BECOME THE CHANGE YOU ARE SEEKING   (Gandhi)
Rediscover the SACRED in your own life
Presenter: Dr. Hilda  Montalvo D.Min.

Ever feel that you grew to adulthood but the God of your youth didn’t quite make it with you? Today, God is revealing Godself through evolution and scientific discoveries. Join others for a 4 week seminar designed for those who are seeking a more mature spiritual path and who want to rediscover the sacred in their own lives.

Dr. Montalvo is an author, lecturer and spiritual director.
Fall session: Saturdays –Oct.29, Nov.5, 12, 19- 2011             10am 12noon
Offering -$15.00 or $50.00 paid in full at the time of the first meeting.
Reservations required.

Call for dates for the winter/spring seminar

WRITING YOUR SPIRITUAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY
REMEMBER WHAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED AND HEARD   (Rev.3:3)
Presenter: Dr. Lee Prescott Ph.D.

Both the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures urge us to “remember”, “recall”, to “write down” what God has taught us. In this three-part series, Dr. Lee Prescott will help participants begin (or continue) writing their spiritual autobiography. What is a spiritual autobiography ? What should be in it ? How do we recall what God has done ? Should anything be left out ?  In each session there will be writing prompts and materials given out to help participants get started.

Dr. Lee Prescott holds a Ph.D. in English and is currently an associate professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida. Dr. Lee is an Auxiliary of the Cenacle.

Saturday – January 21, 28, and Feb. 4 , 2012            10am – 12 noon
Offering -$15.00 per session
Registration required.

DREAM SHARING GROUP
Led by: Sr. Esther Cribben rc and Mary Fisher

This group is for those with some experience of dream sharing. New members with some dream sharing experience who would like to join  are asked to call Sr. Esther at 561- 641 – 9613.

Both Sr. Esther and Mary Fisher have given multiple seminars and workshops on Dreams and the Spirituality of Dreams using the Progoff  Journal Method and Jungian process.

Tuesdays: Oct. 4, 18 – Nov. 1, 15                                             1:00pm – 3:00pm

Free Will Offering

A WORKSHOP ON DREAMS
Presenter: Sr. Esther Cribben

A three week seminar designed for beginners and those new to Jungian interpretation of dreams.

See above for presenters’ bios.

Tuesdays: January 10, 17, 24, 2012                                1:00-3:30pm
Offering: $15:00 per session 
Call 561-641-9613 to register.

PAINTING FROM THE HEART
CO-CREATING WITH THE INDWELLING DIVINE
Led by: Luciana Duce-Dugan , M.A.

Explore the “divine artist within” in an open, imaginative, spiritual environment using various art media in a non-traditional way. Each participant will have the opportunity to discover personal expression that is intuitive, authentic and inspired by the Spirit. Sessions will include meditative reading, quiet reflection and group discussion. No art experience is necessary!

Luciana is a working artist, teacher, spiritual director and retreat facilitator. -She holds an inter-disciplinary Masters of Arts degree including an internship at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Luciana facilitates the Art and Prayer Retreats in Italy and France.

A six week course will take place on Wednesday mornings starting in January 2012. Call Luciana 954-415-5819 or email herimages@aol.com. for more information.

PAINTING FROM YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
Led by: Luciana Duce-Dugan   M.A.

A six week course held on Wednesdays   1:00pm -4:00pm, starting Sept.14, 2011.
 Offering:$250.00.
This course is offered for third year participants only.

See bio above.CENTERING PRAYER
Led by Mary Endruschat & Sr. Barbara Ehrler, r.c.

Centering Prayer as a spiritual practice helps to facilitate the ongoing process of healing, purification and transformation that is at the heart of the spiritual journey. The Cenacle Centering Prayer Group meets every Thursday evening from 7:00 -- 8:30 p.m. at the South Guest House 1400 S. Dixie Highway, Lantana, Fl. All are welcome.

Mary Endruschat is a Cenacle Companion and has been involved with the Centering Prayer movement for many years. Mary has partaken in workshops by Basil Pennington, Bill Sheehan OMI, and attended the John Main Retreat/Workshops.

Sr. Barbara Ehrler, r.c. has been involved with Centering Prayer for a number of years and has made Centering Prayer retreats and workshops.

Call Sr. Barbara Ehrler for information and directions 561-249-1621.
Ongoing
Free will offering.




Upcoming Retreats

A Ten Day Praying with Art Retreat at the Cenacle in Tuscany, Italy
will be held from June 20 -30, 2012
Cost:         $2,050.00  (not including airfare) 

A Ten-Day Contemplative Art Retreat using art as a language of prayer will take place at the Cenacle Retreat Center located in beautiful Tuscany.  No art experience is needed, just a desire to open yourself to this spiritual practice of art-prayer.  Retreat days form a balance of input, studio time, personal time for reflection, plus visits to Assisi, Cortona, LaVerna, and other local art treasures.  Some walking required.  Space is limited.  Contact: Sr. Peg Lane at srplane@juno.com or Phone:  (561) 249-1621.

Print Registration Form Here.

Click here for details about the day trips included in this retreat.

Click Here for a video about this event on YouTube

Staff:
Luciana Duce-Dugan is a workin artist and spiritual director originally from New York, but now living in Deerfield Beach, Florida.  A multi-media artist, Luciana teaches painting, collage and art journaling.  She received her Masters in Fine Arts from New York University and studied extensively at the Art Students' League in New York.  Sr. Barbara Ehrler and Sr. Peg Lane are both Cenacle Sisters live and minister in South Florida and serve as spiritual directors and co-organizers for these programs.

Prayer Times for Individuals

A small cottage on the property of the Cenacle makes an ideal place “to go apart for awhile” to pray and meditate. Our grounds, the intracoastal waterway, and the quiet offers a wonderful setting to reflect on God’s goodness to us.
All meals are self-catered.

Directed Retreats
Directed Retreats offer an opportunity for prayerful solitude, in which you meet with a retreat director each day to share what has happened in prayer. The director helps you to listen to what God is saying in your life and where you are being called.

Private Retreats
Private Retreats offer you an opportunity for prayerful solitude for one or several days. Bring your own prayer resources or ask for suggestions for your prayer.

Days of Prayer
For shorter stays you may wish to make a day of prayer. You may bring your own materials or ask for suggestions. Time to see one of the sisters can be arranged.
Bring your own brown bag lunch.

Spiritual Direction Sessions

The Cenacle Sisters are trained as spiritual directors and are available to help others to grow in intimacy with God and to be attentive to God’s leading in our everyday life.
For more detailed information see the link under Spiritual Direction.

The Cenacle - On The Go

Labyrinth Days of Prayer

The labyrinth is an ancient tool of prayer. One of the oldest labyrinths dates back to 1201 and is found on the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France. This walking prayer helps us to use the metaphors reflected on during our walk to give new insights and understandings for the journey.

The Cenacle has a canvas labyrinth which can be taken to parishes or other gathering places.

Sr. Peg Lane is a labyrinth facilitator. (561 249-1621)

DAY PROGRAMS

Registration is required for all day programs.

ADVENT DAY OF PRAYER

Saturday Dec. 10, 2011             10:00am  – 2:00pm
A time to walk with the prophets who bear the Word of God through their words and actions. Come apart and listen to their cry for peace and justice in this world.
A day of sharing, input, and quiet time for personal prayer.
Presenter: Sr. Peg Lane rc   M.Ed. - Theology, Cenacle Staff 
Offering: $30 lunch included – reservations required

SACRED GEOMETRY PART 2

Saturday         Feb. 18, 2012                             10:00 am – 12 noon
Sacred Geometry seeks to connect the divine imprint on all creation with the language of mathematics. From ancient times people were aware of “the blueprint of creation” which inspired them to seek to replicate these incredible patterns in ecclesiastical design, art, architecture, music and literature. Part 1 is not required to join this workshop.
Presenter: Ann Frearson   M.Ed. Cenacle Auxiliary, author, and teacher of Mathematics and Instructional Strategies.
Offering:   $15:00

TUSCAN POTLUCK REUNION

Saturday    Feb. 25, 2012                               4:00pm – 800pm
A gathering for all those who have been on the retreat at the Cenacle in Tuscany.
Reservations please.

HARRY POTTER – CHRISTIAN ARCHETYPE
THE BATTLE OF GOOD VERSUS EVIL

Saturday  March 10, 2012                                        10 – 12noon

Forbes Magazine recently ranked Harry Potter’s author J.K. Rowling as the world’s first billionaire who earned wealth by writing. Why did Rowling’s books take the world by storm? Why did the latest –and last – movie in the series open up with the biggest box-office take – ever? Dr. Prescott will give you a tour of the books and movies as we see the ways in which Harry Potter is an ordinary person and a hero, as well as discovering the Christian imagery and themes presented in the series.

See Dr. Lee Prescott’s bio under Writing Your Spiritual Autobiography

Offering: $15.00 

LENTEN DAY OF PRAYER

Saturday March 3, 2012

A day to explore and experience the ancient practice of LECTIO DIVINA (Sacred Reading) in order to open our hearts to the richness of the readings offered to us in this holy season –and for all the days beyond. Lectio Divina helps us respond to God’s invitation to, “make your home in my word,” The day will include input, periods of Lectio, and time for personal reflection.

Presenter:   Sr. Barbara Ehrler rc   M.T.S. Theology, Cenacle Staff

Offering: $30.00   lunch included -   reservations required.