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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.
Return to "How We Serve"
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2008
Retreat Schedule
May 13 - 18
Advanced Icon Workshop
This workshop is for students who have completed several
classes under the tutelage of a master from the Prosopon School
of Iconography. A detailed description of the contents and fees
of this workshop is available upon request. New students may call
for information about classes for beginners.
June 23 - 29
Quilters' Retreat
Sisters Josephine Niemann and Regina Kabayama, SSND's
who specilize in liturgical arts, will lead this silent, contemplative
retreat. Sewing is paced to allow ample time for reflection. Experience
in quilting is not necessary. Bring needles, scissors, thread,
thimble, straight pins and ruler; fabric scraps will be provided
(Note: This retreat is similar to the one in 2006). Suggested
donation: $275
July 5 - 11
Conference Retreat
Laudate: A Retreat with the Psalms. This retreat will
focus on the psalms with imagery to facilitate the retreatants
private meditations. The presenter will be Father Antone "Jim"
Lynch who has been a pastor, university professor, director of
missions and retreats, including retreats for religious, for many
years. Suggeested donation: $275
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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