Retreats 2011

 

This page also shows things you should know, expenses and links to a printable Retreat Registration Form.  Below is a complete weekend calendar for July through December 2011.  If you are looking for the January through June 2012 schedule, click here.  If you want to view our complete calendar including all events, click here.

The 2011-2012 Retreat Brochure may be viewed, saved and/or printed.

Our Retreat Theme for 2011-2012 is: Handing On The Faith

Handing On The Faith . . .

                                            

 

 

 

 

. . . Celebrating Fifty Years

One of the great conversion stories of the New Testament is the account of Paul’s experience of the Risen Christ on the Road to Damascus.   But that moment was the beginning not the end of his conversion.

In the Acts of the Apostles and in Paul’s letters we gain insight as to how he handed on the faith as a faithful witness of Christ to others in the world.

Writing to the community in Corinth Paul says:    “I received from the Lord what I also hand on to you. . .” [1 Corinthians 11:23a]

Paul received the Good News of faith and was compelled to pass it on.  He and others we meet in the Gospel and other New Testament writings show us the way to share the teachings of Jesus – the faith we received.

From that ancient time until today Christians have continually handed on the faith and now it is
our turn. We who have received the gift of faith and who have taken it into our hearts are now compelled to hand it on to others.

This year’s retreat theme: 
Handing on the Faith will be a reflection on both receiving the faith and our baptismal call to hand it on, make it known through our lives and our words to others in the world.

Give yourself the gift of a retreat, invite a family member, ask a friend.  This is the moment – the opportunity – to be renewed – to come and rest in God’s Love.  This is the time to deepen your faith, so that your faith is strengthened for the journey.

 During these retreat weekends, through presentations, prayer and personal time for reflection, participants will have the opportunity to deepen their faith life in order to be Christ’s witness in our own time. 

From regular retreatants we hear: "Just arriving at the Center brings calm and peace." "The retreat experience deepens my relationship with God." "The retreat is my yearly boost.  It helps to keep me going.” 

We offer you a rewarding weekend and an opportunity to relax in a quiet, peaceful, and prayerful atmosphere. It's a time to forget your business problems, home and family worries ‑‑ a time to get a fresh slant on your career, your family, your friends and your God.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

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Casual clothes are in order.  A light jacket or sweater would be a thoughtful addition.

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All rooms are singles.  A few doubles are available on request.

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If a retreatant has a personal health problem /disability, needs a special diet, or has need for a special room, please advise our retreat office when making your reservation.

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Check-in time is from 5:00pm - 7:45pm on Friday with a pick-up supper from 6:00pm until 7:30pm.

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Retreats usually begin on Friday at 8:00pm (following the pick-up supper) and end on Sunday after Mass at 11:00am.

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Our Lady of Florida is a No-Smoking facility

WHAT ARE THE EXPENSES?:

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The usual offering for the Men's and/or Women's Retreats is $195.00 per person.  The requested stipend for the Married Couples Retreat is $370.00 per couple.   A $30.00 registration fee must accompany your reservation. 

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Please Note:  The requested stipend for other programs vary depending on the type of program and length of stay.  Call the Center for details.

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We have a small book store with books and other items available for purchase.

REGISTRATION FORM:

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Click for a printable Retreat Registration Form 

 

Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center Retreat Calendar

July, 2011 through December, 2012

Telephone numbers are those of the parish or organization Promoter except where the text is in red and the Center's number is listed (561-626-1300).  If you belong to one of the parishes that need a promoter and could help us out in promoting or identifying someone who might help please contact Father Patrick Daugherty.  Promoter news and information can be found here.

Contact your Promoter or the Center for details and availability.

We always welcome and encourage new parish or other groups to join us.  If your parish or group is not listed here and you would like to either join a current parish event or organize an additional one, please contact Our Lady of Florida's Retreat Office. 

IMPORTANT:  Individuals from any parish or group are always welcome on currently scheduled parish retreat weekends where room is available.

DATES OF PROGRAMS and Parishes

TYPE OF PROGRAM and Contact

TELEPHONE

 

 

 

July 23, 2011 Promoter's Workshop 561-626-1300
     

Sep. 16-18, 2011

Women's Retreat

 

Little Flower, Hollywood Jean Garrison 954-921-8710
St. Bernadette, Hollywood Rebecca Stokes 954-437-2975

St. Clare, N.Palm Beach

Vivian Rogers

561-799-1975

St Joan of Arc, Boca Raton Marie Barbagallo 561-665-1805
St. John of the Cross, Vero Beach Rechelle Brown 772-581-9944
St. Mark, Southewest Ranches Loraine Martikes 954-680-4585
St. Maurice, Dania Beach Paula McCoy 954-921-5712

 

 

 

Sep. 23-25, 2011

Men's Retreat

 

Blessed John XXIII

Jerry Estevez

954-655-8021

Nativity, Hollywood

John Clarke

954-931-1834

St. Bernadette, Hollywood Louis Starzinski 954-438-8024

St. Edward, Pembroke Pines

Jerry Estevez

954-655-8021

St. Juliana, W. Palm Beach

Henry Stevens 561-707-8862

 

 

 

Sep. 30-Oct 2, 2011

Women's Retreat

 

Holy Family, Port. St. Lucie

Millicent Nicoll

772-335-5123

St. David, Davie

Promoter Needed 561-626-1300
St. Ignatius Cathedral, PBG Monica Moss 561-389-2558
St. Martin de Porres, Jensen Bch Adrienne Hunecke 772-334-8124

 

 

 

Oct. 7-9, 2011

Women's Retreat

 

Emmanuel, Delray Beach Terry Young 561-243-6034
Our Lady of Lourdes, Boca Jo Sapone 561-482-7785

Our Lady of Mercy, Deerfield

Kathleen Pratt

954-328-6471

St. Ambrose, Deerfield Donna Kinney 954-427-7952
St. Jude, Boca Joan McCormick 954-428-2632
St. Lucie, Port St. Lucie Jean Deneff 772-873-2813
     

Oct. 14-16, 2011

Men's Retreat

 

Holy Redeemer, Palm City

Geoffrey O'Connell

772-221-7214

Little Flower, Hollywood

Michael Ostrowski

954-922-3517

St. Ambrose, Deerfield Bch Pat Glass 954-673-3708
St. Katharine Drexel, Weston Paul Brancheau 954-434-8372

St. Mark, SW Ranches

Joseph DeSanto

954-437-3117

     
November 19, 2011 Promoter's Workshop 561-626-1300
     

November 4-6, 2011

Married Couples Retreat

561-626-1300 

 

 

 

 

 

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