Spirituality Center Programs

Program Registration Form
Day
Program/Presenter
Thursday September 4
th
Offering
Healing Mass & Anointing
$10 Lunch
Saturday September 19th
AbbeyFest—Faith & Music Festival
Thursday October 1
Healing Mass & Anointing
$10 Lunch
Saturday October 3rd
Blessing of the Animals
Free Will
Sunday October 4
Liturgical Ministers Day of Reflection
N/C
Thursdays Oct 8 – 29
Between Heaven & Mirth – Fr. David Driesch
$40
Wed October 14
Stories & Song - Clare Gavin
Tuesdays Oct 20 – Nov 24
Introduction to Christianity – Fr. Ted Antry
$60
Fri/Sat October 23-24
Spiritual Legacy Retreat – Frances Rhodes
$130 or $60
Sunday October 25th
Surrey Services for Seniors—Kim Wilkinson
$15 Brunch
st
th
Wed Oct 28 & Nov 4
Saturday October 31
$45
Go to: www.abbeyfest.com
Sistine Chapel – Sr. Kathleen Szpila SSJ
th
The Joy of Being Imperfect – Bro. Joe Schmidt FSC
st
Monday November 2 & 9
Pope Francis & Climate Change – Dennis Fischer
Thursday November 5
Healing Mass & Anointing
th
$25/$15
$10 Lunch
Light in the Darkness – Fr. McBurney OSA
$35 Lunch
Healing Mass & Anointing –
$10 Lunch
Sister Sunday – Year of Consecrated Life – Fr. Cortese
$10 Brunch
Sunday December 13
th
The Call to Study … The Call to Prayer
$25/$15
Saturday November 14
rd
Don’t Delay! Register Today!
Phone 610-647-2530 ext. 133
Email: registrations@daylesford.org
$35 Lunch
Men’s Retreat – Fr. John Zagarella
Thursday December 3
Fall 2015
$25/$15
Fri/Sat November 7 – 8
th
Spirituality Center Programs
$130/$60
Monday December 14th
Envisioning the Church with Merton— Christine Bochen
$25/$15
Monday December 7th
Blue Christmas – Nancy Santamaria
Free Will
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Whatever our age, September prompts us to think - it’s time for school.
Our garden bell - which might prompt you to think of an antique school bell - was,
in fact, used at the former Daylesford Priory to call the Community to prayer.
May these program offerings enrich your contemplation
and deepen your prayer life.
Book Discussions
Between Heaven and Mirth by James Martin, S.J.
Presenter:
Date:
Time:
Offering:
Fr. David Driesch, O. Praem.
October 8, 15, 22, 29 (Thursdays)
10 – 11:30 AM
$40 four sessions
James Martin is a Jesuit priest and is convinced that God wants us to
experience joy and to cultivate a sense of “holy humor” as we laugh at life’s absurdities.
We also should be able to laugh at our own humanity. In reading this book, the reader
will rediscover the importance of humor and laughter in daily living and so come to experience the joy we find in our Faith. Martin shows us in his book that holy people are
joyful people and that the parables of Jesus are often situations of comedy that reveal Jesus’ sense of humor and playfulness. Participants are asked to read the first three chapters of the book for the first meeting.
Introduction to Christianity
by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
Presenter:
Fr. Ted Antry, O. Praem.
Dates:
Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3,10,17,24 (Tuesdays)
Time:
10 - 11:30 AM
Offering:
$60 six sessions
Mission Statement of the Spirituality Center
As a reflection of the sprit and charism of St. Norbert and as an extension of the Daylesford Abbey, the Spirituality Center of Daylesford exists to assist all in need of and longing for a deepening sense of personal and communal spirituality in a sacred and collaborative environment.
The Center will offer faith awakening experiences and programs of growth and healing for all who
seek reconciliation and growth in their relationship with God, self and others.
The Center, through hospitality and inclusivity, will be catalyst for healing and transformation,
informing and enhancing the lives of the participants of the programs, services and activities.
What do Christians believe? What gives meaning to our life? What is the purpose of life?
The Christian answer to these questions is found in the Creed, our profession of faith. But
what do the articles of this confession actually mean and how do they affect our lives?
Joseph Ratzinger writes eloquently and persuasively about the importance for followers
of Christ to understand fully what they believe so one can live as a serious Christian in
today’s secular world. He writes in depth about the true meaning of faith, hope and the
love of neighbor. He emphasizes the crucial importance of a lived faith in serving as a
witness for our age of rampant secularism and materialism.
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The Spirituality Center does not provide the books for these discussions.
Please order then from your favorite bookstore or website or visit your local library.
Call our receptionist
610-647-2530 ext. 100
Or visit the front desk
Overnight Retreats
Private Retreat Information 2015
What is a private retreat?
A private retreat is a time to enjoy the quiet, to pray and listen to God. A private
retreat can be made during the week or a weekend usually for a period of 2-3 days.
You are invited to join the Norbertine community for Daily Eucharist, Morning Prayer
and Evening Prayer.
How to make your reservation?
The following information will be needed:
1. Please let us know how you found out about Daylesford Abbey? The reason you
are coming to the Abbey for retreat.
2. You will need to complete a medical and personal information form. (This will be
emailed to you.) This form will be shredded after you depart.
3. Please tell us what you expect to do while you are here.
4. Please advise your approximate arrival and departure time.
5. Please provide a cell phone number and your email address.
Confirming your private retreat
A written confirmation will be sent to you via email.
Spiritual Direction/Sacrament of Reconciliation
You may request spiritual direction or the Sacrament of Reconciliation during your
stay. If you want spiritual direction, please call 610-647-2530 ext. #102 and make
arrangements BEFORE you arrive. For the Sacrament of Reconciliation, please contact
our receptionist at 610-647-2530 ext. 100 to make an appointment. Stipends for our
spiritual directors range from $20-$60 per session.
When you arrive...
You will stay at the Spirituality Center connected to the Main Church and Dining
Room. You will be assigned a room and upon your arrival, a folder with your room
assignment will be waiting for you at the front desk and someone will be there to greet you if
you provide us with the approximate time of your arrival.
Breakfast will be taken in the third floor lounge. We ask that you provide us with
items you would like for breakfast. For lunch and dinner, you will eat at a table
marked “private retreatant” in the main dining room.
A Spiritual Legacy Workshop: Sharing your Story
Presenter:
Dates:
Time:
Offering:
Frances J. Rhodes, Ph.D.
October 23 - 24th (Friday & Saturday)
Dinner at 5:40 through Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
$130 overnight $60 commuter
This workshop is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to explore, discover and formulate a “spiritual legacy”
to pass on to their loved ones. Participants are asked to purchase
the paperback edition of the book by Daniel Taylor entitled “Creating a Spiritual
Legacy”. Participants are encouraged (not required) to read as much of the book as time
permits before October 23.
Registration is easy! Take Time Out for You!
Phone: 610-647-2530 ext. 133 Email: registrations@dayelsford.org
www.daylesford.org
Men’s Retreat
Companions on the Journey:
St. Norbert and St. Augustine
Presenter:
Dates:
Time:
Offering:
Fr. John Zagarella, O. Praem.
November 6th & 7th (Friday to Saturday)
Begins with dinner on Friday Night( 5:40 p.m.)
and ends with Vespers (4:30 p.m.) on Saturday
$130 overnight $60 commuter
As men on a journey of faith, we will explore some of the key themes in the spirituality of
Saints Norbert and Augustine, our patron Saints. In private prayer and group interaction
and activities we will consider conversion, friendship, reconciliation and confronting our
demons. Join us for what promises to be an encounter with the heart of the matte
Spiritual Suppers
Food for Body and Soul!
Stories and Songs: A Sacred Concert
Presenter:
Clare Gavin
Date:
October 14th (Wednesday)
Time:
5:40 p.m. (Dinner) 6:30 p.m. (Presentation)
Offering:
$25 (Dinner) $15 (Presentation )
Come and listen as Clare shares her life ~defining stories in word and song. The evening
will be devoted to sharing how God’s love and grace have manifested themselves in her
life. Her stories are real and you will relate to many of her life experiences.
Praying in the Sistine Chapel
with Michelangelo
Spirituality Center Presenters
Father Ted Antry, O. Praem. serves as the Abbey Archivist and Assistant Formation Director. He
has previously led many of our book discussions and great facilitator.
Christine Bochen teaches at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY where she holds the William H.
Shannon Chair in Catholic Studies. Christine has edited several volumes of Merton’s writings and
co-authored The Thomas Merton Encyclopedia.
Father Francis Cortese, O. Praem is the Abbey Librarian and has led many book
discussions. He is the author of the Norbertine publication, Passages and Transitions
Fr. David Driesch, O.Praem., is a Norbertine priest at Daylesford Abbey. He is
presently in simple vows and previously was a diocesan priest for thirty years. He is a regular
presenter at the Spirituality Center.
Presenter:
Sr. Kathleen Szpila, SSJ
Dates:
October 28 & November 4 (Wednesdays)
Time:
5:40 p.m. (Dinner) 6:30 p.m. (Presentation)
Offering:
$25 (Dinner) $15 (Presentation )
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Ceiling stands as one of the masterpieces of Italian Renaissance art located at the heart of Vatican City in the Pope’s chapel. It is also a manifestation of the history of salvation as foretold through the ancients. This lecture series will
examine the fresco as a visual document of its time. In addition to its artistic merit and the
origin of its commission, we will examine contemporary cultural, theological, and artistic
developments that brought about its creation
Dennis Fisher teaches at St. Joseph’s University and served with Catholic Relief Services which
has provided him with a firsthand look at the global impact of climate change.
Pope Francis, Climate Change
and the Common Good
Joseph F. Schmidt, FSC is a lecturer, spiritual director, and pastoral counselor. He has served
on the staff of the International Sabbatical Center Sangre de Cristo in Santa Fe, NM . Over the
past years he has focused on St. Therese of Lisieux writing three books devoted to Therese and
her spirituality
Presenter:
Dennis J. Fisher
Dates:
November 2nd & 9th (Mondays)
Time:
5:40 p.m. (Dinner) 6:30 p.m. (Presentation)
Offering:
$25 (Dinner) $15 (Presentation )
In a two part session, the workshop will look at what Pope Francis is
saying about
Protecting the Earth and the Dignity of the Human Person. What is the Pope’s message?
How is he building community and solidarity? In what ways are we called to be of service
to God’s Creation? The encyclical is a moral document which encourages care for creation, integral human development and concern for the poor.
Clare Gavin is a singer/songwriter who weaves her personal spirituality into song and music.
She serves in the abbey’s music ministry and with many programs.
Frances J. Rhodes, Ph.D, a Norbertine Associate of Daylesford Abbey, is an experienced educator and facilitator. She has served in several educational leadership positions and facilitated numerous strategic planning and goal-setting workshops throughout her professional career. Frances is and experienced conductor of Spiritual Legacy
seminars and book discussions at the abbey.
Sister Kathleen Szpila, SSJ earned a PhD in art history and serves on the faculty of Chestnut Hill
College. She was formerly curator of the Tyler School Art Slide library and taught art history at
LaSalle, Villanova, Holy Family and Temple Universities.
Rev. John C. Zagarella, O. Praem was born August 28, 1958 and raised in South Philadelphia.
Father John went on to teach at both Saint John Neumann High School and Archmere Academy,
and later served as both Principal and President of Neumann and Headmaster at Archmere.
Blue Christmas Prayer Service
Spiritual Suppers (continued)
Presenter:
Nancy Santamaria
Date:
December 7th (Monday)
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Offering:
Free Will
Christmas is a time for remembering. For some, the memories are of their loved ones
who have died, and the pain of their loss is real. Others are haunted by the Ghost of
Christmas Past with memories of dysfunctional family celebrations, abuse, loneliness or
abandonment. For still others, there are memories of happier times than now, where the
anguish of divorce, broken relationships or poor health cloud this season of light in
darkness. We need to remember and we need a place where we can acknowledge our
sadness and concern and know that we are not alone. This evening of prayer will be a
special time to be together to receive the words of hope that speak to us in the midst of
sorrow. Be with us to hear and share prayers, scripture readings and hymns that help us
to know that God's presence is for those who mourn, and God's word comes to give
light to our darkness. The service will be followed by Christmas cookies, coffee, tea and
fellowship in the dining room.
Called to Mercy: Envisioning the Church with Merton
Blessing of the Animals
A Call to Ministry and Service
Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Date:
October 3rd (Saturday)
Place:
Mary Garden
Time:
10:00 a.m.
The actual feast day for St. Francis is
Sunday, October 4th. The Abbey each year
invites you to bring your pet to the Mary Garden to be blessed. This will take place on
Saturday, October 3rd. Pet treats will be
distribute - to pets only! All pets must be leashed or crated. As in the past, Braxton
Animal Works located in Wayne, PA will be present with treats for your fury friends!
Healing Mass with Anointing
Presenter:
Christine Bochen
Date:
December 14th (Monday)
Time:
5:40 p.m. (Dinner) 6:30 p.m. (Presentation)
Offering:
$25 (Dinner) $15 (Presentation)
2015 marks two important anniversaries: the 50th anniversary of the closing of the
Second Vatican Council and the Centenary of Thomas Merton’s birth. Writing in the
sixties, Merton both anticipated and embraced the Second Vatican Council’s vision of
Church as he reflected on the challenges and responsibilities facing the Catholic Church in
a world which knows “the presence of evil and of hate, of greed, frustration and despair” as
well as “The saving promises of God.” In this presentation, we will consider how Merton
summons us to envision the Church “as a mystery that is beyond the reach of bureaucracy,”
“a community in which truth is shared,” “a community of pardon,” and “a Church of
friends.”
Liturgical Ministers
Presenter: Very Rev. Steve Albero, O. Praem
Date: October 4th (Sunday)
Time: Noon - 3:00 PM
Offering: Your Liturgical Service to the Abbey
We will begin with Mass (10:30 a.m.) followed by brunch. There will be a Keynote Talk by
the Very Rev. Steve Albero, O. Praem, the Rector of the Abbey Church. All Liturgical
Ministers are encouraged to attend. We will also have breakout sessions for Acolytes,
Lectors, Musicians, Cantors, Choir, Eucharistic Ministers, Decorators, Ushers and
Presiders. This presentation will include practical guidelines for your ministry. There will
be an opportunity for some quiet time before the Blessed Sacrament. The day will conclude
with Q & A, comments and feedback
(Now on the First Thursday of each month starting October)
On the first Thursday of each month we conduct Mass which includes the sacrament of
anointing for all who might benefit from God’s healing grace whether it be emotional,
spiritual or physical distress.
Schedule:
October1, November 5 & December 3
(Thursdays at 11 a.m. in the Divine Word Chapel)
To all those who participate in the Abbey liturgies, we need your
RSVP so we can plan for lunch and the program.
610-647-2530 ext. 133
Sunday Programs
Saturday Programs
Light in the Darkness:
Finding Our Way Through Challenges
Presenter:
Fr. Jim McBurney, O.S.A.
Date:
November 14th (Saturday)
Time:
9:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Offering:
$35 (Includes lunch)
The Christian journey is one of movement that calls us from darkness to light. Darkness reveals itself at different times in our lives,
and often in moments of loss and transition. What is the “Dark Night”? How have
you experienced it? What has it taught you: What do Scripture and St. John of the
Cross offer on this topic? As we bring the Church Year to an end and look ahead to
the Advent Season of Hope and Longing, we pause to ponder the darkness within
and around us. Come and be renewed in spirit as we seek to discover inner wisdom
in learning to embrace darkness.
Communion Brunch with Surrey Services for Seniors
What They Offer the Local Community
Sponsored by the Women and Men of Daylesford Abbey:
“The Friend Raisers”
Presenter:
Kim Wilkinson
Date:
October 25th (Sunday)
Schedule:
Mass at 10:30 Noon brunch Presentation 12:30
Offering:
$15 Brunch
Surrey Services for Seniors is a non-profit organization providing a full spectrum of
specialized services to older adults for 34 years. Surrey’s mission is to help older
adults live at home with independence and dignity and to continue as active members
of the community. What differentiates Surrey is their caring philosophy, holistic view
and family centered approach to services for the aging.
The Joy of Being Imperfect:
Sisters’ Sunday
The Spirituality of St. Therese
Presenter:
Brother Joseph Schmidt, FSC
Date:
October 31st (Saturday)
Time:
9:30 a.m. . - 3:00 p.m.
Offering:
$35 (Includes lunch)
We sometimes think that to please God we need to be perfect. That to be a loving person, we need to like everyone,
and to be a good person we need to limit our happiness. We sometimes believe that
to be a spiritual person we need to spend more time in church and need to say more
prayers in a certain way. Therese, whom Pope St. Pius X called the greatest saint of
modern (and postmodern) times, disagrees. Therese is a Doctor of the Church and
we can be confident of her wisdom teaching. She teaches us a way of spirituality
that ordinary, imperfect people, who don’t always feel good about themselves and
their spiritual life can understand and embrace. This day of reflection will help us
get to the essence of the consolation and challenge of Therese’s “Little Way” of
spirituality.
Registration is easy!
Phone: 610-647-2530 ext. 133
Email: registrations@daylesford.org
Consecrated Life: “What has been, What is, What can be”
Presenter:
Date:
Schedule:
Fr. Francis Cortese, O. Praem.
December 13th
10:30 a.m.
Mass
Noon
Brunch
1:00 p.m.
Welcome
2:15 p.m.
Reconciliation/Quiet
Basing ourselves on Pope Francis’ address on the Year of Consecrated Life, we will
examine his call to religious to look to the past with gratitude, to the present with passion
and the future with hope. His call to religious to “wake up the world” will provide us with
an opportunity to explore the virtue of hope as well as the role of imagination and a spirit
of adventure in religious life.
Offering:
$10 Brunch Free will offering for presentation only