Preparing to Hear the Sunday Scriptures

Meets Wednesdays 10am-11am and 7:30pm-8:30pm .  An opportunity to study and pray with the Scripture Readings for the following Sunday. Led by Fr. Bill Walsh, SJ. $10pp per session. Meets September – June

Star of Hope

Meets 8am-10am The first Thursday of every month…September – June.  For people dealing with mental illness in their lives.

Zen

Tuesdays & Wednesdays:  7:30pm-9:00pm. & Sundays: 8am-9:30am. Meets in the Interfaith Room.

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.

Seasonal Day for Grandparents

Wednesday, January 20, 9:30am-1pm. Includes presentation, Eucharist and lunch. Cost:$45pp. Presenters: Carol Engl, Elizabeth Moss, Evelyn Sheehan. Call 516-621-8300 x 15 for information and registration.

The Next Step for Women in Recovery

Saturday, January 30, 8am – 6pm. “Reduce Stress, Increase Joy.” Presenter: Susan Sexton. $75pp. Includes presentation, breakfast. lunch and dinner. Call 516-621-8300 x 15 for information and registration.

Susan’s article: http://www.nylat.org/publications/newsletters/documents/NewsletterFall2007.pdf

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Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius 19th Annotation Gathering

Thursday, October 1, 7pm-9:15pm. Designed for those who cannot get away for the 30-day directed retreat. This program runs from October to May and allows you to experience the full Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola without having to leave your job or other responsibilities. This retreat requires a daily committment to prayer and meeting once a week whenever mutually convenient with a spiritual director. Candidates should be in spiritual direction for at least one year prior to this retreat. Future communal dates: January 21 and May 20. For more information, contact Sr. Karen Doyle, SSJ at 516-621-8300 x25 or kdoyle@inisfada.net

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