40th Anniversary of Pope Paul VI's
Encyclical, Humanae Vitae
The Stella Maris chapter of Catholics United for the Faith is hosting a dinner and talk to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Pope Paul VI's prophetic encyclical, Humanae Vitae. The speaker is Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., a Dominican priest from St. Vincent Ferrer parish in New York City.
This exciting and special celebration is for everyone, but young people and couples preparing for marriage are especially encouraged to attend.
When: |
Saturday, August 23rd beginning at 6:30 PM. |
Where: |
Our Lady of Victory
Parish Hall 1559 Roxbury Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43212 |
Cost: |
$25.00 per person |
For more information, or to make reservations, please contact Tom Ryan at (614) 337-0509 or by e-mail.
Catholic Men's Retreat League
Fr. Glenn Sudano of the Franciscan Friars of Atonement will direct a men's retreat on Pope Benedict's encyclical on hope.
When: |
September 12 - 14, 2008 |
Where: |
St. Therese's Retreat Center, Columbus, Ohio |
Cost: |
$115.00 for all expenses (Friday dinner through Sunday morning) |
FOR additional information or to register contact:
Tim Kennedy at 614-855-2105 | email
Charles Kielkopf at 614-268-0175 | email
WHY ATTEND A RETREAT?: You are invited to spend a weekend at St. Therese’s Retreat Center at one of the League’s three upcoming retreats. The retreat weekend is a time to rest while in the presence of the Lord and listen to what He has to say to you. Retreatants find that He brings peace and direction to their lives. The Catholic Laymen’s Retreat League has been sponsoring weekend retreats for men at St. Therese’s Retreat Center in Columbus since 1937. Retreat Directors have included diocesan clergy, priests from the Pontifical College Josephinum, Jesuits, Franciscans, and Dominicans both local and from out of state.
RETREAT DETAILS: Payment for your contribution at the time of registration would be appreciated but not mandatory. The suggested contribution of $115.00 compares favorable with the $150-$250 cost of similar weekend retreats in Cincinnati, Dayton, Cleveland and neighboring states. The cost includes the services of the Retreat Director, the retreat center staff, private room and meals for two nights and days. For those who have made reservations but find out they can’t attend, please call your retreat captains a week before your retreat as we still have to pay for meals if you don’t show up.
PLEASE CONSIDER - As a “retreatant,” you are now considered a League member for the rest of your life. Each month a Mass is said for currant and deceased retreatants. Another Mass is said for the League’s success in promoting retreats. We ask for your prayers and support so that we can continue our religious diocesan endeavors successfully. We hope you decide to make a retreat with us this year and share the many benefits; bring a friend.
RETREAT: LUXURY OR NECESSITY? BY REV. MSGR. EDWARD F. HEALEY
While a retreat is not as necessary for every Catholic as attendance at Mass on Sunday, this form of traditional spiritual formation cannot be called a luxury. For the devout Catholic it is an important part of spiritual progress. There are so few opportunities for quiet prayer and reflection in our modern environment, that a Catholic who honestly wants to advance in the pursuit of sanctity practically needs an annual closed retreat. Priests and Religious find their annual retreat a strengthening and comforting spiritual oasis. For all Catholics, a retreat is an opportunity to realize the depths of the riches of God’s grace and the special helps available in two or three days of silence and spiritual counsel. Here the busy man can find rest for the soul and strength to carry on the difficult tasks of family or career apostolate.
For the Catholic with a serious problem the retreat is an obvious haven. On weekend retreats, a Retreat Master at St. Therese’s is available for private consultation on personal or social problems. Here, without fanfare or embarrassment, a Catholic who has been neglecting the sacraments can renew his spirit and rise from the routine of daily duty to the heavenly level, which is his heritage as a follower of Christ. For the convert or for non-Catholics it offers a chance to delve deeper into the treasures of divine revelation and the accumulated wisdom of Christian spirituality. For all it is a sacred privilege. It cannot be called necessary for all, but it is an opportunity open to all who can come, a God-Given opportunity, not an incidental luxury.
KEY INFORMATION
PURPOSE: The purpose is to provide a quiet weekend of prayer and reflection under the guidance of a retreat director (priest).
HISTORY: Original chapel and retreat house dedicated in 1931, new wing to handle more retreats built in 1960. The Retreat League began in 1935 with the approval of Bishop Hartley. Retreats reached their zeneith in1957 when 759 men attended during 28 retreat dates. During subsequent decades attendance has fallen, current Board membership is dedicated to reversing this trend.
MEETING INFORMATION: All retreats are at St. Therese Shrine Center for Renewal 5277 East Broad St. Columbus, just west of the I-70 and E. Broad St. interchange. Retreats begin with dinner on Fri. and end about noon on Sun.
MORE INFORMATION: For information contact John Heise, Retreat Coordinator at jheise@pcj.edu
"If people would do for God what they do for the world, what a great number of Christians would go to Heaven!"
-St. John Vianney