Carmelite Community of the Word

2011 Lent-Spring Program Schedule

Embracing the Discipline of Lent – An overnight experience of prayer and discernment.
March 4-5, 2011 Friday,7 p.m. to Saturday, 3 p.m.

For many of us, Lent has become a time of “giving up” something as an observance of sacrifice. Perhaps we need to broaden our view of preparing for Lent. To embrace the discipline of Lent it is important that we “listen” carefully to God’s summons to us to turn away from sin and embrace the Gospel. Take time this weekend before Lent to listen to your particular invitation for this Lent.

This opportunity will include presentations, private and communal prayer and silence. An opportunity for private spiritual consultation will be available.

Donation suggested: $40 includes room, meals and materials. Pre-registration required by March 2, 2011.

Sunday Sabbath Series
Both sessions 1:30 - 5:00 p.m.

March 13, 2011 The Passion of Christ
Using Scripture and examples from daily life, Fr. Ron Rohlheiser examines the passion of Christ less in terms of His physical sufferings but with new focus on Jesus the lover. Jesus embraces moral and emotional suffering without resentment and bitterness. In so doing, Jesus offers us a model of openness to transformation.

April 3, 2011 The Cross of Christ
The cross is the ultimate symbol of love for the world. It is the single most revolutionary moral event in the history of humanity. The cross beckons us beyond our own agendas to a life without resentment.

Suggested donation is $10 per session, which includes materials.

Crafting and Contemplation – First in a Series of Overnight Reflections:
Friday, Mar. 18, 7 p.m. to Sat. Mar. 19 at 3 p.m.

Although many people find crafts to be a relaxing hobby, we often miss the opportunity to find crafting to be a contemplative experience. One definition for contemplation is the art of careful observation or study. Engaging oneself in meaningful crafts can also be a means for developing an attitude for contemplation as prayer.

During our first reflection on crafts we will study the art of “quilling.” Quilling was practiced since the Middle Ages by religious women who created beautiful floral designs twisting strips of paper. Today the craft still exists and is making a quiet come back.

This opportunity will provide an introduction to the art of quilling while at the same time offer opportunities to use one’s creative talents as a stepping stone for prayer. What better way to imitate God, the creator of all, than to use our creativity as a form of worship.

Donation suggested: $40 includes room, meals; $10.00 for tools and materials sufficient for two projects.
Pre-registration required by March 12 in order to obtain necessary supplies.

The Psalms of Lent
Saturday, April 9, 2011 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
From the cry for mercy of Psalm 51 to the great proclamation of trust in Psalm 23, the Responsorial Psalms used by the Church during the season of Lent have a great deal to tell us about repentance, conversion of heart and our relationship with our God. Spend this day prayerfully exploring the often overlooked Scriptures of Lent: the Responsorial Psalms.

Donation suggested: $25, includes lunch and materials.
Pre-registration required by April 6.

Coming Soon. . .

The Women of the Gospels: Missionaries of God’s Love
Heart to Heart with God – a six day Scriptural Retreat on Prayer
More Crafting and Contemplation Opportunities
Gardening and Contemplation

Although an offering amount is suggested, please do not allow financial restrictions to prevent you from attending. Please contact us for assistance.

Classes on the Gospel of Matthew:

As the community’s gift to the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese during this year-long celebration, a series of classes on the Gospel of Matthew, the Gospel for this liturgical year, is being offered by CCW sisters in several locations and times throughout the diocese. Classes are free but registration is needed in order for materials to be prepared. Please contact the sister listed for each class at the phone number or email noted.

Sr. Margie McGuire, CCW
St. Peter Wednesdays,
433 West Church St. Feb. 9, 16, 23
Somerset, PA 7 -- 8:30 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Sundays
1640 New Germany Rd. Feb. 13, 20, 27
New Germany, PA 6 -- 7:30 p.m.

Holy Name Mondays
500 N. Julian St. Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7
Ebensburg, PA 6:30 -- 8 p.m.

For registration, call 814-472-8315

Sr. Theresa Nelen, CCW
St. Francis Xavier Tuesdays
211 Powell Ave. Feb. 8, 15, 22
Cresson, PA 6:30 – 8 p.m.

For registration call 814-472-9457

Sr. Linda LaMagna, CCW
Prince of PeaceTuesdays
811 Chestnut Ave.Mar. 15, 22, Apr. 5
Northern Cambria, PA6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

For registration call 814-674-3712 or 942-5747

Sr. Karen Gruseck, CCW
Immaculate ConceptionThursdays
310 W. Water St.June 9, 16, 23
Lock Haven, PA7 - 9 p.m.

For registration call 570-748-4201 or email to klgccw@yahoo.com.



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To embrace the discipline of Lent it is important that we “listen” carefully to God’s summons to us to turn away from sin and embrace the Gospel. Take time this weekend before Lent to listen to your particular invitation for this Lent. This opportunity will include presentations, private and communal prayer and silence. An opportunity for private spiritual consultation will be available. Donation suggested: $40 includes room, meals and materials. Pre-registration required by March 2, 2011. Sunday Sabbath Series Both sessions 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. March 13, 2011 The Passion of Christ Using Scripture and examples from daily life, Fr. Ron Rohlheiser examines the passion of Christ less in terms of His physical sufferings but with new focus on Jesus the lover. Jesus embraces moral and emotional suffering without resentment and bitterness. In so doing, Jesus offers us a model of openness to transformation. April 3, 2011 The Cross of Christ The cross is the ultimate symbol of love for the world. It is the single most revolutionary moral event in the history of humanity. The cross beckons us beyond our own agendas to a life without resentment. Suggested donation is $10 per session, which includes materials. Crafting and Contemplation – First in a Series of Overnight Reflections: Friday, Mar. 18, 7 p.m. to Sat. Mar. 19 at 3 p.m. Although many people find crafts to be a relaxing hobby, we often miss the opportunity to find crafting to be a contemplative experience. One definition for contemplation is the art of careful observation or study. Engaging oneself in meaningful crafts can also be a means for developing an attitude for contemplation as prayer. During our first reflection on crafts we will study the art of “quilling.” Quilling was practiced since the Middle Ages by religious women who created beautiful floral designs twisting strips of paper. Today the craft still exists and is making a quiet come back. This opportunity will provide an introduction to the art of quilling while at the same time offer opportunities to use one’s creative talents as a stepping stone for prayer. What better way to imitate God, the creator of all, than to use our creativity as a form of worship. Donation suggested: $40 includes room, meals; $10.00 for tools and materials sufficient for two projects. Pre-registration required by March 12 in order to obtain necessary supplies. The Psalms of Lent Saturday, April 9, 2011 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. From the cry for mercy of Psalm 51 to the great proclamation of trust in Psalm 23, the Responsorial Psalms used by the Church during the season of Lent have a great deal to tell us about repentance, conversion of heart and our relationship with our God. Spend this day prayerfully exploring the often overlooked Scriptures of Lent: the Responsorial Psalms. Donation suggested: $25, includes lunch and materials. Pre-registration required by April 6. Coming Soon. . . The Women of the Gospels: Missionaries of God’s Love Heart to Heart with God – a six day Scriptural Retreat on Prayer More Crafting and Contemplation Opportunities Gardening and Contemplation Although an offering amount is suggested, please do not allow financial restrictions to prevent you from attending. Please contact us for assistance. Classes on the Gospel of Matthew: As the community’s gift to the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese during this year-long celebration, a series of classes on the Gospel of Matthew, the Gospel for this liturgical year, is being offered by CCW sisters in several locations and times throughout the diocese. Classes are free but registration is needed in order for materials to be prepared. Please contact the sister listed for each class at the phone number or email noted. Sr. Margie McGuire, CCW St. Peter Wednesdays, 433 West Church St. Feb. 9, 16, 23 Somerset, PA 7 -- 8:30 p.m. Immaculate Conception Sundays 1640 New Germany Rd. Feb. 13, 20, 27 New Germany, PA 6 -- 7:30 p.m. Holy Name Mondays 500 N. Julian St. Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7 Ebensburg, PA 6:30 -- 8 p.m. For registration, call 814-472-8315 Sr. Theresa Nelen, CCW St. Francis Xavier Tuesdays 211 Powell Ave. Feb. 8, 15, 22 Cresson, PA 6:30 – 8 p.m. For registration call 814-472-9457 Sr. Linda LaMagna, CCW Prince of PeaceTuesdays 811 Chestnut Ave.Mar. 15, 22, Apr. 5 Northern Cambria, PA6:30 – 8:30 p.m. For registration call 814-674-3712 or 942-5747 Sr. Karen Gruseck, CCW Immaculate ConceptionThursdays 310 W. Water St.June 9, 16, 23 Lock Haven, PA7 - 9 p.m. For registration call 570-748-4201 or email to klgccw@yahoo.com.

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