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Retreat Season 2016-2017
OUR LADY OF FLORIDA SPIRITUAL CENTER
“You are the light of the world.” Matthew 5:14
Bringing the Light of Christ to a Broken World
RETREAT THEME 2016~2017
Reflecting Christ
“I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me”. That is how
the Apostle, Paul, reflects Jesus in his life and ministry.
And he tells us to do the same: “Be imitators of me, as I
am of Christ.” What a wonderful vocation!
Jesus Christ calls each one of us to himself. Our
response is to be reflections of him and to continue the
work he showed us while he was here on earth.
Again, Saint Paul gives us a window into what our lives
will look like if we strive to be Christ in the world: “For the
fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and selfcontrol.” (Gal. 5:22-23a)
We find opportunities to be about this work of
discipleship in every place, in every person, in every
moment of our lives. It is in the events near to us and
across the globe.
In his Easter Vigil homily (March 2016) Pope Francis
encourages us to be about this baptismal call: “The Lord
is alive and wants to be sought among the living. After
having found him, each person is sent out by him to
announce the Easter message, to awaken and resurrect
hope in hearts burdened by sadness, in those who
struggle to find meaning in life.”
To reflect Christ is to trust in him for the grace and
wisdom to be his human face in today’s world. We are
not called to be perfect. We are called to be our truest
self – announcing God’s good news with the gifts
given to us and in this time we are blessed to live.
Retreat Theme Graphic created by Kauff’s Signs
Consider who you will invite to join you on retreat.
We look forward to welcoming you with open arms
here at the Spiritual Center.
This is the time to deepen your faith, so that your faith
is strengthened for the journey.
www.ourladyofflorida.org
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From the Director
Reflecting on my ten years at Our Lady of Florida, I am deeply moved by
your faith and support. Your presence continues to make the Spiritual
Center holy ground.
Reflecting Christ is our theme for this next retreat season. The more I
think about and pray over this theme, I see it coming from our baptismal
commitment and the promises that we made at baptism and on every Easter Sunday.
Being a Catholic Christian is a way of life. Yes, we are in the world, but we should not be
seduced by worldly allurements that take us away from what our goal in life is: to
“become a saint.”
As we know well, Jesus is the proof of God’s love for us. His Passion, Death and
Resurrection are the surest sign of God’s love and presence in our life. It’s easy for us to
forget this. So many people have a hard time accepting God’s love, but once they do, their
lives change and only for the good. Here is a beautiful quote from a great philosopher that
I love to read and to meditate upon:
"You have loved us first, O God – alas, we speak of it as if it were historically just once,
and yet you do it constantly, many times every single day, throughout the whole of life, you
always love us first. When we wake in the morning and turn our thoughts to you – you're
the first, you have loved us first. If I were to rise at daybreak and instantly turn my
thoughts to you in prayer, you are already there ahead of me. You have loved me first.
When out of my distractions I collect my thoughts and think of you, you are there first…
always – and yet we talk ungratefully as if it were only once that you loved us first that
way!” (SØren Kierkegaard)
Once we can accept God’s love, once we know that his heart burns for us, we will see our
mission as one of being another Jesus to all we meet.
As St. Francis says: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, where there is hatred
let me sow love.
May this year be a year where we reflect Christ by sowing love.
Fr. Paul, C.P.
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Retreat Season 2016-2017
Welcome Fr. Melvin Shorter, C.P.
Fr. Melvin grew up in Baltimore Maryland where upon graduating college worked for the Social Security
Administration until he entered the Passionists in 1981. He studied at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and was ordained in 1986.
He has been an itinerant preacher, ministered in Passionist parishes including as pastor in Atlanta, GA. He has served on the Provincial Council as Consultor. He was part of an experimental project in Harlem, New York and later part of the Passionist media ministry.
His most recent ministry was at St. Joseph Parish in Paris, France. St. Joseph’s is the only English-speaking parish in all of France. While in Paris he
served on several commissions including one for the remembrance of 9/11
and an ecumenical group for the many faiths that provided English worship
services. He also enjoyed and valued cooking for the homeless.
Now assigned to Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center he will be joining the
Retreat Team this Fall. He enjoys traveling, reading, films, theater and
cooking.
Welcome Fr. Melvin!
Jubilees ~ Celebrations ~ Retirement
Congratulations!
Fr. Emmanuel Gardon, C.P. & Fr, Damian Towey, C.P.
April of 2016, Our Lady of Florida celebrated the dedication of these two
Passionists with a special Mass and brunch.
Fr. Emmanuel observed his 66th anniversary of ordination while it was
Fr. Damian’s 60th observance.
Each continues his Passionist ministry—Fr. Emmanuel continues as
chaplain for the North Palm Beach fire/rescue/police departments and
Fr. Damian brings his creativity and fine preaching to all.
Both Passionists bring God’s mercy to those to whom they minister. Truly—the Passion of Jesus Christ lives in their hearts.
After 25 years as part of the Retreat Team Fr. Damian is “retiring.”
Fortunately for all of us he will continue to share his
Passionist life and vocation at the Spiritual Center.
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Passionist Vocations
Everyone has a vocation ~in the sense that God created each one of us to live this great gift we call “life” in a
meaningful way that will lead to Eternal Life. As we look to the continuation of our Passionist heritage, tradition
and presence at Our Lady of Florida and elsewhere; please join us in a search for new Passionists to accomplish
this great goal and fulfill this hope. We invite you to help in several ways:
1. Please join us in prayer every day, asking God for an increase in vocations to the church and religious life,
especially the Passionists.
2. Look around your families and encourage the single men, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren
to consider the Passionist religious life.
3. Search your parishes and neighborhoods and encourage promising single Catholic men, whether in their
teens, twenties, or thirties to ask Jesus if He is inviting them to life as a brother, deacon, or priest
(especially the Passionists.)
4. If you see and recognize something in a young person, follow up with them and acknowledge
the gift of a religious vocation the Lord may have placed in their hearts. Perhaps that one
acknowledgement is the seed God will nurture and help to flourish and grow into a religious
vocation.
Let us pray: St. Paul of the Cross continue to pray and intercede for us and guide future members to the Passionist way of life.
For more information speak with any of the Passionists at the Spiritual Center or contact Vocation Director, Fr. Lee Havey, C.P. at
[email protected]
Remembering Loved Ones
There are many ways we may honor loved ones living or
deceased. At the Spiritual Center many stop by to have
a Mass said and send a Mass card of support. (see page
10 for more information)
Another long standing tradition has been placing a name
plaque on the Memorial Donor Boards just outside of
the Chapel.
Looking over the names on current Memorial Donor Boards
are: Bea Asher, Fr. Patrick Daugherty, C.P. and Barbara
Quattro
With the recent arrival of a new board, the opportunity
for you to take part in this way of remembrance
is very easy.
Stop by the Spiritual Center administration office during business hours and complete the simple form.
The donation for each plaque insert is: $300.00.
Retreat Season 2016-2017
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Register online at ourladyofflorida.org
To register for Men’s & Women’s Parish Retreats
Step 1. Go to our website: ourladyofflorida.org
Step 2. At the top of the homepage hover over the word: Retreats. There will be a drop
down box.
Step 3. Click on either: Men’s Retreats or Women’s Retreats
Step 4. Complete the Registration information. Click SEND AND GO TO PAYMENT
Step 5. You may select either: Deposit or Registration
Step 6. Select Retreat Type then Click: ADD TO CART
Step 7. Review order then Click: PROCEED TO CHECKOUT
Step 8. Complete billing information, then Click: PLACE ORDER
You have now completed your retreat order.
You will receive a confirmation email!
Thank you for placing your Retreat Registration online!
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Save The Date!!
In The Spot-LIGHT
2017 Spiritus Dei Gala at
Lost Tree Club
Our Lady of Florida is holding our 45th
Annual “Spiritus Dei Gala” in the beautiful
Lost Tree Club in 2017.
It is never too early to mark your calendars
for:
Sunday Evening
March 19, 2017
Fr. Paul and the Gala committee are already
making plans for the next event. Lost Tree
has proved to be a wonderful venue so we
are returning there again.
Meet Lori & Linn!
Neither Lori Diedrich or Linn Brown are new to Our Lady
of Florida. Each working part time and in Linn’s case,
also some volunteer time, they provide full time
presence in the administration office during business
hours.
Lori reflects: Working for Our Lady of Florida for the
past 6 years has been a Blessing. I’ve taken advantage
of the Priests’ knowledge, wisdom and holiness in the
raising of my three children in an ever changing world.
Linn also considers: It is an honor and blessing to work
with the Passionist Community and staff at Our Lady of
Florida. I have met so many wonderful people since I
began volunteering and working here.
Each has her particular area of responsibilities and
some tasks they share, but be sure of one thing: they
are happy to welcome you (by phone or in person) to
the Spiritual Center.
Business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to
5:00pm. We close for lunch at 12:00pm for half an hour.
During the Summer months the office closes at 3:00pm.
Keep up with us on: Facebook ~ Instagram ~ the Web
Ours is a digital world and connecting happens in many more ways.
Facebook: Our Lady of Florida Passionists Spiritual Center
Instagram: @ourladyoffloridaretreatcenter
Website: www.ourladyofflorida.org
Retreat Season 2016-2017
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Fishermen 2016-2017
Nick Alessandria
Vivian Badillo
Marie Barbagallo
Kevin Barrera
Helen Benz
Colette Boisvert
Paul Brancheau
Agnes Brazee
Ken Briganti
Randolph Browne
Susanne Cahill
Jerry Campbell
Hugh Caufield +rip
Carl Ceccucci
Jim Chatman
Laurie Chatman
Mark Chauvin
Tim Collins
Judy Collins
Donna Colson
Doretha Cook
Vic Coppola
Theresa Corazza
Joe DeSanto
Cathie Desjean
Michael Devlin
Ellen El-Fadl
Anne Familo
Maureen Farinas
Skip Farinhas
Diana Federici
Manuel Ferrer
Jude Finn
Miriam Firpo-Jimenez
Taylor Gillis
Yamilca Gomez
Barbara Graham
Julie Grieb
Carole Gumond
Jerry Haggerty
Don Jackson
Tom Jacob
Yoli Johns
Our Lady of Florida is deeply grateful to the
“Fishermen” in the table to the left who have
brought at least one new retreatant with them
on their retreat from July, 2015 to June, 2016.
Michael McKeever
Nativity Men's Club
Mike Metzger
Robin Monserrat
Please consider joining their ranks in our new
retreat season.
Frank Moretti
Irmgard Murray
Ruth Myles
Sondra Myron
Jim Nau
Rosemary Neidich
Patrick Osetek
Gayle Paul
Rosa Perez
Eleanor Perkowski
Maureen Peyton
Robert Puyada
Jean Rawls
Judy Reed
Fran Restivo
Corinne Riccardi
Hiram Rosario
Joe Sabatella
Assunta Sadolfo
Glenn Sanderson
Coach Segale
Fran Sharek
Ron Sheldon
Leo Shumaker
Meredith Shuster
Al Stackwell
Tom Stauffacher
Becky Stokes
Richard Strong
Fred Topor
John Turner
Georgiana Valere
Advent Programs
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, is our regular December monthly Day of
Reflection in Advent. Saturday, December 17, 2016 (10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) will be
our special Advent Day of Reflection. Our Lady of Florida offers these two
opportunities to celebrate Advent. Both events include conferences and a meal,
as well as the opportunity for Confession, and each concludes with the
celebration of Mass.
Donation: $30.00 Reservations required – call 561-626-1300 to make your
reservation.
New Year’s Eve Overnight
Our Annual New Year’s Eve Evening of Reflection begins December 31st at 6
p.m. registration and ends New Year’s Day after the 9:30 a.m. Mass.
Donation: $60.00 (Commuter) and $80.00 (Overnight) Reservations are
required – Please see our website for more information.
Ash Wednesday Day & Evening of Reflection
March 1, 2017: Day event 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Evening event 6:30 p.m. to
9:30 p.m. Both events include conferences and a meal, as well as the
opportunity for Confession and each concludes with the celebration of Mass.
Donation: $30.00 Reservations required – call 561-626-1300 to make your
reservation.
May They Rest in the Peace
of the Risen Lord
Bev Walgrave
Denise Wallace
Susan Westley
Harriet Wovas
Joan Wozniak
Sylvia Wright
Peter Barrett
Michael Latorra
Margaret Coleman
Don Smith Sr.
Diane DeMarco
Robert Honohan
Robert Honohan
Mary Earley DiSimone
Dr. Stanley Konefal
Richard Tisko
Gary Coleman
May Forberg
Mary Kolojeski
Mary Tremayne
Larry Campbell
Marie Youngberg Blass
Gloria Paul
Edward Orzechowski
Vincent LoBianco
Annette Justus
Sally Kelly
Tom Kelly
Jon Klein
Ann Kopp
Marty Kotowski
Lisa Kubis
Gerard Lamia
Antoinette Lepore
Carl Lowell
Paui Marr
Marie
Martelly
France
Loraine Martikes
Jim McGuinness
Eugene McInerney
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Retreat and Event Calendar
WOMEN’S WEEKEND RETREATS
WOMEN’S WEEKEND RETREATS (CONT.)
September 16-18, 2016
Little Flower, Hollywood
St Bernadette, Hollywood
St Clare, N Palm Beach
St Joan Of Arc, Boca Raton
St Mark, Southwest Ranches
St Maurice, Dania Beach
Lisa Radford
Rebecca Stokes
Vivian Rogers
Marie Barbagallo
Loraine Martikes
Paula McCoy
440-554-8043
954-437-2975
561-799-1975
561-665-1805
954-680-4585
954-921-5712
Frances Restivo
Jo Sapone
Betty Treacy
Donna Kinney
Karen Clements
561-499-8549
561-482-7785
954-571-0395
954-290-7952
954-609-9810
Anne Marie Roberge
Promoter Needed
Maria T Rittenhouse
Beth Zanotelli
Adrienne Hunecke
Cathie Desjean
772-342-7861
561-626-1300
954-322-1328
561-317-0783
772-334-8124
954-783-5122
October 7-9, 2016
Holy Family, Port St Lucie
St David, Davie
St Edward, Pembroke Pine s
St Ignatius Cath., Palm Beach Gdns
St Martin De Porres, Jensen Beach
St Paul The Apostle, Lighthouse Pt
January 13-15, 2017
Holy Name of Jesus, W Palm Beach
St John The Evangelist, Viera
St Katharine Drexel, Weston
St Paul Of The Cross, N Palm Beach
Ann Kopp
Promoter needed
561-439-8102
561-626-1300
Marie France Martelly 754-223-7815
Mary Kay Ettari
561-626-2931
January 27-29, 2017
Holy Cross, Vero Beach
Holy Rosary-St Richard, Miami
Holy Spirit, Lantana
San Pablo, Marathon
St Bonaventure, Davie
St. George, Patrick AFB
St John Of The Cross, Vero Beach
St Mark, Boynton Beach
St Patrick, Palm Beach Gardens
St Rita, Wellington
St Vincent De Paul, Fort Myers
Cindy Long
Sylvia Borge
Carmen West
Deborah Joseph
Susanne Cahill
Rechelle Brown
Jeannie Dee Taylor
Hona Stovall
Peggy Rowe-Linn
Yoli Johns
772-231-4714
305-258-3909
561-737-5655
352-509-4086
954-845-0628
321-751-4423
772-581-9944
561-736-6435
720-560-7190
561-685-3458
786-423-8647
Sylvia Wright
Maryann Torelli
Ruth Myles
Dawn Clarke
Robin Monserrat
Miriam Nothdruft
Rosemary Neidich
954-742-3784
954-981-7277
954-776-3325
954-673-8961
561-743-0898
954-721-7764
772-581-8665
Margaret McDunnough
321-253-3015
Yolanda Naimoli
Mary Claire Dant
Angela De Palo
Sally Kelly
Eleanor Perkowski
239-825-5054
239-250-4000
561-790-2005
772-468-3097
772-464-7862
Maureen McLaughlin
March 24-26, 2017
All Saints, Sunrise
Annunciation, West Park
Blessed Sacrament, Ft Laud.
Nativity, Hollywood
St Jude, Tequesta
St Malachy, Tamarac
St Sebastian, Sebastian
April 7-9, 2017
Ascension, Melbourne
Episcopal Cursillo Group,
Bonita Springs
Naples Graces
O. L. Queen Of Apostles, RPB
St Anastasia, Fort Pierce
St Mark, Evangelist, Ft Pierce
St Andrew, Coral Springs
St John Neumann, Miami
St John Vianney, Orlando
St Thomas More, Boynton Bch
Michaelle Breneville
Manuela Graells
Barbarann Harder
Judith Giovino
954-621-5110
305-255-2063
407-370-4912
561-699-2030
Georgiana Valere
Judith Beckler
Judy Collins
Brenda Rosario
772-785-7454
305-235-7496
561-602-3988
561-506-1132
May 19-21, 2017
September 30—October 2, 2016
Emmanuel, Delray Beach
Our Lady Of Lourdes, Boca Raton
Our Lady Of Mercy, Deerfield Beach
St Ambrose, Deerfield Beach
St Jude, Boca Raton
April 21-23, 2017
St Elizabeth Ann Seton, PSL
St Louis, Miami
St Peter, Jupiter
St Therese de Lisieux, Wellington
MEN’S WEEKEND RETREATS
September 23-25, 2016
Nativity, Hollywood
St Bernadette, Hollywood
St Edward, Palm Beach
St Juliana, W Palm Beach
Carl Buonomo
Promoter Needed
Robert P. Leidy Jr.
Henry Stevens
954-962-1262
561-626-1300
561-779-3260
561-707-8862
October 14-16, 2016
Holy Redeemer, Palm City
Little Flower, Hollywood
St Ambrose, Deerfield Beach
St Katharine Drexel, Weston
St Mark, Southwest Ranches
Mark Palazzo
Michael Ostrowski
Pat Glass
Julian Gazzano
Chris Gillis
772-210-2642
954-920-4779
954-673-3708
954-610-1597
954-382-0632
Paul Hess
Jim Frigo
Michael West
321-271-0001
305-815-2393
561-737-5655
Larry Shashaty
305-606-7141
Andrew Izzo Jr
Ronald W Sheldon
John Doherty
Billy Bob Morris
Robert D Martilla
305-821-6217
740-403-3224
561-249-9609
863-289-2784
239-851-9114
January 20-22, 2017
Ascension, Melbourne
Holy Rosary-St Richard, Miami
Holy Spirit, Lantana
Immaculate Conception,
Hialeah
K Of C 4772 Fr Flynn Council,
Hialeah
St Joan Of Arc, Boca Raton
St Mark, Boynton Beach
St Matthew, Winter Haven
St Vincent De Paul, Fort Myers
February 3-5, 2017
Annunciation, West Park
Holy Family, Port St Lucie
St Anastasia, Fort Pierce
St Bernadette, Port St Lucie
St Helen, Vero Beach
St John Of The Cross, Vero Beach
St Lucie, Port St Lucie
St Mark the Evangelist, Fort Pierce
St Martin De Porres, Jensen Beach
St Patrick, Palm Beach Gardens
St Vincent Ferrer, Delray Beach
David Patino
Albert Stackwell
William Wolf
Dick Nagle
John Matthews
Bob Gekle
Richard Moser
Promoter Needed
Edward J Tierney
Ken Lee
David Henninger
954-649-9490
772-335-8639
772-461-3108
772-343-0791
772-569-5696
772-299-3603
772-878-5226
561-626-1300
772-225-3772
561-351-4451
561-251-2866
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Retreat and Event Calendar (continued)
MEN’S WEEKEND RETREATS (CONT.)
November 11-13, 2016
February 17-19, 2017
St. Peter, Jupiter
Ron Crescenzo
561-758-9364
Nick Alessandria
561-798-6321
Mark Chauvin
Mark Chauvin
Albert Paglia
Hiram Rosario
561-221-8580
561-221-8580
561-793-5725
561-254-7884
Chris Schiel
Frederick Kelsey
Michael Devlin
Ken Briganti
Mary Forney
Joseph Guillotte
Carl Ceccucci
Ron Hoekzema
Bill Shannon
Promoter Needed
Robert Vazquez
954-629-5075
561-994-0763
954-492-8252
754-242-3778
954-588-8667
954-742-9482
954-587-1013
561-362-9897
561-747-0233
561-626-1300
561-742-7862
February 24-26, 2017
Queen Of Apostles, Royal Palm Bch
K of C 4999 Santa Maria Council
Lake Park
St Clare, N. Palm Beach
St Rita, Wellington
St. Therese de Lisieux, Wellington
March 3-5, 2017
All Saints, Sunrise
Ascension, Boca Raton
Blessed Sacrament, Ft Laud.
O. L. Queen Of Heaven, No Laud.
St Andrew, Coral Springs
St Bernard, Sunrise
St Gregory, Plantation
St Jude, Boca Raton
St Jude, Tequesta
St Paul Of The Cross, N Palm Beach
St Thomas More, Boynton Beach
March 31—April 2, 2017
St Bonaventure, Davie
St David, Davie
St Elizabeth Ann Seton, Pt St Lucie
St Ignatius Cathedral, PB Gdns
St Louis, Miami
St Peter And Paul, Winter Park
St Sebastian, Sebastian
James Gombar
Rick Clawson
Carl Valere
Greg Horton
Michael McKeever
Thomas Freese
Bud Zielinski
954-389-0253
954-327-0916
772-785-7454
561-214-4848
786-440-3155
407-366-8656
772-664-5825
June 2-4, 2017
St John Neumann, Miami
SILENT RETREAT FOR MEN & WOMEN
William Coach Segale 305-255-5439
PARISH PROMOTERS ANNUAL WORKSHOPS
Saturday, July 30, 2016
November 19, 2016
Registration starting at 10:30 a.m.
Thank you for your efforts encouraging men
& women to make a retreat!
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Individuals from any parish are always welcome on scheduled
parish retreat weekends (including Fall Silent weekend for men &
women) where room is available.
We welcome and encourage new parishes or other groups to join us.
If your parish or group is not represented and you would like to
either join a current parish or group event or organize an additional
one, please contact Our Lady of Florida’s Retreat Office.
With this year’s theme: Reflecting Christ
SCRIPTURE RETREAT
With Father Donald Senior, C.P.
February 10-12, 2017
Lord, Send Forth Your Spirit and Renew the
Face of the Earth
Reflections on the Biblical view of the beauty of God’s Creation and
its Meaning for Human Destiny. We are urged, through the
encyclical Laudato Sΐ’, to care for our common home.
Donation: $225.00 Registration & $50.00 deposit required.
Please see our website for more information.
HOLY WEEK RETREAT
April 12-16, 2017
In order to make it more convenient for you, we will allow retreatants
to arrive on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday before noon.
Adjustments to the requested stipend will be made based on the
number of nights spent on retreat.
The donation for the full retreat is $300 per person, $460 per
couple and $260 for religious. (See our Website for details.)
MARRIED COUPLES RETREAT
April 28-30, 2017
Marriages flourish because of the efforts by each spouse. More and
more, retreatants who come to our regular weekend retreats, are
taking time with their spouses to reflect and nurture the spiritual life
of their commitment by participating in a married couples retreat.
Please note the donation for the Married Couples Retreat is $370
per couple. A $100 per couple deposit is required with your
registration. Please see our website for more information.
HEALING RETREAT
May 26-28, 2017
Rev. Robert Richardson will be presenting a Healing Retreat on the
above dates. The donation for this program is $210 per person. A
$50 deposit is required with your registration.
Please visit our website for program details.
SEE NEXT PAGE FOR MORE PROGRAMS!!
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DAYS OF REFLECTION
Days of Reflection are on the first Wednesday of every month
from October through July at Our Lady of Florida. The topics
are varied and relevant.
The program runs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Each session
includes presentations, time for private reflection,
opportunity for Confession, a meal and Mass. The donation
for each session is $30. Please register prior to each event.
CLERGY RETREAT
February 13-17, 2017
Our Lady of Florida will host a Clergy Retreat. The retreat
stipend is $525. A $50 deposit is required with your
registration. Please see our website for details.
CHARISMATIC RETREAT
Date
Presenter
October 5, 2016
November 2, 2016
December 7, 2016
January 4, 2017
February 1, 2017
March 1, 2017
April 5, 2017
May 3, 2017
June 7, 2017
July 12, 2017
Fr. Melvin Shorter, C.P.
Fr. Patrick Daugherty, C.P.
Br. Edward Hall, C.P.
Sr. Roberta Popara, O.P.
Deacon Bob Rodriguez
Ash Wednesday-Fr. Paul Wierichs, C.P.
& Sr. Roberta Popara, O.P.
Br. Edward Hall, C.P.
Fr. Melvin Shorter, C.P.
Deacon John Clarke
Sr. Roberta Popara, O.P.
DAMAS CATOLICAS
April 7, 2017 will be a special Day of Prayer for the women of
Damas Catolicas. Program time: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Please contact
Lillian Gibbons for details and registration at 561-624-6312
TWELVE-STEP RECOVERY RETREATS
November 4-6, 2016
Contact:
Alan G.
Ven. Matt Talbot Men’s Retreat
954-547-2688
December 2-4, 2016
Ven. Matt Talbot Women’s Retreat
For Recovering Alcoholics
[email protected]
Contact:
Diane S.
December 9-11, 2016
Contact:
Patti G
Overeaters Anonymous
716-523-5442
May 12-14, 2017
Contact:
Les B.
June 9-11, 2017
Ven. Matt Talbot Men’s Retreat
941-786-7172
Ven. Matt Talbot Women’s Retreat
For Recovering Alcoholics
[email protected]
Contact:
Diane S..
RENEWED IN THE SPIRIT
Once again the Spiritual Center is offering this retreat led by
Rev. Richard Champigny, O. Carm. from St. Jude Church in
Boca Raton
This retreat promises renewal in the Spirit in the lives of the
participants, by Glory Worship, Talks, Mass and Ministry that
will affirm the presence of the Holy Spirit.
March 17-19, 2017
Led by Rev. Richard Champigny, O. Carm and assisted by
Retreat Team
Cost: $210.00 ($50.00 deposit with reservation)
MASS CARDS
We join our prayers
with your intentions
To remember a departed loved one or to honor family and
friends, the gift of prayer is everlasting. The Passionist
Priests are privileged to celebrate Masses for your intentions.
There are several ways you may participate in our Mass Card
Program:
To place an order electronically, please e-mail your request
and include return postal mailing address to: Lori Diedrich:
[email protected]
You are welcome to stop by during business hours to review
our selection and make your choice in person.
Lastly, you may call us at 561-626-1300 to place your orders.
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***Please PRINT this form and complete all entries.
Then mail or Fax (charges only) with your suggested
deposit of $50.00 to the following address:
Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center
ATTN: Retreat Coordinator
1300 U.S. Highway #1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
561-626-1300 - FAX 561-627-3956
WEEKEND RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM
***Please PRINT all information:
Name:___________________________________________________
Date of Birth:_______/_______/________
Address__________________________________________________ City _________________________________
State: ____ Zip: ________ Phone:(_______)_____________________ Cell:(______)_________________________
E-Mail:______________________________________ Parish or Group: ____________________________________
Date of Retreat:_____________________________ Have you made a retreat here in the past? ______________
Retreat Type: Men _______ Women _______ Men & Women _______ Married _______ Other_____________
Dietary Needs (Vegetarian/Diabetic/Allergies-ONLY)__________________________________________________
Physical/Room Needs___________________________________________________________________________
(The Center is accessible to people with moderate physical limitations & limited number of ADA rooms)
Are You willing to share a room (
)Yes - With Whom:________________________________________ (
)No
I hereby authorize Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center to charge my (check one):
VISA______MASTERCARD______ ACCOUNT NUMBER:_____________________________________________
EXP. DATE (mm/yyyy)_________/_________ NAME ON CARD_______________________________________
SIGNATURE________________________________________________________ CW CODE:______________
Amount to Charge:$______________________ PLEASE NOTE: If you are charging your expenses or paying by check, you may
pay the suggested registration fee/deposit $50.00 per person or the total amount. If your credit card billing address is different from the above, please write it on a separate sheet of paper and include with your form. We will notify you to confirm your
reservation.
Don't forget to include your deposit (or you may pay the full amount now). Thank you!!
WE WILL NOTIFY YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION
Form is available on our website: www.ourladyofflorida.org
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Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
1300 U.S. Highway #1
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
PERMIT NO. 736
Mission Statement:
Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center is a Passionist Retreat House
serving those who seek to deepen their relationship with God and with
each other. Like the apostle Paul, we “preach Christ and Him
crucified.”
Vision Statement:
The Light is published by
The Passionists
Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center
561-626-1300 Fax: 561-627-3956
The Spiritual Center provides a peaceful and prayerful environment,
open to all who come here to share the life of the Passionists priests
and brothers. In all our programs, we strive to be open and hospitable
to the needs of all in their quest for truth and in their faith journey. Our
facilities are available to the wider ecumenical community, as well as
to educational and non-profit groups whose programs are in harmony
with our mission of spiritual and human development.