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Retreats for 2010

 Brochure for the schedule and description of retreats
 Link for brochure(PDF)

June 8-15, Villa Maria del Mar
God’s Nudgings: The Beatitudes and Creative Eldering
Presenters: Roberta Lamanna, SNJM and Rosemary Thielman, SNJM
Wisdomworks co-founders and co-directors

June 18-25, Villa Maria del Mar
The Benediction of God’s Promises
Presenter: Bishop Sylvester Ryan
THIS RETREAT IS CLOSED

July 6-13, Villa Maria del Mar
Lectio Divina: Contemplative Awakening and Awareness
Director: Lucy Wynkoop, OSB

July 15-22, Villa Maria del Mar
Honoring the Body
Presenters: Dorothy Bass with Trish Scalese

 
 To Register:

At Villa Maria del Mar, the fee for each retreat is $600. Please register either by e-mail, phone, or U.S. mail. In order to reserve your place,
you must send your $50 non-refundable deposit,
within two weeks of notification.

To obtain a form to register,
please click on the brochure link above.
 

  Confirmation will be sent to you
upon receipt of your deposit.

Mail to: Sisters of the Holy Names
c/o Reservations Coordinator
21918 East Cliff Drive,
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Contact: villamariadelmar@earthlink.net
(831) 475-1236

 

An Evening of Reflection
and Learning
 Topic rescheduled due to storm

 

How Can God Heal Our Injured Hearts?

Is Forgiveness Really Possible?

 

Where:     Villa Maria del Mar Retreat Center

2-1918 E. Cliff Drive    Santa Cruz, CA   95062

 

When:  Tuesday March 23     

  
Time:  7-9 p.m.


Donation:  $15     Refreshments

 Presenter:  Dr. Susan Mahan. Ph.D.

To Register or for Information:
Call Villa Maria at  831-475-1236

 

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Susan T. Mahan, Ph.D. is a Catholic theologian and Master Catechist for the Diocese of Monterey.  An experienced teacher of adults and leader of retreats and workshops, she is also a wife and mother of three and teaches for the University of San Francisco. 

SNJM FIRE for Ministry is a collaborative consulting group of Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.

Events may be held on-site, off-site, or at one of SNJM FIRE's own retreat locations:
- Villa Holy Names, Los Gatos
- Villa Maria Del Mar, Santa Cruz

To schedule a workshop, explore possibilities or for more information on services and fees, contact
Miriam Malone, snjm at
FIRE for Ministry

Web site: www.snjmfire.com