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July 2009 - August 2010
The Cenacle's ministry programs are categorized as Ongoing Programs, Series and Retreats, Workshops and Days of Prayer. Ongoing Programs are in alphabetical order. You will find Series and the offerings within Retreats, Workshops and Days of Prayer are listed in chronological order. Enjoy perusing these wonderful ministries and prayerfully consider the ones that were planned just for you.
You will notice that we have had to raise the minimum offerings for all of our spiritual opportunities. The rising cost of food, housing, maintenance, energy and safety has affected the Cenacle as well as everyone else. Also, because our overnight programs depend on knowing in advance how many people will attend, we are encouraging early registration through a lower “minimum offering” for those who register BEFORE a certain deadline. A higher offering is incurred by those who register AFTER a certain deadline. (Details are contained in the write-up of each program where this is true.)
The entire Cenacle family-Sisters, employees, spiritual direction staff and volunteers-is grateful for your continued support. Your presence, your prayers, your talents and your financial gifts are blessings to us. Be assured of our prayers for you and your loved ones.
In Christ’s peace,
Sr. Mary Guido, rc
Local Leader, Cenacle Sisters and Ministry Coordinator
Please note that the site is under construction with the new offering recently published.
If a link for online registration is not yet available for a program,
please call the Houston Cenacle to register (281) 497-3131.
Ongoing Programs
Group and individual opportunities for spiritual growth are offered throughout the year. Program length varies from one hour to an individual day of prayer or overnight retreat. Come and see what suits your needs. Ongoing Programs include the monthly Inner Healing Days of Prayer and Wednesday Days of Prayer.
Adventure
Joe Mumbach
Saturday, 10 a.m. - Noon
2009: September 12, October 3, November 14, December 5
2010: January 16, February 6, April 10, May 1, June 12, August 7
A monthly introduction to and follow-up designed especially for those who have espoused the principles of Effective Living I. Bring your friends and introduce them to the Cenacle. They need not have made Effective Living I to attend. You do not need to register. Just come.
Free Will Offering
Al-Anon Book Study
Thursday (Weekly all year around), 7 - 8:00 p.m.
Come join us in this safe place. You are most welcome. For more information contact Sister Dorothy Briscoe, r.c. at the Cenacle, 281-497-3131.There is no need to register. Just come.
Free Will Offering
Bio-Spiritual Focusing Meditation
Susan Grace Alonso
First Wednesday, September 2009 through June 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
(September 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Focusing Meditation is a faith-filled, spiritual process of inner personal unfolding, mystery, gift, growth, discovery and grace. You do not need to register. Just come.
Free Will Offering
Individual Directed Day of Prayer
An individual directed retreat is a time of relaxation and rest in the presence of God. It is an opportunity to focus on your relationship with God – particularly regarding prayer and your interactions with others. Your day may last any length of time between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and is scheduled with you at least 5 days prior to your arrival. Please call the Cenacle at (281) 497-3131 to arrange a retreat designed with you for you.
Minimum Offering: $30 includes private room and lunch through August 31, 2009. $40 as of September 1, 2009.
Free will offering for spiritual direction appreciated
Click here to learn more about an Individual Day of Prayer.
Individual Directed Retreat
An individual directed retreat is a time of relaxation and rest in the presence of God. It is an opportunity to focus on your relationship with God – particularly regarding prayer and your interactions with others. Scheduled with you at least 5 days prior to your arrival. Please call the Cenacle at (281) 497-3131 to arrange a retreat designed with you for you.
Minimum Offering: $60 per 24 hour period through August 31, 2009 (includes private room and 3 meals); $75 as of September 1, 2009
Free Will offering for spiritual direction appreciated
Click here to learn more about Individual Directed Retreats.
Inner Healing Day of Prayer
Cenacle Inner Healing Team
Come and see what the healing Christ within has for you.
Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
October 9, 2009: Fraidy Cat, Scared Silly? The Faces of Fear
Fear often immobilizes us and blocks God’s grace to us in our lives. Come and experience what the healing Christ within has for you this day.
November 13, 2009: Nagging Thoughts: Taming the Inner Critic
Critical thoughts impede our progress in spiritual growth. Come and experience what the healing Christ within has for you this day.
December 11, 2009: Unexpected Gifts: Receiving the Gifts from Our Woundedness
God’s mystical presence can transform our wounds into our gifts. Come and see….
January 8, 2010: Life Changes: Without & Within
How we deal with change often reflects how we dealt with changes in our earlier years. Come and see…
February 12, 2010: Broken Hearted? Rejection Wounds
Rejection makes it hard for us to feel accepted in the present. Come and see…
March 12, 2010: Forgiveness: The Heart of the Matter
Forgiveness maintains the health of our body, mind & spirit. Come and see…
April 9, 2010: Overloaded: The Great Cover-Up
Busy schedules sometimes cover up our lack of self worth and keep us from addressing our deeper issues. Come and see…
Minimum Offering for each day: $50 includes lunch
Wednesday Morning of Prayer
The Unnamed Women of the Bible
Cenacle Ministry Staff
Second Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
September 2009 - April 2010
(The Third Wednesday in February we join the Ash Wednesday Day of Prayer)
A group of Cenacle Spiritual Directors gather to pray and reflect on the stories of unnamed women in Scripture. You are invited to join them as they focus on the lives of women of the Gospels who manifest the wisdom of the Holy Spirit and speak to us today of our own spiritual journey. With our study, echoes of their voices bring peace, healing and direction to listening hearts. We will be using the book Hidden Women of the Gospels by Kathy Coffey, optional and available in the Cenacle bookstore at the first meeting. The first program will be presented by Sr. Mary Dennison, rc on "The Parable of the Missing Mother," a story about the mother of the Prodigal Son. (This program is a redesign of the Cenacle Wednesday Day of Prayer. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Cenacle and hope you enjoy the new format.)
Minimum Offering for each morning: $25 includes Coffee & Breakfast Snack, Communion Service and Morning of Prayer
Women Exploring God’s Call
Sr. Roselle Haas, rc
Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8, 2009
January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13 and May 11, 2010
Do you desire to learn ways to discover and follow God’s will for your life? The Cenacle offers monthly gatherings for those seeking ways of listening to God’s invitations in their lives. Each 2-hour session will include input for reflection on God’s Word, time for prayer, discussion with the Cenacle Sisters and connections with other seekers and their experiences. You may attend any or all of these sessions.
For women only - Free Will Offering
WWIT Group
(Wise Women in Training – age 65+)
Sr. Mary Dennison, rc & Cenacle Ministry Team
Second Monday, 9:30 - 11:15 a.m.
September 2009 – May 20010
A follow up for those who have attended the Grace-ful Aging Retreat and others in this age cohort.
Free Will Offering
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Series
Each series includes several sessions which develop a particular topic or spiritual practice. Some series require participation in all the sequential sessions. Others have sessions which stand alone, allowing participants to register for individual offerings. Length varies from one and one-half to three hours.
Centering Through Yoga
Dolores Clark, MA
6 sessions in each series
Fall
Tuesday, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
September 8 – October 13, 2009
Spring
February 2 – March 9, 2010
April 6 – May 11, 2010
The word Yoga is a Sanskrit work meaning “to join together”. While practicing Hatha Yoga, the joining together of body, mind and spirit can be experienced. Our focus will be on proper body alignment, gentle stretching exercises to increase strength and flexibility, and conscious breathing. Our goal will be to release chronic tension through body awareness and deep relaxation. Visualization and music will be used. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a large towel to use during relaxation.
Minimum Offering: $75 for one 6-week series
Contemplative Prayer Through Meditation
Martha Keesecker
Every Monday, September 14, 2009 - July 26, 2010
7 - 8:30 p.m.
In an age of rush and noise it is essential that we find time to be still and quiet. . In this prayer of silence called Christian Meditation we find God who dwells within our own heart. And in finding Him we find also our true selves, and thus we are renewed. The meeting will consist of a 20 minute teaching on audio tapes, followed by a 25 minute silent meditation, and a period for questions and answers.
Free Will Offering
Cenacle Home Retreat
Sr. Roselle Haas, rc & Cenacle Ministry Staff
8 week series
Sunday, 3 - 5 p.m.
September 20 - November 8, 2009
Friday, 1 - 3 p.m.
February 12 - April 9, 2010 (Skip Good Friday)
If you desire a deeper experience of prayer and relationship with God and feel your busy life makes it too hard to get away for a retreat, then one of these 8 week experiences is for you! Designed to help participants integrate prayer with the activities of day to day life, this series is an adaptation of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, using Scripture as the basis for individual prayer during the week and for sharing at the weekly sessions.
Minimum Offering: $80 for one 8-week series
Did you know Cenacle Home Retreats are facilitated by trained spiritual directors and can also be scheduled at your local church or participants’ homes.
Illuminations: Art as a Spiritual Path
Stephanie Woodruff Visokay
6 week series
Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
September 23 - October 28, 2009
Thursday, 9 a.m. - Noon
September 24 - October 29, 2009
Learn to create and pray with your own images. Gain facility with art materials as a devotional language. Experience simple art forms which invite meditation. Discover personal images which complement our Tradition’s visual treasures. Begin an Illuminated Prayer Journal to continue this practice. Class is suitable for all levels of creative experience. Open to a maximum of 10 participants..
Minimum Offering: $125 for the series. Additional one-time art supply fee of $25, due at 1st class
T’ai Chi Chih
Sr. Carletta LaCour, OP
Presentation of the 20 moves in 8 weeks
T'ai Chi Chih is a series of 20 gentle movements that help to reduce stress and balance the intrinsic energy - the "chi". The easy-to-learn moves aid circulation and foster relaxation. Loose fitting clothing is recommended.
Minimum Offering: $100 for one 8-week series.
Fall
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
September 23 - November 11, 2009
Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
September 24 - November 12, 2009
Winter (Skip the week of Ash Wednesday)
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
January 20 - March 17, 2010
Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
January 21 - March 18, 2010
Beside Still Waters, Going Deeper
Jeanie Miley
4 week series
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - Noon
October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2009
In this four-week workshop, Jeanie Miley will provide a variety of ways of deepening the inner journey of contemplative prayer. Using lecture, times for silence and journaling, participants will have the opportunity to use Scripture to increase a conscious contact with God. This series is recommended for, but not limited to people who have practiced meditation in their prayer life.
Minimum Offering: $50 for the series
Discernment Series:
For all who seek to integrate spiritual values into their life choices
Sr. Roselle Haas, rc
Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m.
January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2010
The complexities, pressures and difficulties of modern day life sometimes interfere with making Gospel-based choices. This series will explore tools for discernment offered in the book The Art of Discernment by Stan Kiechle. Move beyond simply making decisions to spiritual discernment - listening for God’s invitations in your personal gifts and the opportunities of your life. In this series we will explore the spiritual tradition of lgnatian discernment; criteria and methods for discernment and ways to apply these tools to your life situations.
Minimum Offering: $50 for the series
Walking Jesus’ Easter Journey
Stations of Light - Stations of Joy
Sr. Roselle Haas, rc
4 week series
Sunday, 1:30 - 5 p.m.
April 11 - May 2, 2010
Many people are familiar with the fourteen prayerful reflections on Jesus’ journey to Calvary, the Stations of the Cross. The early followers of Jesus also celebrated the continued presence of the Risen Jesus through the practice of the Stations of the Light marking fourteen post-Easter encounters with Jesus. Based on the book Stations of the Light by Mary Ford-Grabowsky, this series will introduce participants to these events through a variety of spiritual tools including ancient and contemporary meditations, reflections, writing and other practices.
Minimum Offering: $50
19th Annotation Internship for Spiritual Directors,
Third Saturday, September – May, 10 a.m. – Noon.
This specialized training is for spiritual directors who are guiding
a directee in the Ignatian 19th Annotation Retreat for the first time.
To register, contact Sr. Mary Dennison, 281-497-3131
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Retreats, Workshops, Days of Prayer
& Short Programs
The Cenacle offers a variety of prayer, spiritual growth and learning opportunities to meet the needs of contemporary seekers. These offerings can vary from a few hours to a week-long retreat. Enjoy reviewing the full schedule or click on a particular month to see what offerings are available during that month.
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July 2009
July 10 - 12, 2009
Silent Retreat: Introduction to a Directed Retreat
Cenacle Ministry Staff
7 p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Sunday
The experience of a Directed Retreat is not a mystery, but it is an invitation to enter into Mystery. This retreat will provide input about directed retreats as well as opportunities to meet individually with a spiritual director who will answer any questions you may have and provide you with some reflective material for personal prayer. A guided prayer experience reflecting on Scripture will also be offered. Come for quiet time in a reflective environment with the prayerful support of the Cenacle Sisters and Spiritual Directors.
Minimum Offering: $140 includes overnight accommodations and 5 meals
Actual Cost: $185
Free will offering for spiritual direction appreciated.
Click here to learn more about the Silent Retreat: Introduction to a Directed Retreat.
July 14 - 28, 2009
Summer Individual Directed Retreats
Come away by yourself to a quiet place and rest a while. (Mark 6:31)
Cenacle Ministry Staff
Accept the gift of time for relaxation and rest which allows you to focus on your relationship with God – particularly regarding prayer. You will find your daily rhythm of prayer, relaxation and reflection in an atmosphere of silence, peace and calm. Schedule your retreat from 3 to 8 days. Since individual retreats are planned especially for you, online registration is not available. Please call the Cenacle at 281-497-3131 to plan your special time in silence with the Lord.
Minimum Offering: $60 per night included accommodations and meals
Actual Cost: $105
Free will offering for spiritual direction appreciated
July 31 - August 2, 2009
Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace
Rev. Matt L inn, SJ
7 p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Sunday
The Prayer of St. Francis was discovered right before the First World War and became a powerful prayer for peace. As we live in a post 9/11 world permeated by panic, polarization, and Prozac’s quest for inner peace, we can find the inner and outer peace that characterized St. Francis dancing with his wounds. At this healing retreat, experience the Prayer of St. Francis and its power to heal our wounds and transform us into peacemakers.
Minimum Offering: $140 includes overnight accommodations and 5 meals
Actual Cost: $185
Click here to learn more about Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.
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August 2009
August 7 - 9, 2009
Retreat for Women in Mid-Life
Lalor Cadley & Cenacle Ministry Team
7 p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Sunday
The years from 45-60+ are a time of transition for most women, involving a rethinking of past values. This time is an invitation from God to deepen one’s relationship and to live a more spiritually oriented life. The “doing” years give way to the “being” years. This retreat offers spiritual help to deal with this time of transition.
Minimum Offering: $140 includes overnight accommodations and 5 meals
Actual Cost: $185
Click here to learn more about the Retreat for Women In Midlife
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Day of Prayer for Caregivers of Children/Adults with Disabilities
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
To register and to arrange child/adult care, contact Charleen Katra at 713-741-8793 or ckatra@archgh.org. Co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Ministry with Persons with Disabilities.
August 14 - 16, 2009
Dream Workshop
Sr. Lois Dideon, rc
7 p.m. Friday - 3 p.m. Sunday
Dreams, dreams, and more dreams! What is God doing? Saying? And who is the Dream-maker? This workshop will address these questions along with the meaning and methods of working with dreams. In addition to the input, there will be time for experiencing the richness of your unique and intimate journey with God in your soul by working with your personal dream symbols. Bring your journal and your dreams – especially any recurring or important dreams.
Minimum Offering: $155 includes overnight accommodations and 5 meals.
Actual Cost: $200
Click here to learn more about the Dream Workshop
August 14 - 16, 2009
Effective Living I Workshop
Judith Arceneaux & Cenacle Ministry Team
7 p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Sunday
Effective Living is a spiritual seminar that fosters personal growth on both the psychological and spiritual levels of human life. Developed and presented by Cenacle Sisters and their staff for more than 25 years, it stresses personal responsibility for our own happiness and helps to renew our faith in a loving God.
Minimum Offering: $155 includes overnight accommodations and 5 meals
Actual Cost: $200
Click here to learn more about Effective Living I
August 21 - 23, 2009
Gentle Yoga to Nourish the Soul
Dolores Clark
7 p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Sunday
This weekend retreat will enable you to refresh your relationship with yourself and to discover an awareness of your body, mind, and spirit. Simple yoga exercises and breathing techniques, proven to quiet the judging mind and release tension, will be practiced. As your mind and body relax, your natural creativity will surface creating a space of joy. We will complement our yoga practice with meditation, movement and art. Ample time will be available for rest, reflection, and journaling. Massage will be available for an additional fee.
Minimum Offering: $140 includes overnight accommodations and 5 meals
Actual Cost: $185
Click here to learn more about Gentle Yoga to Nourish the Soul
August 21 - 23, 2009
Wings of Prayer: Carrying Our Spirits to God
Sr. Roselle Haas, rc
7 p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Sunday
How Does One Pray? What is Prayer? Prayer is traditionally described as lifting our minds and hearts to God. In this retreat we will explore what forms of prayer assist us in deepening the relationship between ourselves and God in order to grow in our spiritual life. The program will be tailored to the needs and wants of the group and will include a variety of styles such as praying with: Images of God (memory and imagination, guided imagery); Writing/journaling (dialoging with images, color/music as prayer); Life experiences (movement / body prayer, review of my day); and Praying with Our Senses (nature, sharing Prayer).
Minimum Offering: $140 includes overnight accommodations and 5 meals
Actual Cost: $185
Click here to learn more about Wings of Prayer
August 28-30, 2009
Spiritual Direction Institute Retreat
Sr. Ann Goggin, rc and Cenacle Ministry Staff
7 p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Sunday
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You will notice that we have had to raise the minimum offerings for all of our spiritual opportunities. The rising cost of food, housing, maintenance, energy and safety has affected the Cenacle as well as everyone else. Also, because our overnight programs depend on knowing in advance how many people will attend, we are encouraging early registration through a lower “minimum offering” for those who register BEFORE a certain deadline. A higher offering is incurred by those who register AFTER a certain deadline. (Details are contained in the write-up of each program where this is true.)
The entire Cenacle family-Sisters, employees, spiritual direction staff and volunteers-is grateful for your continued support. Your presence, your prayers, your talents and your financial gifts are blessings to us. Be assured of our prayers for you and your loved ones.
In Christ’s peace,
Sr. Mary Guido, rc
Local Leader, Cenacle Sisters and Ministry Coordinator
September 2009
September 4 - 6, 2009
Is Your Spirit Calling?
A Spa Retreat for Body, Mind & Spirit
Susan Grace Alonso, Karin Boeringa, Nancy Lubrano
7 p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Sunday
Celebrate Labor Day weekend by giving yourself the gift of a weekend at the Spa, Cenacle Style. Jesus said "Come to me and you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:28-30). Spend a relaxing weekend at the Cenacle, leaving the world behind so you can be still and know God (Psalm 46:10). A variety of experiences will be offered for the renewal of the whole person, including guided imagery, gentle yoga, meditative movement, healing prayer, creative expression, and much more. Massage will be available for an additional fee.
Minimum Offering: $250 includes overnight accommodations, 5 meals and all sessions except the optional massage.
After Aug 21: $275
Click here to learn more about Is Your Spirit Calling?
September 11 - 13, 2009
Meet Me at the Shack – Love, Papa
Sr. Lois Dideon, rc & Pastor Chuck Kindsvatter
7 p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Sunday
So you’ve read The Shack. Would you like to come and experience it – and talk about it? Have you wondered why God put this book in your hands? Would you like to spend the weekend with others who have been touched and challenged by The Shack, reflecting, unpacking, sharing and experiencing God?
Minimum Offering: $185 includes overnight accommodations and 5 meals
After Aug 28: $210
Click here to learn more about Meet Me at the Shack - Love, Papa
The Shack is available for purchase in the Cenacle book store.
Friday, September 17, 2009
Professional Day for Spiritual Directors:
Using Art in Spiritual Direction
Stephanie Visokay
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Minimum Offering: $50 includes lunch
Click here to learn more about Using Art in Spiritual Direction
September 18 - 20, 2009
The Unwanted Gift of Grief
Tim VanDuivendyk, DMin, LPC, LMFT
7 p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Sunday
This retreat is an invitation to discoverand embrace the gift of grief and use itfor transformation and healing as you journey through the wilderness to apromised life. Through guided prayer, silence and sharing, participants willcome to an understanding of their particular losses in the journey of lifeand find ways of embracing the painand confusion of grief as their pathway through the wilderness to emotionaland spiritual growth.
Minimum Offering: $185 includes overnight accommodations and 5 meals
After Sept 4: $210
Click here to learn more about The Unwanted Gift of Grief
Saturday, September 19, 2009
A Day of Prayer with Movement and Scripture
Sr. Carletta LaCour, OP
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join us for some T'ai Chi moves with scripture in an atmosphere of prayer and serenity.
Participants will enjoy learning a few relaxing moves of T'ai Chi and mindfulness walking in the peaceful environment of The Cenacle Retreat House.
No experience is necessary and no special clothing is required. All are welcome! Come be refreshed, experiencing renewed energies in mind, body and spirit.
Minimum Offering: $50 includes lunch
Click here to learn more about A Day of Prayer with Movement and Scripture
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Day of Prayer: Flowers in Your Houston Garden
The Work of You and God
Ms. Loretta Coussirat
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
How does your garden grow? Come and learn how to help it bloom! Presentations on garden planning, soil preparation, plant selection, pruning and maintenance. Walk the garden paths and visit the plant sale.
Minimum Offering: $50 includes lunch
Click here to learn more about The Work of You and God
September 25 - 27, 2009
Silent Retreat: Holy Chaos
Brother Robert Lentz, OFM
7p.m. Friday - 2 p.m. Sunday
In this silent retreat, noted Franciscan artist, Br. Robert Lentz, will explore with us the value of chaos in the universe at large, as well as in our personal lives. Chaos is often seen as an evil waiting to be tamed. We will examine it in a more positive light, as a companion of Holy Wisdom.
Minimum Offering: $185 includes overnight accommodations and 5 meals
After Sept 11: $210
Click here to learn more about Holy Chaos
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October 2009
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