Bethany Retreat Center

Featured Speaker:	Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler Fr. Carl Arico and Fr. Bill Sheehan
Synopsis of Event:	This 21-Day Retreat is a unique opportunity for those already established in Centering Prayer to deepen the experience of living their commitment to the contemplative dimension of the Gospel in daily life. The Centering Prayer Immersion Retreat is a blending of a retreat and workshop with a taste of a lay contemplative lifestyle. PREREQUISITES: An established practice of Centering Prayer twice daily and Centering Prayer Retreat experience. Brochures and Registration packets available upon request.
Session Time:	Arrive 7 pm
Location:	Bethany Retreat Center, Frenchville, PA
Directions:	Call 814-263-4855 or e-mail for directions & brochure
Offering:	$1,700 per person Deposit: $700
Contact:	Nicole Fedder - Program Director 814-263-4855 Fax: 814-263-7106

Featured Speaker:	Sr. Therese Dush, C.A. & Sr. Rita Panciera, R.S.M.
Synopsis of Event:	The purpose of the retreat is to assist the participants in entering into a more intimate silence in a nurturing, supportive environment that combines both solitude and community. The Post Intensive is a next step into a profound silence and stillness in order to facilitate a more intimate union with God. (Massage Therapist available--not included in the cost.)
Session Time:	Arrival: 7pm Departure: 10am
Location:	Bethany Retreat Center, Frenchville, PA
Directions:	Call 814-263-4855 or e-mail for directions & brochure
Offering:	$350 per person Deposit: $100
Contact:	Nicole Fedder - Program Director 814-263-4855 Fax: 814-263-7106

Featured Speaker:	Sr. Therese Dush, C.A. & Sr. Rita Panciera, R.S.M.
Synopsis of Event:	Bethany Retreat Center is providing an in-depth retreat for those with experience in Centering Prayer who wish to enter into a more profound level of spiritual practice. This process is aided through the practice of Centering Prayer and of Lectio Divina, as well as other prayer practices. (Massage Therapist available--not included in the cost.)
Session Time:	Arrival: 7pm Departure: 10am
Location:	Bethany Retreat Center, Frenchville, PA
Directions:	Call 814-263-4855 or e-mail for directions & brochure
Offering:	$175 per person Deposit: $75
Contact:	Nicole Fedder - Program Director 814-263-4855 Fax: 814-263-7106

Featured Speaker:	Sr. Therese Dush, C.A.
Synopsis of Event:	Centering Prayer is a method which prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer. It consists of responding to the Spirit of Christ by consenting to God's presence and action within. A Contemporary presentation of Centering Prayer as silent communion with God beyond concepts, words, and images.
Session Time:	Arrival: 1 - 7pm
Location:	Bethany Retreat Center, Frenchville, PA
Directions:	Call 814-263-4855 or e-mail for directions & brochure
Offering:	$25 per person Deposit: $15 Includes conference and light supper
Contact:	Nicole Fedder - Program Director 814-263-4855 Fax: 814-263-7106

Featured Speaker:

Sr. Therese Dush, C.A.

Synopsis of Event:

An ongoing process of formation enabling participants to create their own unique contemplative lifestyle in the contemporary world. Commitment is one weekend a month for nine months. Prayer, contemplative living and the integration of contemplation and activity are cultivated: the process is aided by the development of relational prayer through contemplative prayer practices. During this 9 month period participants will view the Spiritual Journey tapes.

Session Dates:

September 12-14, 2008	October 12-12, 2008	November 14-16, 2008
December 12-14, 2008	January 9-11, 2009	February 6-8, 2009
March 13-15, 2009	April 10-12, 2009	May 8-10, 2009

Location:

Bethany Retreat Center, Frenchville, PA

Directions:

Call 814-263-4855 or e-mail for directions & brochure

Offering:

$90 per weekend per person Deposit: $40

Contact:

Nicole Fedder - Program Director 814-263-4855
Fax: 814-263-7106

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