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Reflection
Weekends
Consider making a Day of Reflection into a retreat
weekend for yourself. Come on Friday and stay until Sunday
afternoon. $150.00 includes "DOR" on
Saturday.
Call
239-728-3614 for more information
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
More detailed information on our special programs
will appear in your
parish/church bulletin or in the Florida Catholic near the schedule
program date. Pre-registration is a MUST for all programs. Please
register at least one week in advance for the following programs.
(239)
728-3614
Each of the
programs begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 2:30 PM. You are asked to bring a
brown bag lunch;
beverages will be provided.
The suggested donation for each program is $25 unless otherwise
specified.
Longing for Spirituality: A
12 Step Day of Reflection for Women
Presented by Marian
O'Grady
Most of us experience that
being sober and clean is not enough. We long for what we never
found in our self-centered pursuits. The 12 steps of
Alcoholics Anonymous lead us toward a spirituality that changes us
profoundly. Reflect and share on this longing for spiritual
growth.
WHEN:
Saturday, Semptember 8, 2007 (For Women
Only)
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Longing for Spirituality: A 12 Step
Day of Reflection for Men
Presented by Marian
O'Grady
Most of us experience that being sober and clean is not
enough. We long for what we never found in our self-centered
pursuits. The 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous lead us toward
a spirituality that changes us profoundly. Reflect and share
on this longing for spiritual
growth.
WHEN: Saturday,
Semptember 29, 2007 (For Men Only)
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Walk Gently on the Earth
Presented
by: Sr. Carol Beevers
Through input, reflection and sharing,
we will explore our call to love and care for Earth, our
home
WHEN: Saturday, October 6,
2007
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Seeing Art as
Prayer
Presented by: Deborah
McMaster
Art as Prayer seeks to lead usinto communion
with God through sight and senses. This workshop offers simple
art materials and artwork as a means of listening to God and
observing God's work in us. Anyone can use art in this
way. No art experience necessary.
WHEN: Saturday, October 27, 2007 |
Advent Retreat Day-
Advent: A Happening. Is it Happening for You?
Presented by: Fr. David Arle and
Sr. Carol Beevers
We will spend this
day reflecting on Isaiah: "A child isborn to us, a Son isgiven
tous." "Now what do we do with Him?" is the question we ask
and will explore.
WHEN: Saturday,
December 1,
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Spirituality of Dreams
Presented by:
Sharon Rooks, Ph.D., Facilitator
Dream work is a
spiritual path for listening and responding to our holy
longings. come andexplore the avenue available
toall.
Limited to 12
participants.
WHEN: Saturday, February 9,
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Longing for Serenity: a 12
Step Day of Reflection for Women
Presented by: Marian
O'Grady
Through
the 12 steps of AA we become and remain sober. Then we begin
the journey of living life on God's terms with
serenity and dignity. Explore this longing for serenity, a yearning
deeper tahn all our wants, richer than all our
dreams.
WHEN: Saturday, February 9, 2008 (For Women
Only)
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Praying
With the Earth Charter
Presented by: Sr. Carol
Beever
"We stand at a critical moment in Earth's
history, a time when humanity must choose its future." The
Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for
building a just, sustainable and peaceful global society in 21st
century. We will spend time learning about and praying with
the Earth Charter. We can make a difference. We must
make a difference!
WHEN: Saturday, February 22,
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Longing for Serenity: a 12
Step Day of Reflection for Men
Presented by: Marian
O'Grady
Through
the 12 steps of AA we become and remain sober. Then we begin
the journey of living life on God's terms with
serenity and dignity. Explore this longing for serenity, a yearning
deeper tahn all our wants, richer than all our
dreams.
WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2008 (For Men
Only)
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Personal Retreat Days
Directed by Sr. Carol
Beevers
Take a day away from the business
of your life to rest in the Lord. We begin and end each day
with brief prayer together. The day includes silence, personal
prayer and optional spiritual direction.
Tuesday, Oct.
23, 2007
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Tuesday, April 22,
2008
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Donation: $20.00 or $50.00 with
Spiritual Direction.
Please bring a brown bag
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Coffee and Contemplation
Don't have time for a full day away? How about time
for a cup of coffee and a few hours to connect with the God of your
heart. The day will begin with prayer followed by a brief
recollection and time to just be.
Thursday, November 8,
2007
Thurdsay, December 6, 2007
Thursday, February 14,
2008
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Donation:
$15.00 |
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Directed Prayer Weekends for Beginners and
Beyond
The weekend begins with prayer at 7
pm on Friday evening and ends withprayer at 1 pm on Sunday.
You will have the individual direction sessions on Staurday and
Sunday to help focus your prayer time. Treat yourself to the
gift of alone time with God.
December 7-9,
2007
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 OR
February 29 - March 2,
2008
Donation: $150.00 |
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Introduction to Centering
Prayer
This workshop will cover the basics
of Centering Prayer for those who watn to learn about this type of
prayer and deepen their relationship with God.
Saturday,
November 3, 2007
Donation: $25.00
Please bring a
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Centering Prayer Retreat
Weekends
A Centering Prayer Weekend
provides time and space to enter more deeply into the experience of
inner silence. The weekend will consist of group centering
prayer times a s well as private time for parayer. In
addition, we will watch and reflect together on one of Thomas
Keating's video presentations.
November 9-11, 2007
OR
March 7-9, 2008
Donation:
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FINANCES, FEES,
AND DONATIONS
The House of Prayer is Roman Catholic in
orientation and ecumenical in its welcome. It is a self-sustaining,
non-profit organization. The ministry is NOT SUBSIDIZED by the Diocese,
nor by any individual parish or religious congregation. All of the
financial support for the House of Prayer comes from donations for the
services we provide: spiritual companioning, retreats, programs; and from
pledges, gifts and special fund-raisers.
We continually thank GOD, and we thank ALL OF YOU
who have given of yourselves in time, prayer, and in financial
contributions to support the mission and ministry of this House. It truly
has been your generosity and support that enables the House of Prayer to
continue to respond to your thirst for God.
If you are not currently a
supporter of this mission and ministry and wish to begin, here are some
specific ways you can help:
*Pledges: It is the consistent monthly, quarterly and annual
donations which help us meet our regular operating expenses. We invite you
to be a supporting member of this ministry by committing to a specific
amount, on a regular basis, on which we can count. Please call the office
for a commitment card.
*Endowment Fund:
This fund is key to securing the future of this ministry. As the fund grows, the interest
may be used to meet operating expenses.
*Planned Giving: Through planned charitable giving, you can make a
difference in the lives that follow. There are many ways to make a lasting
contribution to the House of Prayer.
*Volunteers: We
are always in need of volunteers at the House of prayer. Won’t you share your time and
talent with us?
Please call: (239) 728-3614 or email us at
moghop@embarqmail.com for literature and information.
Thank you
SERVICES,
SUGGESTED DONATIONS, AND DEPOSITS
Spiritual Companioning
Session............................................................................$50
Private Day of Retreat/Prayer.................................................................................$20
Includes: lunch, use of chapel, grounds and
pool
Group Day of Retreat/Prayer
Includes coffee, bakery items and use of grounds
With YOUR program..........$15/person (fewer than 10 - $150)
With OUR program.............$25/person (fewer than 10- $250)
With LUNCH,
add...............$8/person
Individual Retreat
Includes: guest room, daily spiritual companioning session, use of
grounds, pool and meals
1 - 7 days
$75/day.
- If transportation is needed from
the Southwest Florida International Airport, a minimal charge, one
way, is $15, since there is no shuttle service available.
- The staff is also
available for programs off site, for example, spirituality, prayer,
and retreats, as well as facilitationg groups in team building,
mission statements, goal setting etc.
The staff is also available for
programs off site, for example, spirituality, prayer, and retreats.
Labyrinth programs using a portable labyrinth are also
available.
- The donation for
each of these off -site requests will vary based on number of
participants, time required, and
distance.
It is the policy of the Mother of God House of
Prayer to provide services for all those in need. Please contact us if you
are unable to offer the suggested donation. All are welcome regardless of
ability to meet the suggested donation amount.
PLEASE
NOTE
A
minimum non-refundable deposit of 20% of the suggested donation is
requested upon confirmation of reservation.
We wish to thank you for your generosity. Without
your support, this House of Prayer could not exist. We do count on those
who have the resources to donate in excess of the suggested amount, so
that we can continue to serve those with more limited
resources.
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