Program Schedule - Spring/Summer 2012

Did you know that know St. Patrick is more than a plastic saint? He is an intensely human person. From his own words, we will unravel the facts of his life from the legends he has inspired. The day includes time for small group discussion, individual reflection and prayer. Celebrate this day in a very special place.

Connie Messitt, CSJ     Donation: $45 (includes lunch)

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Come Away…and Rest Awhile. Mark 6:31
(Seasonal Quiet Day)
Tuesday, March 20, 10 am - 3 pm

Do you need time away from your normal routine and busy weekday schedule? This day includes guided reflection around the seasonal themes and space for solitude, meditative walks, journaling, art, sharing with each other and silence.

Connie Messitt, CSJ     Donation: $45 (includes lunch)

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Inner Peace for the Busy Person - Part 2*
Friday, March 23, 10 am - 3 pm

Do you long for simple tools to increase inner peace in your busy life? It is common to feel overworked and overwhelmed in today’s do-more-with-less environment. Achieving inner peace on a daily basis can be a challenge. During this workshop you will: learn techniques to reduce stress; discover strategies to gain a peaceful mind and heart; gather ideas to help you find the balance you want; and have time to experience several of these ideas and strategies.

*It is not necessary to have attended a previous session.

Connie Messitt, CSJ     Donation: $45 (includes lunch)

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Book Group: Quest for the Living God by Elizabeth A. Johnson - Part 1
Saturday, March 24, 10 am - 3 pm

Connie Messitt, CSJ     Donation: $45 (includes lunch)

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A Lenten Reflection with Taizé Music
Friday, March 30, 10 am - 3pm

Pat Mousaw      Donation: $45 (includes lunch)

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Holy Week Retreat
Sunday, April 1, 7pm – Easter Sunday (after breakfast)

Would you like to honor Holy Week in a special way this year? Come for a silent, private or directed retreat. (A directed retreat includes a daily one on-one conference with the spiritual director, daily prayer, and silence.) Experience the Holy Week rituals in the Northern Points cluster: Chestertown, Hague, and North Creek. Come for as many days as you are able.

Connie Messitt, CSJ      Donation: Private $60/night    Directed $65/night (includes meals)

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Nurturing Your Creativity
Friday, April 27, 10am-3pm

Do you ever feel that there is no time for creativity in your life? The most prayerful, most spiritually powerful act people can undertake is to create. This program will provide time for your creativity to emerge. It will begin with a discussion of the connection of spirituality and creativity. Creative experiences will be provided but you may bring your own expressions to be with. Approximately 3 hours will be provided for these experiences and we will end with a closing ritual.

Connie Messitt, CSJ      Donation: $45 (includes lunch)

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The Gift of Contemplative Prayer
Saturday, April 28, 10am-3pm

Have you experienced the gift of contemplative prayer? It is the Divine Presence praying within us. In this workshop, we will get a glimpse of the contemplative dimension of the Gospel by using “Scriptural Voice Dialogue”, a process that awakens aspects of ourselves that we tend to “disown.” We will also present the basics of Centering Prayer, a way of cultivating our relationship with God that is beyond words, thoughts, or emotions. This workshop will serve as an introduction to Centering Prayer as well as an enrichment opportunity for those with an established spiritual practice.

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Psalms and Other Mystical Poetry
Sunday, April 29, 10am-3pm

Do you know what it means to be a mystic? They teach us how to pray, what kinds of things to bring to prayer, and what intimate prayer is like. Following an introduction to some of the mystics and their writings, we will listen to poetry, read, spend time in quiet reflection, and share our experience.

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Have a New Spouse by Friday
Friday, May 4, 10am-3pm

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Book Group: Quest for the Living God by Elizabeth A. Johnson - Part 2
Saturday, May 5, 10 am - 3 pm

Connie Messitt, CSJ      Donation: $45 (includes lunch)

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God’s Compassion: Healing Our Wounds
Sunday, May 6, 10am-3pm (postponed - date TBA)

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Jesus Asks: “Who Do You Say That I Am?”
Sunday, May 20, 10am-3pm

Do you know how you would answer this question? Today’s workshop will consider how our understanding of Jesus shapes our personal relationship and our sharing of the Christian message. We will look briefly at the Jesus of history, while pondering our own personal relationship with Jesus. There will time for personal reflection and sharing.

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Achieving the Serenity Prayer: Learning When and How to Let Go
Friday, May 25, 10am-3pm

Do you recognize this prayer: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change...”? This day will be divided into three themes: serenity, courage, and wisdom. Each of these topics help us how to discern when and how to let go of various situations in our lives. There will be time for discussion, private reflection, and group sharing.

Connie Messitt, CSJ      Donation: $45 (includes lunch)

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Inner Journey with Soul Collage
Saturday, June 2, 9:30am-7:30pm

Do you want to experience a fun, creative way to explore your inner journey? Soul Collage is a deeply satisfying, nurturing, self-discovery process combining imagery with imagination and intuition. Even those without artistic skills find this a powerful tool in their spiritual practice. Using Soul Collage, readings, poetry, and optional journal writing as ways to move inward, you weave together the wisdom of your eyes, your hands, your heart, your emotions, your intellect and your intuition. Images will seem magically to find you, revealing important aspects of who you are.

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Grant Writing for the Greater Good
Sunday, June 3, 1pm-3pm

Does your organization need help and more money? This clinic will offer individuals working for non-profits to gain new insights and tools in one of the worst economies. Learn how you can take the challenge of competing for a grant from local to national funders and turn it into a beneficial experience for your organization. Don’t let the dismal economy dispel your organization grant writing efforts

Pat Joyce      Donation: $25

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Inner Peace for the Busy Person - Part 3*
Friday, June 8, 10am-3pm

Do you long for simple tools to increase inner peace in your busy life? It is common to feel overworked and overwhelmed in today’s do-more-with-less environment. Achieving inner peace on a daily basis can be a challenge. During this workshop you will: learn techniques to reduce stress; discover strategies to gain a peaceful mind and heart; gather ideas to help you find the balance you want; and have time to experience several of these ideas and strategies.

*It is not necessary to have attended a previous session.

Connie Messitt, CSJ      Donation: $45 (includes lunch)

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Silent Directed Retreat
Monday, June 11, 4pm – Sunday, June 17, 11am

Do you need time away from the busyness of your daily life? A directed retreat includes a daily one-on-one conference with the spiritual director, daily prayer, and silence. Come for as many days as you are able.

Connie Messitt, CSJ & Joanne St. Hilaire, CSJ      Donation: $65 per night (includes meals)

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Come Away…and Rest Awhile. Mark 6:31

(Seasonal Quiet Day)
Tuesday, June 20, 10 am - 3 pm

Do you need time away from your normal routine and busy weekday schedule? This day includes guided reflection around the seasonal themes and space for solitude, meditative walks, journaling, art, sharing with each other and silence.

Connie Messitt, CSJ      Donation: $45 (includes lunch)

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A Guide’s Journey through the Adirondacks
Friday, June 29, 7-8pm & Saturday, June 30, 6am-?

Have you experienced the awesome beauty of the Adirondack Mountains? Friday evening, we will have a slide presentation of wilderness areas by Paul Gibaldi, an author and guide. For the adventurer, on Saturday, we will canoe or kayak to Henderson Lake in Newcomb. To Quote Paul: “This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to in my life! It is truly a ‘WOW experience!’” When we arrive at a lean-to, we will take time to absorb the spiritual in nature. Call The Priory if you wish to make overnight reservations and further information.

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World’s largest (private) Garage Sale (Priory’s 25th)
Saturday, July 14 – Sunday, July 15, 9am-3pm

Household goods, clothing, furniture, books, toys, and more! Volunteers needed for sale.

Book Group: Quest for the Living God by Elizabeth A. Johnson - Part 3
Saturday, July 21, 10 am - 3 pm

Do you search for the Living God in your own life? Elizabeth Johnson writes: “Since the middle of the twentieth century, there has been a renaissance of new insight into God in the Christian tradition.” Every word in this book breathes with the author’s own deep love of God and the world. In this group, we will discuss what resonated within, what questions arose, and any insight received. Chapters 7-10 will be discussed.

Connie Messitt, CSJ      Donation: $45 (includes lunch)

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Art Journaling
Sunday, July 22, 10am-3pm

Have you ever experienced art journaling as a modality for prayer? This will be a delightful, surprising, and freeing experience. The participants will be invited to use color and paper to express their responses to various meditation periods. No drawing talent is required.

Connie Messitt, CSJ      Donation: $45 (includes lunch)

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Vacation Respite Week
Sunday, July 29, after 1pm - Saturday, August 4, 9am

Are you looking for a different place for serenity and peace? Come to the Adirondack Mountains. There are hiking trails on our property and we are five minutes from the town beach on Loon Lake. Bring your own food or eat out. Continental breakfast and a list of area activities will be provided. Call for more information.

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Co-dependency vs. Healthy Relationships
Sunday, August 5, 10am-3pm.

Do you know or do you wonder if you are co-dependent? Do you know what that means? Co-dependence is a universal condition that affects our spiritual, emotional, and physical well being. At this workshop, we will examine core issues and their blocks to health. Suggestions for new healthy, life-giving perspectives will also be explored.

Connie Messitt, CSJ      Donation: $45 (includes lunch)

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Silent Directed Retreat
Monday, August 13, 4pm - Sunday, August 19, 11am

Do you need time away from the busyness of your daily life? A directed retreat includes a daily one on-one conference with the spiritual director, daily prayer, and silence. Come for as many days as you are able.

Connie Messitt, CSJ & Joanne St. Hilaire, CSJ      Donation: $65 per night (includes meals)

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