NewsPHJC ASSOCIATE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Summer 2010

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Gayle Fiwek, Director

In the month of May, the Associate Community gained two new members. They are Mary Moran from East One Region and Marilyn Kessler from West Region. Mary and Marilyn were accompanied in their Initial Formation process with the Associates and Poor Handmaid Sisters who live in their respective regions. Pennie Becker, John Becker, and Sister Pam Tholkes were mentors for Marilyn. Linda Greaf and Martha Smith were Mary’s mentors.

Marilyn’s ceremony was held in the chapel at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana. She was joined by several personal friends, her husband Bill, and other loved ones. Associates and Poor Handmaid Sisters from the West Region, Sisters Virginia Kampwerth and Marlene Ann Lama also surrounded her during her lovely ceremony. Core Team leaders Corinne Lennstrum and Shirley Jovas led the ceremony. Associate Mirthala Taylor proclaimed the first reading in the ceremony, and Sister Pam Tholkes proclaimed the second reading.

Mary’s ceremony was held in the chapel at Marian Convent in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A

large number of East One Associates and the Sisters of Marian Convent witnessed Mary’s commitment. The ceremony was led by Core Team leader Linda Greaf. Associate Rose Gibson and Sister Julienne Smith beautifully read the two readings of the ceremony.

During The Call portion of the ceremony, each woman was asked if she was ready to enter this covenantal commitment of service for God’s Kingdom as an Associate. As part of The Call, she was invited “to be in relationship with the Associate Community, in the Spiritual Family of Catherine, gifted with the charism, spirituality, prayerfulness and listening attitude of Blessed Catherine Kasper.” Marilyn and Mary each

responded in a confidant, reverent way with the words, “I am.”

Following her answer to The Call, Marilyn and Mary were asked to proclaim her commitment statement. All Poor Handmaid Sisters and Associates who were present then stood and proclaimed their commitment to support Marilyn and Mary. Fiat Spiritus Community

Marilyn Kessler with Associate Director Gayle Fiwek at her First Commitment service in Hobart.

Two Women Proclaim Commitments to the Associate Community

Mary Moran at East One Region’s First Commitment service in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Letters from You

To all of the wonderful Associates of the Southern Mission Group [Associate Regions South and Quincy] we say a heartfelt “Thank you and God bless you.” Your continued support and donations for The Kitchen Table speak of your desire to participate in our ministry to the needy. Just knowing that you are with us in prayer and sacrifice encourages us to continue Catherine Kasper’s ministry of love and service. Each morning we join with you and with all of the family of Catherine throughout the world to bring that Handmaid love into action.

Sisters Mary Carolyn and Jeanette

Dear Associates and PHJCs, Thank you so much for the cards, notes and prayers that I received on the occasion of my 90th birthday on February 24th. It was a wonderful day of celebration with family and friends. I received almost 100 cards. I feel so blessed to be remembered by so many. God bless you all!

Doris Albrecht East Three Associate and CKH resident

Dear Associates, I am most grateful to each of you for the prayers, cards, the visits and for the concern that was very evident during this time. What a gift to be part of the Family of Catherine! You have been so much a part of my healing. I ask for God’s blessings for you and your loved ones.

Gratefully, Sister Agatha Niebrugge

Dear Sisters, Associates and Fiat Spiritus Community members,

With a great sense of gratitude I say “loads of thanks” on the death of my brother Frank. There are no words that could express my appreciation and gratitude for all of you who were able and made a visit at the funeral parlor.

The family is greatly appreciative. May God, in gratitude shower His blessings upon you for all your love, concern, and goodness.

Gratefully, Sister Margaret Urban

Dear Sisters and Associates,

Many thanks for the prayers, cards, and good wishes at the time of my knee replacement. Everything went well. Doctor Yergler did a good job. I would recommend him to any one. At present I am using a rollator and cane. In time I hope to be walking on my own. Just know your prayers had a big part in it all.

May God bless each one of you.

Gratefully, Sister Julia Barry

Dear Spiritual Family of Catherine,

I went to see my doctor on Wednesday (February 10), six weeks after my surgery, seven weeks after I fell and broke my right ankle in two places. After seven weeks of hopping around on one foot with a walker, I wasn’t sure what he would say. I was hoping to be able to at least put my foot down and do a little weight bearing. However, he was vey pleased with my x-rays which showed healing in both areas. He has OK’d me to begin full weight bearing with the “boot.” To tell the truth, it is really an air cast but resembles a ski boot from my toes to below my knee. It is a little difficult—I have to remember how to walk again—but I am getting the hang of it. I am allowed to go back to work on Monday and after two weeks, I can exchange my “boot” for regular shoes and then when I feel capable, I am allowed to drive. I am going for one or two sessions of physical therapy at the hospital so that I can maneuver steps—we have 14 steps to get up to my room and shower.

I want to thank everyone in the Spiritual Family of Catherine who has kept me in their prayers, sent cards and e-mails, phoned me and visited me. I am so blessed to be supported by so many loving people. I am sure it was the prayers that helped me to progress and bless me with such happy news. I am forever grateful to Sister Julienne who has been a great nurse, chief cook, dishwasher and laundress; she has now added nursing as a new career. Our Associates have been very generous in assisting me, especially Carol Puls and Martha Smith, who have taken me to all my appointments and assisted in any way they could. I would also like to acknowledge our affiliate, Dr. Denise Smith, who came to my aid the day I fell and took me to the hospital. She is my doctor but also a great friend.

Sister Carole Langhauser

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In this Issue…Letters from You ...........................................page 2

A Reflection on the First Sunday of Lent by the “Corn People” ....................page 4

Save the Date! Associate Anniversaries Celebration .......page 6

Rest In Peace .................................................page 7

Spiritual Family of Catherine Convergence Information ..........................page 8

Please Remember In Prayer .......................page 9

Lindenwood Retreats and Programs ......page 10

John XXIII Retreat Center ........................ page 11

Directory Updates ......................................page 12

E-mail gfiwek@poorhandmaids.org Phone 574-936-9936 Website www.poorhandmaids.org/associates Address Associate Community Office P.O. Box 1 Donaldson, IN 46513

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members were present in spirit, offering their support and prayers to Mary and Marilyn.

At the conclusion of the ceremonies, this prayer was prayed by the members of the Spiritual Family:

Oh God, you are present in this special relationship of the Spiritual Family of Catherine Kasper. The bonds of prayer, friendship and singleness of purpose unite us. May we continue to support one another in faith, in ministry and in living our common baptismal call.

Gracious God, walk with us in our spiritual family as we Associate Community members, Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, and Fiat Spiritus Community members witness your love and compassion to the world. May Blessed Catherine Kasper’s charism move us to respond to the needs of our many sisters and brothers. In your name may we touch other’s lives so that they may know you as both Father and Mother.

Grace us as we work together to spread the joy and peace of your reign through Jesus your Son. Amen.

Receptions were held following the two ceremonies. Marilyn’s reception was held in a meeting room at St. Mary Medical Center and Mary’s was held in Marian Convent, the home of Sisters Julienne Smith and Carole Langhauser. Conversation, good food, and friendship prevailed throughout the evening, in the true spirit of Blessed Catherine.

Welcome, new Associates Mary Moran and Marilyn Kessler!

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A Reflection on the First Sunday of Lent by the “Corn People”Transcribed by Sister Edith Schneider, PHJC

During this past Lent, as Sister Edith Schneider listened to the gospel, a reflection regarding the hostility being expressed toward the undocumented immigrants in the United States “rose up within” her. But she did not write it down at that time. When Arizona came out with its law, she felt it was imperative to get her reflection in writing. She then shared it with Bro. Bob Overland, FS and Gayle Fiwek. What follows is her reflection. It is Gayle’s hope that you will read and reflect on her words, and may we all work for a society of peace based on justice.

As Arizona passes the law treating undocumented migrants as criminals

Introduction: According to Mayan Indian mythology, as related in their Sacred Book, Vopul Vuh, the Indian people sprang up or came forth from corn. Corn means life for them. And if you are laughing at this, just listen to one of the Corn people question you. Is that so different from the Bible story that says God created Adam and Eve from dust? Or that God created Eve from a rib of Adam?

An Ash Wednesday tradition: In San Ildefonso, Amealco, Querétaro, and the surrounding rural villages, it is customary for the people to bring a basket full of ears of corn to the Mass, a symbol of our close relation to the earth and time to humbly ask God’s blessing on the new corn to be planted later, seeds that will die to give new life. The people, who cannot make the Ash Wednesday celebration, bring their baskets of corn to the Eucharist on the First Sunday of Lent.

Narrative: In the chapel of the little village of San Pablo, many baskets full of beautiful ears of corn of varied colors (purple, black, yellow, white) sit unassumingly in front of the altar, in quiet adoration. The priest’s reading of the Gospel stirs up a lively interchange among the corn people who are listening intently to the ceremony and praying from the depths of their heart.

The priest solemnly reads: Then the devil took Jesus to a high mountain and showed him all the nations of the world with their grandeur and wonders. And Satan said, “I will give you all of this if you fall on your knees and adore me.” Jesus replied, “Get away from me, Satan, because Scripture says, ‘Adore the Lord your God, and serve only Him.’” (Mt. 4, 8-10)

Corn people 1 immediately exclaims: The same thing has happened century after century. The outsiders think our land and potential wealth belong to them. The Spanish Conquistadores came 500 years ago, killed our beloved Chiefs Moctezuma and Cuauhtemoc, and began taking our land.

Corn People 2 continues: And we often had to flee to the mountains, to the less fertile land, to live.

Voice after voice chime in….

But if the mountains had wealth, gold, silver, they pursued us, raped our land, raped our women, and treated us as slaves to work their mines.

They came from France; they invaded from England, always with an eye to our wealth and our land.

Our neighbors to the North declared the “Monroe Doctrine” which expressed the right they believed they had to control all of Latin America for their benefit.

As our neighbors to the North became more and more powerful, they began to eye us with envy. They made war on us, and in the negotiations ending the war, in a very unequal balance of power, they “purchased” half of our Mexican territory (New Mexico, Arizona, California, Texas, Colorado) and bit by bit forbade us to speak our native languages – humiliated us, punished us. Imagine, we were there centuries before they took us over. But they tried to crush our identity, make us assimilate into their culture and language.

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The United Fruit Company, mining companies, big businesses from various countries made unholy alliances with the powerful of our countries, giving them rights to the best and biggest tracts of land and to the water supplies they needed, without considering our rights, the rights of the “originarios”, the original peoples of these lands.

And if the people dared elect a government that another country did not like, they sent in military help and overthrew our elected government.

Our poor brothers and sisters in Guatemala and El Salvador a few decades ago: Our Northern “Neighbors” supported the wealthy 13 families who owned most of the wealth of El Salvador, they supported a brutal army which massacred and disappeared over 100,000 poor peasants. Even when our Saint Archbishop Oscar Romero begged them to stop, they refused to listen.

And in northern Guatemala, they massacred our Mayan brothers and sisters. We received thousands as refugees, humbly, with great poverty, but with the understanding of a family who suffers together.

But when these fleeing refugees reached the North, their government refused to accept them as refugees. Thank God many sincere men and women, both of Churches, religious congregations and ordinary people, declared Sanctuary and received them – saving at least a few thousand lives.

More recently we have the Free Trade Agreement. The merchandise from huge businesses floods our country, putting our small and medium enterprises out of business.

We, small farmers with 10-50 acres of land, cannot compete with their corn and farm products, subsidized by their government. We cannot get a price for our products.

And so our best option at times is to risk everything, migrate to the North.

With their unholy alliance with the wealthy, the powerful and corrupt government officials who care only about their own prestige, they have invaded us time after time, for centuries. But when we enter their country, they say, “Illegal. Illegal. This is ours!”

Yes, they continue to believe what Satan said to Jesus, “I will give you all of this if you fall on your knees and adore me.” They really seem to believe that it belongs to them.

Corn People and people of good will who love us, let us work together with peaceful but dynamic ways to protect our Mother Earth, the Great Homeland of All. Let us work for a society of peace built on justice. (All Corn People say: AMEN!)

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Save The Date!Come to Donaldson to celebrate the 2010 Associate Anniversaries

When: Saturday October 16 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Where: 4:30 p.m. liturgy in Ancilla Domini Chapel 5:30 p.m. dinner in Cana Hall

Who: Associates, Poor Handmaid Sisters, and Fiat Spiritus Community are all invited

Prior to the celebration is the Companions on the Journey Retreat for our new candidates. The retreat begins on Friday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. October 16. All who participate in the retreat are encouraged to stay for the anniversary celebration.

If you have not attended a Companions on the Journey Retreat for quite awhile, this is a great opportunity to attend the retreat and be here for the anniversary celebration!

Watch for the registration forms for the retreat and the anniversary celebration in our next mailing in September. In the meantime, mark your calendar and save the date!

Refer to your spring mailing where a listing of Associates who are celebrating 2010 special anniversaries can be found.

Dear Sisters, Associates and Fiat Spiritus Community,

Thank you so much for sending birthday cards to my mother Anna Kampwerth. She was delighted to open all the cards she received—close to 200 cards. In addition to celebrating her 108th birthday, we had a once in a lifetime experience. In an interview for a local paper, Anna stated that she had only one regret…not graduating from high school. So the reporter contacted the local high school, Carlyle High School, and arranged for an honorary diploma. The residents, staff and administration gathered as Mom, dressed in cap and gown in the school’s colors and to the music of “Pomp and Circumstance,” came into the dining room where the principal presented her the diploma.

Sister Annemarie Kampwerth, PHJC

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Rest in PeaceBy Gayle Fiwek, Director of Associate Community

Associate Don Schulte

Donald Schulte, Associate from Quincy, Illinois, passed away earlier this year. He was 85 years old. His wife, Rita (Muehlenfeld) Schulte, also a Quincy Associate, survives him. He also is survived by his ten children: Donna, Debbie, Darlene, Denise, Dennett, Darrald, David, Damian, Douglas, and Dean; 48 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two brothers; one sister; a brother-in-law; and two sisters-in-law, including Sister Agnes Muehlenfeld, PHJC.

Don served in the US Army during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. Don was active in his parish, Blessed Sacrament Parish, where he was a member of the choir, the 60 and Over Club, and St. Vincent DePaul Society. He was involved with Cursillo and TEC (Teens Encounter Christ). He also belonged to the Disabled American Veterans. He was a Boy Scout troop leader who began the first handicapped troop in Quincy.

Services were conducted at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and interment, with military honors conducted by American Legion Post No. 37, was held in Calvary Cemetery.

Don became an Associate in 1993 and was recognized in 2008 for his fifteenth anniversary in the Associate Community. He was active in the Quincy Region, and gave presentations and talks at several retreats for the Associate Community.

Associate Hattie Malec

South Region Associate Hattie Malec passed away earlier this year. She was 88 years old. Hattie is survived by a daughter, Patricia, and a sister-in-law and several nieces and nephews.

Hattie was active in Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, Illinois. She belonged to the Altar Society, Rosary Society and Boosters Club. She also was active in the Polish American War Veterans Auxiliary, Polish American Ladies Society and the Daughters of Isabella.

Services were held at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and interment was at St. Adalbert’s Cemetery in Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Hattie was one of the first Associates, making her first commitment in 1983. In 2008 she was recognized on the occasion of her 25th anniversary as an Associate. Hattie had been very involved in helping the Associate Community get started in the early 1980s.

May Don and Hattie rest in peace.

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Spiritual Family of Catherine Convergence

July 30 – August 1, 2010

Registration brochures were mailed in April.

Be sure to send in your reservations and be part of this powerful weekend of convergence.

Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ

Partners in the work of the Spirit

Spiritual Family of CatherineConvergence

July 30 — August 1, 2010

Sister David Huelskamp, PHJC

Sister David Huelskamp, PHJC passed away on April 27, 2010 at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson, Indiana. She was born Edith Dolores to Herman and Catherine (Petermeyer) Huelskamp on July 11, 1921 in Breese, Illinois. She entered the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ community and professed her first vows on June 25, 1942.

Sister David ministered in education from 1942 to 1998 at various schools in Indiana and Illinois. She retired to the Catherine Kasper Home in 1998. Sister David was the last of the four Huelskamp sisters who were Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Sister Julia Huelskamp, PHJC, niece to Sister David, lives at Convent Ancilla Domini.

May Sister David rest in peace!

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Please Remember in Prayer…All Associates, PHJCs, Fiat Spiritus Community members, friends and families of the Spiritual Family of Catherine Kasper; all those spoken and unspoken prayer requests of friends, families and members of the Spiritual Family of Catherine.

East OneMary Moran ................................... thanksgiving and welcome

new AssociateMaxine Book ............................... illness of sister and husband

East TwoBarbara Walter ................................................................illnessSr. Melanie Rauh .................................recovering from illnessJoe Kluszynski ...................................... recovery from surgery

East ThreeSr. Nola Weiner ...............................................death of nephewSr. Margaret Urban ..........................................death of brotherSr. Joan Fisher ..................................... death of brother-in-lawSr. Johnilda Mannhard .....................deaths of nephew-in-law

and brother Mary Kay Luchenbill ................... intentions for her daughterSr. Philomene Pawlik .......................... recovering from illnessSr. Kathleen Kelley ..........................................death of brotherSr. Marjaleen Kelley ........................................death of brotherJeanne Boomershine ............. granddaughter’s and husband’s

recoveries from illness Helen Guriel ...............................recovering with broken elbowSr. Linda Volk .....................................................death of fatherSr. Kate Kuenstler .............................recovery of great-nephewBarb Lowry..................................... recovery from foot surgery

NorthDolores Karnia ............................................................... illnessSr. Katie Bobber ...........................recovery from ankle surgeryAnna Worth ...............................................brother’s difficultiesJoan Blake ..........................................................illness of niece;

sister-in-law’s complications after surgery Dennis Renk ..................................................intentions for selfSr. Marybeth Martin ................recovery of niece after surgery;

cousin’s knee surgery

WestMarilyn Kessler ............................. thanksgiving and welcome

new AssociateAnn Marie Mandachek...................................death of brotherNancy Jo McCooley ............................................. death of sonSr. Barbara Kuper ............recovery of sister following surgery

SouthBetty Lee McDonnell ..................recovery from heart surgery

QuincyAnna Mae Timpe ............................................death of nephewDorothy Messick ...............recovery of daughter from surgery

OtherSr. M. Joan Trippel ........................................... illness of fatherAspirant Antonieta Perez-Garcia .................................illnessSr. Edith Schneider ........................................... illness of sisterSr. Francis Jean Gallinatti ..... friends whose son was returned

to biological mother Associate Office Assistant Jan Macey ...friend who is having

brain surgeryFor those in formation:Associate Candidates:Elke Lewis Carol Buchanan Mary Haas Rita Nordhaus Joyce Gertz Rosemary Martinez

Fiat Spiritus Community Novice: Isolde Schneider

PHJC Affiliate:Denise Smith

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Lindenwood Retreat Offerings

Icon Painting Retreat: A Brush with God – Archangel RaphaelSunday August 1, 5:00 p.m. to Friday August 6, 1:00 p.m. Peter Pearson, facilitator. Fee: $500 includes private room, meals, and all supplies.

12-Step Retreat: Men and WomenFriday August 13, 7:00 p.m. to Sunday August 15, 1:00 p.m. Marybeth M. and Gene K. facilitators. $170 for single occupancy, $140 double occupancy (per person). $50 non-refundable deposit; $90 commuter, $25 non-refundable deposit.

Quiet Day of Reflection: The Parable of the Prodigal SonMonday August 16, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kathy Light, facilitator. Fee: $27. Explore your personal connection with this beloved parable with the help of Rembrandt’s painting, “Return of the Prodigal” and Henri Nouwen’s book, “Return of the Prodigal Son.”

A Retreat Journey with The ShackThursday August 19, 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, August 22, 1:00 p.m. Jay Freel Landry, facilitator. Discussions during this retreat will be Bible based on the three persons of the Trinity that intersect with the novel, The Shack. Please have read The Shack before the retreat begins. You may wish to read it a few times.

June 14 Quiet Day of Reflection

June 19 Jewelry Design Basics

July 11-16 Spirituality of Proclamation Retreat

July 11-18 Directed Retreat

July 16-18 Begining Experience Weekend Retreat

July 19 Quiet Day of Reflection

August 1-6 Icon Painting Retreat

August 13-15 12-Step Retreat: Men and Women

August 16 Quiet Day of Reflection

August 19-22 A Retreat Journey with The Shack

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Quiet Day of Reflection: Breath and Sound Monday June 14, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Fee: $27 includes noon meal. Rev. Dr. Sam Boys, facilitator. Participants will experience ways to clear the mind, relax the body, and bring focus and clarity to their lives by practicing breathing exercises, toning, and rhythm.

Jewelry Design BasicsSaturday June 19, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fee: $35. Kristyn Pondelicek, facilitator. Learn basics of jewelry making, the tools of the trade, and variety of beads and patterns. You will leave with two pieces of jewelry of your own. Bring your own tools, or we will provide tools to use.

Spirituality of Proclamation: Conference RetreatSunday July 11, 5:00 p.m. to Friday July 16, 1:00 p.m. Father Jerry Schweitzer, facilitator. We shall look at Biblical passages that have enticed and enabled them and us to be effective ministers of the Word made flesh.

Directed RetreatSunday July 11, 5:00 p.m. to Sunday July 18, 1:00 p.m. Sister Coletta Wrasman, PHJC, facilitator. Fee: $450 includes private room, meals and six spiritual direction sessions.

Begining Experience Weekend RetreatFriday July 16, 7:00 p.m. to Sunday July 18, 3:00 p.m. Weekend retreat for the divorced, widowed, and separated. For further information call Teresa at 574-261-0123 or visit www.beginningexperience.org

Quiet Day of Reflection: The Lord is With You; Eucharist Throughout the DayMonday July 19, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Father Michael Winkowski, facilitator. The day begins with Mass with the homily as the opening conference. The other conferences will include New Testament references so a Bible will be helpful.

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John XXIII Retreat Center Retreats and ActivitiesAll Retreats take place at John XXIII Retreat Center in Hartford City, Indiana. Register by calling (765) 348-4008, or e-mail john23rd@sbcglobal.net.

Directed RetreatWednesday June 23 to Wednesday June 30 Father Steven Janoski and Sister Joetta Huelsmann, PHJC, retreat directors. Fee: $72 per day.

Freedom RetreatFriday July 9, 6:30 p.m. to Sunday July 11, 1:00 p.m. Father Al Naseman, facilitator. Fee $135; commuter fee: $95. Optional Friday-Saturday: $78. Pledge of Allegiance blossoms into a retreat. Some themes to be presented are: “God the Free Spirit,” “Running Barefoot Through the Grass.”

Directed RetreatSunday July 11 to Friday July 16 Father Al Naseman and Sister Joetta Huelsmann, PHJC, retreat directors. Fee: $72 per day.

The Life and Spirituality of Thomas MertonSaturday July 17, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Part of a series that started in April and extends to December.

Weekend Golf Retreat Friday July 23 to Sunday July 25 Msgr. Mark Svarczk and Robert Sanders, facilitators. Fees: $125 for overnight. Golf and lunch fees are extra. Golf at Walnut Creek in Upland.

Quiet Day of PrayerWednesday August 4, 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Sister Joetta Huelsmann, facilitator. Fee $20 includes lunch. Study on Wonder and X the Mystery.

Bicycle RetreatThursday August 5 to Friday August 6 Rick Wilson, leader. Gather on Thursday evening and bicycle on Friday. Fee $40 for overnight, $25 for the day.

Creating Hope Day RetreatSaturday August 14, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tina and John Gianfagna, facilitators. A day retreat for cancer patients and people who support them. Free to cancer patients.

The Life and Spirituality of Thomas MertonSaturday August 21, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Part of a series that started in April and extends to December.

June 23-30 Directed Retreat

July 9-11 Freedom Retreat

July 11-16 Directed Retreat

July 17 The Life and Spirituality of Thomas Merton

July 23-25 Weekend Golf Retreat

August 4 Quiet Day of Prayer

August 5-6 Bicycle Retreat

August 14 Creating Hope Day Retreat

August 21 The Life and Spirituality of Thomas Merton

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