(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!

We are in the middle of the 8th summer family week and so far each and every week has been filled with many graces. The 6th week of the program was a special week entitled “Deepening our Marianist Spirituality.” This week was designed for families who have been here fro several family retreats and are seeking to learn more deeply how to incorporate Marianist Spirituality into their daily lives. While the general schedule of the retreat remained the same, the presentations, discussions, teen activities dove more deeply into Marianist Spirituality.

We are grateful to Mike and Diane Capone who, along with several other Marianist Associates, developed and led the retreat. Together with several of our young adult and teen staff volunteers brought, they combined creativity with a Marianist message that all of the families appreciated and thoroughly enjoyed.

To see photos from the first 6 weeks please use the following link: www.capemaymarianists.org/2005SFWPhotoHome.htm

On a sadder note, this week our Center, the Marianist Associates and entire Marianist Family celebrate the life of Marie Moyer who passed away. Like Jean Canning, who passed away in April, Marie is one of those people (a mom, a friend, a Marianist Associate) who truly embodied what this place is all about – loving & supporting family. Marie and her gentle way will be missed by all.

JESSICA AND FOOCH HIT THE ROAD
This coming Sept. 9, Jessica and Fooch will be traveling to Dayton to, among other things, gather families together who have made a Marianist Family Retreat. Our time together will include a shared potluck dinner, a presentation by Carol Ramey of the North American Center for Marianist Studies, and a fun family game, of course.

Our primary goal is to introduce families from the same geographic area, who have the common experience of a Marianist family retreat, so that they can share their experiences, socialize and hopefully form lasting relationships within the Marianist Family. If you are from the Dayton area I hope you can join us!

***Notice*** Due to special circumstances we must cancel the Thanksgiving Family Retreat for 2005. Sorry for any inconvenience.

CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE RETREAT – SEPT. 9 – 11
This weekend is intended for couples married at least 10 years. It honors and celebrates the commitment of marriage. This retreat includes Eucharist, special liturgies, prayer, reflection, relaxation, socials, fun, and plenty of “couple time.” Come and celebrate what is good and holy about your marriage!

• Cost is $210 per couple.
• SPACE IS LIMITED TO ONLY 3 MORE COUPLES.
• Click here for application: http://www.capemaymarianists.org/Applicationmenu.htm
  

MARIANIST ASSOCIATES RETREAT – SEPTEMBER 16 – 18
This retreat, “Our Journey with Mary: Living Daily Life as Lay Marianists,” will be led by Brother Stephen Glodek, Marianist Provincial of the Province of the United States. If you have an interest in learning how you can make a more formal commitment to the Marianist Family this experience may be of interest to you. This retreat is designed to help individual lay Marianists, the Marianist Association and those interested in learning more about the Marianist Family discover how they may best answer the call to "Do Whatever He Tells You" in their daily lives.

• The cost is $105 per person.
• Click here for application: http://www.capemaymarianists.org/Applicationmenu.htm
  

REMINDER
The earliest postmark for the Advent Family Retreats is August 22nd.

FEATURED 2005 RETREATS:
Men’s Spirituality Retreat – November 11 - 13
This weekend, open to men from all walks of life, focuses on unique male issues on the spiritual journey. The retreat will consist of Eucharist and other prayer, input, quiet time, small group sharing, socializing, and fun within a supportive, intentional community of men. The cost is $105.

To print an application click here
http://www.capemaymarianists.org/Applicationmenu.htm

Dreams Workshop
Christian Use of Dreams, A workshop Retreat for understanding the place of dreams in the spiritual life, will be offered at the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, NJ. Participants will be guided to see how dreams give direction to their lives just as in the Scriptures St. Joseph and other were guided by dreams. In a prayerful way, methods will be presented to interpret dreams.

• Presenters: Gerri Skrabek, RN, MS, Certified Spiritual Director; James Murphy, BA, MS, Certified Spiritual Director; and Fr. Ted Cassidy, SM, D. Min.
• Dates: Oct. 4 - 6 Tuesday 6:00 p.m. dinner to Thursday lunch.
• Fee: $100.00 Room Board and Registration; $60.00 Meals and Registration only

PLEASE PRAY FOR…

• Marge Foley and Pam Becker who are both battling cancer.
• The repose of the soul of Marie Moyer and her family as they mourn the loss of a loved one.
• And for all of the intentions written in our “Marianist blue book.”