top
Gardener's Retreat; "How Does Your Garden Grow?"
Friday, June 1st – Sunday, June 3rd, 2012
“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” I Cor: 3:6
Gardening lovers are invited to spend the weekend together reflecting on the toils, tools and treasures of co-creating and nurturing your inner/outer gardens. Using the garden metaphor present in Scripture, poems, songs and nature we will listen to a presentation, engage in personal and group prayer, plant starter seeds/ bulbs for your gardens and make the spiritual connections with what all ‘earthlings’ need in order to grow into Gardener God’s image and likeness. Please bring garden gloves and basic hand tools.
Presenter: Nancy Erts, OP holds degrees in education and theology and has completed additional work in psychology, holistic and eco-spirituality. She has been involved in the ministry of adult spiritual development for over 25 years.
Fee: $150.00
Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit: $50
Registration due: May 20, 2012Arrival: After 3pm on Friday.
Departure: Sunday 11am
Valentines Day of Reflection for Married and Engaged Couples
"Listening with the Ear of the Heart"
Presenter: Sister Catherine Morrisett, SCSaturday, February 11th, 2012 - 10am – 4pm Closes with 4pm Sunday Vigil Mass
Cost: $35.00 per person - Lunch Included.
Non-refundable, Non-transferable Deposit: $15.00 per person
Registration due: January 30th, 2012
Give a different kind of Valentine’s Day Gift to each other this year - a day together on LBI to nurture and celebrate the gift of the marriage relationship with love as the center. Imago relationship dialogue has tremendous potential to…guide you on a spiritual path that leads to joy and aliveness…” Harville Hendrix
True communication requires two people to share a deep level of understanding about their needs, concerns or feelings. Often we are not tuned in deeply enough to really share on this level. This seminar can help married/engaged couples enrich their lives through dialogue.
Sister Catherine Morrisett, SC is a staff therapist at Grace Counseling Center in Madison, NJ and a certified Imago Relationship therapist. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and a Clinical Member of the Association of Imago Relationship Therapy.
Winter Afternoon of Reflection - "Grieving Our Losses"
Date: Saturday, February 25th. 2012 Noon – 4pm
Presenter: Sister Grace Reape, SC
Loss comes in many forms – the death of a loved one, life-threatening illness, separation or divorce, unemployment and the list goes on. This day will assist those who are mourning discover how to grieve in a healthy and healing way.
Sister Grace Reape is a Sister of Charity of Saint Elizabeth who has served in education, administration and congregational leadership. Presently she serves in full time Hospice ministry at Compassionate Care Hospice in Clifton, NJ.
Cost: $25.00 includes lunch
Non-refundable, Non-transferable Deposit: $10.00
Registration due: February 15th, 2012
Day of Reflection; "The Universe Story and Growth in the Interior Life"
Saturday, March 24th, 2012, 10am – 3:30pm. Day concludes with 4pm vigil mass for Sunday.
Major developments in science and theology challenge today’s believers to look at new ways of understanding and appropriating traditional faith values.
Drawing on insights from the “Universe Story”, this day of reflection is intended to suggest new ways of envisioning the mystery of the Triune God, to encourage a deeper spiritual life and to offer hope for Christians as they continue their journey of faith. The format will include presentations, sharing and questions.
Presenter: Msgr. Edward Ciuba, former professor of Scripture and Rector/President of Immaculate Conception Seminary; former Pastor of Notre Dame Parish, North Caldwell, NJ; well known and gifted speaker, experienced retreat director, now resides in Presentation Parish, Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Cost: $35.00 (Lunch Included)
Non-refundable, Non-transferable Deposit: $15.00
Registration due: March 15th, 2012
Morning of Reflection - "Amazing Grace-Full Aging"
March 21st, 2012 9:30am – 1:30pm – Includes the celebration of Eucharist
Presenter: Monsignor Joseph Ciampaglio
We have been aging since the day we were born, but as we grow older we become a bit more conscious of it. However, our elder years offer us many amazing opportunities to grow in and with Grace.
We will explore together various and helpful ways to age with grace-full-ness. Our day will include insightful presentations, reflective time and Eucharistic liturgy at the side of the ageless sea.
Msgr. Joseph Ciampaglio is a priest of the Diocese of Paterson, ordained in 1962. He is the former pastor of St. Anthony Parish, Hawthorne and St. Clement Parish, Rockaway Twp. He was the Director of Catholic Charities and Clergy Personnel for the Paterson Diocese. Presently he is a Global Fellow for Catholic Relief Services.
Cost: $25.00 Includes lunch
Non-refundable, Non-transferable Deposit: $10.00
Registration due: March 10th, 2012
Private Reflection Days
Call to schedule personal reflection days
Spring Day of Reflection
"Finding God in Creation"
Saturday - April 14th, 2012 - 10am – 3:30pm
Presenters: Sister Roberta Feil, SC and Sister Maryanne Tracey, SC
If you find your life filled with meetings, e-mails, dancing lessons and soccer games, work and ministry challenges, and desire some refreshment by the sea, please join us as we listen to the deeper story of Creation and find ourselves in relation to our shared ONENESS with Christ our Light, the universe and one another.
The day will include prayer, quiet time, ritual and faith sharing. Together we will explore creation and our responsibility as its stewards. Awe and amazement of the wonders of God’s creation will be the gifts we take home.
Cost: $35.00 includes lunch.
Non-refundable, Non-transferable Deposit: $15.00
Registration due: April 5th, 2012
Fall Days of Reflection - "The Seven Sorrows and the Seven Joys of Mary "
Saturday, September 22, 2012 10:00am – 3:30pm
Program Repeated on:Thursday, October 11th, 2012 10:00am – 3:30pm
Presenter: Sister Patricia Dotzauer, SC
“Our Lady of Sorrows” is a title that is familiar to many of us. A less known devotion is the “Seven Joys of Mary” that portray the experiences of joy in her life.
How did she and how do we discover the presence of God within these seemingly contradictory experiences of life?
Sister Patricia Dotzauer, SC is the Assistant Administrator and Program Director of Maris Stella. She has served in education, religious formation and vocation ministries. Sr. Pat holds a Master’s degree in Religion from Fordham University, NY, with a concentration in Spirituality and Spiritual Direction.
Cost: $35.00 Lunch is included
Non-refundable, Non transferable Deposit: $15.00
Registration due: September 15th
and October 5th, 2012 respectively.
"Dreams as Spiritual Practice Workshop" Presenter: Brother Donald Bisson FMS
Tuesday, April 24th – Thursday, April 26th, 2012
Cost: $250.00
Non-refundable, Non-transferable Deposit: $50.00
Registration deadline: April 1, 2012
Dreams are a revelation from the divine assisting us to our True identity in God. To record, work on dreams and to enact their meaning will lead to our individuation process and to be in harmony with God's deepest desires for us.
This intensive program assists in understanding dream work as true religious practice for discernment and prayer. The presentations integrate both Jungian and Christian perspectives.
Brother Don Bisson, FMS, is a spiritual director, trainer and supervisor of directors. He is widely respected as a commentator and workshop leader on the interrelationship of spirituality and psychology. A Marist brother based in New York, he has graduate degrees in liturgy, spirituality, and transpersonal psychology. He earned a D. Min.at the Pacific School of Religion in the area of Spiritual Direction and Jungian Psychology.
Maris Stella Program Presenters