Reflection with a Cup of Tea:
Creating a Sense of Peace Inside and Out
Tuesday, May 8;
9:00am to 10:30am

Outside and Inside "noises" can prevent us from being fully present to ourselves and others. We will reflect on ways to "quiet" ourselves so that we can be more open to the people and circumstances that surround us each day. Presenter: Sr. Margaret Marszal, HM, Retreat Coordinator, Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center Cost: $7 (registration required)
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Just for Men:
Manly Spirituality in an Oprah World—Being called to be different in this Modern World
Thursday, May 10;
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Using stories and humor, we will look at how following the teaching of Jesus Christ gives a perfect pattern for living in today's culture. Presenter: Deacon Joseph N. Malenfant is currently the Pastoral Associate for Adult Formation at St. Joseph Parish in Maumee, OH. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Marcia, and has six children and a granddaughter. Cost: $15 (Includes supper and presentation--registration required)
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Lunch and Lecture: Celebrating Mothers:
Wednesday, May 16;
Noon to 2:00pm

May is the month to honor mothers, so come and luncheon with memories and gratitude for mothers and mother figures who have guided and nurtured us as we have matured in love, truth and stature. Presenter: Sr. Breta Gorman, RSM is a long time educator, retreat director and spiritual director and has served at Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center for many years. Cost: $15 (includes lunch—registration required)
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Outdoor Rosary
Sunday, May 20, 2012;
2:00pm

To celebrate the month of May, dedicated to the Blessed Mother, take this opportunity to pray the rosary with others on the beautiful grounds of The Pines.
Cost: Free will offering
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Prayer Evening: Images of Mary
Monday, May 21;
7:00pm

We will look at images of Mary in art, Scripture, and song. Refreshments and fellowship will follow. Facilitator: Fran Benlein is a liturgist, musician, spiritual director, and presenter in the Diocese of Toledo. Cost: Free will offering
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Summer Private Retreat Days
From June 11 to June 15, 2012


During these days, you are welcome to stay overnight at the Pines for prayer and reflection. Meals will be provided. Contact us at 419-332-6522 for pricing. Also, if rooms are available, private retreats can be scheduled during our week long retreats and weekend retreats.
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Summer Book Discussion Evening.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 7:00pm to 8:30pm

We will be discussing and reflecting on the book: Amish Grace by Donald Kraybill, Steven M. Nolt, and David L. Weaver-Zercher. This is a story about a tragedy in an Amish School House in Pennsylvania that turned into an act of forgiveness. Purchase a copy of the book at your local book store or online. Some copies will be available in The Pines Gift Shop. Facilitator: Sr. Margaret Marszal, HM
Cost: Free will offering.
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Refresh Your Spirit Day:
Seeing Life from a New Vantage Point--Wednesday, June 20; 9:00am to 3:00pm

Sometimes it is hard to find God in the harsh realities of life. This reflection day offers input on how to put the events of life into a bigger perspective, one that allows us to know that God is with us in every life event.
This program provides time for input,
prayer, reflection and quiet. Lunch and
morning refreshments are included.
Presenter: Sr. Margaret Marszal, HM, is the Retreat Coordinator at
Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center.
Cost: $25
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Conference Retreat:
Hope in the Midst of Global Concerns
Friday, June 22 to Wednesday, June 27; 7:00pm Friday to 10:30am Wednesday

If you wonder where Hope can be found and how you can be a witness of Hope to others, then come and join us as we reflect, pray, discuss the power of Hope and the Gospel challenge to live in Hope...

Presenter: Dr. Carol Zinn, a Sister of St. Joseph from Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA has ministered in the formal and non-formal education profession. Dr. Zinn worked in grassroots-based international movements as consultant and facilitator. In particular, she worked on the United Religions Initiative and the Earth Charter. She ministers with multi-sector and multi-issue groups in helping people deepen an understanding of global realities, local efforts, and the connections inherent. Dr. Zinn also worked as the Education Program Director for Global Education Associates, a non-governmental organization working to further global systemic change.
Dr. Zinn served as the main representative for the Congregations of St. Joseph, an NGO in General Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council at the United Nations. She represented over 15,000 Sisters of St. Joseph who live and minister in 57 countries.
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Praying with Watercolor, Walking, and Words
Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 1;
begins Friday with supper at 5:30pm and
ends at 1:00pm on Sunday

During this weekend, we will learn basic watercolor techniques that will be used to create prayer reflections. Walking meditations and Scripture will be incorporated into this creative process. Presenter: Sr. Margaret Marszal, HM. Cost: $185 Overnight and all meals/Commuter Rate: $90—lunch and supper included.
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Summer Sabbath
Wednesday, July 11; 9:30am to 3:30pm

Come to the Pines for a day of rest and renewal. We will begin with an opening reflection on how to keep the Sabbath and provide some reenergizing time for yourself. Use the day to pray, read, create, walk, swim, or just be. Golf is available across the street. Massage is available but a reservation for it needs to be made in advance. Morning snack and lunch are included. Cost: $25
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Saturday, July 21 to Friday, July 27; begins with supper at 5:30pm and ends 10:00am on Friday

With the assistance of a spiritual director, the retreatants are aided in noticing God's presence
in their life. Scripture, nature, and other prayer resources allow retreatants to listen for God's
activity in every day events. An environment of silence is an important part of this retreat.
Spiritual Directors: Sr. Peggy Duffy, OSU;
Sr. Breta Gorman, RSM; Sr. Margaret Marszal, HM; and Sr. Pat Meyer, OSF.
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Friday, July 27 to Sunday, July 29; begins at 4:00pm and ends on Sunday at 1:00pm

This program will feature sections of the Heartfulness: Transformation in Christ series which condenses the accumulated wisdom of Fr. Thomas Keating's many years of teaching and practice into essential areas for study, reflection and spiritual growth. The retreat will also provide an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of silence and community support. This program is sponsored by Contemplative Outreach in Cleveland.
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Walking the Labyrinth with a Prayer for Forgiveness
Monday, July 30, 2011; 7:00pm
(followed by refreshments)

The labyrinth is a form of walking meditation that has been used by many cultures. In the Christian tradition, it was popularized in the Middle Ages. This month we will walk with a prayer for forgiveness for ourselves and for others. We will meet at the outside labyrinth. Presenter: Sr. Margaret Marszal, HM
Cost: Free will offering
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Summer Sabbath Day
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
9:30am to 3:30pm

Come to the Pines for a day of rest and renewal. We will begin with an opening reflection on how to keep the Sabbath and provide some reenergizing time for yourself. Use the day to pray, read, create, walk, swim, or just be. Golf is available across the street. Massage is available but a reservation for it needs to be made in advance. Morning snack and lunch are included.
Cost: $25
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Prayer Evening: Walking the Labyrinth with a Prayer for New Beginnings
Monday, August 27, 2011; 7:00pm
(followed by refreshments)

This month we will walk with a prayer for the grace for new beginnings for ourselves and for others. We will meet at the outside labyrinth.
Presenter: Sr. Margaret Marszal, HM
Cost: Free will offering
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