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Save the date now: ADVENT RETREAT 2009: THE SACRED 4 An inspirational retreat for adults to prepare for the coming of Christ this Advent. Friday December 4, 2009, 5:30-8:00 Saturday December 5, 2008, 10:00-2:00 $5 per person donation to offset program cost How has the number 4 been significant in the life of the Church… as the 4 weeks of Advent, the 4 Evangelists, the 4 directions and winds of the Spirit of God, and more? How can we make the Incarnation manifest in our own spiritual lives this year? This weekend retreat will feature numerous opportunities for worship, contemplation, prayer, fellowship and learning, as well as special seasonal liturgies and meditations. Friday Schedule 5:30-6:00 Dinner in Tucker Hall 6:00-6:30 Welcome and Opening Meditation in Tucker Hall 6:30-7:30 Program Block in Tucker Hall 7:30-8:00 Compline in the Church Saturday Schedule 10:00-10:45 Morning Prayer with a Meditation in the Church 10:45-11:45 Program Block in the Church 11:45-12:30 Lunch in Tucker Hall 12:30-1:30 Program Block in Tucker Hall 1:30-2:00 Noonday prayer with a Meditation in the Church Meditations and programs will be offered by Bob Randall, Ashley Scruggs and Mark Waddell. Registration forms will be available soon outside Tucker Hall and in the Parish Office. You may also call Ashley Scruggs at 497-0563 or email ascruggs@olddonation.org to register or for more details. Last year's retreat... Advent Retreat 2008: Celtic Christianity Friday December 5, 2008, 5:30-8:00 Saturday December 6, 2008, 10:00-2:00 An inspirational retreat for adults to prepare for the coming of Christ this Advent in the Celtic tradition. $5 per person donation to offset program cost This weekend retreat will feature numerous opportunities for worship, contemplation, prayer, fellowship and learning. Friday Schedule 5:30-6:00 Dinner in Tucker Hall 6:00-6:30 Welcome and Opening Meditation in Tucker Hall 6:30-7:30 Program Block 1– Intro to Celtic Christianity and the Spirituality of High Crosses 7:30-8:00 Compline in the Church Saturday Schedule 10:00-10:30 Morning Prayer with a Meditation in the Church 10:30-11:30 Program Block 2– Pilgrimage Walk 11:30-12:30 Lunch in Tucker Hall 12:30-1:30 Program Block 3– St. Patrick’s Breastplate and Personal Prayer Composition 1:30-2:00 Noonday prayer with a Meditation in the Church This retreat is being led by Bob Randall, Elizabeth Felicetti and Ashley Scruggs.  |
