation, poetry, and ritual to guide participants along a path of deepening trust. Iconographer Jody Cole returns to the Jesuit Center to share the basic techniques, symbolism, and spirituality of icon writing (painting) through hands-on experience in approximately 24-hours of studio time. All supplies are included in the cost of the program. Artistic talent is not required; beginners are welcome. After registering, participants will be guided in choosing a beginner s icon or one more advanced. Experienced painters and returning students may contact Jody directly at jcoleicons@aol.com to discuss their project choice. Participation is limited to 15. Arrival is on Monday, April 1 between 4:00 & 5:45 PM, followed by dinner and the opening session; departure is on Friday, April 5, at 2:00 PM. Cost: $500 ($200 non-refundable deposit) Please note your project choice when registering: Mother of Mercy or Christ of Divine Mercy The series will be offered at two times: afternoon or evening, with each group meeting once a week for four weeks: EITHER from 1:30-3:00 PM OR from 7:00-8:30 PM. Light refreshments will be available. Lunch before the afternoon session or dinner before the evening session is an option for attendees who call ahead and pay for the meal. Cost: $100 for the series of four weeks ($50 non-refundable deposit) 6 Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth

7 Guided Retreats June 23 27, 2019 Ignatian Leadership for Mission Retreat Rooted in the Graces of the Exercises About the Retreat: The Ignatian Leadership for Mission (ILM) Retreat focuses on the graces of gratitude, healing, call, and co-laboring. The retreat format combines presentation, silent prayer and reflection, and group faith sharing. The retreat is open to lay men and women, Jesuits and other religious. The Graces Gratitude: To understand and rejoice gratefully in who we are and who we are called to become by God s gracious and loving desire and design. Healing: Grateful joy in the realization of God s unfailingly, steadfast and forgiving love, and revealed in Christ crucified, before whom Ignatius asks, What have I done? What am I doing? What shall I do? Call: The enthusiastic desire and determination to join God and Christ in overcoming the powers of darkness, so that the light of truth and love, justice and peace might shine in our world. Co-Laboring: To live and labor lovingly as the hands and feet, heads and hearts, of the risen Lord living and laboring in us, his Ignatian companions, Lay and Jesuit, on mission together. Arrival is on Sunday between 4:00 & 5:45 PM, followed by dinner and the opening session; departure is on Thursday at 2:00 PM. Cost: $400 ($200 non-refundable deposit). The Ignatian Leadership for Mission (ILM) Retreats are co-sponsored by the Office of Ignatian Spirituality of the Maryland and USA Northeast Provinces of the Society of Jesus and Jesuit retreat centers. April 12 14, 2019 Watch and Pray : With Christ in Holy Week Weekend Retreat with Fr. Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ As his passion, death, and resurrection drew near, Jesus invited his disciples to remain with him, to watch and pray. As we begin Holy Week, this retreat will take to heart this invitation to abide with the Lord and to be drawn deeper into the saving mystery of Easter. The retreat includes opportunities for Mass, the sacrament of Reconciliation, and the Stations of the Cross. All are welcome. Arrival is on Friday between 4:00 and 5:45 PM, followed by dinner and the opening session; departure on Sunday is at 2:00 PM. Cost: $240 ($120 non-refundable deposit) Please visit to see our complete list of programs and to register for retreats. For questions, contact Melinda Leonowitz, Registrar, at mleonowitz@jesuitcenter.org or call (610)

8 Directed Retreats (by length) God s dream in our hearts is a tender but all-powerful seed. We are charged with the task of bringing the dream to birth. How can we do that? [St.] Ignatius suggests a way that leads, through prayer, to an ever deepening intimacy with the Lord in his earthly ministry, in his passion, and in his resurrected life. Margaret Silf, Inner Compass Weekend Directed Retreats A weekend directed retreat is a privileged means of deepening one s intimacy with God. It is an individualized, personal, two-day experience of prayer, guided by a companion, a trained spiritual director. The assigned director, either a Spiritual Growth staff member or one of our Associate or Guest Directors, will meet with you individually on Saturday and Sunday to help you to process your prayer and discern the movement of the Spirit. Our directed retreats are conducted in silence, because in the stillness of the retreat, one can be free of daily concerns and better hear the quiet voice of God. During each retreat, liturgy is offered each day, and there are opportunities for Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, and massage (for an additional fee). All linens, towels, and meals are provided. Arrival is on Friday between 4:00 and 5:45 PM, followed by dinner, a meeting with your director, and the opening prayer service. Departure is on Sunday at 2:00 PM. Cost: $240 ($120 non-refundable deposit) Weekend Directed Retreats in : December 7-9, January 25-27, March 29-31, May 31-June 2, July Day and 8-Day Directed Retreats A directed retreat is a privileged means of deepening one s intimacy with God. It is an individualized, personal experience of prayer over a number of days, guided by a companion, a trained spiritual director. The assigned director, either a Spiritual Growth staff member or one of our Associate or Guest Directors, will meet with you individually on a daily basis to help you to process your prayer and discern the movement of the Spirit. Our directed retreats are conducted in silence, because in the stillness of the retreat, one can be free of daily concerns and better hear the quiet voice of God. During each retreat, liturgy is offered each day, and there are opportunities for Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, gentle yoga (for a modest fee), and massage (for an additional fee). All linens, towels, and meals are provided. Arrival is on the first day between 4:00 and 5:45 PM, followed by dinner, a meeting with your director, and the opening prayer service. Departure is at 10:00 AM on the last day. Cost: 5-Day $540 ($270 non-refundable deposit) 8-Day $720 ($360 non-refundable deposit) Five-Day Retreats in : December 15-21, June 17-23, July Eight-Day Retreats in 2019: January 12-20, May 13-21, July 1-9, July 26-August 3, August 9-17 Private Retreats at the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth are available! For details, available dates, and reservations, contact Melinda Leonowitz at mleonowitz@jesuitcenter.org or Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth

9 The Spiritual Exercises Intimacy with Jesus is the central grace of the Spiritual Exercises. David L. Fleming, SJ, What Is Ignatian Spirituality? The 30-Day Retreat: June 30 August 3, 2019 The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius may be done in the form of a thirty-day silent retreat. This individually directed retreat is for those who wish to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through the full-time, month-long experience of the Spiritual Exercises. The 30-day retreatant is guided by an experienced spiritual director who meets with the retreatant daily through the month. It is important that an individual who undertakes a retreat of this magnitude is ready for and committed to the undertaking, as it is a major investment of time and energy for both retreatant and director. Individuals interested in making the Spiritual Exercises in this format are expected to have experience with at least one Ignatian directed retreat and to be committed to daily prayer and meditation and regular spiritual direction. An application process, including references, is required. Registration is limited. Deadline for application is March 1, After this date applications will be considered only if spaces are still available. Arrival: 4:00-5:45 PM on June 30 / Departure: 9:00 AM on August 3 Cost: $2,880 ($1,440 non-refundable deposit) As disciples, we do not receive the gift of God s love for our personal consolation We are simply men and women touched and transformed by the joy of God s love, who cannot keep this experience just to ourselves. From Pope Francis s message for the 54th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, The Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life (19th Annotation Retreat) St. Ignatius recognized that not everyone who desires to make the Spiritual Exercises can do so in a 30-day retreat situation. The Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life (19th Annotation Retreat) is offered to those who, because of other circumstances and responsibilities, cannot dedicate thirty days apart in a retreat setting. People of varied backgrounds and Christian traditions have benefited from this type of retreat, which can strengthen the habit of regular prayer, teach a greater facility in discernment, and help to integrate daily life and prayer. Retreatants commit to at least minutes of prayer time every day with materials from the Spiritual Exercises and meet for an hour a week (or every other week) with a director. This retreat usually spans a six to eight month period. The retreat may be begun at any time, but optimally would begin in September or October. The exact dates should be determined with the retreat director. An application process is required. Cost is based on a sliding scale and depends on the frequency of meetings. The Spiritual Exercises as a Series of Briefer Retreats The Spiritual Exercises can also be experienced through a series of four briefer retreats, each retreat covering the materials of one of the four Weeks of the Spiritual Exercises. Retreatants meet with a director on a daily basis and commit to the prayer material of the specific Week of the Exercises for that retreat. These retreats can be made within one year or over a period of several years. The dates must be determined with the retreat director. Cost range: $ (per retreat) Please visit to see our complete list of programs and to register for retreats. For questions, contact Melinda Leonowitz, Registrar, at mleonowitz@jesuitcenter.org or call (610)

10 Presenters Jody Cole Introduced in June of 1995 to iconography, Jody Cole has discovered a way of marrying her spiritual journey with her artistic talent. Jody has been painting since 1980, and is a graduate of King s College (Wilkes-Barre, PA) with a BA in theater and art. She has studied with iconographers Vladislov Andreyev, Alexander Rosenkreuz, Peter Pearson, Valentin Streltsov, Fr. Damian Higgins, Michael Kapeluck, and Xenia Pokrovsky. Jody currently conducts icon writing workshops, writes commissioned icons for churches and individuals internationally, and lectures on the history, symbolism, and technique of icon writing. Christine Eberle Christine Eberle is the author of Finding God in Ordinary Time, a collection of daily meditations based on true stories (Green Writers Press, September 2018). Currently the Director of Campus Ministry at Gwynedd Mercy University, Christine has spent the last 25 years in campus ministry asking her favorite question Where is God in all this? and listening for answers in surprising places. Beyond the campus, Christine performs dramatic monologues of women in Scripture, offers talks and retreats, and cantors for her parish. She is a passionate explorer of the connections between Scripture, spirituality, and everyday life You can find her at Sr. Chris Koellhoffer, IHM Sr. Chris Koellhoffer, a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, engages in Mobile Spirituality Ministry, offering retreats, presentations, and enrichment programs on the road. Her worldview has been profoundly shaped by people on the margins and by the power of story and the arts. Chris s background is in communications and spirituality, with professional experience in education, communications, justice work, and leadership. 10 Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth Chris is also a spiritual director and author of several books. She serves as a regular contributor to Living Faith and Creative Communications for the Parish. Visit her blog, Mining the Now, at Fr. Brian G. Konzman, SJ Fr. Brian G. Konzman, SJ, received a Bachelor s in chemistry and philosophy from the University of Scranton, a Master s in philosophy from Fordham University, and a Master of Divinity from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley. He is currently assigned to the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in Manhattan. Fr. Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ Fr. Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ, a native of Long Island, NY, joined the Northeast Province Jesuits in A graduate of Fairfield University and Providence College, Keith completed his philosophy studies at Loyola University Chicago and his theology studies at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, CA. He has served in campus ministry at the college and high school levels, in retreat work, and in faith formation, including work as the Director of Religious Education at a diverse parish in Oakland, CA. Keith was ordained a priest in June 2018 and currently serves as Assistant Chaplain at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Fr. James Martin, SJ Fr. James Martin, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, editor-at-large of America, the Catholic weekly, and consultor to the Vatican s Dicastery for Communication. Father Martin is the author of many books, including The New York Times bestsellers Jesus: A Pilgrimage and The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything. His most recent book is Building a Bridge, about LGBT Catholics. Last summer he spoke about welcoming LGBT Catholics at the invitation of the Vatican at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin, Ireland. Patricia Sisca Pace, Ph.D. Patricia Pace has a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Southern California and a certification in spiritual direction from the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth. To cultivate the inner life of all those under her care, she incorporates aspects of psychology and spiritual direction in ground-breaking spiritual-academic programs, helping learners, and their families, take their talents seriously and perform at their best. Dr. Pace is the author of the book The Last of the Dragon Slayers: The Ultimate Guides to Personal Best Performance, and the CD Tests, Learning, Talent: Slaying Dragons. Patricia s book Coloring without Lines profoundly illustrates how the spiritual world uses our creativity to break into reality and guide us to our own healing and wholeness, as well as to our work in the world. For more information visit Linda Robinson Linda Robinson is an experienced educator, administrator, spiritual director, and retreat director. She has served as a teacher, adjunct professor, and principal within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and as Director of Lay Ministry Formation for the Diocese of Camden. Currently she serves as an Associate Director for the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth and is a member of the Center s Board of Trustees. Your group events may be held at the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth! For details, available dates, and reservations, contact Alisha Forcinio, Coordinator of Hosted Groups at aforcinio@jesuitcenter.org or

11 Registration Form Title: Name: Suffix: Address: City: State: ZIP code: address: Phone: Date of Birth: \ \ Gender [for room assignment purposes]: F / M Desired program/retreat type: o Directed Retreat o Private Retreat o Guided Weekend o Day Program Name & desired date(s) of program: For health reasons only, I prefer a room: o Near an elevator o Near a bathroom o With air-conditioning Do you have any health concerns or dietary restrictions? o No o Yes If yes, please explain: Emergency Contact: Phone: For directed retreatants, any length of retreat, please answer the following questions to assist us in assigning your retreat director: Have you made any individually directed silent retreats before? o No o Yes If yes, where and when did you make your last retreat? Are you presently involved in regular, ongoing spiritual direction? o No o Yes What is your religious affiliation? What is your present ministry or occupation? What are your hopes/desires in attending this retreat? (Feel free to attach additional pages.) What characteristics or qualities are you looking for in a director? We try to honor your request for a specific director whenever possible; to assist us in assigning directors, let us know if you have such a preference: Please return the completed form with your non-refundable deposit to the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth in order to reserve your place. You may also register online or by phone. Payment may be made via check, cash, or credit card (except AMEX). We will send a confirmation so that you know that your registration has been accepted. Mail registration form to: Attn: Registrar Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, PO Box 223, Wernersville, PA For questions, contact Melinda Leonowitz, Registrar, at mleonowitz@jesuitcenter.org or call (610)

12 501 NORTH CHURCH ROAD P.O. BOX 223 WERNERSVILLE, PA Come away and rest awhile...