To register for Cenacle Retreats, contact your local Captain listed below or
Susan Halligan at (504) 887-1420, ext. 225  

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CENACLE PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2009 - 2010

 

JANUARY 2010

JANUARY 8-10
Finding God in Recovery (Serenity)
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
Presenter: Rev. Msgr. William Bilinsky (see October 9-11 retreat for bio. and retreat description.)
Captains:
Jackie Besse, Slidell, 985-290-9142
Nora Belle Lynette, Metairie, 504-831-8600
Irma Rushing, Metairie, 504-835-1999
Erin Schmidt, New Orleans, 504-884-0669

JANUARY 15-17
Taming the Demons
Presenter: Rev. Donald Blanchard (see Oct. 23-25 retreat for bio and retreat description.)
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
Captains:
Pauline Colomb, Marrero, 504-347-7951
Barbara Connick, Metairie, 504-846-5132
Delores Gaspard, New Orleans, 504-947-3320
Lavinia Gaspard, New Orleans, 504-872-9422
Joan Jacob, Metairie, 504-469-6001

JANUARY 22-24
Discernment in Prayer and Everyday Life
Reflect on St. Ignatius’ “Discernment of Spirits,” and apply its insights to movements in prayer life and everyday decisions.
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
Presenter: Rev. Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, holds degrees in psychology, philosophy, and theology from Loyola University, New Orleans, and Weston School of Theology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is the author of two popular books, Armchair Mystic and God, I Have Issues. 
Captains:
Shannon Adams, New Orleans, 504-866-4447
Ellen Couvillion, Baton Rouge, 225-293-0426
Paula Jackson, Covington, 985-871-7668
Monica Roussel, Geismar, 225-673-4283

FEBRUARY 2010


FEBRUARY 5-7
Married Couples Retreat: The Sacred Romance--Celebrating God’s Love in our Married Lives
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
Limited to 12 couples - Register early.
Presenters: Bridgett Brennan and Jerry Shen (Mr. & Mrs.)
Bridget Brennan founded the Cana Institute to proclaim that God is in the midst of married life. She and husband Jerome Shen present retreats and workshops for married couples.
Captain:
Mary Barth, Baton Rouge, 225-272-5453

FEBRUARY 5-6
Young Adult Overnight: Making Sense of Our Faith and Claiming Our Baptismal Power!
Presenter: Sr. Jackie Bates, rc is a certified Master Catechetist and is involved in the ministry of directed retreats and spiritual direction.
Offering: $75
Contact: Vince Liberto, (504) 250-9697

FEBRUARY 19 – 21
This Joyful Season of Lent
This retreat is designed to help us into a deeper understanding and celebration of Christ’s invitation to repentance and joy, freedom, and peace.
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
Presenter: Rev. Martin Iott, OP, (see October 2-4, 2009 retreat for bio).
Captains:
Charleen Abate, Folsom, 985-796-1291
Irene McMahon, Harahan, 504-738-1001
Marie Ruggiero, Port Allen, 225-749-5915
Aimee Simon, Baton Rouge, 225-767-1383

MARCH 5-7
The Spirits of the World and One’s Own Spirit
Derived from Weeks 1 & 2 of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatuis. We are encouraged to examine where our spirit has led us and to assess whether this direction may be different from that which Christ has called us to go.
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
Presenter: Rev. Peter Callery, SJ (see November 13-15 retreat for bio.)
Captains:
Traci Barrientos, Biloxi, 228-365-4879
Kathy Chenevert, Baton Rouge, 225-753-1872
Sheryl Smith, New Orleans, 504-450-3738

MARCH 17-19
Taming the Demons
Presenter: Rev. Donald Blanchard (see Oct. 23-25, 2009 retreat for bio.)
(Wednesday p.m. - Friday)
Offering: $225/Actual cost: $400
Captains:
Patty Murphy, Covington, 985-892-0493
Dinky Powers, Mandeville, 985-845-3301
Joy Ellen Strain, Metairie, 504-834-7882
Mary Ann Valentino, New Orleans, 504-861-1102
Susie Shroder, Covington, 985-871-9440

MARCH 26-28
Lazarus, Come Out
This weekend is designed to help us enter into the spirituality of Holy Week by uncovering the profound spiritual teaching of this seventh and last of Jesus’ major miracles before the events of Holy Week.
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
Presenter: Rev. Martin Iott, OP (see October 2-4, 2009 retreat for bio).
Captains:
Mollie Ballay, New Orleans, 504-392-0017
Delores Baudin, Jefferson, 504-733-2905
Nancy Chustz, Ventress, 225-638-7306
Ines DeGruy, Metairie, 504-835-7997
Kim Duvieilh, Abita Springs, 985-898-5014
Carol Marmande, Houma, 985-876-3106

MARCH 21
Annual Benefit Brunch Buffet
Chateau Golf & Country Club
3600 Chateau Blvd.
Kenner, LA

APRIL 2010

APRIL 9-11
Contemplative Prayer:  With Thomas Merton's Help
America's first hermit struggled his whole life time with the contemplative journey.  In some way, he has made it easier for all of us to make our prayer journey through life.  We all began with simple prayers of petition prayed at our bedsides.  Now we grew into people who live in the very presence of God.
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
(Friday - Sunday)
Presenter: Fr. Patrick Keith Hosey
Fr. Hosey presently the resident chaplain for the Sisters of St. Joseph, Tipton, Indiana, has served as a priest of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana since his ordination in 1956.  As part of the retreat ministry, Fr. Hosey preaches retreat and prayer seminiars for clergy, religious and laity in various parts of the country and aboard.
Captains:
Connie Armentor, New Iberia, 337-365-6945
Angela Speyrer, Baton Rouge, 225-753-5838
Mary Ray, St. Gabriel, (225) 319-0311
Agnes Castro, New Iberia, 337-229-4775

APRIL 16-18
The Risen Christ in Our Lives
Ways to talk and pray to Jesus about our lives.
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
(Friday - Sunday)
Presenter: Rev. Richard O. Buhler, SJ is a director of the White House for retreats in St. Louis, Missouri. He has ministered in Colorado, Washington, and Belize, Central America.
Captains:
Alma Cadenhead, Gonzales, 225-647-7641
Kim Duffy, Gautier, 228-623-3331
Mary Furlow, Baton Rouge, 225-755-3311
Marlene Zuccaro, Baton Rouge, 225-275-2790

APRIL 23-25
Peace Be With You: Recovering Serenity & Freedom
This healing retreat focuses on how Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to transform the apostles into bold risk takers rooted in a deep peace not shaken by tribulations endured. If we submit to His will we will find peace and happiness.
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
(Friday - Sunday)
Presenter: Rev. Matt Linn, SJ has focused on integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. With Dennis and Sheila Linn, he is the author of 21 books. He has given retreats in over 50 countries.
Captains:
Cookie Bologna, Gretna, 504-367-9928
Karen Brown, Harvey, 504-366-5800
Vicky Cerniglia, Covington, 985-809-1507
Rita Sanchez, Geismar, 225-673-3670
Carmen Sugai, Baton Rouge, 225-952-9210
Carol Waguespack, Vacherie, 1-800-553-6401



APRIL 30 - May 2
The Breath of Life:  Honoring the Mystic Within
We will explore how we can honor the mystic within by becoming aware of the love that God has kindled in our hearts.
Presenter: Rev. Joe Nassal, CPPS has authored 8 books including The Conspiracy of Compassion.  Since 2002, he
has helped establish the Precious Blood Center  for Reconciliation in Chicago. 
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
(Friday - Sunday)
Captains:
Lisa Knotts, Baton Rouge, 225-387-9824
Alice Lobell, Baker, 225-262-6951
Tootie St. Romain, Baton Rouge, 225-275-5637
Nancy Taylor, Plaquemine, 225-659-8990



MAY 2010

MAY 21-23
Handicapped Encounter Christ (HEC)
See November 20-22, 2009 Retreat for description and contacts.



JUNE 2010

JUNE 4-6
Living the Image of Christ
The Gospel challenge to become Christ-like is easier said than done. This retreat will reflect on the need for on-going personal transformation and the living out of the virtues so evident in the example of Jesus, such as compassion, mercy, community, etc.
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
Presenter: Rev. Simeon Gallagher, OFM.Cap has preached retreats throughout the United States and ministered in El Salvador, Great Britain, Switzerland, Australia, and Asia. He was ordained in 1971.
Captains:
Maxine Dugas, Donaldsonville, 225-473-8596
Ann Madere, LaPlace, 985-652-6570
Joycelyn Messina, Harahan, 504-737-1014
Cindy Steib, Lottie, 225-637-2474

JUNE 16-19
Living the Image of Christ
(Wednesday - Saturday)
Presenter: Rev. Simeon Gallagher, OFM.Cap (See June 4-6 retreat for bio and retreat information).
Offering: $275/Actual cost: $470
Captains:
Winnie Fernandez, Belle Rose, 225-473-3081
Elenore LeBlanc, Belle Rose, 225-473-7848
Dee Levy, New Orleans, 504-235-2241
Catherine Moore, Belle Rose, 225-473-4322
Shirley Oster, Metairie, 504-828-3157

JULY 9-11
A Stitch in Time: On Keeping Ourselves Together
We will explore some basic disciplines (called “stitches”) that can potentially sew our lives together again into one “seamless garment.”
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
Presenter: Rev. Philip Chircop, SJ has degrees in Pastoral Theology, Communications, and Spirituality. He is headquartered at the Manresa Jesuit Spirituality Center, Pickering, Canada. 
Captains:
Sue Arceneaux, Thibodaux, 985-446-6688
Lisa Aymond, Baton Rouge, 225-275-5609
Opal Dibble, Prairieville, 504-432-3023
Patty Dunn, Loranger, 985-878-6267
Carol Gauthreaux, Husser, 985-748-7773
Shirley Schwartz, New Orleans, 504-392-0204

JULY 12-18
Come to the Water: Life-Giving Habits for Gospel Artists
During this week-long retreat, we will plunge deep into the mystery of love and compassion. Using scripture images, stories, poems, and music, we will explore in fresh exciting ways the radical call to discipleship.
Offering: $450/Actual cost: $700
(Monday - Sunday)
Presenter: Rev Philip Chircop, SJ
(See Bio for Retreat July 11-17, 2010)

JULY 13-22
Individual Directed Retreats
A retreat for 3 to 6 days during which you meet daily with a Spiritual Director who will assist you in recognizing God’s presence and action in your life. It is a graced experience to accept and receive God’s healing and invitation to life changes.
Offering: $55/day

JULY 25
12th Annual Benefit Tea
2 - 4 pm
Three courses, music, door prizes!
Wearing of hats welcome!
Seating limited. Reserve early.

JULY 30 - AUGUST 2
“Lighten Up” with Mary and Her Son
Let Mary lead you into the light as you discover the rich pattern of holiness inherent in the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary.
Presenter: Jan Tate works with her husband Lloyd in the ministry of marriage preparation for over 31 years. Recently, they published their own “In Home Marriage Preparation” manual in conjunction with the Diocese of Baton Rouge. For 12 years, Jan worked with the Mother/Daughter Father/Son Program sponsored by the Family Life Apostolate for the Archdiocese. She is a trained Spiritual Director and now serves on the staff of the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center. She has preached numerous women’s, men’s, and couples’ retreats as well as days of reflection. She also has served on the Board of Willwoods Community and remains on the circuit of speakers for the Supper and Substance Program for married couples.

AUGUST 2010

AUGUST 6-8
Taming the Demons
Looking at the seven Capital Sins in light of Christ's Redemptive Love.
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
Presenter: Rev. Donald Blanchard was ordained in 1969 for the Diocese of Baton Rouge.  Besides parish work, he has served as Vocation Director, Vicar for Clergy, and on Personnel, Liturgy, and other committees.
Captains:
Lilia Beau, Slidell, 985-643-7559
Mary Francis, Picayune, 601-799-5292
Kim Neal, New Roads, 225-618-8085
Jeanne Nell Procell, Prairieville, 225-673-8578
Judy Mascarella, Prairieville, 225-673-4684

AUGUST 13-15
Serenity: Experience, Strength and Hope: The Essence of Recovery
This retreat will take participants through each of the 12 steps through the sharing of others in recovery. Women in recovery who have worked the steps will share their personal reflections on each step. Each sharing will be followed by a Christian-based song. Between the sharing and music, retreatants will see how God, as we understand Him, is alive and present in each step on our road.
Offering: $200/Actual cost: $350
Presenter: Dorene Bloodworth works for the State of Louisiana presenting retreats and has been in 12-step programs for 23 years.
Captains:
Angela Angelloz, Baton Rouge, 225-926-5549
Dorene Bloodworth, Prairieville, 225-744-4682
Pat Irwin, Baton Rouge, 225-757-5447
Linda Sunseri, Metairie, 504-831-0328
Barbara LeBlanc, Baton Rouge, 225-291-7541
Cindy Millet, St. Amant, 225-337-2155

AUGUST 18-21
God With Us:  Matthew's Gift for 21st Century Challenges
We will explore how we can honor they mystic within by becoming aware of the love that God kindled in our hearts.
Offering:  $275  /Actual cost: $470
(Wednesday - Saturday)
Presenter: Rev. Anthony Ewherido works in the Diocese of Warri, Nigeria.  He is Head of the Theology Department and Scripture of professor at the Seminary of SS. Peter and Paul, Bodija, Ibadan, Nigeria. 
Captains:
Kathy Bishop, Baton Rouge, 225-925-9883
Sandra Crosby, D’Iberville, 228-392-5819
Pat Ellmer, Ocean Springs, 228-875-5926
Betty Moynan, Metairie, 504-835-3712
Jeanne Roche, Metairie, 504-628-1784
Dolores Laux, Covington, 985-892-8877
Jeanne Roche, Metairie, 504-628-1784

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Other Cenacle Programs 

Young Adult Programs
Program Coordinator: Vince Liberto (504) 250-9607

Late Night Masses
Once a month
Saturday, 9:00 p.m.
Various churches

Book Club
Last Wednesday of the month
9-30, 10-28, 11-15, 12-30, 2009
1-27, 2-24, 3-31, 4-28, 5-26, 6-30, 7-28, 8-25, 2010


Overnight Retreat
February 5-6, 2010
"Making Sense of Our Faith and Claiming Our Baptismal Power!"
Presenter: Sr. Jackie Bates, r.c.
Offering $75

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Cenacle Affiliates
October 15-17, 2010
Weekend Retreat for Cenacle Affiliates

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Captain's Overnight Retreat
February 27 - 28, 2010
Presenter: Sr. Ann Goggin, rc


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A COURSE IN IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY
Grounded and Rooted in Love
Tuesdays - 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2010
Cenacle Retreat House
Presenters: Bonnie Chase and Charlene Rovira

This course is a combination of study, prayer, and sharing and will cover such topics as St. Ignatius' Principle and Foundation, Creation, Sin, God's Mercy, Our Call, The Incarnation, Jesus' Life, Two Standards, Discernment, Decision-Making, Jesus' Passion, Death, and Resurrection, and Living a Life of Love. It is designed for Home Retreat Facilitators or those considering becoming one. Offering: $75. To register: Call Susan at (504) 887-1420, ext. 225.

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Cenacle Home Retreat
The Cenacle Home Retreat, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola and Scripture, is an opportunity to grow in one's prayer life and to deepen one's personal relationship with the Lord. Groups of 8 to 12 persons meet in private homes for two hours once a week for ten weeks, under the guidance of trained facilitators. The Cenacle Home Retreat is open to all who are willing to pray at least fifteen minutes a day on the suggested prayer materials. Offering: $65/person covers cost of materials. NO ONE will be excluded, however, because of an inability to make the suggested offering.

For information, call the Ministry Office or one of the facilitators listed below:

Baton Rouge:                                                         Rose Marie Powell  -  (225) 755-0422
Metairie, New Orleans, Harahan, Jefferson:      Pat Geier - (504) 737-7617
East Bank:                                                               Carol Werling - (504) 524-3722   
Westbanck:                                                            Judy Cvitanovic -  (504) 393-8616
Abita Springs, Covington, Mandeville:             Jeanne Burmaster -  (985) 886-0957
Slidell:                                                                      Judy Thonn -  (985) 643-4316
Mississippi Gulf Coast:                                        Carol Moragas -  (228) 255-2665
Men & Women:                                                     Carol & Nick Lafranz -  (504) 454-6355
Spanish:                                                                  Lido Caseta -  (504) 837-0847

Metairie Cenacle Home Retreat Office                (504) 887-1420

Home Retreat Activities

Overnight Retreat
March 9-10, 2010
Open to ALL who have facilitated or made a Home Retreat
Arrival 8:30 a.m.

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Spiritual Direction
Cenacle directors, trained for this spiritual ministry, offer you the opportunity to reflect with another about how you are growing in your relationship with God, manifested in prayer and everyday living. Individual appointments arranged through Retreat Office or an individual Sister or lay Director throughout the year.

Directed Retreats
Directed Retreats are individual retreats during which you meet with a trained Spiritual Director who assists you in recognizing God's presence and action in your life and in your retreat. Some previous retreat experience or Spiritual Direction is recommended.

Day of Prayer
Reflect, pray, and seek a renewed presence of God in your life with/without a Cenacle Sister or lay Spiritual Director.
Offering: $35 with lunch. Or before a weekend retreat Offering: $55 with overnight.

Contact the Ministry Office to register for any of the above programs. (504) 887-1420, ext. 225

An offering for Spiritual Direction provided individually, in Directed Retreats, or in Days of Prayer is greatly appreciated.

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