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| Tuesdays, January 29 and February 5, 2013; |
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Fee: $25 per session; |
| 5:30pm Supper |
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| 6:15pm-7:45pm Presentation
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Registration appreciated by January 22. |
It is a happy coincidence that the tenth anniversary of the Lumen Center occurs during the year in which we read Luke's Gospel at the Sunday Liturgy.
In Luke's account, Jesus began his ministry in the synagogue at Nazareth, where he preached his inaugural sermon. He choses as his text the prophet Isaiah's commission
as the anointed of the Lord, and to announce a year of favor ("a fitting anniversary") from the Lord. This commission provides both the agenda for Jesus' ministry and the
pattern for Christian discipleship. During this two-week course, we will read the key texts of Luke's Gospel that highlight these themes and discuss their relevance for a contemporary
Christian spirituality.
Paul D. Sansone
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Today our planet, our country, religious life and all other familiar structures are at a critical time in history. We are being invited to build on a heritage of contemplation and
action to bring forth an expression of truth that is congruent with our spiritual self. The Leadership Conference of Women Religious has confirmed a loud and clear call
claiming that we hold the key to moving our world into the future through our lives of prayer and contemplation. Join us as we view some of the video of the address given by
Barbara Marx Hubbard, a futurist from the August 2012 LCWR meeting, reflect, pray and respond to the call to find a way to go into the future together.
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THE CUP OF OUR LIFE:
A Guide for Spiritual Growth by Joyce Rupp
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Thursdays during Lent except Holy Thursday: February 21, February 28, March 7, and March 14
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WHITE
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Fee: $40 payable at first meeting.
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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Presentation
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| Registration appreciated by February 11, 2013. |
The Cup of Our Life: A Guide for Spiritual Growth by Joyce Rupp
will guide us though our Lenten Journey. Come with an open heart and a desire to grow personally and spiritually. Using her book will enable us to explore life’s experiences through prayer, group discussion and quiet. Making a commitment to the six weeks will create a rhythm that you won’t want to miss.
Please purchase the book ahead of time and read Chapter 1. Bring one of your favorite cups with you to our first gathering.
Kathleen Detlet, D.Min.
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March 8-10, 2013 Stella Maris Retreat Center, Long Branch, New Jersey
Coordinator: Barbara Moore, OP
Retreat Leader: Honora Werner, OP  Fee: $210
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| Join us as we take some time to reflect on the word of God in our lives, rest and rejuvenate ourselves beside the beautiful sea shore.
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To make your reservation for this retreat:
Contact: Lumen Center at 973-403-3331 x25, 26 or
Email: lumencenter@caldwellop.org
Click here to make your reservation for this retreat on-line.
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JESUS OF NAZARETH:
Reflections of a 21st-century Priest
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
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Fee: $25 |
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6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Presentation
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| Registration appreciated by March 5. |
Updating our understanding of Jesus of Nazareth will deepen our spiritual journey in a pluralistic world. The presentation will be complemented by Youtube segments from Agudath, Israel, Caldwell and Notre Dame Church’s historic and Interfaith pilgrimage 2012.
Father Anthony Randazzo
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CELTIC PILGRIMAGE EVENING RETREAT
with Carmel Boyle
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Wednesday, March 20
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5:30pm Supper  6:30 to 8:00pm Presentation Fee: $35
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| Registration appreciated by March 13. |
| This evening retreat will quiet your being and stir your soul as Carmel Boyle replenishes your spirit through her reflections and songs. |
To make your reservation for this retreat:
Contact: Lumen Center at 973-403-3331 x25, 26 or
Email: lumencenter@caldwellop.org
Click here to make your reservation for this retreat on-line.
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APRIL
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DESIGN YOUR LIFE'S JOURNEY
| Wednesdays, April 10 and 24, 2013 |
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Fee: $15 |
| 5:30 pm - Supper |
WHITE
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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Presentation |
| Sister Gerardine's Art Studio, Motherhouse |
| Registration appreciated by April 1. |
Create an “auto-bio” book with a set of covers for an accordion –fold book. Prepare the inner accordion-fold paper and on each fold inscribe “ I am…”, “ I love…””I enjoy….” and other such phrases that capture who you are. Each phrase will be accompanied with a drawing, painting or collage.
Sister Gerardine Mueller, O.P.
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HOW TO MAKE A MIRACLE |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2013 |
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Fee: $25 |
| 5:30 pm - Supper |
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6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Presentation |
| Registration appreciated by April 8. |
We are a people of faith who trust and are humbled at the many miracles revealed through scripture. We learn about them in church, bible study, and various other prayer groups that we may be attending. And yet do we REALLY believe miracles are available to us? We pray and petition with sincere hearts and sometimes we struggle in our faith when the desired outcomes seem not to be received. What is the truth? Can we really make a miracle? If so, what does it take to allow this grace to manifest? These concerns will be discussed and a new vision about miracles will be explored.
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| Ginger Grancagnola, Ed.D., OPA |
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“HUNGER 101” EDUCATION |
| Tuesday, April 23, 2013 |
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Fee: $25 |
| 5:30 pm - Supper |
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6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Presentation |
| Registration appreciated by April 15. |
Nearly 50 million people in America who struggle with hunger often do so in silence. They live in our communities, they are our neighbors, our co-workers, and our friends, yet their struggle can go unheard. The first step to speaking out is learning about hunger. Take on the role of someone who is having trouble getting enough to eat. Put yourself in the situation of having to get enough food to feed your family for a day with only a limited budget. This hunger simulation teaches us about who is hungry and what barriers exist when trying to access food resources. Attendees will participate in an interactive hunger learning exercise with discussion to follow.
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| Diane Riley and Laura Sodano |
MAY
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100 DRUMS FOR PEACE |
| Thursday, May 9 |
WHITE |
Fee: $25 |
| 5:30 pm - Supper |
WHITE |
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Presentation |
| Registration appreciated by May 6. |
100 Drums for Peace is intended to create a circle of world rhythms for peace. The rhythm of the drum helps activate the natural rhythm of our bodies. The blending of rhythmic patterns
stimulates our heartbeat. We will spend time listening, playing, and creating rhythms that match our inner experiences of life. All are welcome - no experience is required.
Participants are invited to bring: A hand drum or rattle (all instruments are welcome), notebook, pen and water. Extra percussion instruments will be provided.
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| Mary Anne Flanagan |
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TENDING OUR SOUL GARDEN |
| Wednesday, May 22, 2013 |
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Fee: $25 |
| 5:30 pm - Supper |
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6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Presentation |
| Registration appreciated by May 15. |
It is spring, what has survived the winter of our lives? Are there weeds to be pulled? Will we discover new tools, new plants, new designs for the gardening? Tending our Soul Garden is an invitation to reflection, prayer, creative experience and quiet...an opportunity to enter our soul garden and work the rich soil of God's grace.
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| Anita Constance, S.C. |
JUNE
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CONTEMPLATIVE COLOR |
| Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
WHITE |
Fee: $25 and $5 for supplies |
| 5:30 pm - Supper |
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6:15 pm - 7:45 pm Presentation |
| Registration appreciated by June 6. |
Experience a new way to pray using the simple yet profound practice of dropping watercolor inks on paper. No artistic ability is necessary, just a desire to enter into a time of quiet discovery. The images created by this meditative process help us connect to our inner spirit and invite God to speak to us in a unique way.
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| Barbara Van Wagner |
PRAYER FOR PEACE |
We are concerned about the loss of peace in our world. Please join us for one hour to pray for peace.
Second Wednesday of each month, 7pm-8pm Saint Catherine Convent Chapel.
| January 9, 2013 | | May 8, 2013 |
| February 13, 2013 | | June 12, 2013 |
| March 13, 2013 | | July 10, 2013 |
| April 10, 2013 | | August 14, 2013 |
SAVE THE DATE! |
Edwina GateleySpeaker, Writer, Advocate, Poet, Mom, author of fourteen books and recipient of thirteen national and international awards is coming to the Lumen Center
on November 5, 2013 |
Here’s what some of our attendees say about our programs…
“…the presenter created a gentle environment in which to be gentle! The experience was a gift and an invitation to try the process again and again.”
“ Lovely and lyrical and free-ing in an artful and lilting way.”
“ Very interesting- a warm and rich speaker- thoroughly knowledgeable.”
“ The presenter captured the humanity of Merton beautifully and engaged the audience with the story of life itself.”
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