Carmelite Community of the Word

Current 2009 Spring Schedule

March 1, 15 ,29, 2009 1:30—5:00 PM
Lenten Sunday Series

Ronald Rohlheiser, OMI is a Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate, a specialist in the fields of spirituality and systematic theology. He has written extensively in matters of spirituality. Using his DVD presentations on spirituality, we will spend a Sunday Sabbath afternoon in reflection, prayer and spiritual enrichment. This series will be facilitated by Sr. Marilyn Welch

Suggested Offering per session: $15

March 1
The Passion of Christ

Through Scripture and examples from life, Fr. Rohlheiser gives new understanding and encouragement in our understanding of Jesus the lover, who undergoes moral and emotional sufferings without resentment or bitterness.

March 15
The Cross of Christ

Like all deep things in life, the Cross is largely a mystery. The Cross reveals God’s unconditional love and vulnerability: as a teaching and an invitation to discipleship; God suffers with us.

March 29
Generative Discipleship

When we think we’ve reached the deepest level of discipleship, Jesus invites us to more. What are these invitations from Jesus to live our lives more deeply; and how can we recognize them?

Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:30—2:30 PM
Day of Reflection: Reconciliation: I will arise and go to my father...

Lent is the time for Reconciliation. Spend this day with the Prodigal Son, as this parable helps us to understand the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Sr. Cindy Burns will discuss the human need for reconciliation as well as ways to celebrate the forgiveness that our loving God extends to us.

Suggested offering: $35.

Fri, March 6, 7 p.m.—March 7, 3 p.m
The Spirituality of Imperfection: Overnight Retreat

Using the book, "The Spirituality of Imperfection" by Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham, this retreat will explore how to face up to ordinary tasks and to ease the sense of helplessness we all experience from time to time. When we accept our limitations, it is then that we can truly depend on God. Through simple stories filled with ancient wisdom, we discover a spirituality that truly works today. Sr. Cindy Burns will provide the input for this retreat. Opportunity for Spiritual Direction will be available.

Suggested Offering: $55

Saturday, March 14 9:30-2:30 PM
Make Holy the Day

Join us for this day of reflection and prayer around the Church’s Liturgy of the Hours, and learn how to live out Christ’s teaching to “pray always” (Lk. 18:1), thus making each day holy by “offering to God an unceasing sacrifice of praise “(Heb. 15: 15). (Bring your Office Book if you have one.)

Suggested offering: $35.

April 4, 2009 9:30 – 2:30
Clay of the Earth—A Word for Today

The Lord said “Rise up, be off to the potter’s house;
there I will give you my message” (Jer 18:1-2)
As children clay was a part of play, at some point this play dropped from our experience. This reflection day, a hands on experience, will be spent working with clay and reflecting on the insights we receive and the glimpses of God. All are welcome, NO experience is needed.

Suggested offering: $35.

April 17– 7 PM—April 18, 3 PM
Reconnecting with the Traditional Prayers of the Catholic Church:
An Overnight Retreat

Come and explore the rich heritage of our Catholic Prayers. Delve into the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Creed. Spend time in study, reflection and prayer guided by
Sr. Jane Miller. Opportunity for Spiritual Direction will be available.

Suggested Offering: $55.

May 8—7PM to May 9—3 PM
The Company of Women -Spirituality of Relationships:
An Overnight Retreat for Women

All human relationships are small mirrors of our relationship with God. This will be an opportunity for mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, nieces, friends to examine the strength and support of their relationships with each other.
Cherishing the gift of God, these relationships will be celebrated in input, private and communal prayer and conversation. Spend some quality time with the important women in your own life. Sr. Marilyn Welch will facilitate this retreat. Opportunity for Spiritual Direction will be available.

Suggested Offering: $55

June 7—7PM thru June 12—12 Noon
A Retreat with St. Teresa of Avila

This will be a week long journey through the life of Teresa of Avila, great reformer of Carmel, teacher of prayer, and lover of Jesus Christ.
Each day of retreat will include segments of Teresa’s life presented on DVD along with presentation on her life and teachings. This will provide content for personal prayer and reflection each day. Personal spiritual direction will be available.

An atmosphere of silence and prayer will provide an opportunity to step away from the ordinary demands of life and to focus on what God might be asking of you on your own spiritual journey.
Facilitators: Srs. Marilyn, Martha, Jane, & Cindy.

Suggested offering $150.

June 14—27, 2009
Private and Directed Retreats

Private and individually directed retreats will be available. These can be scheduled on an individual basis. Meals will be provided.

Tuesdays, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, 2009 6:30—7:30 PM
Monthly Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament

Come and spend an hour of communal and silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament reserved in our Incarnation Center Chapel.

Tuesdays February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, 2009
6:30—8:00 PM
Prayer shall Ministry

Join us as we begin a group here at Incarnation Center. Shawls may be made for personal needs or to be given away to needy persons in nursing homes, those recovering from injuries sustained in the service of our country, those awaiting the birth of a child, and those who grieve the loss of a loved one or any other person needing to know God’s embrace in a special way.



Sr. Marilyn Welch, CCW was presented with the “Assisi Award” by St. Francis University, in recognition of the Carmelite Community of the Word’s efforts in establishing a twinned relationship with the Little Sisters of the Incarnation in Haiti. The following is her acceptance talk. Click here to read more... Prayer to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Patroness of Haiti Please join us in prayer for the Little Sisters & Brothers of the Incarnation, and for all the people of Haiti. Click here to read more... "Haiti Update" Please join our Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts! Click here to read more... 2010 Winter – Spring Schedule Workshops Retreats Days of Reflection Classes Click here to read more...	Current 2009 Spring Schedule March 1, 15 ,29, 2009 1:30—5:00 PM Lenten Sunday Series Ronald Rohlheiser, OMI is a Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate, a specialist in the fields of spirituality and systematic theology. He has written extensively in matters of spirituality. Using his DVD presentations on spirituality, we will spend a Sunday Sabbath afternoon in reflection, prayer and spiritual enrichment. This series will be facilitated by Sr. Marilyn Welch Suggested Offering per session: $15 March 1 The Passion of Christ Through Scripture and examples from life, Fr. Rohlheiser gives new understanding and encouragement in our understanding of Jesus the lover, who undergoes moral and emotional sufferings without resentment or bitterness. March 15 The Cross of Christ Like all deep things in life, the Cross is largely a mystery. The Cross reveals God’s unconditional love and vulnerability: as a teaching and an invitation to discipleship; God suffers with us. March 29 Generative Discipleship When we think we’ve reached the deepest level of discipleship, Jesus invites us to more. What are these invitations from Jesus to live our lives more deeply; and how can we recognize them? Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:30—2:30 PM Day of Reflection: Reconciliation: I will arise and go to my father... Lent is the time for Reconciliation. Spend this day with the Prodigal Son, as this parable helps us to understand the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Sr. Cindy Burns will discuss the human need for reconciliation as well as ways to celebrate the forgiveness that our loving God extends to us. Suggested offering: $35. Fri, March 6, 7 p.m.—March 7, 3 p.m The Spirituality of Imperfection: Overnight Retreat Using the book, "The Spirituality of Imperfection" by Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham, this retreat will explore how to face up to ordinary tasks and to ease the sense of helplessness we all experience from time to time. When we accept our limitations, it is then that we can truly depend on God. Through simple stories filled with ancient wisdom, we discover a spirituality that truly works today. Sr. Cindy Burns will provide the input for this retreat. Opportunity for Spiritual Direction will be available. Suggested Offering: $55 Saturday, March 14 9:30-2:30 PM Make Holy the Day Join us for this day of reflection and prayer around the Church’s Liturgy of the Hours, and learn how to live out Christ’s teaching to “pray always” (Lk. 18:1), thus making each day holy by “offering to God an unceasing sacrifice of praise “(Heb. 15: 15). (Bring your Office Book if you have one.) Suggested offering: $35. April 4, 2009 9:30 – 2:30 Clay of the Earth—A Word for Today The Lord said “Rise up, be off to the potter’s house; there I will give you my message” (Jer 18:1-2) As children clay was a part of play, at some point this play dropped from our experience. This reflection day, a hands on experience, will be spent working with clay and reflecting on the insights we receive and the glimpses of God. All are welcome, NO experience is needed. Suggested offering: $35. April 17– 7 PM—April 18, 3 PM Reconnecting with the Traditional Prayers of the Catholic Church: An Overnight Retreat Come and explore the rich heritage of our Catholic Prayers. Delve into the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Creed. Spend time in study, reflection and prayer guided by Sr. Jane Miller. Opportunity for Spiritual Direction will be available. Suggested Offering: $55. May 8—7PM to May 9—3 PM The Company of Women -Spirituality of Relationships: An Overnight Retreat for Women All human relationships are small mirrors of our relationship with God. This will be an opportunity for mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, nieces, friends to examine the strength and support of their relationships with each other. Cherishing the gift of God, these relationships will be celebrated in input, private and communal prayer and conversation. Spend some quality time with the important women in your own life. Sr. Marilyn Welch will facilitate this retreat. Opportunity for Spiritual Direction will be available. Suggested Offering: $55 June 7—7PM thru June 12—12 Noon A Retreat with St. Teresa of Avila This will be a week long journey through the life of Teresa of Avila, great reformer of Carmel, teacher of prayer, and lover of Jesus Christ. Each day of retreat will include segments of Teresa’s life presented on DVD along with presentation on her life and teachings. This will provide content for personal prayer and reflection each day. Personal spiritual direction will be available. An atmosphere of silence and prayer will provide an opportunity to step away from the ordinary demands of life and to focus on what God might be asking of you on your own spiritual journey. Facilitators: Srs. Marilyn, Martha, Jane, & Cindy. Suggested offering $150. June 14—27, 2009 Private and Directed Retreats Private and individually directed retreats will be available. These can be scheduled on an individual basis. Meals will be provided. Tuesdays, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, 2009 6:30—7:30 PM Monthly Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament Come and spend an hour of communal and silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament reserved in our Incarnation Center Chapel. Tuesdays February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, 2009 6:30—8:00 PM Prayer shall Ministry Join us as we begin a group here at Incarnation Center. Shawls may be made for personal needs or to be given away to needy persons in nursing homes, those recovering from injuries sustained in the service of our country, those awaiting the birth of a child, and those who grieve the loss of a loved one or any other person needing to know God’s embrace in a special way.

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