Sisters of Charity

August 2019

Annual Retreat Brochure

HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING?

Melannie Svoboda, SND August 4-10, 2019

If we are in touch with God’s great love for us, our hearts will be filled with song. This retreat will focus on some of the ways we can nourish our song and our Christian discipleship: through love of nature, prayer, friendship, compassion, service, playfulness, gratitude, letting go, laughter, art, courage during pain and sorrow, and hope. Using scripture, music, stories, poetry, and short videos we will hopefully deepen our relationship with a God who loves us more than we can imagine.

Sr. Melannie’s bio - I have two wonderful ministries: I write for publication and I give talks and retreats all over the country. These two ministries are a perfect balance for me. The writing nourishes the “hermit” in me, that is, the Melannie who is naturally drawn to silence, solitude, and reflection. The giving of talks and retreats feeds the outgoing Melannie, the one who enjoys being with people and entering their lives on a deeper level.

When I’m not writing or giving retreats, I can be found walking in a park or in our neighborhood, making tapioca or apple strudel, conversing with friends, listening to music, cheering for one of Cleveland’s sports teams, or strug-gling with a crossword puzzle: What is a seven letter word for lucky or fortunate? The answer is blessed! And that’s just how I feel!

DIRECTED RETREATS August 4-10, 2019

CAROL BRENNER, SC is a spiritual director and retreat minister. She completed her Internship in Spiritual Direc-tion in Milford, Ohio in 1987 and has been companioning others on their spiritual journey since then. Her past ministry experience includes teaching, religious education, parish ministry, eleven years in St. Lucia and 16 years on the staff of the Spirituality Center.

JUDITH BONINI, IHM has been involved in retreat/spiritual direction for over 20 years. Presently she is pastoral services director at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Motherhouse in Monroe, MI. Her deep love is spiritual direction and retreat ministry. Judith invites the person to name God’s invitation, to reverence and to respond to this mystery as it unfolds in one’s life experiences.

MAUREEN HEVERIN, SC received formal training in Spiritual Direction at the Jesuit Renewal Center in Milford, OH in 1990. Her ministry experience includes elementary and adult education, social service work, spiritual formation, and leadership in the Sisters of Charity. Presently, Maureen’s ministry in the Spirituality Center includes spiritual direction, directing retreats and facilitating various spiritual programs.

FR. JACK CONLEY, CP was born in Chicago, IL in 1949. He grew up in the Passionist Parish of the Immaculate Conception on the city’s northwest side. In 1976 Fr. Jack completed his theological studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago where he received a Master of Divinity Degree. He was ordained a priest after graduation. At the present time, besides continuing as an itinerant preacher, Fr. Jack serves as a member of the Provincial Council for Holy Cross Province. In that capacity he has conducted the formal, annual visitation to the Passionist Mission in India.

Send registration with deposit to: Sisters of Charity Spirituality Center 5900 Delhi Road Mount St. Joseph, OH 45051

Check payable to: Sisters of Charity

Retreat Registration Form

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Conference Retreat Cost: $425 / SC’s $400 Nonrefundable $50 deposit enclosed _____ (Applied to total cost) Complete amount enclosed $_________

_____ How Can I Keep from Singing?...Melannie Svoboda, CSJ...August 4-10, 2019

Directed Retreat Cost: $500 / SC’s $475 Nonrefundable $50 deposit enclosed _____ (Applied to total cost) Complete amount enclosed $__________

_____ Carol Brenner, SC

_____ Judith Bonini, IHM

_____ Maureen Heverin, SC

_____ Jack Conley, CP

_____ No Preference

RETREAT INFORMATION

Retreats open at 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 4th and end with the noon meal on Saturday, August 10th.

Sisters of Charity Spirituality Center 5900 Delhi Road

Mount St. Joseph, OH 45051 513-347-5453 513-347-5449

spirituality.center@srcharitycinti.org www.srcharitycinti.org/spirit.htm

GENERAL INFORMATION

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!

If you find you cannot make a retreat for which you have registered, please call immediately, as others may be waiting. It helps to have a second choice in case

your first choice is filled.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Walking can be extensive here. We have a limited num-ber of rooms close to conference rooms, elevators, re-strooms, etc. We will do our best to fill your needs, but it

is not always possible. Thank you for understanding.

ROOMS

Rooms are private but not air conditioned. There are fans in each room and air conditioners in the halls.

There are sinks in each room but common baths.

SWIMMING

Outdoor swimming is available beginning Memorial Day

weekend.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

The costs for complementary therapies are as follows:

SC’s 15 min. neck & shoulder massage $21.35 $16.00

30 min. massage $32.00 $26.70

30 min. Energy Work session $30.00 $25.00

1 hour full body massage $53.40 $48.00

1 hour Energy Work session $50.00 $45.00

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You are precious in God's sight. (Is. 43:1)