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Angela Merici Center for Spirituality 2010 Programs Schedule For more information or to register for any of the below programs, contact Ginny Schaeffer at (502) 896-3945 or e-mail gschaeffer@ursulineslou.org |
 With a sense of humor, a curiosity about what makes us tick and a strong intention not to judge or profile others, Sister Judith Rice, OSU, will present an introduction to the Enneagram, a time tested method of understanding who we are. You will enjoy this day of self-exploration and leave with a deeper understanding of who you are and those you love. Saturday, February 20, 2009 Time: 10:00am-2:30pm - Registration begins at 9:30am. Facilitator: Sister Judith Rice, OSU. Suggested Donation: $50.00 (includes a $10 non-refundable deposit, lunch and materials). |
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| Another Day at the Shack: Forgiveness and Reconciliation People are still buzzing about the New York Time Bestseller, The Shack. A vital lesson learned by the main character, Mac, is the power of forgiveness and reconciliation. Like Mac, we all have people in our lives who have hurt, betrayed and even traumatized us. During this Lenten day of prayerful reflection, we will glean lessons from The Shack and consider what is necessary in our own lives to forgive and be reconciled.
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Registration Deadline: Monday, March 8, 2010 Location: Brescia Hall, 3105 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY Facilitator: Ginny Schaeffer Suggested Donation: $45 (includes a $10 non-refundable deposit, lunch and materials). |
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| A Women Empowering Women Retreat: Experiencing the Paschal Mystery As we prepare to enter into Holy Week, we are invited by Jesus to walk with him
through the Paschal Mystery (Life – Death – Life). During this retreat we will attempt to follow Jesus through the events of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter so that we might experience more deeply the Paschal Mystery and how this same mystery is realized in our lives as women. Dates: Friday, March 26 – Saturday, March 27, 2010 Time: The retreat begins Friday at 7:00pm and ends Saturday at 4:00pm. Registration begins Friday evening at 6:30pm. Registration Deadline: Monday, March 22, 2010. Location: Ursuline Motherhouse, 3115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY Suggested Donation: Commuter - $50, Overnight guest - $75 Facilitators: Sister Colette Kraemer, OSU, Sister Rosella McCormick, OSU, Ginny Schaeffer |
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| Circle of Healing Retreat: A Retreat for Women Who are Survivors of Sexual Violence This weekend retreat offers an opportunity for women who are survivors of sexual violence to come together for communal prayer, sharing of stories, hearing the stories of others, personal prayer, reflection and an opportunity to meet with someone on the team for spiritual companioning, prayerful energy work and/or creative expression through art. This wholistic experience is offered in the hope of helping survivors to deepen their healing in a safe and sacred space while treasuring each woman’s presence in the circle as a gift. Dates: Friday – Sunday, April 23-25, 2010 Times: The retreat will begin on Friday evening at 7:00pm and close on Sunday at 1:00pm Location: Ursuline Sisters Motherhouse, 3115 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY Facilitators: Barbara Bir, OSU, Helen O’Brien, OSU, Ginny Schaeffer and Joan Zehnder Suggested Donation: TBA |
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| Celebrating Moms!
Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs on earth. From dirty diapers to first days of school to
driver’s licenses and college, the hard work, worry, frustration and ever-changing demands are nonstop. As a mother you give and give and give. Why not takes some time for yourself today to slow down, be with other moms and celebrate the greatest job on earth. · Date: May 6, 2010
Time: 10am-2pm Location: Brescia Hall, 3105 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY Facilitators: TBA Suggested Donation: $40 |
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| A Vacation with God Summer is a time to slow down, have a glass of tea, listen to birds, and take a vacation, get away from it all to rest, relax and play so that you can make it through the next 50 weeks. Why not take some time to rest, relax and pray as well, to deepen your relationship with God, to come together with others for faith sharing, communal prayer and inspiration? During these five Wednesday evenings you will have the opportunity to do all of this and more…to just be. So kick off your shoes and join us as we take a vacation with God. Dates: Wednesdays in June (June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30) Time: 7pm-9pm Location: Brescia Hall, 3105 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY Facilitators: Ginny Schaeffer and TBA Suggested Donation: $150 (includes the meetings, materials and meeting with a spiritual director) |
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Is Spiritual Direction For Me? Description: Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Location: Brescia Hall, 3105 Lexington Road Facilitatiors: TBA “I think God is trying to tell me something, but how do I know it’s not just my imagination.” “I want to get closer to God, but I really don’t know how.” “How do I pray?” “I have a really important decision to make and I want to make sure I am following God’s will.” “What’s the meaning for my life?” Throughout the centuries people of faith and people who seek a deeper meaning for their life have sought out women and men who were willing to listen to them and help them to discover ultimate truths. Today, we call this practice spiritual direction. A spiritual director is an individual trained in this specialized ministry. She/he will listen with compassion and without judgment as you share the events, questions, thoughts and feelings of life with the assumption that God is present in every situation of your life. The spiritual director will help you to take that “long, loving look” that enables you to become more aware of the presence of God in your life and the invitations God might be extending to you through them. |
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Monthly Offerings Centering Prayer Centering Prayer is an ancient and vital form of Christian prayer. It is an intentional quieting of the body, mind and heart so that “I look at the good God and the good God looks at me.” Dates: The third Tuesday of each month Time: 7 p.m. Place: Brescia Hall (Bldg 3), 3105 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY Facilitator: Sister Margaret Ann Hagan, OSU Women For Women This monthly gathering of women come together to share their thoughts, questions and experiences of God encapsulated in prayer and reflection. If you are looking for an opportunity to pray and share your faith journey with other women then please join us. Dates: The first Tuesdays of the month (1/5, 2/9, 3/9, 4/6, 5/4 and 6/1). Time: 7pm-8:30pm Location: Brescia Hall, 3105 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY Contact Person: Ginny Schaeffer Suggested Donation: Free will offering |
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Outside the Walls
In the spirit of Jesus and St. Angela Merici, the foundress of the Ursuline Sisters, the facilitators and presenters of the Angela Merici Center for Spirituality will not be confined by physcial walls. They are happy to bring their years of experience, wisdom and compassion to your church, faith community, school faculty and staff, organization, or groups.
Previous offerings have included, but are not limited to:
The presenters and facilitators of the Angela Merici Center are also happy to meet with you and plan an experience to meet the specific needs of your group or community. |
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