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November 2008
November Happenings at The Retreat Center
In November a few more than 1100 guests came to The Retreat Center for some sort of spiritual renewal.
- The largest number of guests this month was made up of youth who participated in eight high school retreat days and one confirmation retreat.
- Various Protestant worshipping communities in the area returned to the Center for prayer and reflection.
- Two congregations of Women Religious and one congregation of religious men chose to hold their community meetings at St. John.
- The Center staff hosted the local Northwest Wayne Vicariate for lunch and the monthly meeting.
- An annual Catholic community retreat was held on one weekend.
- The marriage preparation retreat, Covenant Love, welcomed 23 couples to reflect on key elements to consider before marriage.
- Marriage Encounter conducted a large retreat weekend this month .
- The theology class from Sacred Heart Major Seminary met every Thursday.
- The eight-week Learning to Pray with the Bible program concluded, with extremely positive evaluations. One participant said: "If you want to experience Jesus personally, come and learn how to pray with Scripture."
Future Programs
- Sung Vespers for Gaudete Sunday
December 14, 2009 6:00 p.m.
- Introduction to Moral Theology Thursdays
January 8-April 23, 2009 6:30-8:30
- Learning to Pray with the Bible Thursdays
February 12 to April 2, 2009 7:00-9:30
- Tables for Two Sunday
February 15, 2009 4:00-6:30
For more information contact: (734) 414-1104
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