Preparing to Hear the Sunday Scriptures
May 1, 2010
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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
Zen
April 20, 2010
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Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 7:30pm-9:00pm. & Sundays: 8am-9:30am. Meets in the Interfaith Room.
St. Valentine’s Day Liturgy & Dinner
February 1, 2010
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Sunday, February 14, 4pm-7pm. For Singles and Couples! Begins with 4pm Mass followed by a buffet dinner. Come alone or bring your Valentine. $65 pp. Call (516)621-8300 x15 to register
Matt Talbot Retreat for Women: “No God, no recovery”
February 1, 2010
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April 16 – 18 at Inisfada. For women in recovery from alcohol. Presenter: Kathy McClean. This Retreat will focus on the Need for God in our Recovery. Ms. McLean is a Certified Spiritual Director and a Jungian Dream Worker. She has been doing Retreat Work for 15 years and has offered her talents locally at the Tabor Retreat Center, Cor Maria, and The Cenacle. A Non-refundable $100 deposit is required . Price is per person. $240pp private room, $190pp semi-private room, $170pp commuter. Limited number of suites (private room with private bath) for additional charge. Massage and Reiki available on selected retreats at additional charge. Check-in 5pm. You are welcome to join us for 4pm Mass on Friday before checking in. Retreat begins with 6:30pm dinner Friday, ends with 12 noon lunch Sunday. Check out 1pm.
Our Lady of Star of Hope Prayer Group
January 28, 2010
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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.
The Prodigal Daugther:Your Invitation to Come Home CANCELLED
January 1, 2010
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Sunday, February 28: 3pm-5pm If you are looking for a new way to evangelize those seeking their way back home to God, the dramatic liturgical presentation of “The Prodigal Daughter” is a great way to touch the heart and soul. This unique depiction of one woman’s struggle to return home in spite of her own acknowledged sin is written and performed by Doreen Firestone. She is not only a professional Broadway and opera singer/actress, but is a Roman Catholic and a convert from Judaism. The performance is truly a unique living meditation in line with the Ignatian Spirituality. After the performance, Doreen will be available to offer her testemonial to how the redemptive power of Jesus Christ transformed her life. Free will donation. Advanced registration is required.
Tuesdays with Mary: Hope & Strength in Times of Suffering
October 1, 2009
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March 30 1:30pm-3:30pm. Free will offering. Presenter: Karen Doyle, SSJ. Call 516-621-8300 x 15 for information and registratioin.
Hermitage Day
September 3, 2009
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Saturday, October 3. 10am-4pm. $60pp. Includes lunch. Looking for some peace and serentity? Come and experience the beauty of Inisfada in silence. The day includes an opportunity meet with a spiritual director (staff associate). Future dates: November 14, December 5 , February 15, February 20. For other contemplative experiences call the office at 516-621-8300 x 15 to arrange (as available).
Preparing to Hear the Sunday Scriptures
August 29, 2009
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Begins Wednesday, September 16, 10am-11am and 7:30pm-8:30pm . Presenter: Fr. Bill Walsh, SJ. $10pp per session. Meets September – June.
Caregivers Support Group
June 28, 2009
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Sunday, May 23. 3pm-5pm. Presented by Irene Rush Nolan, RN. $20pp.
Caregiver’s Support program meets to give those involved with the caring of the sick or disabled person some time to pray, share, rest and refocus themselves. The program is open to all involved in doing this work, be it for a family member, friend or as part of their profession or Ministry.
Irene Rush Nolan is a registered nurse with many years experience in caring for the chronically ill and homebound. Irene is also an associate on the staff of St. Ignatius Jesuit Retreat House and a spiritual director.



