Our Lady of Star of Hope Prayer Group

First Thursday morning of the month. Begins with the rosary at 8:30 am followed by Mass. This special prayer group, for the mentally ill and their families, meets every week in order to share and find strength and peace. In praying the rosary, they ask the Blessed Mother to intercede for family and friends who suffer from mental illness. Those who participate find solace in gathering together at St. Ignatius Retreat House and no one is afraid or embarrassed to seek out others in similar situations. They share their own encounters and healings in order to encourage one another and in an attempt to erase the stigma attached to mental illness. Everyone is welcome. Coffee/Tea and cake after Mass.

St. Camillus Men’s Retreat: “Recession-Proof” Recovery

April 23-25, 2010. Presenter: Deacon Thomas Evrard.  Tom serves the Parish of Our Lady of Peace, Lynbrook, NY.  He has a Master’s Degree in Theology. Tom teaches Catholic Morality and New Testament at St. John the Bapist Diocesan High School, West Islip, NY.  He has presented 12 Step Programs for 29 years.The retreat begins with dinner on Friday at 6:30 pm and opening conference at 7:45pm. It will end on Sunday after Mass and luncheon. For more information please contact John Cilio (631-728-4146) or Ed Weed (731-920-9204)

Nassau-Suffolk Police Retreat

March 22-25. Presenters:Police Chaplains.

Faith and Family

March 6, 2010. 6:30pm-9pm. This evening will focus on the importance of nurturing your personal faith-life as well as the faith-life of your family. Presenter: Anne McCoy SSJ. $75pp or $125 per couple includes presentation and dinner.

Candlelight Dinner

Thursday, March 25  6:30pm-9:30pm. Enjoy a lovely candlelight dinner with a three-choice entree and live music for you dining pleasure performed by the Sacred Heart Church Children’s Choir. Come and be seated with others, bring a friend, or book a table, but do come! Treat yourself and support your retreat house at the same time. $85 pp. ..Menu: Salad: Heirloom Tomato, Avocado, endive salad with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette;  2 Choice Appetizer: Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon Buer Blanc or Guinness battered Shrimp with Pappadew Remoulade;  3 Choice Dinner: Grilled Petite Lamb Chops with a Fresh Mint and Sherry Demy Glaze or Prime Rib Au jus or Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon; 2 Choice Dessert: Red Velvet Skyscraper Cake or Chocolate Mousse Crepes with Fresh Whipped Cream;  Coffee & Tea

The Footsteps of Jesus from the Sea of Galilee to the Holy Sepulcher

March 28  (Palm Sunday), 1pm-2pm. Free will offering. Presenter:  John Iacono,  a member of St. Mary’s Parish, recently made a pilgrimage and study program to the Holy Land and has returned very well informed to present a power point presentation of photos and facts surrounding Jesus’ s last days and hours leading up to his crucifixion, death and burial, historical details not generally known by the public.   It would be an excellent preparation for our own journey with Jesus during Holy Week.  All are invited. A free will offering for the support of the retreat house would be most appreciated.  Call 516-621-8300 x 15 to register.

Career Enrichment at St. Joseph’s Renewal Center, Brentwood

January 15-17. The purpose is to support individuals who have lost their jobs, are in danger of losing their jobs, have been unemployed for a long period, are seeking employment for the first time or are seeking to return to the workforce after many years. The workshops being offered are: Friday evening: “I lost my job, what do I do next?” Saturday morning: Personal Well-Being – Techniques in dealing with the stress of unemployment. Saturday afternoon: Writing effective resumes, revising existing resumes and key facts to include in a resume. Saturday evening: Interview – How to handle a phone interview, how to prep for and handle in person interview and how to follow-up. Sunday morning: How to Network into a New Job. Each presentation will be given by a professional man or woman, who experienced one of the above situations in their own life. Questions may be referred to S. Josephine Daspro, CSJ at 631-273-1187 x 43. Offering for the workshops is a free will offering. St. Joseph Renewal Center is located at 1725 Brentwood Rd., Brentwood, New York 11717.

Zen Spirit, Christian Spirit

January 22-24: Zen Spirit, Christian Spirit. Fr. Robert Kennedy, SJ. Begins with 6:30pm dinner Friday and ends 1pm Sunday. Cost: $260 private; $230 semi-private; commuters welcome. Call 516-621-8300 x15 for information and registration. 

Robert Kennedy, S.J., Roshi, is a Jesuit priest and Zen teacher in the White Plum lineage. He studied with Yamada Roshi in Kamakura, Japan, with Maezumi Roshi in Los Angeles, and with Glassman Roshi in New York. Glassman Roshi installed Kennedy as sensei in 1991 and conferred Inka (his final seal of approval) in 1997, making him a roshi  (master). Kennedy Roshi is the author of Zen Gifts to Christians and Zen Spirit, Christian Spirit.

Womens’ 3 Day Retreat

January 15-18: Women’s 3 Day Retreat.  “The Cross of Jesus in Everyday Life” Presenter: Fr. Leo O’Donovan, SJ. Begins with 6:30pm dinner Friday and ends 1pm Monday. Check in 5pm. You are welcome to join us for 4pm Mass. Cost: 3 nights: $360 private, $300 semi-private, $280 commuter.  Limited number of suites (rooms with private baths). Call 516-621-8300 x 15 for infomation and registration.

Mens’ 3 or 2-Day Retreat

January 7-10: Men’s 3 or 2-day retreat.  Presenters: Fr. Joe Costantino, SJ, and Marie Bannister. Begins with 6:30pm dinner Thursday/Friday and ends 1pm Sunday. Check in 5pm. You are welcome to join us for 4pm Mass. Cost: 3 nights: $360 private, $300 semi-private, $280 commuter.  2 nights $270 private; $225 semi-private; $200 commuter. Limited number of suites (rooms with private baths). Call 516-621-8300 x 15 for infomation and registration.

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