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Retreat
Center
The
Dallas Province owns and operates St. Mary of the Pines Retreat and
Renewal Center in Chatawa, Mississippi. Providing a quiet and peaceful
setting for people who seek spiritual renewal, the Retreat Center
offers both private retreats and directed (5 or 8 days) retreats for
groups and individuals. Center accommodates seventy overnight guests
and includes a large conference area, chapel, and kitchen.
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For more information,
or to register for a retreat, please contact Sister Joan Schaeffer
or Sister Ruth Cowie. St. Mary of the Pines, Box 38, Chatawa, MS
39632 Phone: 601-783-3494 Fax: 601-783-3984 E-mail: retreatcenter@ssnddallas.org
Directions:
St. Mary of the Pines Retreat Center is located in Chatawa, Mississippi,
approximately two hours from Jackson, Mississippi, New Orleans and
Baton Rouge, Louisiana. To get to the Retreat Center from I-55,
take Chatawa Exit 4. Head east on Chatawa Road, turn right (south)
onto Highway 51, turn left (east) onto St. Mary's Road, turn right
(south) onto Old Highway 51, turn right (west) into St. Mary of
the Pines. Follow the signs for the Retreat Center.
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2009
Retreat Schedule
February 27-March 1, 2009
Beginning of Lent
“Living in God’s Presence” God is always with
us, but as busy human beings, we may need help in becoming more
mindful of God’s presence with us. Sister Diane Depwe, a
professional counselor and retreat presenter, will suggest some
practices that help one to live more intimately with God everyday.
Suggested donation $120
May 12-17, 2009
Advanced Icon Workshop
This workshop is for advanced students who have completed several
iconography classes under the tutelage of a master from the Prosopon
School of Iconography. A detailed description of the workshop
and fees is available upon request. New students may call
for information about classes for beginners that are held annually
at another retreat center.
June 5-11, 2009
Conference Retreat
“God’s Deepest Mercy Dawning” Through conferences,
prayer and ritual, this retreat will explore themes in the Gospel
of Luke and invite the participants to an encounter with Jesus,
God’s mercy made flesh. The presenter, Fr. Terrance Moran,
CSSR, is a retreat master, spiritual director and facilitator
for religious congregations.
Suggested donation $275
July 17-19, 2009
Speak, Lord, I’m Listening
This retreat, using the St. Ignatius spiritual exercises will
give techniques to pray and meditate that can deepen one’s
relationship with the Lord and help one to “find God in
all things.” (St. Ignatius) Fr. Bill Henry, pastor of St.
Therese Parish in Jackson, MS, will be the presenter. Suggested
donation $120
October 23-25, 2009
Annual Women’s Retreat
“Women: called to Wholeness/Holiness” In this retreat,
S Angele Sadlier, O.Carm., will guide participants in a weekend
of praying with Scripture (Lectio Divina), silent reflection,
centering prayer and large and small group sharing. An experienced
retreat director and presenter, S. Angele studied under Fr. Thomas
Keating.
A private retreat, a retreat without a director,
may be scheduled anytime space is available. During private retreats,
the individual chooses her/his own resources and rhythm of prayer.
Suggested donation $50 a day
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