Holy Spirit Retreat Center Spring 2018 CENTER UPDATE The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5
A Letter From the Executive Director Dear Friends of Holy Spirit Retreat Center, The theme for this Center Update speaks of light shining in the darkness, and it is most appropriate to these times! As I sit here writing this letter, I m looking out at a dark and cloudy day, but along with the darkness comes the promise of rain and cooler temperatures. This gets me thinking that there is always hope and goodness hidden amidst the darkness. The mystics tell us that we need darkness as well as light, and without the darkness, we wouldn t see or appreciate the light. When you re in the midst of darkness, these thoughts can be hard to swallow, but there is truth in them. Difficult times call forth creativity and courage; the best of human nature as well as the worst that humans are capable of. The choice is ours: How will we respond? We are offering some workshops, retreats and other programs that can help to bring out our inner giftedness and help us to keep our balance when the going gets rough. I invite you to take a look and treat yourself to some nurturing, or maybe just a little time apart from the craziness that will enable you to dive back into the fray with a calmer heart and mind. As you examine our programs, please note that we have increased our rates for single-day events and eight-day retreats. The extra income will enable us to better meet our expenses. We thank you for your understanding! Come enlighten yourself, and help us to bring some light into this New Year. In the Light of the Spirit, Chris Machado, SSS Mission Statement Holy Spirit Retreat Center, as a chartered ministry of the Sisters of Social Service, is rooted in Scripture and the spirit of St. Benedict. We strive to create an atmosphere of prayer and hospitality where community is nourished, each person can thrive and an interfaith environment is established. Featured on the Cover The cover photo of the candle shining in the darkness reminds us that The Light shines in the darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it. (John 1:5) Holy Spirit Retreat Center offers the space and a place where light shines and hope revives in the face of a world where darkness seems to be spreading. You are invited to come and sit in prayer and meditation and find comfort and solace in times of darkness. 2 Center Update Produced by DDCC, Inc. www.ddcc.bz (818) 772-9555
SERIES & ONGOING PROGRAMS Special Events Sacred Triduum: ENCINO CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS: L.A. CELLISTEN CONCERT HOLY THURSDAY PASCHAL MEAL Presider: Fr. Mike Kennedy Thursday, March 29, 2018 6:00 pm Liturgy and Dinner at 6:00 pm Fee: $25.00 Reservations required by March 23 rd ; seating is limited; no walk-ins, please. (retreatants included already) GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES Friday, March 30, 2018 Stations of the Cross 10:30 am Liturgy 3:00 pm Taize Prayer 7:30 pm All are welcome. Please contact us at (818) 784-4515 if you plan to stay for lunch/dinner. Holy Saturday Saturday, March 31, 2018 Easter Vigil Liturgy of the Word 11:00 am 4:00 pm Easter Vigil Evening Liturgy 7:30 pm Reservations required for all meals by March 23. Make your reservation online at reserve@hsrc.com or call (818) 285-3370. For Holy Week Retreat, look under the retreats in the update. Sunday, April 22, 2018 5:00 pm Once again, L.A. Cellisten comes with beautiful Chamber Music to welcome this spring. We are extremely excited to welcome four celebrated cellists with programs of classical and Latin music. All the members of the cello ensemble are currently performing in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Do not miss this wonderful chance to immerse yourself in this beautiful music! Cello quartet members include In Hee Na, Alex Youngjin Yun, Soojung Crystal Park and Najung Kim. Tickets: $15.00 (pay at the door) LABYRINTH WALKS Tuesday, March 20, 2018 7:00 pm We will gather to welcome the return of the sun and the new life of the Spring Equinox. Come celebrate the beauty of the season by gathering for an evening of prayer and meditation at the Spring Equinox Labyrinth Walk! The evening includes a short workshop for Labyrinth neophytes. Thursday, June 21, 2018 7:00 pm Our Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk will welcome the summer season with its slower pace and longer days to enjoy camping, picnics and other fun outdoor activities. As we gather, we ll begin with an opening ritual and a workshop for Labyrinth neophytes, followed by an open walk. Come join us as we welcome the light! HSRCenter.com 3
SERIES & ONGOING PROGRAMS Ongoing series AWAKENING TO AN EVOLUTIONARY RELATIONSHIP TO LIFE Presenter: Sr. Deborah Lorentz, SSS, M.Ed. in Religious Studies BRIDGES TO CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING Presenter: Sr. Chris Machado, SSS First meeting: Sunday, January 7, 2018, 1:00 3:30 pm Participants will agree on subsequent meeting dates. Teilhard de Chardin, Fr. Thomas Berry and Sr. Ilia Delio are just some of those visionaries who have paved the path for a new way of approaching our place in the universe. But how can we live out these insights in our own lives? How does one live out what it means to be alive at this time in history in short, how can we be an evolutionary? Come join those of us who are pushing the boundaries of consciousness and learning to sit in meditation and contemplation with the understanding that we are part of God s creation and have responsibility for bringing this consciousness into our lives for the sake of our world. Entire series of 12: $150.00 To register, please call (818) 815-4496. INTERNATIONAL THOMAS MERTON SOCIETY CHAPTER MEETINGS Facilitator: Sr. Chris Machado, SSS Third Sunday of each month 2:00 4:00 pm The International Thomas Merton Society (ITMS) promotes an understanding and appreciation of the multi-faceted character of Thomas Merton, and encourages study and research into the unique contribution he has made to American literature and religious life. Chapter meetings further the work of the ITMS and involve contemplative prayer together, book study, discussion, films on Merton s life, speakers and activities. If you are interested in learning more about Merton or deepening your knowledge of his writings and thought, come join us. Questions can be directed to Sr. Chris at (818) 285-3354. Suggested donation: $5.00 per session 4 Center Update Wednesdays: January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, 2018 10:00 am 12:00 noon Based partly on the writings of Thomas Merton, this series gently leads participants on a journey toward personal spiritual transformation and a more contemplative, peacefilled life. Bridges fosters a proper relationship to God, self, others and nature. Each session offers an introduction to Merton and contemplative living through prayer, readings from Merton and other spiritual masters and questions for contemplative dialogue. You do not have to be a practitioner of contemplative prayer just someone longing to live in a deeper and more enriching way. We are open to new members, so feel free to join us for a morning of meditation and faith sharing. If you have any questions, feel free to call Sr. Chris at (818) 285-3354. Suggested donation: $5.00 per session Centering Prayer Groups Facilitators: Mary Shear & Linda Snow, CSJ Contemplative Outreach Coordinators for San Fernando Valley Thursdays, January 4, 18, February 1, 15, March 1, 15, April 5, 19, May 3, 17, 31, June 7, 21, July 5, 26, 2018 10:00 am 12:00 noon Centering Prayer is a silent meditation practice intended to deepen one s relationship with God. The group sessions include time for communal Centering Prayer, a contemplative walk, input and group sharing. If you are new to the practice, we highly recommend the Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop or please call Linda Snow, CSJ. Suggested donation: $5.00 per session Contacts: Linda Snow, CSJ, at (818) 815-4497 or Pat Nelson, CSJ, at (818) 815-4480. Allah is the ally of those who believe. He brings them out from darkness into the Light. Qur an (2):257
SERIES & ONGOING PROGRAMS It s a Way of Life: A Dance Series Led by: John West, Choreographer and Director of the Valyermo Dance Troop Thursday evenings, April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, May 1, 3, 2018 7:00 pm 8:30 pm Keep healthy in body and spirit by integrating physical and spiritual exercises through modern dance in a sacred mode. John West, choreographer and director of the Valyermo Dance Troop and workshop facilitator at both St. Andrew s Abbey and HSRC, will lead students, from teens and young adults to seniors, to improve their physical condition and ward off the intimidations and restrictions of stress and limited physical abilities. With attention to the physical core and the spiritual core, movers and dancers will develop a sense of community and joy in the celebration of life and the gifts of the Creator. The classes will offer a unique opportunity for friends and those in relationships to speak and communicate in and through dance, the hidden language of the soul [Martha Graham]. (Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket.) Woman-to-Woman MINISTRY Presenter: Josephine Broehm, MA Last Monday of the Month, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August 11:00 am 12:30 pm A group for exploring varied topics of significance to women of all ages and experiences. How do our spiritual and secular interests evolve at different cornerstones of life? Does the support from others help us meet the challenges we encounter on our life journeys? Presentations are followed by personal reflection and interactive conversation. Participants can bring simple refreshments to share. Suggested donation: $15.00 per session Questions may be sent to the facilitator at jmcbroehm@aol.com. Fee: Pre-paid series of 10: $180.00 paid in advance; 5 classes: $90.00 paid in advance; or $20.00 per class To register for the series: Please call (818) 815-4496. (To attend per session, simply go directly to your sessions of choice.) WOMEN AT THE WELL Presenters: Sr. Chris Machado and the Women at the Well Team Tuesdays, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, 2018 10:00 am 12:00 noon Our Women at the Well Group gathers together monthly for silent reflection, group discussion, mutual support and good conversation! We are continuing with the book, The Cup of Your Life by Joyce Rupp. This book has been around for many years, so if you have a copy, please bring it. If you don t, we can supply a book free of charge, due to a generous grant from the Angell Foundation. Our journey together will include prayer, ritual, music, quiet reflection, small group sharing, Tai Chi and maybe even a few surprises! Lunch is provided for an additional $10.00 fee for those who wish to stay and enjoy some additional time together. New women are always welcome! Come join us around the well! Suggested donation: $10.00 per session HSRCenter.com 5
ONE-DAY RETREATS Take a Different Path Presenter: Josephine Broehm, MA Saturday, January 6, 2018 9:30 am 3:00 pm In reading the story of the Epiphany, we find the Magi warned in a dream not to return to Herod but rather to take a different road on their return home. In this New Year retreat day, we will look for the different paths we are invited to take and where a different way might lead us to and through. How do we receive guidance on the inner and outer journey? Please bring writing materials, a blanket for silent meditation and, most importantly, an image of a path that calls to you and an open mind to what may be revealed during our time together. Fee: $50.00 with lunch; $40.00 without lunch. Any questions can be directed to jmcbroehm@aol.com. To register: Please call (818) 815-4496 by the January 4 th deadline. EXPLORING EVOLUTIONARY SPIRITUALITY: BREAKING OPEN NEW VISIONS Presenter: Deborah Lorentz, SSS M.Ed. in Religious Studies Saturday, January 13, 2018 9:30 am 3:30 pm This is for those individuals who believe in the presence of God and Jesus Christ working in the world and want to explore a spirituality that asks: Who are we in today s world and what is our relationship with God? Together, let s consider our place as believers in today s society and wonder how we can grow into taking responsibility for the fact that we have been born into this world at this time for a purpose. What is that purpose and how are we being called to fulfill it? This retreat is for those who are seeking and yearning for a deeper relationship with our God. Fee: $50.00 with lunch; $40.00 without lunch by the January 9 th deadline. To register, please call (818) 815-4496. 6 Center Update SILENT SATURDAY Presenters: Lylia Dange and the Contemplative Outreach Team Saturday, January 20, 2018 9:00 am 12:00 noon (arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 am) Begin the New Year with a quiet winter morning of Centering Prayer and silence. The day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation. There is time for communal prayer, a contemplative walk, private journaling, reflection and an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Holy Spirit Retreat Center. All are welcome. A brief introduction to Centering Prayer will be offered for those new to the practice. Free-will offering. Contact: Pat Nelson, CSJ, at (818) 815-4480. ALLELUIA DANCE THEATER Presenters: Stella Matsuda, Director MA in Ed., BS in Dance, Marti Ryan, BA in Kinesiology, and Emmalyn Moreno, MA in Ethnomusicology and Dance Saturday, January 20, 2018 9:00 am 3:30 pm Standing on Holy Ground For I will bring them from the north and from the distant corners of the earth. I will not forget the blind and the lame, the expectant mothers and women in labor. A great company will return! The young women will dance for joy. Jeremiah 31:8, 13 This is a day of dancing and drumming to celebrate the goodness of our God as we gather together from every corner of the earth. Bring or wear something festive, representative of your heritage or tribe. (It might just be a color or a sash). This workshop is open to all denominations and faiths. We invite all dancers, those who have only danced in their hearts to those with more experience, to join us. Fee: $50 with lunch; $40 without lunch. To register: Please call (818) 815-4496 by the January 10 th deadline. A non-refundable deposit of $10.00 is required. For more information or questions, e-mail info@rejoiceadt.org.
ONE-DAY RETREATS ART AND SOUL OF JOURNALING Let Your Light Shine Through: Personal Writing That Illuminates Presenter: Chantel Zimmerman Saturday, February 3, 2018 9:30 am 3:30 pm Our own inner light is the light of God, light source of wisdom. Journaling offers access to insight and can serve as a spotlight to turn on our inner lamps and see what is there. We are stars wrapped in skin the light you are looking for has always been within. This workshop will seek out and find your inner light so that your inner wisdom can shine punctuated with silence, reflection, sharing and learning. All are welcome to engage in this beautiful spiritual practice. Please bring a journal and pen ASH WEDNESDAY: THROUGH THE WARDROBE: Visiting Narnia Presenter: Sr. Deborah Lorentz, M.Ed Wednesday, February 14, 2018 9:30 am 3:00 pm Aided by the Narnian tale of the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the reflections of this day will take us through the wardrobe into the country of our own lives. We will meet the witch who offers Edmund (and us) Turkish Delight We will meet Aslan, the Christ figure, and ask: What does Aslan say to me? Come for a day of profound reflection on our lives as we begin the journey through Lent. Ashes will be offered at the end of the retreat. Fee: $50.00 with lunch; $40.00 without lunch. To register: Please call (818) 815-4496. Fee: $55.00 with lunch; $45.00 without lunch. To register: Please call (818) 815-4496 by the January 30 th deadline. A non-refundable deposit of $10.00 is required. (Fee includes a $5.00 charge for journal materials.) Enneagram, Part II: Engaging Your Shadow Presenter: Sr. Pat Beirne, SM Saturday, February 10, 2018 9:30 am 4:00 pm This day will cover the Enneagram and the shadow. The workshop will begin with some reflection time, followed by an introduction to the Shadow. The day will center around Enneagram as a spiritual/psychological tool and an explanation for the Jungian approach to shadow work. This workshop will be helpful to persons who have had a basic introduction to the Enneagram. Fee: $60.00 with lunch; $50.00 without lunch. To register: Please call (818) 815-4496 by the February 2 nd deadline. A non-refundable deposit of $10.00 is required. HSRCenter.com 7
ONE-DAY RETREATS LIFE REVIEW AND TRANSFORMATIVE PRACTICES: CONSCIOUS AGING II Presenters: Sr. Deborah Lorentz and Lala Rukh Khan Saturday, February 17, 2018 9:30 am 4:00 pm The practice of Life Review is an essential element of Conscious Aging reflecting back on our lives and making sense out of where we have been, so we can make sense out of where we are and where we are going. Together, we will consider and integrate transformative practices that will move us forward in our journey of Conscious Aging. We will become aware of how we can transform our thinking and our approach to the aging process by engaging in activities and exercises that enable the process of growth. In this way, we will face aging in a productive and life-uplifting manner. The materials are adapted from those provided by the Institute of Noetic Sciences. We will go there together! Fee: $50.00 with lunch; $40.00 without lunch. To register: Please call (818) 815-4496 by the February 14 th deadline. A non-refundable deposit of $10.00 is required. ST. PATRICK AND THE CELTIC FACE OF MERCY Presenter: Rev. Mark Villano, SP Saturday, March 17, 2018 9:30 am 3:30 pm St. Patrick s Day is known for more than green beer! Learn the history of this great missionary and beloved saint. Spend a little time delving into various themes that are central to Celtic spirituality: hospitality, community, creation affirmation, etc. Whether you re Irish or not, there is so much to be thankful to St. Patrick for. Let s honor his memory with a day spent in prayer, learning and adapting his spiritual legacy for today. Fee: $50.00 with lunch; $40.00 without lunch. To register: Please call (818) 815-4496 by the March 14 th deadline. A nonrefundable deposit of $10.00 is required. SILENT SATURDAY Presenters: Lylia Dange and the Contemplative Outreach Team Saturday, March 3, 2018 9:00 am 12:00 noon (arrive between 8:30-9:00 am) The season of Lent invites us to pray. Join with others for a quiet morning of Centering Prayer and silence. The day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation. The day provides time for communal prayer, a contemplative walk, private journaling, reflection and an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Holy Spirit Retreat Center. All are welcome. A brief introduction to Centering Prayer will be offered for those new to the practice. Free-will offering. Contact: Pat Nelson, CSJ, at (818) 815-4480. SACRED COLLAGE: HELPING THE WORLD, HELPING OURSELVES Presenter: Jody Berges Saturday, April 7, 2018 9:00 am 4:00 pm We want to do something to help the world to suffer less, but when we are not peaceful and don t have enough compassion in us, we can t do much for the world. Come and spend a day in silence and collage making to create peace, love and happiness within ourselves and for the world. Fee: $60.00, including lunch, or $50.00 for workshop only. The fee for the workshop includes a charge of $15.00 to cover collage materials. To register: Please call (818) 815-4496. A nonrefundable deposit of $10.00 is required. 8 Center Update
ONE-DAY RETREATS ENNEAGRAM III: MY RELATIONSHIPS Presenter: Sr. Pat Beirne, SM SILENT SATURDAY Presenters: Lylia Dange and the Contemplative Outreach Team Saturday, May 5, 2018 9:00 am 12:00 noon (arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 am) Saturday, April 21, 2018 9:30 am 3:30 pm The day will begin with some reflection time and will hopefully answer these questions: Why do I connect with some people and find others difficult to understand? Knowing the various Enneagram personalities and how they play out in relationships and society can be most helpful as we interact daily at work, within family and among friends. What are the buried personality traits in myself? What gifts might I not see in another? The many faces of the Enneagram will be discussed. It is the Easter Season and Pentecost draws near. In this season of new life and promise, it is good to take a quiet Spring morning for Centering Prayer and silence. The day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation. The day provides time for communal prayer, a contemplative walk, private journaling, reflection and an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Holy Spirit Retreat Center. All are welcome. A brief introduction to Centering Prayer will be offered for those new to the practice. Free-will offering. Contact: Pat Nelson, CSJ, at (818) 815-4480. Fee: $60.00 with lunch; $50.00 without lunch To register: Please call (818) 815-4496 by the February 7 th deadline. A non-refundable deposit of $10.00 is required. DEATH MAKES LIFE POSSIBLE: SURRENDER/ NEW VISIONS FOR AGING Presenters: Sr. Deborah Lorentz and Lala Rukh Khan Saturday, April 28, 2018 9:30 am 4:00 pm This session invites participants to consider the realities of death and surrender to life circumstances. In facing into our life situations, we become able to not only accept our sufferings and difficulties, but are enabled to create new visions for our futures. Adapted from materials provided by the Institute of Noetic Sciences, new doorways can open into freedom as we face into our aging process. The sessions will provide a combination of presentation, group conversations, attunement meditations and reflection. I saw that wisdom is better than folly, just as light is better than darkness. Ecclesiastes 2:13 Fee: $50.00 with lunch; $40.00 without lunch To register: Please call (818) 815-4496 by the April 25 th deadline. A non-refundable deposit of $10.00 is required. HSRCenter.com 9
ONE-DAY RETREATS ENKINDLE THE LIGHT OF HOPE THROUGH DANCE Presenter: John West, Founder of the Valyermo Dance Troop Saturday, June 2, 2018 9:30 am 3:30 pm This will be a day of prayerful movement and sacred dance. John West will lead participants in profound reflection accompanied by expression that moves us toward a world of hope. With an eye toward realizing a global community that embraces the spiritual and social challenges of the Gospel message, come experience with others that we are One in God s powerful plan. Fee: $50.00 with lunch; $40.00 without lunch. To register: Please call (818) 815-4496 by the May 31 st deadline. A non-refundable deposit of $10.00 is required. RUACH: BREATH OF LIFE Presenter: Bryanna Benedetti-Coomber, MDiv Saturday, June 23, 2018 9:30 am 3:30 pm the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while the ruach of God swept over the face of the waters... (Genesis 1:2) OUR HEART, GOD S HOME: Henri Nouwen on the Spiritual Life Presenter: Will Hernandez, Ph.D., retreat leader and spiritual director Saturday, August 25, 2018 9:00 am 4:00 pm In this retreat, we will explore together Henri Nouwen s rich insights on the nature and thrust of our spiritual life. In practical ways, we will learn how we can cultivate a more intimate, centered and attentive heart to deepen our communion with God so that it s bound to impact others and the world around us. Will is the author of the book Mere Spirituality: The Spiritual Life According to Henri Nouwen. Fee: $50.00 with lunch; $40.00 without lunch. To register: Please call (818) 815-4496 by the August 21 st deadline. A nonrefundable deposit of $10.00 is required. Ruach is the Hebrew word meaning wind, breath or spirit and is found almost 400 times throughout the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) to describe the Holy Spirit, divine presence and the breath of life given by God to all of creation. Join us for a day of reflection and prayer as we explore the presence of ruach in our lives and learn the importance of breathing in the gifts God freely gives each of us. The day will include moments of prayer and meditation, personal and group reflection and creative exercises. All are welcome. Fee: $50.00 with lunch; $40.00 without lunch. To register: Please call (818) 815-4496 by the June 18 th deadline. A non-refundable deposit of $10.00 is required. 10 Center Update
EXTENDED ONE-DAY RETREATS Weekend Retreats Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat The Way of the Heart Presenter: Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI Friday, February 23, 2018 5:00 pm Sunday, February 25, 2018 12:00 noon This silent/contemplative weekend retreat will focus on Cynthia Bourgeault s The Heart of Centering Prayer. Following her text, Father Sheehan will guide the weekend with in-depth review of the practice of Centering Prayer and teaching on the way of the heart...going deeper and living more intentional from our deepest center. Prerequisite: Regular practice of Centering Prayer Fee: $275.00 private room; $225.00 shared room per-person; or $150.00 commuter (includes all meals) To register: Please call by the February 3 rd deadline. Early registration is recommended, as space is limited. An non-refundable deposit of $30.00 is required. Contact: Pat Nelson, CSJ, at (818) 815-4480 or Linda Snow, CSJ, at (818) 815-4497. HOLY WEEK RETREAT Walking Through the Sacred Mysteries of Our Lives Presenter: Father Jim Clarke Presider Triduum: Father Michael Kennedy, SJ Sunday, March 25 5:00 pm Sunday, April 1, 11:00 am Father Jim Clark will guide retreatants from Palm Sunday to Holy Thursday through an experience of the Christ mystery in Holy Week using Scripture, song, poetry, art and ritual. Please bring your bible, journal and something to give away that you no longer need. Beginning Holy Thursday Evening Fr. Michael Kennedy will be the Presider and the Sacred Liturgy of the Triduum will be the focus of the retreat. Fee: $600.00 all rooms private (massage therapy will be available) $50.00 deposit required with registration by March 1, 2018 Early registration recommended as space is limited. Contact: Pat Nelson, CSJ, at (818) 815-4480. Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105 HSRCenter.com 11
EXTENDED RETREATS CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT Kenosis Self Emptying Presenter: Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI Sunday, July 15, 2018 5:00 pm Sunday, July 22, 2018 1:00 pm This retreat is for those who wish to strengthen and deepen their Contemplative Practice. How do Christians experience the Trinity and the Incarnation as we evolve and develop throughout our faith journey? Father Sheehan will use Cynthia Bourgeault s Wisdom Jesus and Cynthia s major theme of kenosis, self-emptying. Retreatants are invited to explore and follow the path of self-emptying love set before us by Jesus, leading to transformation of mind and heart. Prerequisite: Experience of a silent retreat/desire to grow in your contemplative practice 8-DAY INTENSIVE & POST-INTENSIVE CENTERING PRAYER RETREATS Presenters: The Contemplative Outreach Team Sunday, June 24, 2018 5:00 pm Sunday, July 1, 2018 1:00 pm INTENSIVE: Enter into a more profound level of spiritual practice in an atmosphere of silence and community. The 8-day Intensive Retreat is designed to strengthen one s discipline and practice of Centering Prayer. It also provides a conceptual framework for the prayer through the viewing of selected DVDs from Thomas Keating s Spiritual Journey Series. This retreat is for those with some experience of Centering Prayer. Fee: $600.00 all rooms private $50.00 deposit required with registration by June 9, 2017 Early registration recommended as space is limited. Massage therapy will be available. Contact: Pat Nelson, CSJ, at (818) 815-4480. Prerequisite: Prior experience of a 2- to 3-day Centering Prayer and/or Meditation Retreat POST-INTENSIVE: Running concurrently with the 8-day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat, the Post-Intensive Retreat is for those who have previously made an Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat. Times of silence and periods of Centering Prayer are increased. Prerequisite: Prior Centering Prayer Retreat experience, 5-10 days Fee: $600.00 all rooms private $50.00 deposit required by June 2, 2017 Early registration recommended as space is limited. Massage therapy will be available. Contact: Linda Snow, CSJ, at (818) 815-4497 or Pat Nelson, CSJ, at (818) 815 4480. 12 Center Update
EXTENDED ONE-DAY RETREATS WOMEN AT THE WELL SUMMER RETREAT Re-Exploring Native American Spirituality Presenters: Sr. Chris Machado and the Women at the Well Team Friday, July 27, 2018 7:00 pm Sunday, July 29, 2018 1:00 pm Our retreat last summer was such a huge hit, and so many women wanted to re-visit the theme of Native American Spirituality, that the team decided to do a follow-up retreat. This time we will delve even more deeply into the rich deposit of spirituality that we have inherited from the First Americans. The Holy Spirit Retreat Center sits on land that once belonged to the Chumash and Tongva people, and last year, we invited a woman whose family once owned part of Encino to come and share her history and culture with us. It was so enriching that we hope to have another speaker this year as well as some different prayer experiences to share. Come continue the exploration of Native American spirituality. If you weren t with us last summer, no problem! Come enjoy the prayer, drumming, Medicine Wheel work and Native American lore with us. The weekend will also include the usual Tai Chi, centering prayer, reflection time, sharing and, of course, fun. We ll have another Native American art dabble as well. Come join us as we honor our First Americans. Fee: $275.00 per person single occupancy; $225.00 per person shared occupancy; or $150.00 per person commuter To register: Please call (818) 285-3354 by the July 10 th deadline. Early registration is recommended as space is limited. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 HSRCenter.com 13
EXTENDED RETREATS 8-DAY DIRECTED RETREAT Directors: Chris Machado, SSS, Pat Nelson, CSJ, Ingrid Honore- Lallande, CSJ, Sharon Becker, CSJO, Linda Snow, CSJ and Priest team member pending Sunday, August 5, 2018 5:00 pm Sunday, August 12, 2018 1:00 pm God invites and inspires individuals to come aside to a secluded place and rest a while. (Mark 6:30-32) A Directed Retreat is a time to set aside the normal occupations and preoccupations of daily life. Time is spent each day in prayer and reflection. Retreat is not a withdrawal from life, but an opening to it; it is about being present to one s experience and to the Presence of the Divine in every aspect of life and to be touched by Sacred Mystery and to come away with a deeper awareness of God in our lives. Daily, there is time with your spiritual director. Retreat is time to learn more about you in relationship to God and to others, and respond to the movement of the Spirit. In this setting, silence is an attitude of making space for God. Silence invites you to give your attention to all the ways that God can speak to you. Prerequisite: Previous experience of a silent retreat Contact: Pat Nelson, CSJ, at (818) 815-4480. Fee: $600.00 all rooms private (massage therapy will be available) To register place call by the July 6 th deadline. Early Registration is recommended as space is limited. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required. 14 Center Update
Spiritual Direction at Holy Spirit Retreat Center Life is a sacred path. Each of us is invited by God to make our journey in the light of faith. At Holy Spirit Retreat Center, we wish to support the spiritual journeys of persons through a ministry of accompaniment that is known as Spiritual Direction. These one-on-one conversations are an opportunity for persons to break open their sacred stories, awakening anew to Sacred Mystery living, acting and present in all of life and to respond generously to the Holy One in a growing and deepening relationship. SERIES & ONGOING PROGRAMS Linda Snow, CSJ Chris Machado, SSS Pat Nelson, CSJ Joyce Gaspardo, CSJ Holy Spirit Retreat Center spiritual directors on staff are happy to work with the individual needs of those interested in Spiritual Direction. Josie Broehm, MFT Deborah Lorentz, SSS Acupuncturist Anne Field, SSS Retreat Directors for Youth and Adults If you have a group that is coming to Holy Spirit Retreat Center and you need a retreat director, we have people on staff here who are happy to make their services available. If no one at the Center is available, we have additional retreat directors who are available to work with groups: Michael O Palko (Youth and Adults) (818) 996-8238 ADMINISTRATION Chris Machado, SSS Executive Director Debbie DeCaro Office Manager Deborah Lorentz, SSS Sponsored Retreat Program Director Maria Simental Food Services Supervisor Lucia Alvarez Housekeeping Supervisor Art Mayers Plant Manager - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - REGISTRATION FORM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Program Name: Date: E-mail: $ deposit enclosed ($10/one day or series; $30/weekend; $50/extended) non-refundable, non-transferable portion of total retreat offering. I am also enclosing an additional donation of $. Lunch preference where offered: Yes No Room preference where offered: Single Shared Commuter TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ For more information, contact Sr. Deborah at (818) 815-4496 Please return to: Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Rd., Encino, CA 91436 (818) 784-4515 Fax: (818) 784-0409 HSRCenter@earthlink.net
Holy Spirit Retreat Center CENTER UPDATE 4316 Lanai Road Encino, CA 91436 Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage P A I D Van Nuys, CA PERMIT NO. 1611 (818) 784-4515 (818) 784-0409 (fax) officemanager@hsrcenter.com HSRCenter.com Thank you for your generous support! Like us on USE OUR CENTER FOR YOUR GROUP S NEXT RETREAT OR WORKSHOP You will find our warm, comfortable facility a pleasant change from the conventional hotel. Providing an open atmosphere is our important offering. The Center has all the important attributes that add to your group s successful event. a Beautiful dining room serving attractive, healthy meals (most dietary needs can be accommodated) a Private bath, heat and air conditioning a Overnight accommodations for up to 50 persons (single or double occupancy) a Lovely gardens and grounds for meditation and outdoor activities a Six bedrooms for handicapped guests a Gracious, helpful staff a Meeting rooms for groups of 10 to 120 For more information, contact Debbie DeCaro, Office Manager, at: (818) 285-3370