Individually Directed Retreats Offered at St. Anthony's
A private individually directed retreat is an unstructured time of quiet for prayer, reading, walking and enjoying the beauty of nature with the opportunity of meeting with a spiritual director once a day to help sort out what God might be doing or saying in the mix of all that is going on in our lives.
There is nothing like a couple of days of quiet to allow the muddy waters of our lives to settle and clear. Why not treat yourself this year to a personal retreat? The cost for this retreat is $100 per night which includes a private room with bath, all meals plus a session with a spiritual director. You can schedule your retreat for as many days and at any time that is convenient for you.
During the week it is quieter and allmost always there is availability. Some weekends are filled but usually there are a few rooms available. Call Sister Danielle Witt, SSND at (559) 561-4595 to make a reservation or for more information.
Rachel's Vineyard Retreat
Retreats for healing after abortion
(www.rachelsvineyard.org)
Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreats are a beautiful opportunity for any person who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion.
For more information please call Jennifer Butcher at this toll free number
877-629-6626
Mark your calendars if you are interested in a
Marriage Enrichment Retreat
Nov. 20-21, 2009
Please call
the Diocesan Family Life Ministries Office for more information
(559) 488-7474
“Wisdom from ‘The Shack’”
November 20-22, 2009
This year, instead of offering a separate women’s retreat and men’s retreat at St. Anthony’s,
Fr. John Griesbach and Sister Danielle Witt, SSND will be offering two weekends of the same retreat. Both retreats will be open to women, men and married couples. The theme for our retreat this year is based on the book The Shack by William Paul Young. Although it is not necessary to read the book before the retreat it would be helpful since we will be touching on the many themes this book evokes e.g. the challenge of forgiveness, dealing with loss, images of God, trauma and its impact on faith, God’s love and the reality of evil, etc. etc.
The Shack is about a man named Mac who suffers a terrible family tragedy. Angry and weighed down by grief he is invited (“lured”) to the shack where the tragedy occurred for an encounter with God. The book is an exciting and easy read and opens up a lot of possibilities for dialogue.
Are you ready for an intimate encounter with the Lord? Listen deeply because just like Mac, who received a personal letter of invitation, you, by reading this introduction are now also being invited to an encounter with the Lord at St. Anthony Retreat!
Please complete the registration form below and send to St. Anthony Retreat P.O. Box 249 Three Rivers, CA 93271 or for more information please call (559) 561-4595.
Catholic Engaged Encounter
Nov. 13-15, 2009
Please call (559) 265-3365 to register
“Shopping for Spiritual Christmas Gifts”
An Advent Alternative to “Mall Madness”
An Advent Day of Reflection
with John McAndrew
Sunday, November 29, 2009 from 9:00 am – 3:30pm
Every year a shopping frenzy takes place at malls throughout our country as consumers go in search of Christmas gifts at bargain prices. Why not pass up the crowded parking lots and long check-out lines at the mall and begin this wonderful season of Advent “spiritual gift shopping” with spiritual director and gifted speaker John McAndrew. The day includes continental breakfast, lunch, presentations, quiet time, and closing Mass. Mark your calendar now and tell a friend! Cost: $30. Please call St. Anthony Retreat to register or for more information (559) 561-4595.
“Letting the Lord Draw Near”
An Individually Directed Silent Retreat
with Jack Izzo, S.J
January 3-9, 2010
Once a year at St. Anthony Retreat we offer a special six day individually directed silent retreat according to the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. Some who have made this retreat in the past have shared that it was a life-changing experience. And some keep coming back for more! What makes this retreat so special is the intense listening in silence to how God wishes to communicate with each person. And, for sure, God’s grace always comes in deep and surprising ways! One does not need to have any special preparation for this retreat—only an open heart and a deep desire to experience God’s presence and grace.
This year the retreat begins on Sunday evening, Jan. 3rd and ends after lunch on Saturday, Jan. 9th. Because each person is accompanied on the retreat by a trained spiritual director we need to know well in advance the number of people making this retreat so that we can invite a sufficient number of spiritual directors.
Why not treat yourself to the best Christmas present ever—an intimate encounter with the Lord! And who knows what gift God has been waiting and longing to give you! If you register before Nov. 1st the total cost is $650. The cost includes a private bedroom and bath, all meals, a personal spiritual director, and all that is necessary for a restful and peaceful personal vacation with the Lord. Please call (559) 561-4595 to register. Why not call soon!
"Don't Let the Grinch Steal Christmas"
Saturday, December 5, 2009
9:00a.m. -3:00p.m.
What patterns have I established that cause me to groan as I anticipate this blessed season? Might it be time to re-evaluate how I celebrate?
Do I over commit?
Do I over spend?
Do I over eat?
Do I feel overwhelmed?
Do I over-withdraw?
Join in as we notice our pre-holiday patterns and then visit how we can choose to change. through lecture, discussion, activities and high spirits we will remind ourselves of all we already have and acquire new skills to navigate through this season--through life--with more blessing and less hassle.
Cost: $75 (includes breakfast at 8:00a.m., lunch at noon, and materials)
Please send check payable to Kathryn Grant and send to
3762 N. Cedar Ave. #137
Fresno, CA 93726
Early registration is appreciated. For more information please contact me at (805) 479-4117 or by e-mail kathryn7grant@gmail.com
For added relaxation and enjoyment, plan to arrive on Friday evening at St. Anthony Retreat Center dinner is at 6:00p.m. and stay over Saturday eveing. For overnight costs contact me. It is essential to reserve room space early--no later thatn Nov. 20th.
See You There!
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St. Anthony Retreat is sponsoring three One-Day
Confirmation Retreats
for those preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation
with
Vince Nims
Friday, February 5, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
8:30a.m.-3:30p.m.
$30 per person (includes continental breakfast, lunch and all materials) Please call
(559) 561-4595 to register (for groups and individuals.)
