Bountiful Harvest - St. Anthony Spirituality Center

FALL 2014 NEWSLETTER
The Phones Are Back!
For the first three weeks of September the majority of our
incoming calls did not reach us. We apologize for not taking
your call. The problem has been fixed. Please call back!
Fall Clean-Up at St. Anthony’s
Can you spare a few hours to spruce up the Center?
You’re Invited...
St. Anthony Spirituality Center’s
Bountiful Harvest
C E L E B R AT I O N
& SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 | 2:30 to 5 pm
Volunteering is the perfect way to feel connected to your
community. The simple act of offering your skills and enthusiasm
will positively impact the lives of others, as well as your own.
Please let us know if you’d like to stay for lunch by emailing
ghelmert@sarcenter.com or calling the Center 715-443-2236.
Saturday, October 18 or 25 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Raking leaves, Fertilizing garden, Grounds upkeep
Bring rake and gloves; Rain Dates: Sundays, Oct. 19th & 26th
Celebrate our bountiful harvest
in our “new” dining room!
MINISTRY UPDATES • REFRESHMENTS SERVED
RSVP by Oct. 19th to 715.443.2236 or info@sarcenter.com
Silent Raffle Items include:
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$100 worth of car wash certificates or cards
4 18-hole rounds of golf at Greenwood Hills
Buy one 9-hole round, get one half off at Rib Mountain Golf Course
Buy one dinner entree, get one half off at Carmello’s
restaurant
2 tickets to the Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions game at
Lambeau Field on Dec. 28th
A $150 teeth whitening kit from a local dentist
and more!
Our “new” dining room is complete and fully operational.
We have received many compliments about the slight
changes to the layout and the overall appearance of the
room. Gratitude and blessings to all who
made it possible!
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CONFIRMATION RETREATS AT SASC
left to right: Janet Dubec, LuAnn Friday, Tricia Susens
INTRODUCING OUR
RESIDENT FRANCISCAN COMMUNITY
During the summer of 2014, we welcomed three Secular
Franciscans to St. Anthony’s to begin our first Resident Franciscan
Community under the guidance of Fr. Frank Corradi, OFS.
Here’s what they had to say about living here...
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“SASC is a gift from God. I am on Holy Ground.”
Lu Ann Friday, OFS
“I feel as if my life has come full circle. I’m simply delighted to
be here.”
Janet Dubec, OFS
“‘Come & See’ being the Franciscan invitation, I have come to
St. Anthony Spirituality Center and have seen and experienced
with gratitude the wonderful Franciscan spirit of welcome and
hospitality from the staff, volunteers, director, board and the
many guests who come for retreats, conferences and meetings.
Walking the grounds in peace and solitude, observing the
wildlife, i.e. birds, deer, eagles, rabbits, enjoying the grottos and
stations ... all these activities nurture the spirit.”
Tricia Susens, OFS
The newly formed Confirmation Retreat Team is just getting
started this season as they seek to serve the young people of
the dioceses of LaCrosse and Superior who have been called to
discern the sacrament of Confirmation. This day-long experience
will be facilitated by professional staff and ministers in the area
who have committed to using their gifts to accompany our
young people on this important part on their journey towards
sealing their Baptism.
The design of the retreat will be tailored for attending parishes
and groups -- but will include talks, small groups, prayer,
recreation, and community building. Candidates should attend
Mass in their home parishes for our 2014-15 season.
The expectation and goal is that these retreats increase in
opportunities per year as well as in size and in length -- in
order to provide the best experience of what our Pope Francis
calls encuentro: “a culture of encounter,” which is an authentic
experience of encountering the person of Jesus. The St. Anthony
Spirituality Center accomplishes this for and with young people
through the mission, core values, and lens through which we
model the giving and receiving of hospitality, the showing and
being shown compassion, and serving and being served with
great joy -- which ultimately leads to a more intimate relationship
with God, self, and others. We believe this relationship is both
named and strengthened by the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the
sacrament of Confirmation -- so please consider the following
remaining available dates in our inaugural year of this ministry!
Dates: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014; Saturday, March 7, 2015;
Saturday, March 14; Sunday, March 15 (Full).
Ministry Associates Portal Online
Wish List:
More members needed:
• Building Maintenance, Communications
Other Needs:
• Carpet Sweeper for Housekeeping
• Monetary donations toward the purchase of 150 soup
bowls
Volunteers Needed:
• More weekend hosts.
• Two on-call front office volunteers.
• NEW: Friday night greeters to welcome retreatants, carry
luggage and show them to their rooms. Only 2-3 hours on
Friday, once a month or so.
Contact the Front Office to explore all our
Ministry Associate opportunities.
Ministry Associates are people who have committed to
supporting the Center through volunteering, donating on a
regular basis or praying for retreatants and successful ministry.
At http://sarcenter.com/ministry-associates, this community
of friends has a place to find the latest monthly Ministry
Associates letter, an updated list of needs, information about
donating/pledging, and news from various committees that
help keep the Center thriving.
Go there today to see what we’re talking about!
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MISSION STATEMENT,
CORE VALUES & VISION
OUR MISSION
The St. Anthony community welcomes all seeking healing,
hope and transformation through deeper connection with
God, Self, Others and Creation.
We gather to embrace and grow in Franciscan Values.
CORE VALUES
Hospitality: Creating safe and welcoming environments where the
gifts of all are cherished.
Compassion: Being present to all people with an open and loving
heart.
Joyful Service: Respectfully addressing people’s needs, transforming
us all.
Relationship: Empowering people to realize and respect their own
dignity and potential.
DREAM FOR THE FUTURE
St. Anthony Spirituality Center seeks to empower people of all
ages to express their spirituality in the world to effect positive
change in an evolving society.
We intend to do this by fostering education in faith, reverencing
the spirit, the body, and the holy ground we have been given,
and by reaching out to people wherever they may be in their life
journey.
Our fundamentally Franciscan identity creates joyful hospitality
and a peaceful environment that will continue to allow our
guests to experience the sacred within and around themselves.
EXCITING EVENTS PLANNED...
MERCY: THE CORE OF FAITH
& REASON FOR HOPE
April 10-12, 2015
Fr. Dan Crosby is coming back to St. Anthony’s for
Divine Mercy Weekend (the one right after Easter)
to present “Mercy: The Core of Faith & Reason for
Hope.” Sign up in advance for what is sure to be
a very holy and very grace-filled weekend!
THE ART & HEART OF THE
SPIRITUAL LIFE
June 21-26, 2015
We are so excited to welcome Fr. Albert
Haase, OFM, to St. Anthony’s for our annual
Preached Retreat in June. Many of you will recognize Fr. Albert
(pronounced Al-bear) from his program on Relevant Radio
called Spirit & Life, heard nationally each weekend.
Topic Description: The spiritual life is the process of being
transformed into the image of Christ for the sake of others. In
this retreat, Fr. Albert will discuss this process of transformation
and the challenge it presents to break free from the agenda of
the false self. Important aspects such as one’s image of God,
resisting temptations, living in the present moment, and the
challenge of forgiveness will also be discussed.
DIRECTED RETREATS
3-Day: July 12-15, 2015 | 6-Day: July 12-17, 2015
Many have been asking when we will schedule our directed
retreats next summer. Save the dates listed above! We can’t
think of a better way to spend a summer vacation than by rededicating yourself and your ministry back to God, the source of
life and goodness. Directors TBD.
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UPCOMING RETREATS & OFFERINGS
Silent Theme Retreats
$185
FR. MARTY PABLE SERIES
$55
MODELS FOR EVANGELIZING
The Gift of Transition is that change allows us the
opportunity to re-evaluate our purpose and our path.
Everyone experiences times of transition often filled with anxiety
and suffering. Our theme retreat will examine these times in
order to help you understand them through the eyes of faith.
The Scriptures are rich with references to transition as we frame
our discussion for the retreat. We will share spiritual practices
from the Christian tradition that help deal with these times of
transition or upheaval, giving both support and direction. By
also incorporating times of contemplation into the retreat, you
will be able to reflect privately on the session topics as well tie
everything together during common prayer times to ritualize
the concepts.
The combination of insightful presentations, dynamic common
prayer and the gift of silence are designed to create a time for
the Holy Spirit to speak to the whole person in each one’s faith
journey. We will discover how God is with us through all our
transitions and what gifts and consolations He provides to guide
us along the path ahead.
Remaining Dates*:
Oct. 17-19, 2014: Theme Retreat for Men & Women
(Sponsored with Wausau & Stevens Point Deaneries)
Nov. 14-16, 2014: Theme Retreat for Men & Women
Jan. 16-18, 2015: Theme Retreat for Men & Women
(Sponsored with WI Rapids Area Churches)
Feb. 20-22, 2015: Theme Retreat for Men
March 27-29, 2015: Theme Retreat for Women (Palm Sunday)
Though your destination is not yet clear
You can trust the promise of this opening;
Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginning
That is at one with your life’s desire.
Awaken your spirit to adventure;
Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk;
Soon you will be home in a new rhythm,
For your soul senses the world that awaits you.
from John O’Donohue’s poem “Poem For A New Beginning”
October 11, 2014
Padre Pio: Growing Strong from Our Wounds
Besides his wonderful ministry of hearing confessions and
healing troubled people, St. Pio suffered greatly himself, both
physically and spiritually. In doing so he became a model of
patience in times of suffering. We will reflect on how we ourselves
can grow spiritually through our own times of suffering and trial.
November 15, 2014
Takashi Nagai: Doctor and Survivor of the Atomic Bomb
We will share the inspiring story of this Japanese man who
became a convert from Buddhism to Catholicism. He went on to
marry and practice medicine, becoming well known for both his
expertise and his compassion for sick people in Nagasaki.
These day events begin with 9:30 am registration and social,
followed by presentations from 10 am to 3 pm with the noon
meal included.
DAY OF PRAYER
$55
RHYTHMS OF LIFE
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
This day of prayer will discuss the
interaction and meaning of this
life cycle from the perspective of
the Gospel. Includes noon meal
and Mass. Presented by Fr. Frank
Corradi, OFS.
DAY OFFERING
$55
DISCOVERING YOUR
PURPOSE IN LIFE
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Did you know you are a specially
designed faucet created to bring water
to a thirsty world who NEED what only
you have to offer? Linda Larson Schlitz,
local author and life coach, will weave
encouragement, tools and hope into
an energizing day retreat. Includes
noon meal and an art project.
*All weekend retreats begin with registration starting at 5:30 pm and the meal at 7 pm on
Friday evenings and end at 1 pm on Sunday afternoons unless otherwise stated.
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The offering for all retreats except day or evening events
includes a regular room with a shared bathroom with
private stalls down the hall. The cost also includes delicious
buffet meals, program fees and tuition.
A limited number of suites with private bathrooms
are available some weekends for an increased charge
on a first-come first-served basis.
ADVENT OFFERINGS
$55
DAY
$35
EVENING
DAY OFFERING
$55
HOLIDAY MINDFULNESS
Keeping Your Mind While Others Are Losing Theirs
ADVENT PRAYER OFFERINGS
Presented by Fr. Frank Corradi, OFS. Day of Prayer includes the
noon meal and Mass. Evening of Prayer includes supper.
Day of Prayer
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 | 9:30 am - 3 pm
The principle scripture readings for the season of Advent are
from the Prophet Isaiah. The meaning of the Incarnation is found
in the Infancy Narrative in Matthew and Luke. This day will focus
on these biblical sources in two input sessions, time for personal
prayer and small group interaction. This day is provided as a
guide for participants to use in preparing and celebrating the
Christmas mystery.
Evening of Prayer
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 | 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Thursday, December 11, 2014 | 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
In the past have you bargained with
yourself that you will get through
the holidays without over eating,
overdrinking, over spending, over
extending, and generally over-doing?
This day offering will give you tools to
maintain healthy perspective, manage
the stresses of the holidays and keep your sanity!
Presented by Tom Roberts. Includes noon meal.
A SASC TRADITION
$90
NEW YEAR’S RETREAT
December 31, 2014 to January 1, 2015
The perfect way to thank God for the year that has passed and
dedicate the year to come to His glory! Our New Year’s Retreat
is among our most popular. Join new and old friends to ring
in 2015 with prayer and joy. Begins with evening meal on New
Year’s Eve and ends with a noon brunch on New Year’s Day.
AA SERENITY RETREAT
$185
Advent calls us to take quiet time and reflect on the Celebration
of the Incarnation, which we initially experience on December
25 and continue to celebrate until January 6. This evening of
prayer will be a time of quiet reflection based on the Gospel
message about the Birth of the Messiah found in Matthew and
Luke.
After a presentation on the Nativity event found in the Gospel
participants will have time for quiet reflection and prayer. There
will also be time for small group discussion on the influence the
Gospel might have on the preparation and celebration of the
Christmas event.
STEPS 4-7: LIVING WITH YOURSELF
January 2-4, 2015*
This confidential retreat is open to all recovering alcoholics
and consists of talks, discussions and private consultation
opportunities. In relaxed surroundings, it helps discover the joy
and serenity of the spiritual substance of the AA program. Future
dates: June 5-7, 2015 (Steps 8-12, Living with Others);July 24-26,
2015 (AA & Al-Anon Combo); October 2-4, 2015 (Theme TBD).
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DIGNITY DAY OFFERING
$60
LENTEN EVENING
$35
LENTEN EVENING OF PRAYER
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 | 5:30 to 8 pm
Plan on incorporating an evening of prayer and reflection into
your Lenten journey as Fr. Frank Corradi leads us into deeper
understanding of the Scriptures of Lent. This evening begins
with dinner at 5:30 pm and will conclude by 8 pm.
HONORING & UPHOLDING
HUMAN DIGNITY
ART RETREAT
Thursday, January 22, 2015 or Saturday, January 24, 2015
The desire for dignity is universal and powerful. It is a motivating
force behind all human interactions – in families and friendships,
in communities, in the business world, and in the arenas of
national and international politics. In this workshop we will
explore:
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The 10 elements of dignity
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How to recognize dignity violations
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Guidelines on how to treat yourself and others with dignity
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And more…
Presented by Elizabeth Lewis. Day begins with 9 am registration
and continental breakfast, includes the noon meal and will end
by 4 pm.
This event will kick off a series of events centered
around the theme of HUMAN DIGNITY.
Watch for more details in the Winter Newsletter.
EVENING FOR LOVERS
$55
COUPLE
A DEEPER BOND
Sunday, February 15, 2015 | 5:30 to 8:30 pm
This special evening provides couples with a special opportunity
to deepen their bond, spend some time nurturing their
relationships and enjoy a romantic, delicious meal. A terrific
“date night”! Presenters TBD.
Retrouvaille
February 13-15, 2014
Help for troubled marriages. Registration through Central
WI Retrouvaille. | www.cwretrouvaille.org
ASH WEDNESDAY
$55
$195
YOUR LIFE IS A WORK OF ART
February 20-22, 2015*
In this retreat we will ignite or re-ignite the inner flame of higher
calling within you waiting to catch fire. Just as a painter starts
with an empty, unframed canvas, we too will take the raw
material of our own lives and create a unique and singular work
of beauty, and frame it in meaning, inner wisdom and purpose.
Come enjoy a weekend of spiritual adventure where “should”
and “shouldn’t” don’t exist, freeing you to follow your heart
and envision the everyday life and spiritual life you truly want
and how to get it. This retreat experience will include making a
vision board, guided meditations, visional journaling, writing,
and creating a personal vision statement – a roadmap to your
future.
Presented by Elizabeth Lewis. This retreat requires no art
experience (stick figures and squiggly lines are just perfect!).
COMPASSION RETREAT
$185
ASH WEDNESDAY DAY OF PRAYER COMPASSIONATE ACCEPTANCE
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
A wonderful way to spend this special day of fasting and prayer
to prepare for the Lenten season.
Includes noon meal with fish and
Mass. Presented by Fr. Frank Corradi.
March 13-15, 2015*
Through the exploration of time-honored contemplative spiritual
practices, you will finally be able to reach a kind of healing
based on acceptance and compassion that is often overlooked.
This depth of healing is integral to deepening the spiritual path.
Presented by Tom Roberts.
*All weekend retreats begin with registration starting at
5:30 pm and the meal at 7 pm on Friday evenings and end
at 1 pm on Sunday unless otherwise stated.
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Financial & Scholarship Policy
St. Anthony’s is a non-profit ministry and although we do all
we can to keep prices at a minimum, there are occasions when
individuals cannot afford the suggested offering for a program.
If financial concerns are keeping you from attending our
programs, please contact our office and ask about our limited
scholarship fund.
RETREAT DEPOSITS REQUESTED
Because of the up-front costs in scheduling retreats and events
at St. Anthony’s (food, staffing, etc.), we are asking for a deposit
for each registration: $50 for any overnight retreat and $15 for
day or evening offerings. Thank you for helping us make our
ministry a success!
RETREAT OFFERINGS
The offering for all retreats except day or evening events
includes a regular single room with a nearby shared bathroom.
Our shared bathrooms have private stalls for showers and
toilets. The cost also includes delicious buffet meals, program
fees and tuition.
A limited number of suites with private bathrooms are available
some weekends for an increased charge on a first-come firstserved basis. Please call the Front Office to inquire about
availability.
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RETREATANT TESTIMONIALS
“I was so very pleased to see that very little had changed from
when the Capuchins had their presence at St. Anthony’s. I
felt the peaceful Franciscan atmosphere and was comforted
by seeing so much of what I had come to know at the Center.”
“I achieved what I came for and needed: peace and hope for
my soul.”
“I like the quiet (silent) retreats. They take any stress away
of making ‘small talk,’ and it allows and also forces me to get
in touch with myself and God.”
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VOLUNTEER TESTIMONIAL
“I volunteer at SASC because it gives me the opportunity to
use the skills and talents the Lord has given me in a more
direct way. I can cut the grass or tend the garden at home
because I have to. I volunteer at SASC because I don’t have to
and that’s the difference...love and gratitude to God for such
a beautiful place and beautiful people.”
NEW DATABASE ROLLS OUT
With more and more people asking if they can pay for their
retreats online or make donations online, we decided to look
into alternatives to our retreatant database system. We wanted
to find a solution that would allow us to manage our mailing
lists, keep track of volunteer preferences, and seamlessly track
payments and registration history.
We found the solution in a database called Ultra Camp. Over
the next several months, we will begin using this new, secure
portal for all payment processing (registrations and donations),
session reservations, volunteer sign-ups and more.
What you need to know:
• Everybody who has attended SASC in the past 7 years will
already have an account. If you are not able to login using
your email address, just call the Front Office, and we’ll tell
you your username and password to get you started.
• Ultra Camp is secure! All payment information will be
processed and stored offsite behind a firewall.
• You can pay for your retreats over the phone or internet now
with credit cards or even with “e-checks” directly from your
checking account.
As with any new system, there are sure to be bumps along the
way, but we’re confident that with the excellent support that
Ultra Camp offers we should be able to utilize this new database
with relative ease. The result will be a database that will save
our staff a lot of time and energy and lessen the opportunity for
error and glitches.
Please Note: You are not required to register online for your
retreats. We still welcome your registrations by
mail or phone.
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News-y Bits
Bountiful Harvest Celebration
RFC Introductions
Confirmation Retreats
Wish List
Ministry Associates Portal Online
Mission/Values/Dream
Exciting Events Planned
Upcoming Events & Retreats
Financial & Scholarship Policy
Testimonials
New Database Rolls Out
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