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I realize that praying to Him is loving Him." - Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

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Retreats Offered at Marygrove

PARISH RETREATS
Refuge for Our Souls: Rest, Delight and Renewal (Offered Throughout the Season)

This retreat is the most popular retreat offered at Marygrove. Join Fr. Jamie Ziminski and members of your parish for a special weekend of prayer, reflection and peace.

Some days, it seems like our world has gone crazy with work, busyness and stress. We value businesses that stay open 24/7. We endure fourteen hour work days and double shifts to advance our careers. The business of running our private lives is no less demanding and exhausting. We survive weekends spent catching up on house work, repairs, or running relentless errands. It's entirely possible that we have lost the balance God intended between work and rest.

In Honor of Mary It is time to once again establish a refuge, a holy sanctuary within a life of unceasing labor. This year's parish retreat, Refuge for our Souls, will show us how to create a sacred time for rest and healing - a time of refreshment and renewal in the midst of our busy lives. With a focus on Christ, scriptural and theological reflection, wonderful stories, and good humor, Fr. Jamie will show us the importance and necessity of sacred rest.

What to Expect on a Parish Retreat at Marygrove:

Morning and Evening Prayer
Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and Confession
Daily Presentations
Periods of Silence and Reflection
Excellent Meals
Time to Visit with Friends
Rest and Relaxation



SILENT AND GUIDED RETREATS
Silent Directed Retreats
• Six Day Silent Directed Retreats - February 10-15 & June 1-6
• Three Day Silent Directed Retreat -May 2-4


A Silent Directed Retreat of six or three days is a concentrated guided experience of God in prayer. It is based on Sacred Scripture and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The retreat is designed for those who seek to listen and respond to the Lord in an environment of solitude and silence. Each participant meets daily with a spiritual director for guidance and discernment. The fee for the Six-Day retreat is $205 per person. The Three-Day retreat is designed for those who wish to get their feet wet before making a longer directed retreat. The fee for the Three-Day retreat is $100.

Holy Week Retreat - March 20-23

A retreat to surpass all retreats. The Triduum of Holy Week (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday) and Easter Sunday is the high point of the Church year. This retreat is powerfully balanced between periods of silence, the Holy Week liturgies, private and communal prayer, and one conference each day. This year, enter into the death and resurrection of the Lord in a way that cannot be experienced except in a retreat setting. The retreat fee will be a free will offering.



SPECIAL NEED RETREATS
Serenity Retreat: For Those Whose Lives Are Touched By Alcohol Or Addiction - May 9-11
This 12-Step Retreat is for men and women who are in recovery for alcoholism/addiction or who are close to someone who struggles with alcohol abuse and addiction. Members of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon are invited to participate in this retreat, recognizing that God can grant the serenity one needs to face the hardships of life. The cost of this retreat is $110 per person or $215 per married couple. (Guest Director from Serenity International)

Retrouvaille Weekend - June 20-22
Retrouvaille is a weekend program for deeply troubled marriages. If you are separated, considering divorce, or experiencing other serious problems in your marriage, Retrouvaille may be your lifeline. Retrouvaille is conducted by a priest and three couples who present their stories of disillusionment and eventual healing. Attending couples are provided techniques that may enable them to see their spouses in a new light and start them on a path to rebuild and restore their marriage. Retrouvaille is not a retreat nor is it group counselling. Couples deal privately with the issues they face. For more information please visit www.retrouvaille.org or call us at 1-800-470-2230



SPECIAL INTEREST RETREATS
Charismatic Retreat - February 8-10
Every year, the Charismatic Retreat is a most lively and Spirit-filled weekend. With dynamic prayer, vibrant music, and enthusiastic praise, this retreat is primarily for those in the Charismatic renewal; however, it is open to anyone who wishes to attend. This retreat fills to capacity quickly so make your reservation early.

Christian Initiation Day Of Reflection - March 2 (2:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST)
For deeper, intense preparation for Baptism or Full Reception into the Church, catechumens, candidates and their sponsors are encouraged to make this one-day retreat. This special experience includes time for prayer, reflection on the history and theology of Christian initiation, and a presentation of the powerful Catholic symbols and rituals of joining the Church. Fee: $10.00 per person (includes evening meal). Fr. Jamie Ziminski, director.

Queen Of Heaven Retreat - May 16-18
Join people of faith for three days of prayer and reflection in honor of our Blessed Mother on the Mary, Queen of Heaven Retreat. This year, we are fortunate to welcome Fr. Paul Nomellini as our retreat director. Fr. Paul has based the retreat on the Marian Apparitions beginning with Guadalupe, Lourdes, Knock, Fatima and the contemporary visitations of the 20th century. Within the retreat there will be time for a discussion of the Rosary, reflections on the new Mysteries of Light, and time to pray as individuals and as a group.

Lessons From St. Francis Of Assisi - June 6-8
St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints of Christianity, is now the focus of this popular retreat offered at Marygrove. Joy, humility, prayer, creation, service, peace - all virtues modeled in the life of St. Francis. This retreat is open to both Franciscans and others interested in the "Beggar Saint." Join Fr. Tom Schmied, OFM Cap., and Fr. Jamie Ziminski for this weekend of learning from St. Francis how to bring simplicity and spirituality into your daily life.



CURSILLO WEEKENDS
Non-Roman Cursillo Weekends
• Non-Roman Men's Cursillo February 21-24
• Non-Roman Women's Cursillo March 6-9

Simply put, the Cursillo weekend is an encounter with Christ. The two Cursillo weekends offered on this schedule are for Non-Roman participants. Through a series of conferences by clergy and witness talks by fellow Christians, the Cursillo weekend is designed to empower people to be more of a Christian leaven in their families, neighborhoods, and workplaces. On a Cursillo weekend, participants deepen their faith and learn how to better live it in society. The Cursillo weekend is part of the greater Cursillo movement, the goal of which is to make Christ the prime influence in society. Join Cursillo and watch your faith get set on fire!

Youth Encounter - April 4-6
Like the Cursillo experience for adults, Youth Encounter is an intense weekend of understanding and experiencing the Christian Faith for young people, ages 16-20. It is open to youth of all Christian faith traditions. There is a follow-up program which will help young people carry out at home what was learned on the weekend For more information or for registration forms contact Craig and Lori Frendewey, HC2 Box 239 F, Florence, Wl 54121 or phone 1-715-696-3737. Thanks to a generous donation, the fee for the Youth Encounter this year is $25 per person.

Roman Cursillo Weekends
Catholic men and women can begin now to plan to make a Cursillo Weekend in the fall of 2008. The next Men's Roman Cursillo weekend will be September 25-28. The next Women's Roman Cursillo will be October 9-12.



SPECIAL GROUP RETREATS
USA Knights Of Columbus Retreat - January 4-6
Every year, Knights of Columbus from all over the Upper Peninsula gather for this retreat, designed especially for the Knights. This retreat focuses on practical spirituality for men, lived out in the fraternity and service of the Knights of Columbus. Enjoy a remarkable weekend of fellowship, prayer and reflection on the Catholic Faith. It is open to all members of the Knights of Columbus. (Fr. Jamie Ziminski, director)

Retreat For Catholic Women - April 25-27
The title for this retreat is: Changing the Face of the Mountain. The retreat is an invitation to Catholic women who want to develop their prayer, creativity, and interaction with others to change the face of the many "mountains" of their lives. Those who enjoyed last year's "Cup of Life Retreat" are sure to appreciate this new retreat. This retreat will be facilitated by Sr. Ellen Enright assisted by guest speakers.

Senior Citizen's Retreat - May 20-22
We are excited to announce that this year's guest director will be the Most Reverend James Garland, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Marquette, assisted by Fr. Jamie Ziminski. The Senior Citizens retreat emphasizes the value of age and wisdom, often not appreciated in society today. It promises to be a prayerful retreat designed to touch issues and concerns unique to those in the "gifted years." This retreat begins with supper at 5:00 PM Tuesday and is open to both singles and couples. Fee: $75 for a single person, $135 for a married couple.

Church Personnel Retreat - April 23-24
Specially tailored for those who are involved in some kind of work in the church, this retreat reflects on the Christ-centered motivation for service and touches the heart of Christian ministry. We will begin with lunch on Wednesday and conclude after lunch on Thursday. The fee for this retreat is $75. (Fr. Jamie Ziminski, director)



FAMILY RETREATS
Family Retreats June 27-29, July 11-13, and July 18-20
It is true that one of the best retreats offered at Marygrove is a retreat for the whole family. We have our conferences together, but we also pray together, have games, do family projects, share good meals, and even enjoy a picnic at the beach.

Some families bring a whole van-load. Other families are one parent and one child. Some families come with lots of little children. Others come with high school and college sons and daughters. Some families come with three generations. All the groups seem to fit in... and the cost is a free will offering and a dish to pass for Saturday evening dinner. Perhaps your family could use a little time together at Marygrove. Consider attending one of the Family Weekend Retreats this year



A Day for You at Marygrove
Would you like to slow down, rest and pray... just for a day? Then come to Marygrove. For just $15 per day, you can enjoy a private guestroom, the peaceful chapel, the comfortable lounge, and the beautiful Marygrove grounds. Bring your own food to prepare in the Marygrove kitchen or relax at one of the local restaurants. Step off the wheel of your busy life and nourish your body, mind and soul.

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