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Bishop Molloy

Retreat House 86-45 Edgerton Blvd.

Jamaica, NY 11432

718-739-1229

www.bishopmolloy.org

C a l e n d a r of Retreats & Programs

(September 2015 — June 2016)

No n -P ro f i t Or g .

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PAID J a ma i c a N Y

P e r mi t No . 2 0 5

Theme: “ A Journey Worth Taking..”

Recently Fr. Gilbert Otieno Omolo, C.P., from Kenya, spoke about going on Safari. “Safari” is a

Swahili word meaning “to take a Journey”. For the African, “Safari” is not a vacation involving

planes, trains and automobiles. One journeys by foot over long distances accompanied

by a well qualified guide. The journey may lead the traveler into jungles, plains of long grass, or

other new and strange territory. But the traveler always knows where s/he started

and the journey always has a goal.

Our journey began in infancy and developed over many years as we were, or were not, introduced

to the central beliefs and practices of Christian faith. As adults we have a sense of who we are and

what we believe. As Christians and Catholics we know that Jesus is “The Way”. And yet we some-

times have difficulty finding him due to the jungle of strange sounds, tangled explanations, and

dangerous predators that surround us. Or the soft grasses block our view, slash the skin of our con-

fidence or hide unexpected predators which threaten the solidity of our faith. Or again, sometimes

we find ourselves outside of our comfort zone when our guide seems to have

disappeared around a bend in the path…

We will trust the Holy Spirit as guide while we reflect on our life’s journey and our destiny. It is

never too late to begin. But it is possible to wait too long… The move from time/space to eternity

can happen in a second.......

Our retreatants range from 11 to 100 years old. Clearly we are not all in the same space.

Our stories are enormously varied. But they are ours! Come, let’s journey together…

Address Service Requested

Name of Group __________________________________________ Date of Retreat ________________________________________________

Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________City _________________________ State ________________ Zip ______________

Tel. # _____________________________________________ E-Mail ____________________________________________________________

* $50 non-refundable, but transferable deposit Please detach and return with deposit to BMRH

* A deposit is only transferable within a year depending on availability

Bishop Molloy Retreat House

A Passionist Spiritual Center

86-45 Edgerton Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11432

Tel: (718) 739-1229 Fax: (718) 739-3421

www.bishopmolloy.org

Women’s Retreats

September 25-27

December 4-6

January 22-24

March 11-13

March 18-20

April 8-10

May 13-15

Men’s Retreats

January 29-31

February 26-28

March 4-6

April 1-3

April 15-17

April 22-24

Friday

7:00 Supper

7:20 Welcome & Announcements

8:30 Opening Session

Taizé with Anointing Ritual

Saturday

7:30 Breakfast

8:30 Morning Prayer

9:00 A Healing Journey

10:15 Confessions (Until 12:00 Noon)

11:00 Roses amongst the thorns

12:00 Lunch

1 - 2:30 Book & Gift Shop Open

1:30 Promoters’ Meeting

2:30 Biblical Journeys

3:30 Break

4:00 Oasis in the Journey

5:00 Eucharist

6:00 Dinner

7:30 The State of the Retreat House

8:00 Evening Prayer

9:00 Movie night

Sunday

7:30 Breakfast

8:30 Morning Prayer

9:15 Updates on Programs

9:30 Born to Live

10:00 Gathering the Fragments

11:00 Eucharist

12:00 Departure

Weekend Retreats for Men & Women

Theme: A Journey Worth Taking...

Suggested Offering: $210

Renew Your Retreat

By: The Retreat Team

Recharge your spiritual batteries in between retreats! Join us for an evening of prayer and reflection.

Coffee, cake & mass

Nov. 17, 2015

March 15, 2016

June 14, 2016

Time: 7:00-9:00 pm

Freewill Offering

MOVIE SERIES

Monday Movies during Advent

Time: 1:00 pm

November 30 THE SONG OF BERNADETTE

December 7 COME TO THE STABLE

December 14 THE BISHOP’S WIFE

December 21 THE MIRACLE OF OUR

LADY OF FATIMA

Friday Flicks during Lent

Time: 1:00 pm

February 12 THE BELLS OF SAINT MARY

February 19 KEYS OF THE KINGDOM

February 26 LILLIES OF THE FIELD

March 4 KING OF KINGS (1927 silent)

March 10* CHARIOTS OF FIRE

March 18 THE LAST DAYS OF POMPEII

Event will include discussion.

Living Your Strength

A Two Part Program

By: Sr. Marjorie Mc Gregor, OP

Discover & Affirm your

God-Given Talents

Be more effective in your own self-development and as a member of

your family, parish and community

I Introduction & Materials

Completed on line and in the comfort of your own home

II “Unpacking” your top-five Strengths

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015

Time: 9:30-12:00 pm

Part I must be completed before Nov. 7, 2015 date

Cost: $15

From Ashes to New Life

A Journey with Jesus

By: Meg Albertini & Dorothy Brandreth

Lent is a wonderful grace-filled opportunity within our Church to

grow in intimacy with Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Throughout

these 40 days, you will have the opportunity to journey with Jesus

as he enters the desert on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016

and then celebrate Easter Sunday with him at the empty

tomb. During this most sacred time, you will have the chance to

reflect weekly with a certified spiritual director about your life, its

events, and your relationship with God and others.

The focus of spiritual direction is the directee’s experience of

God and how communication (prayer) happens between God and

the directee. The program will begin on Ash Wednesday with an

opening prayer service and conclude Friday, March 18, 2016. If

you think you may be interested in participating in this program,

please contact the retreat office to register.

Freewill Offering

Ongoing Series (Sept. 2015 - June 2016)

Hermit Day

Discover the benefits of solitude by spending a silent

day at Bishop Molloy Retreat House. A hermit day

allows you to turn off your phone, and take a break

from your hectic life in peaceful seclusion. On a her-

mit day read without interruption, take a nap, or just

reflect on life.

Spiritual Direction is available for those

who request it in advance.

Every last Wednesday of the month.

Coffee & Tea available * Bring your own lunch

Time: 9:00 - 4:30 pm

Freewill Offering

Spirit Led Decision Making By Virginia Blass

Learn & practice creative ways of making important decisions in light of the prompt-

ings of the Holy Spirit w/ guidance & teachings from Igantian Spirituality.

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2015

Time: 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Cost: $30 workshop & lunch

Days of Recollection (Sept. 2015—June 2016)

Special Day & Evening Programs

Dates Topic Speaker

Sept. 17 Forgiveness Det. Steven McDonald (NYPD Ret.)

Oct. 8 Light & Darkness: Explore the Beauty of Both Sr. Maria Regina Loures, IHM

Nov. 12 Called to be Mercy Sr. Marjorie McGregor, OP

Dec. 13 (See below—special day programs) Fr. John Powers, C.P.

Jan. 14 Beauty will Save the World Fr. Bill Murphy, C.P.

Feb. 10 Graced Moments: A Lenten Reflection Mrs. Meg Albertini

March 17 Reconnecting with the Journey Fr. Jim O’Shea, C.P.

April 14 The Journey of Transformation Br. Andre Mathieu, C.P.

May 12 Journeying with Mary Msgr. Strynkowski in the Twenty First Century

June 9 A Journey worth taking into God’s Mercy Fr. Chris Cleary, C.P.

Cost: $30

Day

10:00 Presentation

11:00 Confession/

Dialogue w/

Presenter

12:00 Mass

1:00 Lunch

2:00 Departure

Advent Day of Recollection

By: Fr. John Powers, C.P.

Topic:

A Story along the way

Presentation * Confession

Mass * Dinner

Date: Sunday, December 13, 2015

Time: 2:00-6:15 pm

Cost: $30

Nurturing the Wisdom Within

By: Meg Albertini & Dorothy Brandreth

“ Everything on earth has its own time and

its own season. There is a time for birth and

death, planting and reaping….”

Ecclesiastes 3 1-2.

Come and share your wisdom with other women; mothers, grandmothers, sisters,

aunts, daughters and granddaughters, nieces, cousins and friends.

The day promises to be filled with fun, wisdom and sharing.

* Brunch & Mass Included*

Date: April 30, 2016

Time: 11:30-4:30 pm

Cost: $30

An Advent Evening for All Youth, Youth Groups &

Young Adults

By: Meg Albertini

Topic:

Will YOU be my Bethlehem?

A grace-filled opportunity for young peo-ple to reflect and prepare their hearts for the coming of Christ with prayer, fun, and refreshments!

Date: Thursday, December 3

Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Cost: $5 per person

Picnic

Sunday, September 13

2:30-6:00 pm

$20 per person-

children under 12 – free

7th Annual Harvest Gala

October 14, 2015 6:00 - 10:00 pm

Honoring: Fr. Chris Cleary, C.P. &

Br. Angelo Sena, C.P.

$150 per ticket * Sponsorships & Journal Opportunities

March 8-10, 2016 NYPD Retreat:

Come & join both active & retired NYPD members. Our guest speaker William Francis Kuntz II is a United States district judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Our annual Me-morial Mass for your fallen brothers and sisters will have a central place.

Suggested Offering: $210

March 24-27, 2016 Holy Week Retreat

Join us as we celebrate Jesus’ final moments with his disciples, his Passion and Death, and his glorious Res-urrection.

March 24 Seder Supper Ceremony call for details

March 24-27 Thursday to Sunday $250

March 25-27 Friday to Sunday $205

June 3-5 2016 A Silent Retreat By: Virginia A. Blass, M. Div. “A Journey Worth Taking”

This retreat will focus on the spiritual invitation to find God in the everyday of our lives: To find the RESENCE within the hard and easy as well as in the joyful and painful moments.

Suggested Offering: $210

June 10-12 2016 EAT– PRAY– LOVE

To explore the life and stories of Jesus. He has supper

encourages us to be hospitable to others. Together we

will consult the Gospels and reflect on our lives how we

can experience God daily as we EAT- PRAY - LOVE.

Suggested Offering: $210

June 24-26 2016 Legion of Mary & Legion of Mary Juniors Retreat

The Legion of Mary Retreat is open to all who would like to attend a retreat with a Marian flare!

Suggested Offering: $210

Matt Talbot Retreats

A Matt Talbot retreat is an excellent way for people in re-

covery to renew their spiritual commitment as outlined in

the 12 Steps. Everyone is welcome at the

Bishop Molloy Retreat House! Men Women

November 20-22 October 9-11

January 8-10 February 19-21

January 15-17

September 11-13, 2015 LGBT Retreat

An opportunity for catholic LGBT persons to reflect, pray, listen and discuss in a respectful atmosphere

Suggested Offering: $210

September 18-20, 2015 Manhattan College Businessmen’s Retreat

Suggested Offering: $210

October 20-22 2015 FDNY Midweek Retreat

Come & be in fellowship with both active & retired FDNY members, where our annual Memorial Mass for your fallen brothers and sisters will have a central place. Guest speaker Det. Steven McDonald ( NYPD Ret.)

Suggested Offering: $210

October 23-25, 2015 The Mystic Journey

We will reflect on the spiritual journey of the mystics and allow them to set our hearts aflame and lead us more deeply into the mystery of God. They will be our guides on the journey .

Suggested Offering: $210

December 11-13, 2015 Spirituality & Recovery

Do you live your spirituality through the Twelve Steps? Do you want to grow? Join us as we grow in our living out our spirituality guided by the Twelve steps!

Suggested offering: $210

February 5-7, 2016 A Retreat for Married Couples

A retreat designed for couples by married couples & the Retreat House Team. Refresh your relationship with God as a couple & renew your vows if you wish.

Suggested offering: $380 per couple

February 12-14 2016 A Silent Retreat “Why not become Fire” By: Sr. Maria Regina Loures, IHM

Jesus, our Risen Lord, desires to come & ask us: “how are things going?” This is a time for silent, intimate presence with our Risen Lord who desires to listen to us & provide us with what we need to deepen in faith, peace & joy.

Suggested offering: $210

Special Weekend Retreats (Sept. 2015—June 2016)

By Car from the West

Proceed east on the

Grand Central Parkway,

Exit 18-Utopia Park-

way; proceed through

light (500 ft.) and bear

right onto Edgerton

Blvd, proceed four

blocks; the Retreat

House is on the left

hand side

By Car from the East

Proceed west on the

Grand Central Park-

way; exit at 188th

street. Turn left and

proceed to Hillside

Ave. Turn right and

proceed to Edgerton

Blvd. (178th St.) Turn

right and proceed up

the hill two blocks;

Retreat House is on

the right.

By Subway

Last stop on the

“F” train. 179th St.

and Hillside Ave.

Proceed west on

Hillside Ave. to

Edgerton Blvd.

(178th St.) Turn

right and proceed

up the hill for 2

blocks; Retreat

House on the right

hand side

What do I need to bring?

All meals are provided as well as bed linens and towels. Dress is casual so bring whatever is comfortable. You

should bring all personal toiletries and other specific needs.

Thank You for Understanding:

Reservations are necessary for all programs. A non-refundable but transferable $50

deposit is required to hold your reservation. A transferred deposit must be used

within a year depending on availability. No refunds can be given to individuals who

choose to arrive late, leave early, or take meals outside. We are not able to accom-

modate pets. Please advise us of any special needs at least 1 week prior to your

retreat. Dietary considerations: It may not always be possible to meet every-

one’s special needs. If you have special dietary or room placement needs, please

contact the Retreat House office at least 1 week prior to your retreat to submit

your request. We regret that we are not insured to accommodate persons recover-

ing from surgery or those needing special assistance.

Charismatic Prayer Group Every Sunday evening at 7 pm

Secular Franciscans Second Sunday of the month at 2:30 pm

Book Club Second Sunday of the month at 1 pm

AA Meeting Every Monday at 7:30 pm

Al-Anon Meeting Every Sunday from 3-5 pm

Nar-Anon Meeting Every Monday at 7:30 pm

** Schedules are subject to change **

Directions to the Retreat

Our hospitality

is unbeatable

and the

Retreat House

grounds are

beautiful and

peaceful

Reserve our Center Let us Host your next conference. OR NEED A PROGRAM?...Choose from

our offered programs or let us design a program for your students,

faculty and/or parish group.

Contact the office for details!

718-739-1229