MOUNT CARMEL SPIRITUAL CENTRE

An Ecumenical Retreat And Conference Centre
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Come Away Day

5/13/2008
9:30 AM-3:30 PM

Come Away Day

Jesus regularly paused in his ministry to spend time in prayer and quiet with his God. He invites us to take time away from our busy schedule and be refreshed. The second Tuesday of each month is devoted to this special time. The day begins at 9:30 AM with an introduction and thought by the Staff of the Spiritual Centre. Eucharist is available at 11:15 AM followed by noon time lunch. The day ends at 3:30 PM with a closing prayer.

Presenters:     Members of our Ministerial Team
Cost:          45  CDN or US equivalent

TAIZE PRAYER

5/16/2008
7:00 PM

TAIZE PRAYER

The Ecumenical Monastery at Taize France has been the scene for many youth and people of all faiths to gather and pray. The brothers have used music as the universal symbol to gather people in prayer. Mount Carmel promotes this form of simple prayer to unite people in our hope for peace and harmony.

Presenters:     Members of our Ministerial Team
Cost:          Freewill Offering  

WORKSHOP - Jeannie Campanelli, Ed D.

5/31/2008
Saturday (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM)

Claim Your Life As Your Own Series - Workshop 3. Connecting to Myself

Self-connectedness is when you are able to be in touch with the many facets that make up who you are - your intuition, heart, body, and inner child - including all in the creation of flow, that sense of magic and ease. Living in the present and simply noticing what is happening deep inside supports a life that is in integrity with your true essence. By participating in this workshop, you will experience a variety of exercises that will support you in integrating more of who you are. In turn, this will assist you in coming home to and fully expressing yourself.


Centre Staff Members:Jeannie Campanelli. Ed D.,
Cost:          65  CDN or US equivalent
Advanced Registration and prepayment requested.

June
MEDITATION AT MOUNT CARMEL

6/3/2008
Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 PM

A meditation circle

Dr. Jeannie will lead a meditation circle on the first Tuesday of every month. Together, we will experience silent as well as guided meditations - a central part of many spiritual and meditative traditions. A focus of our contemplation and meditative practice wil be on Caroline Myss' latest work, "Entering the Castle: An Inner Path to God and Your Soul" which is based on St. Teresa of Avila's 'The Interior astle'.


Centre Staff Members:Jeannie Campanelli. Ed D.,
Cost:          20  CDN or US equivalent
Advanced Registration and prepayment requested.

WALKING WITH THERESE OF LISIEUX – Fr. John Russell, O. Carm.

6/6/2008 - 6/8/2008

Friday 5:00-6:30 PM check-in, no evening meal, departure Sunday after lunch

WALKING WITH THERESE OF LISIEUX – Fr. John Russell, O. Carm.

Therese and her "Little Way" have been a great inspiration for Christians the world over. This cloistered nun has helped us to see our role of love in the little things of our daily lives. Come and be touched walking with this wonderful woman.


Cost:          200  CDN of US equivalent. 10% discount for payment received 10 days in advance.
Advanced Registration and prepayment requested.

ICON PAINTING WORKSHOP - Phil Zimmerman

6/8/2008 - 6/13/2008

Sunday 3PM check-in, dinner 5:30 PM, to Friday after lunch



Master Iconographer Philip Zimmerman will guide students through creating one complete icon. Any level of experience is accepted. Each step is demonstrated to students, followed by time to copy what has been taught. Students will learn: filling in, rendering clothes and flesh, 23 carat gold leafing, and varnishing. In addition, students will gain familiarity with ruling pens and ruling pen compasses, and information on preparation of panels for painting. Students will “write” a 10” x 12” icon of Our Lady of Cambrai.


Centre Staff Members:Philip Zimmerman,
Cost:          725  CDN or US equivalent Includes supplies, accommodation, meals
Advanced Registration and prepayment requested.

DIRECTED RETREAT

6/8/2008 - 6/13/2008

Sunday check-in 3:00-5:00 PM, (5:30 PM dinner) to Friday after lunch



Take time to be with the Lord in the stillness of the Spiritual centre. A directed retreat provides time for prayers, solitude, and a daily one-to-one meeting with a director to review your prayers. Optional Morning and Evening Prayer as well as Eucharist are celebrated daily. When registering, please send a few paragraphs about yourself to help us in selecting a director for you. While the Spiritual Centre is in stillness, those who wish to make a private retreat may schedule at this time. Length of both retreats is flexible.

Presenters:     Members of our Ministerial Team
Cost:          135  CDN per day (or US equivalent)
Advanced Registration and prepayment requested.

Come Away Day

6/10/2008
9:30 AM-3:30 PM

Come Away Day

Jesus regularly paused in his ministry to spend time in prayer and quiet with his God. He invites us to take time away from our busy schedule and be refreshed. The second Tuesday of each month is devoted to this special time. The day begins at 9:30 AM with an introduction and thought by the Staff of the Spiritual Centre. Eucharist is available at 11:15 AM followed by noon time lunch. The day ends at 3:30 PM with a closing prayer.

Presenters:     Members of our Ministerial Team
Cost:          45  Cdn or US equivalent

TAIZE PRAYER

6/13/2008
7:00 PM

TAIZE PRAYER

The Ecumenical Monastery at Taize France has been the scene for many youth and people of all faiths to gather and pray. The brothers have used music as the universal symbol to gather people in prayer. Mount Carmel promotes this form of simple prayer to unite people in our hope for peace and harmony.

Presenters:     Members of our Ministerial Team
Cost:          Freewill Offering  

WORKSHOP - Jeannie Campanelli, Ed D.

6/21/2008
Saturday (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM)

Claim Your Life As Your Own Series - Workshop 4. Embracing All of Myself

Self-embracing occurs when all of your emotions, life experiences, and aspects of your personality are accepted. They are seen as part of the completeness of your life's journey. When you are able to identify core beliefs that get in the way and expand your thinking, you feel fully alive. You take back judgments that you have projected onto others and, thus, your personal power increases. The deeper you accept yourself, the greater you can hold differences and accept others. As a participant in this workshop, you will mine for core beliefs that can get in the way of fully accepting who you are as you are.


Centre Staff Members:Jeannie Campanelli. Ed D.,
Cost:          65  CDN or US equivalent
Advanced Registration and prepayment requested.

PREACHED RETREAT FOR WOMEN

6/29/2008 - 7/5/2008

Sunday afternoon check-in, 5:30 PM dinner, departure Saturday after lunch

GATHERED IN MY NAME

A week of prayer and individual reflection on the Word of God. The Spiritual Centre Staff will present one conference a day to help with one's meditation. Various optional prayer experiences enhance the sense of being with God.

Presenters:     Members of our Ministerial Team
Cost:          495  CDN or US equivalent.
Advanced Registration and prepayment requested.

July
MEDITATION AT MOUNT CARMEL

7/1/2008
Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 PM

A mediation circle

Dr. Jeannie will lead a meditation circle on the first Tuesday of every month. Together, we will experience silent as well as guided meditations - a central part of many spiritual and meditative traditions. A focus of our contemplation and meditative practice wil be on Caroline Myss' latest work, "Entering the Castle: An Inner Path to God and Your Soul" which is based on St. Teresa of Avila's 'The Interior astle'.


Centre Staff Members:Jeannie Campanelli. Ed D.,
Cost:          20  CDN or US equivalent
Advanced Registration and prepayment requested.

WALKING WITH THE SPIRITUAL GIANTS: Anthony De Mello - Fr. James Dolan, SJ

7/6/2008 - 7/11/2008

Sunday evening 7 PM to Friday after lunch

Anthony de Mello a Giant for our time

Anthony de Mello was known throughout the world as one of the foremost spiritual guides. His unparalleled approach to inner peace brought the whole person to prayer – body and soul, heart and mind, memory and imagination. Join Father Jim Dolan, SJ, as he talks about his personal friend and leads us on a walk with Father de Mello helping us to know, understand and to put into practice the advise of a truly Spiritual Giant of our time.


Cost:          475  CDN or US equivalent
Advanced Registration and prepayment requested.

HEALING RETREAT - Fr. Jack McGinnis and team

7/13/2008 - 7/18/2008

Sunday 3:00 PM check-ing, 5:30 PM dinner to Friday morning

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

"I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly." Jesus "So, now that I am free of my self-limiting beliefs and fears, what do I do now?" If a person has been shackled for a long time by negativity, what will constant freedom be like, what will habitual joy be like, and what will constant fulfillment be like?" These questions are often asked by those who have been deeply healed. During this retreat, Fr. Jack and his team will share effective strategies for enjoying daily the life of freedom from negativity and fears. Participants will share and learn personal pathways to the peaceful "eye of the storm" of life that surrounds them. This nearly week long retreat will be filled with enjoyment, laughter, song, healing, prayer ritual and play, including a morning outing somewhere on the beautiful Niagara Peninsula. COME experience unconditional love and healing!


Centre Staff Members:Fr. Jack McGinnis,
Cost:          450  CDN or US equivalent 10% discount for advance registration with payment
Advanced Registration and prepayment requested.

A WEEKEND JOURNEY OF PRAYER WITH FRANCIS AND CLARE-Brother Ignatius Feaver, OFMCap

7/18/2008 - 7/20/2008

Friday 5:00-6:30 PM check-in, no evening meal to Sunday after lunch)



A weekend journey into a Franciscan approach to prayer with St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare of Assisi as guides. Each of these saints offers a particular stance in prayer that engages the imagination, the senses and the heart. Their journey of prayer seeks to embrace both the inner place of quiet and the outer world of creation. Brother Ignatius Feaver, Capuchin, has been a spiritual director for many years. Former Director of Formation for new candidates to the Capuchin branch of the Franciscan Order. He regularly conducts courses and retreats at the Franciscan Renewal Program in Assisi, Italy. Knowledgeable and full of experience Brother Ignatius will lead us into a deeper understanding of prayer with Francis and Clare.


Cost:          200  CDN or US equivalent 10% discount for payment received 10 days in advance.
Advanced Registration and prepayment requested.

DIRECTED RETREAT

7/20/2008 - 7/25/2008

Sunday check-in 3:00-5:00 PM, (5:30 PM dinner) to Friday after lunch)



Take time to be with the Lord in the stillness of the Spiritual centre. A directed retreat provides time for prayers, solitude, and a daily one-to-one meeting with a director to review your prayers. Optional Morning and Evening Prayer as well as Eucharist are celebrated daily. When registering, please send a few paragraphs about yourself to help us in selecting a director for you. While the Spiritual Centre is in stillness, those who wish to make a private retreat may schedule at this time. Length of both retreats is flexible.

Presenters:     Members of our Ministerial Team
Cost:          135  CDN per day (or US equivalent)
Advanced Registration and prepayment requested.