Reading That Matters Book Discussion: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Facilitator: Eileen Miller OSF
This is a provocative book about cancer, racism, scientific ethics and crippling poverty – an enlightening must-read.
Offering: $6/session. Register by Jan. 30.
Embracing Life After Separation or Divorce
Saturday, Feb. 4, 9:00 – 4:00pm
Presenters: Kim Kali-Schultes, Affinity Center; Bev Rech, plus a panel of three
If you have experienced the pain of separation or divorce, here is a chance to gather with others who have experienced a similar loss. Topics to be addressed include feelings of pain/loss, compassion and resilience, and rebuilding a new and fruitful life.
Offering: $35. Includes continental breakfast & lunch. Register by Jan. 31.
Revolution of the Heart: The Spirituality of Dorothy Day
Monday, Feb. 6, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Presenter: Amanda Osheim, Asst. Prof. of Practical Theology, Loras College
Join us for an evening exploring the life and spirituality of Dorothy Day. Dorothy’s care of the poor and commitment to social justice were fueled by prayer and expressed her love of God. Though she broke all the rules for women of her time, Dorothy provides us with a timeless example of Christian discipleship. Guided by her life and writings we will consider the “revolution of the heart” that leads to deeper union with God and others.
Offering: $10. Register/prepay by Friday, Feb. 3.
Valentine Evening for Married Couples: Remind Me . . .
Sunday, Feb. 12, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Presenters: Jim & Judy Arlen
Do you remember what attracted you to your spouse? Was it his/her physical appearance, great sense of humor, kind and loving personality? Married love is about growing together, but in the busyness of life, we sometimes forget to appreciate those qualities that first drew us together. This evening we hope you will once again be reminded why you married the person sitting next to you. A candlelight dinner is included. At 5:00 pm, we will have a Sunday Eucharistic Liturgy in our chapel for those who wish to attend.
Offering: $44 per couple. Register/prepay by Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Days of Quiet & Prayer
Book – Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Fr. Richard Rohr
Wednesdays, Feb. 15, Mar. 14, Apr. 18, May 16, 9:30am – 2:30pm (9:15am c. bkfst.)
In this book, Rohr presents a new paradigm for understanding one of the most profound of life’s mysteries: how our failings can be the foundation for our ongoing spiritual growth. He takes us on a journey to help us to see how the heartbreaks, disappointments, and “first loves” of early adulthood are actually steppingstones to the spiritual joys that the second half of life has in store for us.
Offering: $75/series of four – includes book, program, materials, meal & private room. Register by Feb. 1.
Putting Faith into Action
Saturday, Feb. 18, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Presenter: Fr. Mark Ressler, Pastor, St. Joseph the Worker; former professor of morality, Loras College
What goes into making moral decisions? We will explore conscience in terms of superego, formation, character, and choice as well as investigate what is necessary for moral objectivity as well as the three contexts of moral discernment: social, situational and personal. All of this will be applied to current moral issues facing American society today.
Living Like St. Francis & St. Clare of Assisi
Thursdays, Feb. 23, Mar. 15, Apr. 19, May 17, and June Retreat–date: TBA
6:30 - 8:00pm.
Facilitators: Franciscan Charism Team
Learn about the spirit and values of Francis and Clare, saints for our time, and how to live a Franciscan way of life.
No charge. Registration not required.
Using Lectio Divina on the Lenten Gospels Thursdays, Feb. 23, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Facilitator: Marci Blum OSF
Lent is a special time for spiritual reflection. On Thursdays , 6:45 a.m., we will gather for continental breakfast followed by Lectio Divina, until 7:45 a.m. Lectio Divina is reflecting on the Word of God. We will begin on Thursday, February 23, for six weeks, to share on the upcoming Sunday Scriptures. Bring your Bibles. Participants can choose one or all sessions of this series.
Offering: $4 per session. Register/prepay by noon the day prior to the session.
Lenten Retreat: Transformation – The Music of God
Sun., Feb. 26, 5:30pm – Fri., March 2, 9:30am
Director: Thomas Hartl OFM, Franciscan friar of Holy Name Province & itinerant retreat director; Ministerial roles: parish ministry, member of a retreat house staff, presenter of parish missions; Pilgrimage leader to Rome and Assisi
Using the Lenten Scriptures, and drawing upon Francis and Clare, we will come to understand Metanoia as the Music of God, Prayer as the Music of God, and Penance as the Music of God. Daily Eucharist.
Offering: $365. Early Bird: $340, if registered by Feb. 1.
A $75 deposit secures your registration and is credited to the offering for the retreat.
HEALING HURTS & REGRETS - Forgiving & Healthy Alternatives to Forgiving
Fri., Feb. 24, 7:00pm – Sun., Feb. 26, 1:00pm
Director: Gary Egeberg, author of: The Pocket Guide to Inner Peace, The Pocket Guide to Prayer, From Self-Care to Prayer, and The Forgiveness Myth; background in addiction studies, 26 years in recovery, and a passion for interfaith spirituality
Though our brains are “wired” to remember our hurts for survival purposes, they are also wired for healing. If you are unable to forgive someone, or if you can’t seem to forgive yourself, learn how to honor your own unique way of healing. Discover a variety of spiritual and psychological tools. You will learn:
- When forgiving is likely to work well and when a healthy alternative might be more effective
- How to keep the focus on your needs rather than on your offender, so that you can heal
- Ways to manage disturbing thoughts and upsetting emotions so that you can enjoy more peace of mind and heart
- How to reinterpret your life through a gentle and compassionate lens
Offering: $165. Commuter: $145. Register by Feb. 17.
A $50 deposit secures your registration and is credited to the offering for the retreat.
Courageous Women of Faith: A Lenten Retreat Day for Women
Thursday, Mar. 8, 9:00am – 3:00pm (8:30am, continental breakfast)
Presenter: Mary Pedersen, D. Min
Courageous Women of Faith explores a few of the scriptural women who were touched by Jesus. Jesus drew them in, broke their old patterns of living, and brought them into the fullness of life. These women witness to the power of Jesus, and give us the courage to delve deeper into the journey of faith. This is a perfect Lenten retreat as we touch the hem of Christ, break open our jars of love, and stand at the foot of the cross. Please join us on this International Day of Women to reflect on our own lives as courageous women of faith: blessed, broken, and given for others. Mary, a frequent presenter in the Archdiocese and adjunct professor at Loras College, incorporates everyday life experiences into her dynamic presentations.
Offering: $40. Includes continental breakfast and lunch. Register/prepay by Monday, Mar. 5.
T’ai Chi Chih (series of six classes)
Tuesdays, March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10 & 17
9:30 – 10:15 am
Instructor: Marian Klostermann OSF
T’ai Chi is an ancient form of body movement from China that builds energy, creativity, health, harmony, peace and balance. Through the graceful flow of movements which reflect images of nature, T’ai Chi connects MIND, BODY & SPIRIT and channels the energy and force that is in and around us.
Sister Marian Klostermann has been practicing and teaching T’ai Chi for more than 25 years. She took a class from the University of Nebraska in Omaha in T’ai Chi Chuan but teaches the modified form known as T’a Chi Chih.
Offering: $45/6 sessions. Register/prepay by Friday, Mar 9.
An Irish Celebration!
Tuesday, Mar. 13, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Presenter: Maureen Seigert
Begin the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day early by joining us for some good Irish food prepared by our great dietary department, a few Irish tunes, and a message from none other than Dubuque’s own Maureen Seigert. It promises to be a good time for all!
Offering: $22. Register/prepay by Friday, Mar. 9.
Spring Breakfast: Spring Interlude
Tuesday, Mar. 20, 7:00 – 8:00am, Mass at 8:15am
Presenters: Phyllis Manternach OSF & Margaret Wick OSF
Between the cold of winter and the heat of summer, we find the deliciousness of a spring interlude! Again, Margaret and Phyllis will use photography, music and poetry in the third of their beautiful and reflective presentations on the seasons.
Offering: $8. Register/prepay by Friday, Mar. 16.
Concert & Multimedia Presentation — Take Back the Light
Friday, March 23, 2012, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Jan Phillips - gifted musician, dynamic speaker & author
An evening of music, video and storytelling to celebrate our community, our collective potential and our creativity.
Offering: $17.50, if registered/paid by Mar. 21, after Mar. 21: $20.
— Concert & Workshop —
The WORD, The IMAGE, The STORY: Tools of Transformation
Friday, March 23, 7:00pm – Sunday, March 25, 2012, 1:00pm
Jan Phillips - gifted musician, dynamic speaker & author
In this multi-sensory, multi-media workshop, we’ll be using music, poetry, story and video to help us access our unique wisdom and find new ways to share it personally and professionally.
Concert / Workshop Offering: $160. Early Bird: $145, if registered by Feb. 24.
Commuter: $130. $50 nonrefundable deposit secures reservation.
Cooking with Margie
Saturday, Mar. 31, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Presenter: Margie Gassman, Manager, Shalom Dietary Department
Here’s your chance to learn how to make some of the wonderful recipes that our talented cook, Margie, serves to our many guests! She will demonstrate and give out recipes for the following: napa salad, mashed potato-stuffed chicken, a vegetable dish, and one of her famous ice-cream desserts. Participants will then enjoy these at a noon lunch.
In addition, each participant is invited to bring along a pound or two of ground beef, which Margie will help turn into one of her very tasty meatloaves to take home and bake.
Offering: $18. Register/prepay by Wednesday, Mar. 28.
NOTE: Registration is limited.
Spiritual Enrichment Monthly Retreats
SATURDAYS, Jan. – May, 9:30am – 3:30pm*
* Exception: April retreat is Sunday, April 29, 12:00 - 5:00pm
Offering per retreat: $40, includes lunch/morning snacks.
Registration due by Monday the week of the retreat.
Series of all 5 retreats DISCOUNT: $160, due by Jan. 9.
Reading and Telling the Stories in Scripture
Saturday, Jan. 14, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Presenter: Nancy Schreck OSF, D. Min. in Scripture, President, Sisters of St. Francis
This first retreat day of the series will explore some of the stories Jesus used to teach and challenge his followers to understand something of the Reign of God. These stories in parable form are a window into the mind of Jesus and a mirror into our lives. The process of Lectio Divina will be used to enable participants to make a connection between the stories Jesus told and the story of our lives of faith.
Putting Faith into Action
Saturday, Feb. 11, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Presenter: Fr. Mark Ressler, Pastor, St. Joseph the Worker; former professor of morality, Loras College
What goes into making moral decisions? We will explore conscience in terms of superego, formation, character, and choice as well as investigate what is necessary for moral objectivity as well as the three contexts of moral discernment: social, situational and personal. All of this will be applied to current moral issues facing American society today?
Can You Drink This Cup?
Saturday, Mar. 17, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Presenter: Fr. Jim Starbuck, Frequent Retreat & Mission Presenter, Cedar Falls, IA
Suffering involves the virtues of courage leading to compassion which ultimately leads to Christ.
Finding Peace in Today’s World
Sunday, April 29, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Presenters: Ginny Heldorfer OSF, Vocation Awareness Director, Sisters of St. Francis; Pat Farrell OSF, Vice President, Sisters of St. Francis; and Marci Blum OSF, Director, Shalom Retreat Center
How can we find peace in a fast-paced and anxious world? We will explore ways to find peace in our inner world, relations with others, and the outer world. Includes a walking meditation. The retreat will begin with lunch.
Will You Be My Servant?
Saturday, May 26, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Presenters: Dave Cushing, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator, Waterloo Area; and Mary Pederson, D. Min. Frequent Archdiocesan Presenter
Robert Greenleaf wrote an article in 1970 entitled “The Servant as Leader” and launched a whole new way of thinking about leadership. The idea of leaders who serve dates back to Jesus Christ, who told his disciples, “Whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant.” (Matthew 20:26). We will examine the concept of “Servant Leadership” both in its original and more modern forms and explore how we can exercise servant leadership in our families, work and church.
RESERVE OUR FACILITYGroups: Shalom's facilities (including food service) are available for a very reasonable rate for meetings, staff/board retreats, spiritual gatherings, and more - for a few hours, a day, an overnight or longer. Arrangements can be made for meeting rooms, meals, AV equipment and overnight accommodations (for up to 75 people). Groups of 10 to 120 people can be accommodated for meetings/meals. Also, free Wi-Fi high-speed internet access is available.
Individuals: Shalom offers private retreats for individuals. They may choose spiritual direction as part of their retreat, or they may prefer to spend their time in solitude. The length of the retreat is flexible.
Overnight Accommodations: Affordable overnight accommodations may be available for out-of-town adult guests who are in the area for a non-profit organization or Shalom Center event.
For more information on reserving the Shalom facility, call Sr. Marci Blum at 563/582-3592.
