SUMMER 2017 NEWSLETTER We all want to be heard. But do we know how to respectfully listen? We all have something to say. But are the words affirming the dignity of yourself and others? 2017-2018 Theme Retreats SACRED LISTENING & SPEAKING September 15-17, 2017 Men & Women November 10-12, 2017 Men & Women March 23-25, 2018 (Palm Sunday Weekend) Women Only FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE RETREATS ON P. 3 Retreat with the Psalms August 18-20, 2017 Cost: $200 The Psalms: Our Response to God From their beginnings, the psalms have played a central role in the devotional lives of believers. Many of them originated in situations of prayer and they probably formed a significant part of personal and communal prayer. This workshop will look at different kinds of psalms as well as the religious themes and sentiments that they contain. It will also suggest ways of interpreting these themes for today. DIANNE BERGANT, CSA Sister Dianne is Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP Distinguished Professor Emerita of Biblical Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. For more than 25 years she has been the Old Testament book reviewer of The Bible Today. She is currently working in the areas of biblical interpretation and biblical theology, particularly issues of peace and ecology.
2 Smart phones, too! CONTEMPLATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY July 14-16, 2017 Cost: $185 This semi-silent retreat is offered for beginning to advanced photographers. Only a simple digital camera is needed. The retreat explores traditional and contemporary contemplative practices, insights and perceptions, emphasizing the Christian spiritual experience. These practices may be wellsprings for engendering a personal aesthetic in the photographic medium and also relate to many other ways of our individually being with God while being in the world. Participants are invited to journey on a path toward the still center within, seeking new awareness, authenticity and creative expression. St. Anthony s and its surrounding landscape offer a rich environment for the mingling of photography and contemplation. Presented by enthusiastic photographer Chuck Schaffer of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin. AA/AL-ANON SERENITY RETREAT PRAY IT FORWARD (PROMISES) July 28-30, 2017 Cost: $185 Summer is the time when we surely witness the fruits of the earth in all their splendor. This is a wonderful time in which to reflect on the fruits of working our programs faithfully. These fruits are the fulfillment of the promises, which materialize as we work for them. During this retreat we will look at some of the promises, see their connection with the Bible, and learn how we can pray it forward. Presented by Sister Elise Cholewinski, a member of the community of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross. She has a master s degree in religious education from Loyola University in Chicago, and was trained in spiritual direction at the Norbertine Center for Spirituality in De Pere, Wisconsin. She does spiritual direction and regularly does retreat work, including Twelve Step retreats. SAINT CLARE: HEALER AND ENCOURAGER Friday, August 11, 2017 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $45 A day to celebrate the life of Saint Clare and the various ways she brought healing and gave encouragement to many persons. She herself was encouraged in her generosity as a young girl in a household where women of nobility gathered. Her determination to live a Gospel lifestyle continued until her death, even during her 29 years of being bed-ridden. Stories of her gift of healing as well as her letters to Saint Agnes reveal a life of deep spirituality. Presented by Sister Jolynn Brehm, FSPA. SUPPORTING A HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY WHILE LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS OR PAIN Saturday, August 19, 2017 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $45 Chronic illness not only affects our physical bodies but it also takes its toll on the spiritual life. Gentle care of the spirit is a vital part of wellness. This one-day retreat is specifically for men and women with any kind of chronic pain or illness (cancer, heart disease, kidney or liver disease, Parkinson s, etc.). You will be offered suggestions and given an opportunity to explore and experience simple ways to comfort and care for your physical and spiritual self. The session will conclude with a blessing and healing ritual. Caregivers are welcome to attend. Presented by Sallie Bachar and Sandy Lundin.
3 SACRED LISTENING & SACRED SPEAKING We all want to be heard. But do we know how to respectfully listen? We all have something to say. But are the words affirming the dignity of yourself and others? These silent weekend retreats will explore Sacred Listening and Speaking. As a retreatant, you will soak up new insights and reflections that will transform your relationships and bring new perspective to how you view society and your own potential. With both Biblical and contemplative experiences throughout the weekends, the theme will unfold in a setting full of inspiration, quiet, and natural beauty through the historical building and wooded grounds of St. Anthony s. DISCONNECT TECH / CONNECT WITHIN August 25-27, 2017 Cost: $90 or $185 Ready for a unique experience? Choose a 1- or 2-day adventure of total absence of cell phone, tablets, computers, etc. The purpose of the time is an opportunity to reflect on, ponder and savor questions about life and to nurture one s inner spirit and life. Perhaps the time in quiet with some life-focus activities is worth the experience! Guided by Sister Jolynn Brehm, FSPA. Friday 6:30 p.m. supper to Saturday 3 p.m. OR Friday 6:30 p.m. supper to Sunday 1 p.m. COST: $185 Join us and seek new, holier ways of communicating with others through these weekend retreats. September 15-17, 2017: Men & Women November 10-12, 2017: Men & Women March 23-25, 2018 (Palm Sunday Weekend): Women Only PRESENTERS September: Deacon Mike Harvey, Sallie Bachar, Sister Jolynn Brehm, Betsy Schussler, Rita Simon November: Sallie Bachar, Lee Ann Niebuhr, Rita Simon March: Lee Ann Niebuhr, Deacon Mike Harvey, Betsy Schussler CONTINUING THE JOURNEY OF WIDOWHOOD Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $45 The experience of living as a widow or widower is an on-going journey. This gathering is an invitation to explore, share and support stories of the experience. The focus will include ideas of how to continue the journey with faith, trust and confidence. Guides include Sue Soriano and Lynn Hilts.
4 ICON WRITING EXPERIENTIAL RETREAT CHRIST THE TEACHER September 17-23, 2017 Cost: $625 (Commuters: $500) Icon Writing is a meaningful prayer practice and an art form with rich, inspirational history. At this experiential retreat, each participant will write, paint an icon of Christ the Teacher. It is open to anyone interested either with or without experience. All materials and supplies are provided so that each person will have a beautifully completed icon varnished and ready to display. Only 15 spots left! Phil Zimmerman is a noted American iconographer who has created hundreds of religious icons for churches and private collectors throughout the world. WHAT IS ICON WRITING? Icons are often described as being written rather than painted because they are meant to communicate the word of God and the mysteries of God. Icons communicate Christian truths in a visible form. They have been handed down through history with very little variation and are written similar to the original. FRANCISCAN LIVING SILENT RETREAT September 29-October 1, 2017 Cost: $185 Francis, Go and Rebuild My Church. Jesus spoke these words to St. Francis as he was praying before the crucifix in the little church of San Damiano. He took the words literally at first, and began repairing the church walls and roof. But later he understood that his true mission was to rebuild the Church spiritually. Our retreat will focus on ways we are being called to help rebuild the Church in our own time. FATHER MARTY PABLE, OFM CAP Father Marty entered the Capuchin Order and was ordained to the priesthood in 1958. He received his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the Catholic University of America in 1965. He has done extensive counseling with priests, religious and laity. Note: Our 2018 presenter will be Lee Ann Niebuhr, La Verna Regional Spiritual Assistant. MOVING MEDITATION: MOVE YOUR BODY, STILL YOUR MIND September 30-October 1, 2017 Cost: $100 Moving meditation is any type of meditation in which we are in motion or active. nature meditations. Other meditative practices will also be explored. In this workshop you will discover how deep intention and attention can turn any form of conscious movement into a sacred body prayer to help us better understand the nature and sanctity of this world. There will be plenty of time for private contemplation and discussion on how any movement-based daily task (dish meditation!) can be a way to still the mind and renew the soul. With St. Anthony s tranquil wooded forest, hiking trails and labyrinth as inspiration, you will experience various forms of walking meditation, as well as standing and Presented by Elizabeth Lewis, certified stress management, meditation and mindfulness-based stress reduction teacher.
5 OCTOBER SERENITY RETREAT for Recovering Alcoholics October 6-8, 2017 Cost: $185 We gather to discover and share the joy and serenity of the spiritual substance of the AA program through talks, discussions and opportunities for private consultation. First time retreatants to St. Anthony s can attend this retreat for half price! (Phone registration only for discount; Limited to five special rates per retreat weekend.) DESERT FATHERS, DESERT MOTHERS October 20-22, 2017 Cost: $185 O that I had wings like a bird, I would fly away to the desert... and be at rest. (Psalms 55) Why did people head off into the deserts of Egypt, Syria and Palestine during the 4th-6th centuries, and beyond? Who were some of these characters? This mostly quiet retreat will consist of several short presentations describing historical and spiritual looks at this phenomenon, some of the main characters, the Wisdom sayings of some of the fathers, and conclude with the desert influence through the ages to the present time. Presented by Father Jim Bartelme. RETREAT FOR WOMEN ADVENT DAY OF PRAYER November 17-18, 2017 Cost: $90 Sunday, December 3, 2017 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $45 On this opening weekend of hunting season, we want to discover more cues to the promptings of the Holy Spirit in our lives. How does the Spirit communicate and nurture us on a daily basis? This one-night retreat will expand your capacity to attend to the inspirations, the choices of acting in a Spirit-filled way. Come to reflect, share, ponder in a peaceful setting, and yes, bring a friend or family member along! Presented by Sister Jolynn Brehm, FSPA. Deliver us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We all struggle, from time to time, with a sense of anxiety - concern about the future for ourselves, our community, our country and our world. We will look to the prophets and especially to Mary to teach us about waiting in joyful hope! Join us for this day of prayer and nourishment and find refreshment for your Christmas journey. Presented by Sue Soriano. PROMPTINGS OF THE SPIRIT WAITING IN JOYFUL HOPE
6 Sunday, October 1, 2017 9:00 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk Begins Registration Fees: Adults: $25 (includes t-shirt) T-shirts cannot be guaranteed after Sept. 1 Kids (Ages 12 and Under): Free Youth t-shirts may be ordered for $7.00 ea. Course: Through the wooded grounds of St. Anthony s. Curves, hills, uneven ground and some narrow trails. Downloadable Registration Forms and Course Map are located on the website at sarcenter.com/5k Online Registration Available: runsignup.com Note: Additional fees per transaction when registering online. Proceeds from the race will go to our Scholarship Fund and the Catholic Charities Wausau Community Warming Center. Race Held Rain or Shine. No Refunds, Exchanges, or Transfers. Spread the word about this fun event! Contact us if you'd like posters. Join us on Sunday, October 1, from 1-4 p.m. for the first of three events celebrating the Centennial of St. Anthony Spirituality Center. On October 1 we commemorate the purchase of the 40 acres of land by the Capuchins in the fall of 1917. The afternoon will consist of guided tours of the property, giving folks a chance to walk our beautiful grounds and learn some of its history. Concessions will be available. Several Capuchins who spent years at St. Anthony will be joining us to share their stories. Request for Centennial Volunteers: We will need about 10 guides (walk from site to site with a small group of people), 4-6 helpers for a concession stand, and 5-6 re-enactors (docents) who will make scripted presentations about various sites on the grounds. WOULD YOU HELP US FUND THESE PROJECTS? These major projects are important to the future of St. Anthony s, and we need your help. Would you consider helping to fund these projects (or ask someone who might have the resources)? We thank you in advance for your support! ELEVATOR/ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT Cost of project, $125,000 Install an internal elevator allowing access to all 3 floors of the building Handicap entrance door (ramp) with push button capability Allow us to better serve the needs of our guests SOLAR ENERGY INSTALLATION Cost of project, $45,000 $13,500 grant already awarded Cost to sponsor one panel and its structure, $500 68 panels total (Over 20% already sponsored) Payback on investment for the Center is 10 years Expression of our Franciscan values PAVING PROJECT Cost of project, $50,000 $13,100 donor commitment already received Pitch driveway away from building Rebuild/repave driveway from road to employee parking Pave new parking lot Pave expanded handicap parking area
7 JULY 2017 7/14-16/2017 Contemplative Photography with Chuck Schaffer 7/19-23/2017 Volunteer Week 7/28-30/2017 AA/Al-Anon Serenity Retreat with Sister Elise Cholewinski AUGUST 2017 8/3/2017 Know Your Faith: Father Bill Menzel 8/11/2017 St. Clare Day 8/11-13/2017 Retrouvaille 8/18-20/2017 Psalms Retreat with Sr. Dianne Bergant 8/25-27/2017 Disconnect Tech & Connect Within SEPTEMBER 2017 9/7/2017 Know Your Faith: Father Dennis Lynch 9/15-17/2017 Silent Theme Retreat (Men & Women) 9/17-23/2017 Icon Writing with Phil Zimmerman 9/29-10/1/2017 Franciscan Living Silent Retreat with Father Marty Pable 9/30-10/1/2017 Moving Meditation Retreat with Elizabeth Lewis OCTOBER 2017 10/1/2017 Soles & Spirit 5K Run/Walk 10/1/2017 Centennial Celebration Kick-Off 10/5/2017 Know Your Faith: Father John A. Schultz 10/6-8/2017 Serenity Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics 10/20-22/2017 Desert Fathers, Desert Mothers with Father Jim Bartelme 10/26/2017 Know Your Faith: Father Steve Brice NOVEMBER 2017 11/10-12/2017 Silent Theme Retreat (Men & Women) 11/17-18/2017 Women s Retreat (Topic: Promptings of the Spirit) DECEMBER 2017 12/3/2017 Advent Day of Prayer with Sue Soriano *********** For more information about the above events, please see expanded descriptions in this newsletter. *********** JANUARY 2018 12/31/2017-1/1/2018 New Year s Eve Retreat 1/5-7/2018 Serenity Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics 1/18-21/2018 Mother s Retreat with Father Eric Neilson FEBRUARY 2018 2/9-11/2018 Retrouvaille 2/11/2018 Evening for Lovers 2/23-25/2018 Silent Retreat for Men with Deacon Stephen Najarian (Topic: Ignatian Spiritual Exercises) 2/28/2018 Lenten Day of Prayer MARCH 2018 3/16-18/2018 Eucharist Retreat with Father Bob Streveler (Topic: Mass as Heaven on Earth) 3/23-25/2018 Silent Theme Retreat for Women (Palm Sunday Weekend) APRIL 2018 4/21/2018 Earth Day Celebration MAY 2018 5/15/2018 Spirituality of Saint Anthony with Father Otto Bucher JUNE 2018 6/1-3/2018 Serenity Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics 6/7-10/2018 Silent Preached Retreat with Father Dan Crosby (Topic: Solanus Casey) 6/15-17/2018 Suicide Survivors Weekend with Catherine Kuschel
300 East Fourth Street Marathon, WI 54448 Non-Profit Org US Postage PAID Permit No. 600 Wausau WI RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 300 East Fourth Street Marathon, Wisconsin 54448 715.443.2236 www.sarcenter.com TYPES OF RETREATS AVAILABLE ALL YEAR PRIVATE RETREATS Our beautiful building and grounds are open year-round for a private retreat. Come for a couple of nights, a whole week or longer and pray with the beauty and sacredness of these holy grounds. DIRECTED RETREATS On a directed retreat, an individual walks through the days with an experienced spiritual director. They meet daily to discern the movement of the Holy Spirit in the retreatant s life. Directed retreats may be requested any time of the year. DAY RESPITES We often welcome people who just want to take a day away from everyday life and spend some time in the quiet and peace of St. Anthony s while they reconnect with God. Check out our website online at www.sarcenter.com LOOKING BACK WITH THE UPCOMING CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Starting October 1st, we ll begin celebrating the Centennial of St. Anthony s! From October 1917 when the land was purchased to July 1918 when the cornerstone was laid to August 1919 when the building was dedicated... We have a lot to celebrate, and we look forward to sharing more photos and stories from our past with you. Find out more on page 6.