The
Beacon.Com -
May 2009
(Be sure to visit our web site at www.capemaymarianists.org for a
complete schedule, retreat photos and application)
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- Director’s
Message
- 2009
Summer Family Retreat – Week #1 has openings!
- Spiritual
“Get Away” Days
- Widow(er)
Retreat – Recap & Photos
- Women’s
Spirituality Retreat – Recap & Photos
- Easter
Triduum Retreat – Recap & Photos
- High
School Teen Retreat – Recap & Photos
- Marianist
On-line Courses
- Attention Young Adults!
Social Justice Weekend Information
- Marianist
International Volunteer Program
- Other Upcoming Retreats
- Volunteers
& Friends
- Woman’s
Spirituality Retreat – several spots remain
- Mid-week
Cleaning Days
- Marriage
Moments & Parenting Pointers
Dear
Friends,
As
you will see below we have had a very busy spring here at Mary’s House.
The houses have been full with retreats of all kinds. From widows and widowers
to women to grammar schools and high schools, all participants find a place to
call “home.” And this weekend is no different as we welcome our
families with young children for a special retreat just for them.
The
Summer Family Retreats are coming along nicely and we anticipate all good
things as we continue to prepare for the arrival of our families and
volunteers.
Finally,
NEW THIS YEAR, we will be offering
A Retreat for Military Families.
This retreat will take place August 26th – 30th. If
you know any military families who might be interested please pass along the
information for this retreat. I have attached a flyer to this newsletter.
SUMMER FAMILY RETREATS
We
still have openings for Week #1 of the Summer Family Retreats, June 22-27.
Please pass along this information to families you know or your family may want
to consider attending!
For an application click here.
June
2-4, June 9-11
Looking
for some quiet prayerful time down by the shore? Come and join our community
for a few days during one of the most beautiful times of the year! You are
free to join the community for daily Eucharist and evening prayer if you wish.
Your time is your own. Meals are provided. The cost is $105 for 2 nights.
Just call our office if you would like to sign-up. 609-884-3829
Widow-Widower Retreat Recap & Photos
~Submitted by Madge Hempsey
This year’s retreat theme was taken from the
book
"The Tree that Survived Winter" and was
just beautiful. We had women and men who were both new to this journey, and
those who have journeyed with us for 7 years now.
As a metaphor we began with a bare tree
to explore ways in which, as the seasons of the year change, so too does
our recovery.
In
our grieving days one day it is spring or summer and the next we could be back
in the winter of our grief. As the seasons change, we get more and more used
to the differences in our lives and learn to live in the
moment rather than try to relive the past. We ended our retreat by
experiencing the planting of a heavenly bamboo tree in the garden here at
the
To see photos from this retreat click here.
Women’s Spirituality Retreat #1
Recap & Photos
~Submitted by Erin Fucci
The
theme for the first of 3 Women’s Spirituality Retreats was “Weaving
Sabbath.” We looked at our lives in the context of our families, outside
relationships, culture and society and explored ways in which we are called by
God to weave moments of Sabbath (rest) into our lives. Special
liturgies, Eucharist, and the sharing of our personal stories were all a part
of this experience. One of the many highlights was creating our own prayer
shawls…the image of being wrapped in God’s love during our daily
prayers is one that many women on the retreat related to in a real way. To see photos from this retreat click here.
Easter Triduum Retreat Recap & Photos
This
year over 50 people gathered to celebrate the liturgies of Holy Week together.
Beginning with a Seder Meal on Holy Thursday, the group formed a community for
the remainder of the weekend. Of course there was plenty for the children to
do, including the famous Cape May Point Easter Egg Hunt! To see photos from
this retreat click
here.
“Go Make a Difference in God’s World” was
the theme of our time together. As the 8th grade class of
Mother
Seton is a grammar school in
A
highlight of our time together was an excursion on the Cape May Whale &
Dolphin Watcher! To see photos from this
retreat click here.
May High School Teen Retreat
Recap & Photos
“We
believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty creator of heaven and
earth…” These words and the rest of the words of the Nicene Creed
formed the foundation of this May’s retreat. In a nutshell we looked at
how our God calls us to live our faith every day.
Among
many highlights from this retreat was a scavenger hunt based on the Creed. It
had our teens walking (and in some cases running) all over Cape May Point!
To see photos from this retreat click here.
Interested
in learning more about the Marianist Charism and its Founders? Or maybe you
would like to delve into what it means to be in Community? The North American
Center for Marianist Studies offers a wide variety of on-line courses at very
reasonable rates. We encourage you to take a look!
For
course information and schedules please click here.
Attention
Young Adults!
Young Adult Social
Justice Resources and
Young adults interested in forming and supporting social justice communities in
their area are invited to contact the Adele Social Justice Project (we're on Facebook too) part of the
Marianist Social Justice Collaborative. ASJP offers small group resources and
local retreat planning assistance to young adults all over the country. Our
next retreat weekend will be in
Marianist
International Volunteer Program
The
MIV (Marianist International Volunteers) is a program that networks the whole
Marianist Family in order to receive and publicize information about those
parts of the world with lay volunteer programs.
For
the latest newsletter please click
here.
Or
contact Jose Luis Perez at joseluisperez@sinectis.com.ar
Upcoming
Retreats & Critical Dates
To print an application please click here.
***Financial Aid is available – please do not let the cost of a
retreat be the obstacle that prevents you from joining us...***
It’s not too late…
***SEVERAL
OPENINGS REMAIN***
Women’s
Spirituality Retreat #2 – May 29-31
Join with other women
in a creative exploration of your own story and stories of women in faith. Come
alone, or with a relative or friend. A team of Marianist women have prepared
this weekend of rest and renewal. Eucharist, other prayer experiences, socials
and fun are included.
The cost for this
retreat is $115.
Mid-Week Cleaning Days – June 15-19
Come for all or part
of the week to help us get the Center ready for our nine week Summer Family Retreat
Program. We will be cleaning in the mornings with most of the afternoons
free. So clean for a few hours and then enjoy the beach or go for a bike ride!
There is no charge
for these days. We will have “pick-up” breakfasts and dinners are on your own.
Marriage Moments and Parenting Pointers
Contributed by Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net
On Marriage…
If you’re too busy to pray, you’re too busy. Pick
a specific and regular time each day to say a prayer for your spouse such as,
“Dear God, bless _____ today.” It might be when you start the car,
wash your hands, brush your teeth, etc. It’s short, doesn’t take
any extra time, just extra awareness of your beloved and entrusting him or her to
God’s care. This works for kids too.
On Parenting…
Are
you as smart as your teen - about the internet and social networking? Even if
you don't like to mess with computers, learn enough about the internet to guide
your children and set boundaries. Insist that your teen "befriend"
you and be a silent partner.
Blessings to All!
The
Cape May Point
Anthony Fucci
Center Director
609-884-3829
609-884-0545 (Fax)
www.capemaymarianists.org