apr–may 2020 our mission is to help men and women grow

Memos Issue 41

Apr–May 2020

Our Mission is to help men and women grow spiritually through prayer, reflection, guidance and teaching according to the Ignatian tradition.

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Manresa JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE

1390 Quarton Road - B loomf ie ld Hi l ls , MI 48304 - 248 .644.4933 - www.manresa-s j .org

Manresa’s banquet will also feature a Super Silent Auction, a raffle and tours of the adjacent Chaldean Cultural Center. For tickets, go to

www.manresa-sj.org/2020banquet-tickets/ or phone 248.644.4933 Ext. 0.

Keynote Speaker: Br. Jim Boynton,SJ Digitus Dei / The Finger of God

How life-changing events reflect the movement of God

Please join us for our annual fundraiser in support of Manresa’s Mission. Doors will be open at 5:00 PM for registration and for those who wish to tour the Chaldean Cultural Center. Refreshments are available at 5:30 PM, followed by a fabulous dinner and speaker, Super Silent Auction and much more! Tickets from $150.

Keynote speaker Br. Jim Boynton, SJ teaches at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School. A native of St. Ignace, Michigan, he is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Jim worked as a historical interpreter at the Straits of Mackinac before joining the Society of Jesus in 1987. As a Jesuit, he has taught in India, Cleveland, Detroit, Mexico and Haiti. For ten years, he also served as vocation director for the Midwest Jesuits. When not in the classroom, Jim can be found in the woods of Northern Michigan or playing the

fiddle in a country band. His love for Michigan’s “Up North” led Jim to write Fishers of Men: the Jesuit Mission at Mackinac 1670-1765, and his love for music brought him to Manresa in May 2017 for a concert with two friends as the Beaver Island Boys.

Jim’s topic, “Digitus Dei / The Finger of God,” is inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, and will consider how life-changing events manifest God’s work in our own lives. He’ll also bring his fiddle for some musical entertainment!

Spirit of ManresaBanquet & Super Silent Auction

Thursday, April 30, 2020Shenandoah Country Club

5600 Walnut Lake Road - West Bloomfield, MI

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Manresa Jesuit Retreat House • 1390 Quarton Road • Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304

Register online at www.manresa-sj.org or call Manresa Jesuit Retreat House at 248.644.4933 Ext. 0.

Of fer ings Listed by Date

MANRESA’S DAILY MASS, TUESDAY PRAYER & FIRST FRIDAY OBSERVANCE

Weekday Masses – Monday to Friday at 8:00 AM in the main chapel Tuesday Prayer – Stay for 30 minutes of private Christian meditation following MassFirst Friday with Breakfast after 8:00 AM Mass – May 1 & June 5First Friday 8:00 AM Mass NO Breakfast (due to retreat) – April 3

June 7-13: Retreat for Religious SistersTheme: “A Call to Prayer – An Invitation to Love”www.manresa-sj.org/060720-rs

July 31-August 2: Retreat for Married CouplesTheme: “Called to Holiness in Marriage”www.manresa-sj.org/073120-mc

Register for programs online via the links above or call Manresa’s front office at 248.644.4933 Ext. 0.

Other Information (alphabetical)Closings 2It’s Good to Know! 7Jesuit Corner 4Mass and Prayer 2Plan Ahead 2

MANRESA CLOSINGSFriday, Apr 10 – Monday, Apr 13 House and Grounds closed (unless you are attending the Holy Week Retreat)

Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day) House closed - no morning Mass

SUMMER SCHEDULE:Monday, June 29 – Friday, July 3House and grounds are silent – both closed to outside visitors except for morning Mass attendees. The office will be open.Saturday, July 4 – Sunday, July 19House and grounds are silent - closed to all outside visitors. No morning Mass; no programs. Office open but limited hours.Monday, July 20House re-opens

Start Date Program or Retreat Page4/6, 4/20, 4/27... Christian Yoga 44/6, 4/20, 5/4... Women to Women Prayer Group 44/29... A Day to Call Your Own 54/3-4/5 Palm Sunday Retreat for Men 34/5-4/6 Palm Sunday Overnight for Women 34/9-4/11 Holy Week Retreat for Men & Women 34/17-4/18 MC3: Ignatian Discipleship 34/17-4/19 Men’s Retreat (Fr. Flack) 54/24-4/26 Men’s Retreat (Fr. Putthoff) 54/25 Discernment Workshop in Spanish 34/30/20 Spirit of Manresa Banquet Front5/1-5/3 Men’s Retreat (Fr. Daly & Sr. Budesky) 55/8-5/10 Mother’s Day (Fr. Ytsen) 55/12-21, 6/8-17... Individually Directed Retreats 55/29-5/31 Christian Meditation Retreat 4See schedule Conference Retreats Back

Plan Ahead!

Grace and blessings to you this Easter seasonfrom the Jesuits and staff of Manresa Jesuit Retreat House

WE’RE LOOKING!Manresa has an opening for part-time seasonal help with grass cutting, trimming, general cleanup, etc. Approximately 20 hours per week is required for the current season.

If you are interested in this part-time position please email [email protected].

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Holy Week Retreat for Men & Women with Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ

7:00 PM Holy Thursday, April 9 to 1:00 PM Holy Saturday, April 11, 2020

This retreat for both men and women includes conference talks by Fr. Steve, a healing service, time for prayer and

reflection, opportunities for Reconciliation and other optional, prayerful activities.

Online registration: www.manresa-sj.org/040920-hwr

Or call Manresa’s front office at 248.644.4933 Ext. 0.

Palm Sunday Weekend Retreat for Men 7:00 PM Friday April 3 to

1:00 PM Sunday April 5, 2020&

Palm Sunday Overnight Retreat for Women3:00 PM Sunday April 5 to

1:00 PM Monday April 6, 2020Retreats include Sunday liturgy, time for prayer and reflection, and talks based on the theme:

“Famous Last Words: Praying with Jesus in His Final Hours”

Facilitators: Fr. Leo Cachat, SJ and DiAnne Patterson SchultzOnline registration for Men:

www.manresa-sj.org/040320-psmOnline registration for Women:

www.manresa-sj.org/040520-psw *Or call 248.644.4933 Ext. 0.

* The $85 non-refundable, non-transferable cost of the women’s overnight retreat is due at registration and includes three meals and a private room. Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ

Seminar in Ignatian Spirituality:

Mini-Course #3

Ignatian Discipleship Weekend Workshop

Friday, Apr 17 (7:30 PM) to

Saturday, Apr 18 (5:00 PM)

Topics:

• The Holy Spirit

• Confirming & Conforming Oneself to Christ

• Ignatian Paradigm of Prayer & Action

The cost is $150 for commuters. Add $50 for overnight stay.$50 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required at registration; balance is due prior to the day of the workshop.

Register by April 16 at www.manresa-sj.org/041720-mc3 or call 248.644.4933 Ext. 0.

Based on the Rules of Discernment of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Topics: > An analysis of Ignatian tools for

discerning the movement of God within ourselves.

> Practice and analysis on how to apply these tools in our daily lives.

> Discussions in small groups and among all participants.

Discernment Workshop – Presented in Spanish

Making Decisions in ChristSaturday, April 25 ~ 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Cost and Registration The non-refundable, non-transferable cost of

$50 is payable at registration.To register in English: Call 248.644.4933 Ext. 0 or

online at www.manresa-sj.org/042520-discern To register in Spanish, call Wilma at 248.519.3572

PresentersSergio Pagés and Mayra Hallal, both trained through

Manresa’s Internship for Spiritual Companionship For Further InformationSergio Pagés via email at

[email protected]

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Christian Meditation RetreatFriday May 29, 7:30 PM to Sunday May 31, 1:00 PM

Christian YogaFor the Mind, Body and Spirit

Mondays 5:00 to 6:15 PM

Join us for this healthy, healing practice in an atmosphere of prayer,

sacred music and meditation . . .

Dates: Mar 23 & 30; Apr 6, 20 & 27; May 4 & 11; Jun 1 & 22, 2020

Location: Manresa’s Wernert Lounge

Cost: $12 per class (Payments may be made the day of the class by cash or check to Manresa Jesuit Retreat House.)

Equipment: Please bring your yoga mat, block & blanket.

Leader: Mary Gresens, Graduate of Manresa’s Internship in Spiritual Companionship, Certified Yoga Instructor, First Degree Black Belt Nia Teacher

Women to WomenWe begin with coffee or tea & time to socialize,

then gather for lectio divina (reading, reflecting and praying with Scripture).

Come when you can, come as you are and grow with us in Christ!

Dates: Apr 6 & 20; May 4; Jun 22; and Aug 24, 2020Time: 9:30 AM Coffee/Tea & Fellowship 10:00 – 11:30 AM Prayer & Faith Sharing with Scripture (Lectio Divina)

Cost: Donations to Manresa gratefully accepted.

Where: Manresa’s Wernert Lounge (or as posted)Facilitators: Lori Kneisler & Anne Smith

CALM...BREATH...MOVEMENT...PEACE...UNITY

Manresa staff member Anne Smith has over 25 years’ experience leading prayer and faith sharing groups, has served as spiritual companion on Manresa’s retreats since completing Manresa’s Internship in Ignatian Spirituality program in 2011 and has taught other interns how to lead lectio divina.

Lori Kneisler has over 20 years’ experience leading Bible studies and spiritual formation groups, serves as spiritual companion during Manresa’s retreats and with individuals, and facilitates lectio divina in various settings. She completed Manresa’s Internship in Spiritual Companionship in 2016.


After joining the Society of Jesus, Fr. Leo Cachat, SJ, lived and taught in Nepal for over 40 years before returning to the US. Since 2007 Fr. Leo has been with Manresa, where he gives retreats, leads pilgrimages and serves in other ministerial capacities.

Retreat Director DiAnne Patterson Schultz graduated from Manresa’s Internship Program in 2003. She is a trained spiritual director, has led people through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, facilitated retreats and presented spiritual workshops and days of reflection.

The $225 cost includes a $50 non-refundable deposit upon registration; balance due prior to arrival.

Meals will begin Saturday with breakfast.

Register at www.manresa-sj.org/052920-cmor call the front office 248.644.4933 Ext. 0.

This is a silent retreat that offers the experience of meditation as well as “teachings” on our growth in the Christ-life and how meditation helps us be transformed in Christ.

The Jesuit Corner (upcoming events hosted by our Jesuit friends and affiliates)

Ignatian Volunteers at ManresaDo you have a desire to share your gifts, talents and experiences by serving others and to grow deeper in your Christian faith at the same time? Ignatian Volunteers at Manresa gives you the unique opportunity to do just that. Spend at least eight hours per week at a service site of your choosing, reflect on the experience and come together once a month to share and pray in the Ignatian tradition. For more information, call Nick Sharkey at 248.735.8148.

Detroit Ignatian Business CouncilJoin us at our annual meeting on May 7 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Manresa, where Dr. John Tropman from the University of Michigan will present “Ethics in the US: Origins, Meanings and Implications for the Triple Bottom Line.” For details go to https://bit.ly/32t3AZn.

Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network DetroitCome to our May 20 luncheon at the DAC where presenters Fr. Joseph Daoust, SJ and William White, Lakota, will present the “Cause for the Canonization of Nicholas Black Elk.” Visit www.jafdetroit.org for details.

Loyola High School DetroitShow your support for a truly worthy cause. Join us May 8th for Detroit’s Premiere Springtime Giving Event: Loyola High School’s “Tigers Night and Auction”! Help Catholic education in the city of Detroit continue to thrive. For tickets or information call 313.861.2407 Ext. 105 or visit www.loyolahsdetroit.org.

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A Day to Cal l

Your Own. . . Do you

need some refreshment?

Each month Manresa offers a day of rest in this place of peace. Enjoy the quiet, away from the busyness of everyday life. Mark your calendar now to take some well-deserved time for yourself.We provide you with a private room and a simple soup lunch, and the rest is for you to decide how to spend your day: reflect, pray, walk the property, read or just BE. Come and be refreshed!

8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Call 248.644.4933 Ext. 0 or visit the links below to register for the date you want:

Pre-registration is required (space is limited!): $40 non-refundable, non-transferable payment

is due with registration. No director is available or required.Registrants are welcome to attend the 8:00 AM Mass in Manresa’s

main chapel. Lunch is served at noontime in the dining room, and the day closes at 3:30 PM.

Wednesday, Apr 29 www.manresa-sj.org/042920-dayWednesday, Sep 9 www.manresa-sj.org/090920-dayTuesday, Oct 6 www.manresa-sj.org/100620-dayWednesday, Nov 18 www.manresa-sj.org/111820-dayMonday, Dec 7, 2020 www.manresa-sj.org/120720-day

Register at www.manresa-sj.org/050820-mdror call the front office 248.644.4933 Ext. 0.

Arrive after 5:00 PM Friday, May 8th. The retreat begins with dinner at 7:00 PM Friday

and ends by 12:00 noon on Sunday.

Mother’s Day Weekend RetreatMay 8 - 10, 2020

The theme for this women’s retreat is“Mary as the First Disciple”

If it were not for Mary’s affirmation of her trust in and relationship with God, she would not have been able to say “yes” to God’s plan for her – and by extension, His plan for us. Her faith inspires us to demonstrate the same courage and actively participate in our ongoing redemption.

With his background in Ignatian spirituality and Jesuit history, coupled with his extended experience as a teacher of literature, Manresa staff member Fr. Bob Ytsen, SJ brings a unique perspective to the retreats and days of reflection that he directs.Retreat Director

Fr. Bob Ytsen, SJ

These “in-session” dates allow for eight-day retreats as well as retreats of shorter duration. Arrival time begins 5:00 PM on the opening date of the retreat session, dinner is at 6:00 PM and the retreat itself begins at 7:30 PM. The retreat ends at 10:00 AM on the closing date of the retreat session. Alternately, individuals may choose “out-of-session”dates for individually directed retreats between September and April each year.

Sessions fill quickly, so register early!

Weekend Retreats for Men

> Apr 17-19 with Fr. Robert Flack, SJwww.manresa-sj.org/041720-rm

> Apr 24-26 with Fr. Jeff Putthoff, SJwww.manresa-sj.org/042420-rm

> May 1-3 with Fr. Fran Daly, SJ & Sr. Kathie Budesky, IHMwww.manresa-sj.org/050120-rm

Get away from the ordinary busyness and demands of life and take time to come into closer contact with God. Retreats begin with supper at 7:00 PM on Friday and close with Mass around noon on Sunday. There is time for private prayer and reflection on the subject matter of the conferences or whatever you are drawn to pray about. In addition to meals, we provide a private room with half-bath, towels and bedding.

Register with any of the links above or go to our online General Calendar and select another retreat date that fits your schedule.

For informaton about the retreat directors, visit www.manresa-sj.org/conference-retreat-directors/.

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It’s Good To Know!

Sharon SnyderDirector of

Advancement

Welcome to “It’s Good to Know,” a new feature that will appear quarterly in

Manresa Memos with articles that discuss financial planning and philanthropic goals.

As we entered 2020, a new decade, people began addressing their taxes and financial planning. Now is also the time to review your current will or trust document to determine if it meets your current goals. Another option you may consider is an estate plan. Planning is the path to creating a secure future for loved ones, knowing that your property will pass to the intended beneficiaries.

An estate plan may also serve as the instrument to create a legacy for your family and the charitable organizations that have added meaning to your

life. Manresa Jesuit Retreat House offers many choices for planned giving. One of them is to designate a gift to the St. Ignatius Legacy Society. These gifts may include bequests, appreciated securities, gifts of life insurance and gifts of retirement accounts.

In all cases, a donor contemplating a gift should consult with his/her financial, legal or tax advisors. As Manresa’s Advancement Director, I’ll be happy to help you with your questions. Please contact me at 248.644.4933 Ext. 108 or at [email protected].

~ Sharon Snyder

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Register at www.manresa-sj.org/upcomingretreats/ or call Manresa Jesuit Retreat House at 248.644.4933 Ext. 0.

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2020 CONFERENCE (PREACHED) RETREATS These retreats are not restricted to the groups named.

DATE RETREAT NAME DIRECTORS FOR

Apr 3-5 PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND RETREAT for MEN [PATRON: ST. GABRIEL LALLEMANT, SJ]; [Theme: “Famous Last Words: Praying with Jesus in His Final Hours”]: PALM SUNDAY; TRAVERSE CITY

Fr. Leo Cachat, SJ & Ms. DiAnne Patterson Schultz Men

Apr 5-6 PALM SUNDAY OVERNIGHT for WOMEN [Theme: “Famous Last Words: Praying with Jesus in His Final Hours”] $85 non-refundable, non-transferable fee due at registration.

Fr. Leo Cachat, SJ & Ms. DiAnne Patterson Schultz Women

Apr 9-11 HOLY WEEK RETREAT for MEN & WOMEN [PATRON: FR. PIERRE TEILHARD DE CHARDIN, SJ]: HOLY WEEK – ST. REGIS – ST. OWEN Fr. Steve Hurd, SJ Men &

Women

Apr 17-19 WEEKEND RETREAT for MEN [PATRON: BLESSED FRANCIS PAGE, SJ]: GRAND RAPIDS – METAMORA; ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA; WYANDOTTE – DOWNRIVER Fr. Robert Flack, SJ Men

Apr 24-26 WEEKEND RETREAT for MEN [PATRON: ST. PETER CANISIUS, SJ]: FRANCES CABRINI K of C; ST. HUGO; JOHN LAU; ST. PETER CANISIUS MEN Fr. Jeff Putthoff, SJ Men

May 1-3WEEKEND RETREAT for MEN [PATRON: OUR LADY OF THE WAY]: BROTHER RICE ALUMNI; DETROIT POLICE & FIRE FIGHTERS; GAYLORD; MEN OF MANRESA; MT. PLEASANT; ST. MARY MAGDALEN – ST. CONRAD; GESU, Detroit

Fr. Fran Daly, SJ & Sr. Kathie Budesky, IHM Men

May 8-10 MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND RETREAT for WOMEN [PATRON: MARY, MOTHER OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS]; [Theme: “Mary as the First Disciple”] Fr.Bob Ytsen, SJ Women

May 22-24 WEEKEND RETREAT for WOMEN IN RECOVERY ONLY [PATRON: FATHER FRED, SJ] $50 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit required. Mr. Terry Sullivan Women in

Recovery

May 29-31 CHRISTIAN MEDITATION RETREAT for MEN & WOMEN [PATRON: FR. ROBERT DE NOBILI] $50 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit required; total cost is $225.

Fr. Leo Cachat, SJ & Ms. DiAnne Patterson Schultz

Men & Women

Jun 5-7 CHARIS RETREAT FOR YOUNG ADULTS (PRESENTED IN SPANISH) $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit required. Charis Team Men &

Women

Jun 7–13 SUMMER CONFERENCE RETREAT FOR RELIGIOUS SISTERS [PATRON: ST. MARGARET MARY ALACOQUE]; [Theme: “A Call to Prayer–An Invitation to Love”]; total cost is $300.

Fr. Fran Daly, SJ & Sr. Kathie Budesky, IHM

Religious Sisters

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