Quiet Days of Reflection
Quiet Days are held on one Monday a month from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The day opens with prayer and is followed by two morning sessions and reflection time. Reflection time is a private, silent time for prayer, journaling, reflecting, reading, etc. Feel welcome to use our Chapel, sitting rooms, and library, or explore our beautiful grounds overlooking Lake Gilbraith. Visit the Stations of the Cross, walk our Labyrinth, or enjoy peaceful quiet in our Prayer Garden. Morning reflection time is followed by the main noon meal. The afternoon session includes closing prayer and sharing. Participants are welcome to continue in personal reflection until 5:00 pm.
Fee: $27 and includes the main noon meal. It is non-refundable and non-transferable.
To Register: Contact Lindenwood at 574-935-1763 or rvanvactor@poorhandmaids.org or complete and mail the registration form on the back.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
August 16, 2010
(Monday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Explore your personal connection with this beloved parable with the help of Rembrandt’s painting, “Return of the Prodigal,” and Henri Nouwen’s book, “Return of the Prodigal Son.” Carefully examine the scriptural account, meditatively examine each character in the story and the painting. See how this par-able and painting speak to your own life.
Facilitator: Kathy Light lives in Valparaiso, Indiana, serving her congregation at First Christian Church as a Li-censed Minister of Spiritual Care. Kathy directs retreats for her church and other groups on a variety of spiritually related topics.
Fee: $27 (day includes noon main meal).
The Spirituality of St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila)
September 11, 2010
(Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Enter the world, life, and writings of St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila). Teresa was indomitable, administratively and politically astute, and fierce in her love for her daughters, friends, and above all, God. The day will begin with a DVD introducing you to her life, spiritual journey, writings, and contribution. The day will continue with discussion and questions.
Facilitator: LeRoy Friesen, PhD recently retired, continues to integrate the vocational strands of his life: peace/justice worker, theological ethics professor, innkeeper, spiritual trekker. LeRoy is a Secular member of the Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) since 1994.
Fee: $27 and includes the main noon meal. It is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Theology of the Body
October 16, 2010
(Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
“Theology of the Body” might sound like a contradiction at first, but over the course of five years, Pope John Paul II revealed to the whole world a truth that God had been trying to teach us from the beginning: our bodies speak a language, and that language is the language of love. In our Quiet Day of Reflection, we will gather together with our Blessed Mother to ponder these truths that are written upon our hearts. We will look at where we’ve been, where we are, and most importantly, where we are destined to be. With the Blessed Virgin Mary herself as a guide, we will come to meet the Lord face-to-face. And when we do, we’ll discover that He’s always been closer to us than we are to ourselves.
Facilitator: Fr. Bob Lengerich comes to us from Granger, Indiana, where he currently serves as Associate Pastor at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Fr. Bob entered the seminary right out of high school, studying philosophy and classical languages at St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, MA, and theology and biblical studies at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, OH. Throughout his life, Fr. Bob has enjoyed an especially close relationship with our Blessed Mother.
Fee: $27 and includes the main noon meal. It is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Spirituality of Gratitude
November 13, 2010
(Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
We live in a consumer culture that tells us that we are what we have or what we consume. This can lead us to unconsciously believe that we are what we have. This attitude can lead us to a forgetfulness of our giftedness. Today we will remember the sacredness of our lives. At our core, we are gifted and we are gifts. Out of this realization arises a sense of gratitude. We are called to be grateful. Meister Eckhart once said, “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘thank you,’ that would suffice. Through reflection on Holy Scripture, quiet prayer, and sharing of our personal stories, we will seek to understand the role of gratitude in our spiritual lives.
Facilitator: Dorothy Weber, PhD has a graduate degree in philosophy, is a former teacher, nurse, and chaplain. She is presently engaged in a two year course on Spiritual Companioning. This allows her to pursue her interests in spirituality and theology. She has facilitated retreats and is presently a volunteer member of the chaplaincy team at the Catherine Kasper Nursing Home.
Fee: $27 and includes the main noon meal. It is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Christmas and the Incarnation
December 13, 2010
(Monday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
The incarnation of God in the person of Christ is one of the cornerstones of the Christian faith. The Incarnation was God’s first thought for creation, not an after-thought, an event to make up for original sin. Jesus’ life was the fulfillment of God’s longing to be one with us. During our day together, we shall reflect on various church teachings about the incarnation using sources from the writer of the Gospel oust. John to the 20th century theologian Karl Rahner.
Facilitator: Sr. Cathy Schwemer is a member of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ and currently serves as the Executive Director of the North American Conference of Associates and Religious. Sr. Cathy has a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Theology from Washington Theological Union and has presented at various workshops and conferences across the United States.
Fee: $27 (day includes noon main meal).
Road Scholar
Three times a year Road Scholars come to the Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center for week-long learning experiences. A Road Scholar is a person with 55 or more years of life experience who knows that learning is a lifelong pursuit that opens minds and enriches lives. They yearn for new ideas, challenges, and experiences. They come from every walk of life to learn together.
The Road Scholar program was founded in 1974. In the summer of 1975, 220 participants enjoyed the first Road Scholar experience. Today, Road Scholar is the world’s largest provider of lifelong learning programs for adults. Each year, approximately 170,000 people participate in Road Scholar’s nearly 8,000 programs throughout the United States and Canada and in more than 90 countries around the world.
Lindenwood offers Road Scholar participants excellent educational topics of extraordinary value, with comfortable accommodations, delicious meals and the camaraderie of their fellow participants. Our expert instructors, experienced group leaders and helpful staff create extraordinary experiences by sharing stimulating information that excites one’s mind and enriches one’s life.
All that is needed to participate in an Road Scholar program is an inquiring mind, and adventurous spirit and the belief that learning and discovery are lifelong activities. Come, join us!
To register write to: www.roadscholar.org,11 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111-1746 or call Road Scholar toll-free at 877-426-8056 or request a registration form by mail. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm EST.
Lindenwood Special Programs
Dream Group
September 1, 2010 - May 4, 2011
(First Wednesday of every month, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Life constantly strives to bring about unique and new forms. In the heart of the unconscious lies the deep instinct to bring about a unique, whole personality in each of us. Carl Jung called this the urge to individuation. Contemporary Christians recognize this movement as the Holy Spirit within, guiding us each to wholeness. Dreams are an important and reliable way to be in touch with the unconscious and the invitations of God in our life.
Dream work is a process of attention to a dream. The trouble with dreams is that the truths they offer come to us in symbolic language. Dreams need to be tended and worked with until they reveal their meaning.
The Lindenwood dream group will give participants a way of doing dream work in community, with two people each session presenting a dream for the group to work with. The person who presents benefits from the group’s questions and reflections about the dream. Other participants are enriched by hearing and working with dreams other than their own. Everyone in the group learns about dream work by doing it together.
Regular and consistent participation in the group is important for the integrity of the group and for building the trust required for shared dream work.
Facilitator: Sister Joyce Diltz, PHJC director of Bethany Retreat House, has been working with dreams for 30+ years, both in her own life journey and in the ministry of spiritual direction and retreats. She has studied dream work with Fred Maples, Jeremy Taylor, Dean Franz, and Patricia Brockman and is a graduate of the Haden Institute Dream Leader Training Program.
Fee: $20 per person, per session, (total registration fee of $180; 1/2 due at time of registration, 1/2 due January 2011.)
Create with Clay Fire Raku
September 18 - 25, 2010
(Create: Sept 18&19; Fire: Sept 25 (lunch provided))
Create: Sept 18 & 19; 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (lunch provided)
Fire: Sept 25; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (lunch provided)
Participate in the mindfulness of creating with earthen clay. Learn how to form shapes by wedging, texturing, joining, pinching, and rolling in preparation for the first (bisque) firing of the clay. Participants will come away with no more than five small ceramic creations and discover the technique of raku firing. Originating in Japan, raku firing produces rich texture and color when heat and smoke interact in the absence of oxygen. The final raku firing produces unusual metal flashing in the glazes along with crackle effects.
Results are difficult to predict or duplicate. These creations will be one of a kind decorative pieces and should not be utilized for food.
Create: Learn how to form shapes by wedging, texturing, joining, pinching, and rolling in preparation for the first or bisque firing of the clay.
Fire: (pre-requisite CREATE) Experience the power of fire on clay. Be intrigued by the fleeting marks that are made when clay, heat and smoke interact.
Facilitator: Becki Moffett-Moore, BFA has led and taught clay workshops/retreats and participated in various galleries and fine art shows. She is a member of MoonTree Community and pursuing her MA in Ceramics at Governors State University in Illinois.
Fee: $135 for Create & Raku; Overnight Accomodations and two meals: $56
Fire! Fire! Fire!
October 2, 2010
(Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Are you one of those fire builders that uses dangerous explosives to start a fire? Come on now – admit it! Participants will learn several methods for starting fires without matches and how to construct efficient open fires. Lunch will be cooked over an open fire. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent. Boy Scouts could use this workshop as part of their Fire Safety Merit Badge requirements. (Boy Scouts would need to be accompanied by an adult.) Class size is limited to 12 adults. This program is cosponsored by the Moon Tree Community and Lindenwood.
Facilitator: Paul Mitchell and Nelson Drudge are active in the American Mountain Men organization. Dan Shuppert is an Eagle Scout with survival skills experience.
Fee: $45 per adult (no charge for the accompanied child)
Refreshing Our Daily Prayer
October 23, 2010
(Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Daily Prayer Practices
Is prayer an important part of your daily routine? Do you long for a deeper prayer life? Do you wish you had time to pray throughout your day? During this day we will reflect on our individual daily routines and how to incorporate prayer as a natural part of our day. We will identify various prayer practices that will help deepen our awareness of God in the midst of our day.
Facilitator: Deanna Waggy is an Occupational Therapist and Spiritual Director. Deanna serves on the leadership team at Still Waters Retreat Center in Buchanan, Michigan.
Fee: $30 (includes noon main meal)
Time of Silence, Time of Solace, Time of Hermitage
October 28, 2010
(Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm)
How does God speak to you? This experience will include a history of hermitage in the Christian faith, an opportunity to experience silence and solitude, and a time to process the experience. There will also be an opportunity for private spiritual direction.
Facilitator: Sr. Nancy Raboin, PHJC, received her training as a spiritual guide through the Siena Retreat Center in Racine, WI. She encourages art-making as a creative approach to personal and communal prayer. A private bedroom will serve as an individual hermitage space with a simple lunch provided. This program is cosponsored by the Moon Tree Community and Lindenwood.
Fee: $27 (includes noon main meal)
Leather Journals with Handmade Paper (2 part workshop)
November 4 - 11, 2010
(Thursday, 1:30pm-4:30pm or 5:30pm-8:30pm)
Let your creativity soar with the design and construction of your own personal journal. On November 4, participants will make handmade paper using natural materials. On November 11, participants will bind pages into a book form and design a leather cover. A hand crafted journal becomes more than an object to write in, it can enhance your ability to dream, seek, express and explore on a very personal level. This program is cosponsored by the Moon Tree Community and Lindenwood.
Facilitator: Sr. Mary Baird, PHJC, is a trained naturalist and artist. Vera Tiani is a mental health counselor and artist.
Fee: $45 includes both the November 4 and 11 sessions and all materials needed to complete and embellish these original journals.
Beginning Basic Jewelry
November 6, 2010
(Saturday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Create one-of-a-kind jewelry that can be used for personal adornment, meditation or prayer. This workshop will cover many of the skills needed to create jewelry that is well crafted with a professional finish. Learn how, why and when to use various jewelry making materials and tools. Participants are welcome to bring any specialty findings, high grade beads or tools of their choice. All supplies and tools will be provided to complete two pieces of jewelry. This program is cosponsored by the Moon Tree Community and Lindenwood.
Facilitator: Kristyn Pondelicek, RN, BSN, , is an entrepreneur in jewelry design. She serves as a nurse in the Skilled Unit at the Catherine Kasper Life Center.
Fee: $40
A Children’s Craft Workshop - Christmas Ornaments
December 11, 2010
(Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Is it possible to have too many Christmas ornaments? Handmade Christmas ornaments are an appreciated gift - especially made by children. Christmas ornaments will be made for family, friends and maybe for some wildlife! Age: 7-12 age appropriate ornaments will be made. This program is cosponsored by the Moon Tree Community and Lindenwood.
Fee: $25 (includes a light lunch)
Spiritual Companionship Program
Are you serious about your spiritual journey? Do others seek you out to share intimately about their spiritual life? Do you feel “called” to offer yourself as a fellow traveler and guide to others? The Lindenwood/John XXIII Spiritual Companionship Program may be for you.
Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center and John XXIII Retreat Center have designed a program to train people to respond to the growing need for spiritual companions. It is designed to intoduce the theory, spirituality, and practice of spiritual direction for today. You will learn the distinction between spiritual companionship and counseling, what spiritual companionship is and what it is not, various methods of prayer, listening skills, discernment,
and much more. The group will meet every other month for a two day, overnight retreat and an annual five day retreat. Sessions will be held at both facilities on a rotating basis, with the annual five day retreat being held at the John XXIII Retreat Center. Please call Lindenwood at 574-935-1763 or John XXIII at 765-348-4008 for additional information.
Lindenwood Retreats
You are welcome at Lindenwood regardless of your faith. Our retreats are ecumenical and open to anyone on a path of spiritual growth. Retreats offer you a time to embrace your spirituality and spend time with God away from the demands of this busy world.
Private Spiritual Retreats
Scheduled overnight Private Retreats are available upon request. Fee includes a private room and 3 meals.
Fee: $58 per day (without direction/guidance); Spiritual direction/guidance is an additional cost.
Personal Retreat "Day Away"
Fee: $35 per day (day includes private bedroom and 1 meal), $25 per day (day includes sitting room and 1 meal)
A Retreat Journey With The Shack
August 19 - 22, 2010
(Thursday, 7:00 pm - Sunday, 1:00 pm)
Discussions during this retreat will be Bible based on the three persons of the Trinity that intersect with the novel, “The Shack.” Discussions will include the call to forgiveness and reconciliation but will be more focused on a deepening of the relationship with God through these three persons.
Facilitator: Jay Freel Landry is Pastoral Associate at Little Flower Catholic Church in South Bend, Indiana, where he directs adult faith formation, retreats, initiation, financial and seasonal outreach, and justice ministries. He has been in parish and retreat ministry for 12 years. Jay has his Masters of Divinity from the University of Notre Dame.
Fee: $200 SO, $170 per person DO; $120 Commuter ($50.00 non-refundable deposit due at time of registration)
Women’s Weekend Retreat: Christ, Storytelling and You
October 8 - 10, 2010
(Friday, 5:30 pm - Sunday 1:00 pm)
Father Jim Farrell will direct this retreat that offers participants an opportunity to reconnect with Jesus while becoming more familiar with scripture stories and seeing the Gospel in their own life stories.
Facilitator: Fr. Jim Farrell is a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and Director of Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House. Father Jim has served a number of parishes in the Archdiocese. He has also made several trips to a Catholic Mission in Uganda.
Fee: $170 SO, $140 per person DO
Water Color Retreat
October 8 - 9, 2010
(Friday, 3:00 pm - Saturday, 5:00 pm)
Simplifying Water Color
For those who attended the spring retreat, there will be additional techniques and experiences. There will be individual instructions and opportunities for individual painting. This retreat is for beginners through advanced painters. Space is limited to 10.
Facilitator: Dan Hibner dabbled in art in high school and studied with an artist in the Philippines which began a long process of learning that continues through the present. Thirty years ago Dan fell in love with water color and for the past 15 years has focused almost entirely on water color.
Fee: $90 A supply list will be provided for attendees to purchase on their own, supplies will cost approximately $50.
12-Step Retreats
These weekends are designed as time away from work and home to focus on where you are in life and in your recovery. All recovering persons are welcome. The focus of the retreats will be on 12 Step living and the spirituality which are recognized as the foundation of most successful recovery programs. The format includes personal sharing, use of story, group interaction, and quiet time for prayer and reflection. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet other recovering people, examine your recovery program, and enhance your recovery.
12-Step Retreat: Survivor Lindenwood (Practicing Our 12 Step Principles To Survive…)
August 13 - 15, 2010
(Friday, 5:30 pm - Sunday, 1:00 pm)
Join us on a “Survivor Weekend” of uncovering, discovering and discarding - when both men and women will join together in a unique fellowship experience of loving, caring, and sharing via conferences, team interaction, “Challenge” participation, prayer and meditation.
Each participant will be given the opportunity to examine how well they apply the principles and virtues embodied in our 12 Steps within their daily lives. There is no “Immunity Idol” in real life, so should there be need for improvement, 12 Step “Survivor Skills” will be shared, discussed and put into practice.
Facilitator: Marybeth M., Gene K.
Fee: $170 (single occupancy room); $140 each (double occupancy room); $90 commuter.
12-Step Retreat: Men and Women’s
October 23, 2010
(Saturday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Conferences will be held in Spanish.
Facilitator: Father Ed of Chicago, IL
Fee: $20
12-Step Retreat: Men and Women’s
December 3 - 5, 2010
(Friday, 6:00 pm - Sunday, 1:00 pm)
This Serenity Retreat will provide a fellowship experience for men and women in 12-Step recovery groups. The weekend away from work and home will focus on 12-Step living and spirituality for men. Through conferences, small group discussion, prayer and meditation, you will be invited to examine where you are in life and in your recovery. There will also be a meeting Saturday evening - weather permitting, it will be held ‘round the campfire. Take the opportunity to meet other recovering men and women and revitalize your recovery!
Facilitator: Byron H. from St. Francis, WI
Fee: $170 Single Occupancy, $140 Double Occupancy (per person), $50 non-refundable deposit; $90 Commuter, $25 non-refundable deposit.
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