The Beacon.Com - Marianist Family Retreat Center E-News - November 2004

(Be sure to visit our web site at www.capemaymarianists.org for a complete schedule, retreat photos and application)

Greetings from Cape May Point and all of the Marianists here!

I hope you are all well. Things here are going very well. We are preparing to welcome 40+ men today for this year’s Men’s Spirituality Retreat, please remember this group in a special way this weekend. This retreat will be led by Ray McCracken, Chris Van Damm, Alex Durand and Brother Brice Byczynski (A Marist Brother).

Due to a last minute cancellation we have room for one (maybe two, if they are small) families for THIS year’s Thanksgiving Family Retreat (Nov. 19- 21). If your family would like to attend please call us so that we can hold the spot for you. This is the weekend before the Thanksgiving holiday. 609-884-3829

I just finished updating our entire website with 2005 Program information. Please take a look at what we have going for 2005 – www.capemaymarianists.org

Also, our NEW 2005 PROGRAM BROCHURE is complete and will be mailed in the next week or so – please keep an eye out for it!

TEEN RETREAT A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE – “CREED” ence Revival!
On October 22-24th, we were joined by 40 high school students and 10 young adult staff for our Autumn Teen Retreat. The retreat theme and presentations focused on examining the different elements of our Creed. Highlights of the weekend included a Cape May Point scavenger hunt that was based on the Nicene creed and a prayer experience in which the teens were anointed with healing oils. The teens and staff departed with a renewed spirit and a group of new friends. Click the following link to see photos from this retreat www.capemaymarianists.org/2004_Autumn_Teen.htm

DONATE TO US ONLINE!

For the convenience of all our benefactors, we can now accept Donations online. If you go to our website you will see a link that says DONATE NOW THROUGH NETWORK FOR GOOD. This is a nonprofit company working to help other nonprofits use the Internet as a tool for on-line fund-raising. It’s fast, easy and safe.

FEATURED UPCOMING 2005 RETREATS:

YOUNG ADULTS RETREAT – FEBRUARY 11-13, 2005
This weekend is for young adults (age 22 -35, married or single) who wish to examine their personal faith in relation to God, self, co-workers and others. There will be a time for Eucharist, prayer experiences, faith sharing and social interaction. Brother Jesse O’Neill, SM will lead this year’s retreat. The retreat filled up quickly last year so please send in your application early. Click the following link to print an application - www.capemaymarianists.org/Applicationmenu.htm

ANNUAL CLEANING & MAINTENANCE WEEKEND - JANUARY 7 - 9, 2005
Please call if you are free and would like to come to help care for “Mary’s House.” This will be the 5th annual January Cleaning Weekend and each year seems to be better than the last! There is no charge.

PLEASE PRAY FOR…
Claire Lyon (mother of Jen Lyon) who is recovering from lung surgery; and for Ed Harkins (one of our loyal Men’s Retreat participants) who cannot attend this year because of a bad back.

Blessings to All!
The Marianists
Cape May Point