St. Cyril Spiritual Center Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, PA 2016 CALENDAR Mission Statement Saint Cyril Spiritual Center is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius dedicated to providing service to the people of God in love and compassion. (SSCM Charism) Sensitive to the contemporary needs of those seeking time apart with God, the Spiritual Center welcomes people of various faiths and ages with gracious hospitality. The Center offers retreats, spiritual direction and a quiet place for individuals or hosted groups, within a serene setting of natural beauty, so that the gospel vision of the Kingdom may be fulfilled in us and in those we serve. (SSCM Mission) 2016 Programs and Retreats Register online at www.sscm.org Click Current Events or CALL 570-275-3581 Directed or Private retreats of varying periods of time during the year can be arranged by request. To register for a solitary hermitage experience at our refurbished farmhouse, for Spiritual Direction, or for a Directed Retreat, please contact Sister Jean Marie, SS.C.M., through the SSCM website: www.sscm.org. Personal Retreats or Groups Welcome! Please contact Sister Michaelette, SS.C.M. through the SSCM website: www.sscm.org, if you are interested in having accommodations for your group or want a personal private retreat for yourself.
St. Cyril s 2016 AT-A-GLANCE Calendar February Feb.19-20 - Directed 24 Hour Retreat LuAnn O Connell $95 Feb.19-21 - Silent Directed Weekend $165 March Sat. Mar. 5 - People of the Passion - (10 AM 3 PM) Sr. Anita Constance, SC $45-50 Fri. Mar. 11 - Taize Prayer - Basilica - (7-8 PM) LuAnn O Connell Donation Mar. 18-19 - Directed 24 Hour Retreat Lois Miller $95 Mar. 18-20 - Silent Directed Weekend $165 April Fri. Apr. 15 - Taize Prayer Basilica (7-8 PM) LuAnn O Connell Donation Sat. Apr. 23 - Compassionate Caregiving: Dimensions of Religion & Spirituality in Health Care Settings (10 AM-3 PM) Dr. Joan Miller, RN PhD $45-50 May May 27-29 - Listen and Follow Jesus: Explore a Call to Consecrated Life $125 (Discernment retreat led by the SS.C.M. Vocation Team) - Scholarship money is available June June 10-11 - Directed 24 Hour Retreat Sr. Jean Marie, SSCM $95 June 10-12 - Silent Directed Weekend $165 July/August July 31-Aug. 6 - Face to Face: Together Again For the First Time Guided Preached Retreat $400 Vincent Fortunato, O.F.M., & Lisa Hibberd July 31-Aug. 6 -Silent, Directed Retreat Directors: Pat Hickey, SSJ and Susan Pontz, SSCM $400 September Sept. 9-10 - Directed 24 Hour Retreat Lois Miller $95 Sept. 9-11 - Silent Directed Weekend $165 October Oct. 28-29 - Directed 24 Hour Retreat Sr. Jean Marie $95 Oct. 28-30 - Silent Directed Weekend $165 December Sat. Dec. 3 - Behold! Being Attentive to the Four Pillars of Advent (10 AM -3 PM) $45-50 Sr. Teresa Skierkowski, SCC TO REGISTER CALL (570) 275-3581 or GO TO WWW.SSCM.ORG & CLICK CURRENT EVENTS
Types of Retreat Offerings Directed or Private Self-Directed Retreat This retreat is silent. A contemplative atmosphere will be supported by silent meals with quiet music. It will offer time for prayer, Liturgy, and for those who choose directed retreat, meeting privately with a spiritual director to discuss their experience of God in prayer. A private retreat is spent in silence and prayer, but is self-directed. Preached Retreat This is a structured retreat with a presenter who develops a theme through a combination of talks, discussions and/or activities. There are times for silent prayer, Liturgy, individual leisure activities and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A choice of silence or conversation at meals is usually given. Reflection Morning or Afternoon This is a time to reflect on a seasonal theme for several hours with people who are interested in doing the same. The presenter will guide the day s reflection and interaction with the group. LuAnn Sgrecci O Connell is a spiritual director, retreat leader, homeschool co-op teacher and mother of five children whom she and her husband homeschooled from birth to college. She received her spiritual direction training through Oasis Ministries and has an MS in Public Policy Analysis and a BA in Economics. She is involved in liturgical ministries at her church. Learning and helping others learn has been a theme throughout her life. LuAnn s interests reflect God as Creator, Artist and Teacher: reading, writing, creativity, nature and contemplative living. For fun she collects Nancy Drew and Judy Bolton mysteries. Directed, Silent 24 Hr. & Weekend: Feb. 19-21 Taize Prayer: Friday, Mar. 11, & Fri. Apr. 15, 7-8 PM Basilica Sister Anita M. Constance, SC, is the author of several spiritual books, and is experienced in giving retreats and workshops. She received her MS from Fordham University (NY) in Religious Studies, and is a certified spiritual director who presently gives retreats, spiritual direction, grief support, and Healing Touch. Her experience includes ministry as a Pastoral Associate for the Paterson Diocese, Director of Pastoral Care at St. Anne Villa, and Director of Xavier Retreat Center both in Convent Station, NJ. People of the Passion A Lenten Reflection Day, Sat. Mar. 5, 10 AM - 3PM
Lois Landis Miller is a Spiritual Director who received her training through Kairos School of Spiritual Formation located at the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth in Wernersville, PA. Lois has a B.S. in Elementary Education. She is married, the mother of three young adult children and their spouses, and grandmother to two grandchildren. Currently, Lois is involved in pastoral care and prayer ministries in her church, and companioning others as a spiritual director and mentor. She also guides contemplative prayer retreats. Her passions are reading, bird-watching, photography, and gardening. Most of all, she delights in walking with others on their spiritual journeys. Silent, Directed 24 Hr. & Weekends: Mar. 18-20, and Sept. 9-11 Joan Miller attended Bloomsburg University where she received her BSN and MSN degrees. She received her PhD from Marywood University in Scranton, PA. Her dissertation focused on the role of religiosity and spirituality for patients and caregivers following a first-time cardiac event. Dr. Miller is Professor Emeritus Bloomsburg University where she mentors students as they progress in their undergraduate education. Dr. Miller s mentoring focuses on the theory of Good Work, work that is at once excellent, ethical, and engaging. Dr. Miller serves on the Bioethics Research and Advisory Committee at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. In this role, she is embarking on a Family Discussion Project aimed at assisting patients and families who are addressing end-of-life care. She also serves on the Geisinger Health System Spiritual Care Committee. Research interests include perception of the meaning of Good Work in Nursing among nurses in different cultures and the role of spiritual care in health and well-being. Compassionate Caregiving: Dimensions of Religion and Spirituality in Health Care Settings - Sat. April 23, 10 AM - 3 PM
A Very Special Weekend May 27-29 Listen and Follow Jesus: Explore a Call to Consecrated Life A discernment retreat sponsored by the Vocation Team of the Srs. of Saints Cyril and Methodius: Sister Carol Ann Sister Joanne Marie Sister Linda Marie Bishop s Liaison for Pastoral Associate Accreditation Liason Women Religious in St. Mary s Parish Oblate School of Theology Diocese of Gary, IN Crown Point, IN Presenter for Lay Ministers Sister Mary Beth Sister Sue Bishop s delegate for Consecrated Life, Diocese of Scranton, PA IT Director, Oblate School of Theology SSCM Webmaster, Spiritual Director Sr. Jean Marie Holup, SS.C.M., is a Sister of Saints Cyril and Methodius, and the director of St. Cyril s Spiritual Center. She received her M.A. in Spirituality from Creighton University, Omaha, NE, and did her practicum at the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, Wernersville PA. As an experienced spiritual director, she has witnessed the profound insights discovered through the working of the Holy Spirit during each person s spiritual journey. She has been involved in retreat work on the East Coast, in several Mid-western States, and in Nova Scotia, Canada. For the past 24 years, it has been her joy to accompany laity, clergy of various denominations, and men and women religious on their spiritual journeys. Jean enjoys singing, dream work, creating sacred life patterns with collage, and taking walks in nature. Silent, Directed 24 Hr. & Weekends: June 10-12, and October 28-30
Fr. Vincent Fortunato O.F.M. Cap., is an ordained priest with the Capuchin Franciscan Friars. He has served his community for 20 years in Formation Ministry and as Provincial Minister for 6 years. He has an M. Div. degree from Darlington Seminary and a MA degree in Spirituality from Creighton University. He has certifications in Spiritual Direction and Directed Retreats. During the month of June, Fr. Vinny with Fr. Joe Kelly teach a Seminar on Spiritual Direction to Priest Spiritual Directors for the Institute of Priestly Formation at Creighton University. He has taught Spiritual Direction at Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall and Washington Theological Union. He is a presenter of spiritual direction for groups and training programs. He also is a preacher for Parish Missions and retreats. Presently he lives in Wilmington DE. Guided Retreat July 31 Aug. 6 Face to Face: Together Again For the First Time Lisa Hibberd, a former strategic facilities project manager and now the owner of the Yoga Studio and Inn at Cammal, PA, is a licensed massage therapist and certified yoga teacher. She received her massage education at Cortiva and is a 300 hour certified yoga teacher. She has, for the past five years, led or assisted several spiritual wellness retreats. Prior to her ministry of spiritual wellness through the mind and body, she was the president of an architectural/design firm in the Philadelphia area, graduated Moore College of Art with a BFA in Design and sat on the Board as well. She values the space we can offer to each other on our journeys and is happy to be assisting on the retreat Entitled "Face to Face: Together for the First Time", with meditation, reflection, and optional massage. Lisa believes that we change by Chance or by Choice, either way we are brought Face to Face with the Lord each time. She considers retreats as treasures and feels deeply that - "When we are able to hold sacred the space between each of us, we become better versions of ourselves in the process." Assisting Guided Retreat July 31-August 6
Pat Hickey, SSJ, a Sister of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia, is a graduate of Creighton University and is certified in supervision from Chestnut Hill College. She has been involved full time in the ministry of spiritual direction, retreats and supervision for many years. Directed Retreat July 31 August 6 Sister Sue Pontz, SS.C.M., is a Sister of Saints Cyril and Methodius. Sue was a high school English and Math teacher who later earned her Doctorate in Instructional Technology, and is currently ministering as the Director of Instructional Technology at the Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio, TX. She earned an MA in Theology at Oblate, and completed her training in spiritual direction at the Ignatius Training Centre in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. In addition to her work at Oblate, she is in her second term as General Councilor and her first term as Co-Vocation Director for her Congregation. She believes her role in spiritual direction is that of observant listener. Sue hopes that each session provides the sacred space needed for her directees to notice the graced ways in which God is moving within each of them. Directed Retreat July 31 August 6 Teresa Skierkowski, SCC, MA, MS, is the Director of Quellen Spiritual Center. She holds a Masters Degree in Theology and a MS in Administration. She facilitates retreats and programs and is a spiritual director and is trained to give Directed Retreats. Her training in Spiritual Direction is from Linwood Spiritual Center in Rhinebeck, NY, and her training as a Supervisor of Spiritual Directors from Inisfada, St. Ignatius Retreat Center, Manhasset, NY. Sister gives directed retreats, guided retreats and days of reflection. She serves on the staff of the Quellen Spiritual Direction Formation Program. Behold! Being Attentive to the Four Pillars of Advent An Advent Reflection Day Dec. 3
February - 19-21 Silent, Directed or Private 24 Hr. or Weekend Retreat This retreat is silent. A contemplative atmosphere will be supported by silent meals with quiet music. It will offer time for prayer, Liturgy, and for those who choose directed retreat, meeting privately with a spiritual director to discuss their experience of God in prayer. A private retreat is spent in silence and prayer, but is self-directed. Director for Directed Retreat: LuAnn O Connell Weekend 24-Hour Retreat Dates: Fri. - Sun., February 19-21 or Dates: Fri. - Sat., Feb. 19-20 Arrival: Fri., 7:00 PM Arrival: Fri., 7:00 PM Departure: Sun., 2:00 PM Departure: Sat., 7:00 PM Offering: $165.00 Offering: $95.00 ($50.00 Non-refundable deposit by ($35.00 Non-refundable deposit by Registration deadline Feb. 12 Registration deadline - Feb. 12 $115.00 Balance due on arrival) $60.00 Balance due on arrival) People of the Passion Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Meet and listen to the men and women who were present at Christ s passion and death. Listen to their stories; perhaps see yourself in their encounter with Jesus. Come and experience this unique journey in the company of the People of the Passion. This program will include a full dinner, a prayer service with time for reflection,sharing, and for those who wish, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 3-4 PM, along with a 4:00 PM Mass for Sunday. Presenter: Sr. Anita Constance, SC Date: Sat. Mar. 5 Arrival: 9:45 AM Departure: 3:00 PM or 5:00 PM Offering: $45-50 as you are able (Full Dinner included) (For this retreat FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED by Registration deadline Feb. 26) Ta ize Prayer Based on a form of prayer from the Taize Ecumenical monastic community in France, this quiet hour of prayer from 7:00 8:00 PM will interweave scripture reading, song, and contemplative silence. All ages and faith traditions are most welcome to participate. Cantor: LuAnn O Connell Since the Basilica is a pilgrimage site for the Year of Mercy, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available for those who wish from 6:00 7:00 PM before the Taize Prayer. Refreshments will be served after Taize Prayer. Dates: Fri. Mar. 11, and Fri. Apr. 15 Arrival: Basilica 6:45 PM - Departure: 8:00 PM Pre-registration is required by Mar. 4 th and /or Apr. 8th to ensure adequate materials and refreshments will be available. Please Call 570-275-3581. FREE WILL OFFERING
March 18-20 Silent, Directed or Private 24 Hr. or Weekend Retreat This retreat is silent. A contemplative atmosphere will be supported by silent meals with quiet music. It will offer time for prayer, Liturgy, and for those who choose directed retreat, meeting privately with a spiritual director to discuss their experience of God in prayer. A private retreat is spent in silence and prayer, but is self-directed. Director for Directed Retreat: Lois Miller Weekend 24-Hour Retreat Dates: Fri. - Sun., March 18 20 or Dates: Fri. - Sat., Mar. 18 19 Arrival: Fri., 7:00 PM Arrival Fri., 7:00 PM Departure: Sun., 2:00 PM Departure: Sat., 7:00 PM Offering: $165.00 Offering: $95.00 ($50.00 Non-refundable deposit by ($35.00 Non-refundable deposit by Registration deadline Mar. 11 Registration deadline - Mar. 11 $115.00 Balance due on arrival) $60.00 Balance due on arrival) Compassionate Caregiving: Dimensions of Religion and Spirituality in Health Care Settings This program will address compassionate caregiving and its relationship to prayer and ways a nurse can discern God s will through prayerful listening to the Holy Spirit. A key focus will address caring nurse-patient relationships and the influence of prayer and reflection on these relationships. Finally the program will examine literature addressing the relationship between religion/spirituality and health across the age spectrum. This program is open to everyone in Health Care Settings,but to nurses in particular, and will include a full dinner, and for those who wish, the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 3-4 PM, and a 4:00 Mass for Sunday. Presenter: Joan Miller, PhD Date: Sat. Apr. 23 Arrival: 9:45 AM Departure: 3:00 PM or 5:00 PM Offering: Offering: $45-$50 as you are able (Full Dinner included) (For this retreat FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED by Registration deadline Apr. 15
A Very Special Weekend -May 27 29, 2016 Listen and Follow Jesus: Explore a Call to Consecrated Life Are you being called to a different way? Pope Francis challenged consecrated men and women to Be witnesses of a different way of doing things, of acting, of living! The Church teaches that by your Baptism you are called to be holy! What does this mean? How are you called to be a joyful follower of Jesus? These questions will be the focus of a discernment retreat sponsored by the Vocation Team of the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius. The weekend will consist of a variety of sessions, prayer including liturgy on Saturday and Sunday, and ample time for personal reflection and/or one-on-one conversation with a member of the SS.C.M. Retreat team. All Catholic women, 18 and older, are invited to participate. The $125 offering includes all meals, room, hospitality and supplies. Register online by May 20 at www.sscm.org click Current Events or call 570.275.3581 ext.331. Presenters: Sisters: Carol Ann, Joanne Marie, Linda Marie, Mary Beth, and Sue A Special Weekend at SSCM Motherhouse 580 Railroad ST Danville, PA 17821 Dates: Fri. - Sun., May 27 29 Offering & Partial Scholarship* Plan Arrival: Fri., 7:00 PM $45.00 Non-refundable deposit by Departure: Sun., 12:00 Noon Registration deadline May 20 Offering: $125.00 $80.00 Balance due on arrival May 27 *For Partial Scholarship information call 570 275-3581 Ext. 331 June - Silent, Directed or Private 24 Hr. or Weekend Retreat This retreat is silent. A contemplative atmosphere will be supported by silent meals with quiet music. It will offer time for prayer, Liturgy, and for those who choose directed retreat, meeting privately with a spiritual director to discuss their experience of God in prayer. A private retreat is spent in silence and prayer, but is self-directed. Director for Directed Retreat: Sr. Jean Marie, SS.C.M. Weekend 24-Hour Retreat Dates: Fri. - Sun., June 10 12 or Dates: Fri. - Sat., June 10 11 Arrival: Fri., 7:00 PM Arrival: Fri., 7:00 PM Departure: Sun., 2:00 PM Departure: Sat., 7:00 PM Offering: $165.00 Offering: $95.00 ($50.00 Non-refundable deposit by ($35.00 Non-refundable deposit by Registration deadline June 3 Registration deadline - June 3 $115.00 Balance due on arrival) $60.00 Balance due on arrival)
Directed Retreat Week This retreat will be a silent retreat, tailored to each individual retreatant. A contemplative atmosphere will be supported by silent meals with quiet music. The retreat will offer time for prayer, liturgy, and meeting privately with a spiritual director to discuss your experience of God in prayer. Directors: Sister Pat Hickey, SSJ, and Sister Susan Pontz, SS.C.M. Dates: July 31 August 6 Arrival: Sunday July 31 by 4:00 PM (Retreat begins in the evening) Departure: Saturday August 6 by 11:00 AM Offering: $100.00 Non-refundable deposit by Registration Deadline July 11 $300 Balance due on arrival Guided Retreat: Face to Face Together Again for the First Time How often have the Scriptures touched our hearts differently than ever before? How often have we drifted from the Lord and something brought us back? How many times in our silence, something stirs in our hearts and it feels like the first time again? Love is ever changing and ever new. Throughout this retreat, we will explore this change that brings us Face to Face with the Lord, Together Again for the First Time. Presenter: Vincent Fortunato, OFM Cap., Assisted by Lisa Hibberd Dates: July 31 August 6 Arrival: Sunday July 31 by 4:00 PM (Retreat begins in the evening) Departure: Saturday August 6 by 11:00 AM Offering: $100.00 Non-refundable deposit by Registration Deadline July 11 $300 Balance due on arrival September - Silent, Directed or Private 24 Hr. or Weekend Retreat This retreat is silent. A contemplative atmosphere will be supported by silent meals with quiet music. It will offer time for prayer, Liturgy, and for those who choose directed retreat, meeting privately with a spiritual director to discuss their experience of God in prayer. A private retreat is spent in silence and prayer, but is self- directed. Director for Directed Retreat: Lois Miller Weekend 24-Hour Retreat Dates: Fri. - Sun., Sept. 9-11 or Dates: Fri. - Sat., Sept. 9-10 Arrival: Fri., 7:00 PM Arrival: Fri., 7:00 PM Departure: Sun., 2:00 PM Departure: Sat., 7:00 PM Offering: $165.00 Offering: $95.00 ($50.00 Non-refundable deposit by ($35.00 Non-refundable deposit by Registration deadline Sept. 2 Registration deadline - Sept. 2 $115.00 Balance due on arrival) $60.00 Balance due on arrival)
October - Silent, Directed or Private 24 Hr. or Weekend Retreat This retreat is silent. A contemplative atmosphere will be supported by silent meals with quiet music. It will offer time for prayer, Liturgy, and for those who choose directed retreat, meeting privately with a spiritual director to discuss their experience of God in prayer. A private retreat is spent in silence and prayer, but is self-directed. Director for Directed Retreat: Sr. Jean Marie, SS.C.M. Weekend 24-Hour Retreat Dates: Fri. - Sun., Oct. 28-30 or Dates: Fri. - Sat., Oct. 28-29 Arrival: Fri., 7:00 PM Arrival: Fri., 7:00 PM Departure: Sun., 2:00 PM Departure: Sat., 7:00 PM Offering: $165.00 Offering: $95.00 ($50.00 Non-refundable deposit by ($35.00 Non-refundable deposit by Registration deadline Oct. 21 Registration deadline - Oct. 21 $115.00 Balance due on arrival) $60.00 Balance due on arrival) Behold! Being Attentive to the Four Pillars of Advent This day of reflection will offer Christians a way to prepare for the celebration of the Birth of Christ by cultivating an attentiveness to expectancy, preparation, faith, and promise. It will include the use of media, music, scripture, reflection, sharing,and a full dinner. The program will provide an oasis from the dazed busyness of the season in order to gaze at the stunning story of Christmas! The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 3-4 pm along with a 4:00 Mass for Sunday for those who wish. Presenter: Sr. Teresa Skierkowski, SCC Date: Sat. Dec. 3 Arrival: 9:45 AM Departure: 3:00 PM or 5:00 PM Offering: $45-50 as you are able For this retreat FULL PAYMENT IS REQUIRED by Registration deadline Nov. 18. TO REGISTER CALL (570) 275-3581 or GO TO WWW.SSCM.ORG & CLICK CURRENT EVENTS or send form on this page to: Sister Jean Marie, SS.C.M., Villa Sacred Heart, 580 Railroad St., Danville, PA 17821 Registration Form Name Address Phone Email Please register me for the following retreats/programs: 1. 2. Please make checks payable to Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius or SSCM, paying the deposit by the registration deadline and the balance due on day of program, (except for 3 Retreats on: Mar. 5, Apr. 23, and Dec. 3 when FULL PAYMENT is required by Registration Deadlines)