JHARNA Spirituality Centre JHARNA SPIRITUALITY CENTRE (A Centre managed by the Ranchi Jesuits) PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR 2016-2017 (April) Jharna Spirituality Centre P. O. Namkum, P.B. 24 Ranchi 834010, Jharkhand Mobile: 8986894917, 8757210828 Jharna means spring and this spirituality center would like to be a spring to persons who come nearer to this spring. Jharna was inaugurated in September 2008. It provides facilities for monthly recollection, group and individual retreats, spiritual and religious renewal programs as well as programs aiming at personal growth, meetings and seminars. Workshops on various topics can be held here. Two groups may have their programs simultaneously if feasible. There are two chapels in the first floor, one of them is quite bid where a public address system is fitted and the second one is small meant for a smaller group of participants and there is also a prayer room in the ground floor. Accommodation: We have 33 double bed rooms and five single bed rooms available (all self-contained). In case of a smaller group a single person can occupy a double bed room. [With the payment of Rs. 50.00 per day] Charges: Registration: 100.00 (for less than 5 days) 200.00 (for 6 days and more) Accommodation charge: Rs. 250.00 per person per day Hall: where a public address system is fitted: Rs. 500.00 per day (for bigger groups) N.B: In case of power failure generator will be used from 6.30 P.M. to 9.30 P.M. If required at any other time extra amount will be charged.
Programs: We welcome groups as well as individuals for retreats; you are welcome to bring your own resource person for a particular program if you want to have one. If residing directors are available and competent for a particular program, they will be ready to help you. Retreats given here are directed retreats and also preached retreats for bigger groups. You are requested to contact the Director of the Centre well ahead of time. [Rs. 50.00 per day individually] How to get to Jharna 1. If you come from Patna and if the train stops at Namkum railway station, get down there and go the other side of the station to the road and take an auto-rickshaw for Namkum Bazaar. From Namkum Bazaar walk ahead a few yards and take the road on the left for A.T.C. (Agriculture Training Centre) or Kendriya Vidyalaya (Central School). Jharna is in the A.T.C. campus. 2. If you go to Ranchi railway station, you can reserve an auto-rickshaw and come to A.T.C. or Kendriya Vidyalaya (Central School) via Namkum Bazaar. It may cost Rs. 200/ Rs. 250/- If you are familiar with Ranchi railway station and roads, come to Katatoli Chowk and take a shared auto-rickshaw coming to Namkum Bazzar. 3. If you come by bus to Birsa Bus Stand (Khad Garha) take a shared auto-rickshaw for Namkum Bazaar. 4. Those coming from Jamshedpur road could get down at Namkum Bazzar and take the road to A.T.C. Residential Staff Fr. KC Philip, S.J., Superior, former South Asian assistancy delegate for formation, experienced in spiritual guidance, directs retreats. Fr. K.C. Philip is a Spiritual leader with vast knowledge on Ignatian Spirituality. He is specialized in Counseling and combines Eckhart Tolle, Mahatriya, Wayne Dyer, Neale etc. in achieving one s well-being. Mob. 8809949499 Email id. kc5673@gmail.com Fr. Deepak Toppo, S.J., Director, M.A in pastoral counseling from Loyola, Chicago, U.S.A...Fr. Deepak Toppo takes the retreat based on Ignatian Spirituality. He hails from the Counseling background and makes use of it as tools in his accompaniment with the retreatants. Mob. 8986894917, 8757210828, Email id. dirjharna@gmail.com Fr. Sylvanus Kiro, S.J., former Novice Master and Jesuit Tertian Instructor, experienced in spiritual guidance, directing retreats. Fr. Sylvanus Kiro is a known figure in Jesuit formation, rich with experiences of guiding Jesuit Tertians for long years, is deep and solid in guiding Ignatian retreat. He brings in the refined experiences of his being in formation to the people who come to him Mob. 9006687177 Email id. sylvanuskiro@gmail.com Br. James Barla, S.J., Administrator, Treasurer and Kitchen-in-charge. Mob. 9973284758 Email id. jamesbarlasj@gmail.com The extended staff of Jharna Fr. Raymond Kerketta, S.J., Novice Master. Mob.7549133149, 9430146337 Email id. rkerkettasj@gmail.com Fr. Ferdinand Kullu, S.J., Socius to the Novice Master. Mob. 9430114312
PROGRAMMES 1. EIGHT DAYS RETREAT Dates: Aug. 1 st eve- Aug. 9 th eve 2. TWO DAYS RETREAT FOR THE +2 STUDENTS Loreto Convent, Doranda, Ranchi. 3. EIGHT DAYS IGNATIAN RETREAT Dates: Aug. 29 th eve-sept. 7 th eve 25 seats 4. FIVE DAYS RETREAT FOR THE CATECHISTS By Fr. Sylvanus Kiro, S.J. 50 persons Dates: Sept. 15 th eve Sept. 20 th eve 5. EIGHT DAYS RETREAT Haz. Jesuits Dates: Oct. 7 th eve Oct. 16 th eve 6. EIGHT DAYS RETREAT Ursuline Sisters Dates: Oct. 19 th eve Oct. 27 th eve 35 persons 35 persons 7. FIFTEEN DAYS RETREAT DSA Tertians Dates: Oct. 29 th eve Nov. 12 th eve 21 persons 8. PSYCHOSYBERNETICS: A JOURNEY INTO DEPTH AWARENESS By Sr. Suchita Kullu, S.C.N. and Team 15 seats Dates: Nov. 17 th eve Nov. 22 nd eve The five day workshop is specially designed to help the young adults to improve their personality and self image based on the findings in depth psychology and its
application. The workshop focuses on depth knowledge of one s being, behavior and motivation that leads the person to wholeness. This program will enhance the participants to function better in relationship with oneself, others, cosmos and God. 9. SIX DAYS JUBILEE RETREAT DSA Jubilarians Dates: Nov. 27 th eve Dec. 3 rd eve 10. ADVENT RETREAT (EIGHT DAYS) By Fr. Sylvanus Kiro, S.J. Dates: Dec. 5 th eve Dec. 13 th eve 20 persons 11. MBTI (Myers Brigg Type Indicator) By Fr. Medard Xalxo, S.J. Spiritual Director & Professor Vidya Jyoti, Delhi. Dates: Dec. 12 th eve Dec. 16 th eve The MBTI is a self report questionnaire which highlights the inner/outer world view of a person. It is helpful to identify your strengths and unique gifts. Use the information to understand yourself, your motivations, your strengths and potential areas of growth. Understand and appreciate those who differ from you. Meant for all but extremely useful for Formators. 12. LNN TRAINING PROGRAMME By Fr. Aurel Brys, S.J. and Team Dates: Jan. 23 rd Feb. 19 th 2017. 13. THREE DAY WORKSHOP ON INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION By Fr. Sylverius Chermako, S.J. Dir. Jeevandeep (Pre-Novitiate), Khunti Dates: March 2 nd eve March 5 th eve The objectives of the workshop: Becoming aware of the present situation in communication Becoming aware of the need for better communication Learning some basic skills in communication for better communication Learning to apply the skills in communication in the group Focusing on the interpersonal communication Identify our barriers to communication to become aware 14. LENTEN RETREAT (EIGHT DAYS) Dates: March 15 th eve March 23 rd eve 25 seats
15. MID-LIFE: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE Dates: April 20 th eve - April 23 rd eve We cannot live the afternoon of life according to the programme of life s morning This Three Days Workshop is created for personal and spiritual growth at mid life. This is a help to make better sense of what happens to people between the age of 35 and 50. 16. EIGHT DAYS RETREAT Ranchi Jesuit Schls. Dates: May 4 th eve May 13 th morn. 17. LNN TRAINING PROGRAMME By Aurel Brys, S.J. and Team Dates: May 17 th eve June 11 th eve 18. EIGHT DAYS RETREAT Ranchi Jesuit Schls. Dates: June 22 nd eve 30 th June eve Contact us at: JHARNA SPIRITUALITY CENTRE P.O. Namkum, P.B. 24, Ranchi-834010, Mob. 8986894917, 8757210828 Email- dirjharna@gmail.com KC Philip Deepak Sylvanus James Raymond Ferdinand My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; when shall I come and appear before God? Ps. 42:2