March 16 – 23, 2008 (Holy Week)
Sunday 7:30pm – Sunday 1:00pm
Sr. Joetta Huelsmann, PHJC
Fr. Alfred Naseman, C.PP
Directed Retreat: A Directed Retreat is a walk with Jesus in the lifetime journey to His Father, our Creator. It is a very special opportunity to work one-on-one with a spiritual director who guides you each day in a selection of Scripture readings, prayer time, and journal keeping. Fr. Al Naseman C.PP.S & Sr. Joetta Huelsmann, PHJC are the directors for this retreat. Each day you will be given the opportunity to participate in a liturgy, to meet with your spiritual director for 45 minutes, and you will be invited to three full meals. The rest of each day is for prayer, reading, reflection, enjoying the out-of-doors, journaling and rest. An atmosphere of quiet is provided to encourage reflection and prayer. Fee: $70 per day You may stay 3 days up to 6 days.
October 12 - 17, 2008
Sunday 7:30pm – Friday 1:00pm
Sr. Joetta Huelsmann, PHJC
Fr. Alfred Naseman, C.PP
Knowing the difficulty of getting time away we are
now offering our Directed Retreats to run from 3 – 8 days, you pick the date
and the number of days that will work for you.
Let us know if you wish to extend any of our existing retreats.
Directors:
Fr. Alfred Naseman, C.PP.S.: Fr. Al was ordained a priest with missionaries of the Precious Blood in 1967. He has had a rich variety of ministries such as seminary instructor and director, college board trustee, a member of the C.PP.S. Cincinnati Province leadership team, and now twenty-one years of retreat ministry.
Fr. Steven Janoski: Fr. Steven is a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois having been ordained in 1988. Since his ordination, he has served as Parochial Vicar, Hospital Chaplain and Pastor. Currently, he teaches theology at Sacred Heart - Griffin Catholic High School in Springfield, IL. He is presently involved with the formation of the first class of permanent deacons for the Diocese.
Sr. Joetta Huelsmann, PHJC: Sr. Joetta Huelsmann PHJC is the Director of John XXIII Center. She has a Masters in Human and Religious Studies and a broad experience in Pastoral Ministry and Adult Spirituality. She is a trained spiritual director and has been leading a variety of retreats over the past 30 years. She is a Journal Consultant for Dialogue House in New York. Sister also has training in Ignation Spirituality and is a Graduate of Shalem Institute of Spiritual Direction in Maryland.
WHAT IS A RETREAT?
A retreat is a time set aside,
and away from, the workplace and/or home environment to place of quiet and
relaxation where one may meditate alone, and/or learn and share with spiritual
leaders and fellow participants. A Directed Retreat is a walk with
Jesus in the lifetime journey to His Father, our Creator. It is a very special opportunity to work one-on-one with a
spiritual director who guides you each day in a selection of Scripture readings,
prayer time, and journal keeping.
IS IT FOR ME?
To answer this question you must
consider the importance of prayer and quiet time in your own life.
A directed retreat may answer that inner yearning to further develop your
relationship with God. If you are
uncertain, talk with your pastor, or perhaps a friend who has attended a
directed retreat or we invite you to call us with your questions.
Each day you will be given the
opportunity to participate in a liturgy, to meet with your spiritual director
for 45 minutes, and you will be invited to three full meals.
The rest of each day is for prayer, reading, reflection, enjoying the
out-of-doors, journaling and rest. An atmosphere of quiet is provided to encourage reflection and prayer.
WHAT DO I
NEED AND WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
A desire for a special walk with
Jesus, a Bible and a notebook or journal for writing.
You may want to bring a special book and tapes that are helpful to you,
and perhaps a candle for personal prayer time. If using a tape recorder please
use earphones. The atmosphere is
informal and casual clothing is appropriate.
You can expect a friendly home
with a private bedroom, good food, and tranquility.
If you wish a special room please indicate on your registration form.
Fruit and juices are available at all times.
We have a Labyrinth, swings, a hammock, bikes, a gazebo and a large back
yard to provide prayer space, exercise and relaxation.
TIME AND COST
The cost for each Directed
Retreat is listed below; all directed retreats are for five days except for the
Holy Week retreat that runs for 6 days and the Advent Retreat which gives you
the option of a 3 to 8 day retreat. Each
retreat requires a non-refundable deposit of $50.00.
The retreats begin at 7:30pm on the first day and conclude at 1:30 on the
final day. The price of the retreat
helps to defray the cost of lodging, meals and personal spiritual direction.
Massage
Therapist on staff.
Knowing the difficulty of getting time away we are
now offering our Directed Retreats to run from 3 – 8 days, you pick the date
and the number of days that will work for you.
Let us know if you wish to extend any of our existing retreats.
3
Days $210.00
6 Days $405.00
4
Days 280.00
7 Days 475.00
5
Days 335.00
8 Days
540.00
Write or call:
John XXIII Center
407 W. McDonald St.
Hartford City, In 47348
(765) 348-4008
Last updated 07/16/08