To help men and women grow spiritually through prayer, reflection, guidance, and teaching according to the Ignatian tradition

Manresa Welcomes New Director

Fr. Gregory Hyde, SJ, a native of Detroit, entered the Society of Jesus in 1990. He has degrees in German, Communications and Theology from Wayne State, Indi-ana University Bloomington, Michigan State Lansing, and Jesuit School of Theol-ogy in Berkeley, California. Between 1975 and 1994 he taught extensively in Tai-wan, Beijing, Malaysia and Nepal. He had been doing Retreat and Pastoral Minis-try in Detroit from 2003 and worked with us at Manresa from the summer of 2004 to the beginning of 2005. Since then he has worked at our retreat house in Hong Kong. After finishing a three year commitment to the Chinese Province, he has been made available for mission here by the Detroit Provincial and was elected by our Board of Directors in June 2008 as our new Director of Manresa Jesuit Retreat House.

Dear friends and members of the Manresa Jesuit R

etreat House family!

I write to you from the Wah Yan Jesuit College in Kowloon, Hong Kong, where I ha

ve been living and working

for the past two and a half yea

rs looking after the formation of some of our Jesuit s

cholastics, offering retreats and

spiri-

tual direction, and helping wit

h extra-curricular activities in the

school. As is being announced, I have b

een asked to

return home by the Detroit Province Provincial and

missioned by him to serve as the

new director of Manresa, to whi

ch

office Manresa’s Board of Directors had elected me. I’m very happy to b

e returning to Manresa where I

had the pleas-

ure of working a few years ago

for a short time.

I look forward to joining you a

gain and to contributing my energy to sup

port the mission of Manresa. Of course, I

am also saddened to be leaving th

e Jesuit community here in Hong Kong— the mission to China has been

included

among the top priorities of the So

ciety of Jesus, and the need for

Jesuits to serve the Church in China is very gre

at.

Nevertheless, I also realize the im

portance of the work being don

e at Manresa, and recognize that wh

at we do in

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan serves not only to suppo

rt the Church of the Archdiocese of Detroit, but the

world-wide

Church, including the Churches of Asia. In any ev

ent, I bring with me my experience of w

orking in the Far East,

and hope that I can share with

you some of the graces I have received

from my contact with the peoples of t

he Philip-

pines, China, Nepal, and the rest of Asia. I look for

ward to meeting you again this fall, and t

o learning more about

the work now being done at M

anresa and how I might help in sup

porting all the good things that

are happening there.

Please remember me in your prayers as I begin th

is new ministry.

Yours in Christ,

Greg Hyde, SJ

A Note f

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er Greg

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Fr. Peter Fennessy, SJFr. Peter Fennessy, SJFr. Peter Fennessy, SJFr. Peter Fennessy, SJ Fr. Gregory Hyde, SJFr. Gregory Hyde, SJFr. Gregory Hyde, SJFr. Gregory Hyde, SJ

Mary McKeonMary McKeonMary McKeonMary McKeon Fr. Bernie Owens, SJFr. Bernie Owens, SJFr. Bernie Owens, SJFr. Bernie Owens, SJ

Associate DirectorAssociate DirectorAssociate DirectorAssociate Director Hugh BuchananHugh BuchananHugh BuchananHugh Buchanan

ControllerControllerControllerController Tom HurleyTom HurleyTom HurleyTom Hurley

Board of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsBoard of Directors Arlene AponeArlene AponeArlene AponeArlene Apone

William BrazierWilliam BrazierWilliam BrazierWilliam Brazier Michael BrownMichael BrownMichael BrownMichael Brown Fr. Walt Farrell, SJFr. Walt Farrell, SJFr. Walt Farrell, SJFr. Walt Farrell, SJ

John J. GodwinJohn J. GodwinJohn J. GodwinJohn J. Godwin Judd HartJudd HartJudd HartJudd Hart

Fr. Gregory Hyde, SJFr. Gregory Hyde, SJFr. Gregory Hyde, SJFr. Gregory Hyde, SJ Martin MannaMartin MannaMartin MannaMartin Manna

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Fr. Don Petkash, SJFr. Don Petkash, SJFr. Don Petkash, SJFr. Don Petkash, SJ Gerald SeizertGerald SeizertGerald SeizertGerald Seizert

Fr. Richard Twohig, SJFr. Richard Twohig, SJFr. Richard Twohig, SJFr. Richard Twohig, SJ B ill WittenbergBill WittenbergBill WittenbergBill Wittenberg

A NOTE From the Interim Director

Friends of Manresa,

Greetings! And my hope that you have been having a refreshing summer so far.

There are a number of things that I'd like to write about, so let me get to them promptly. We had two unusual visits in the spring. The As-sociate General Treasurer of the Society of Jesus, Father Robert Grimm, S.J., came to do the Soci-ety's equivalent of an audit of the books of both the Retreat House and of the Jesuit Community. Father found our books in reasonably good order, but he seemed to me more somber about our prospects than is needful. Despite that, his was a pleasant visit, since we have known one another for some years. Then, about the same time, a dozen or more religious and government people from Kyrgyzstan paid us a visit. After years under the Soviets, and as religion is only recently surfacing in their area, they wanted to talk with people en-gaged in religious work and to hear how our Church-State relations worked. Despite the language handicap, we managed a good exchange and, since the visit, we heard from their guide that their visit with us was a highlight on their three-week tour in the Detroit area.

A couple of important changes have also taken place since my last writing. Across the spring Hugh Buchanan held three sessions for the cap-tains and lieutenants of our retreat groups. These were sessions that provided some training as well as some time for the men to help one another with re-cruitment ideas. At the same time we have combined some of the smaller weekend groups and thus opened up a couple of weekends for new groups. The thinking behind all this is that we need to increase our operation revenue and so depend less on “return on investment.” For, undoubtedly, in the pre-sent volatile market climate our investment returns will be less.

It is my pleasure, finally, to tell you that at its June 16 meeting the Manresa Board of Directors elected Father Gregory J. Hyde, S. J. as the new Director of Manresa starting sometime in mid-August. Father spent about a half year here doing retreats before he headed to Hong Kong for a three-year stint. Now he is coming back to us. There is an article about him elsewhere in this issue of Manresa Matters, so I say no more about Father, except to wel-come him and ask you join me in prayer: that the Holy Trinity bless Father Hyde's leadership role here; that it be a service to the Church and the Society of Jesus, as we all share in God's work of building the Kingdom.

Peace!

P.S. And what about your correspondent? According to Fr. Provincial Scullin, he “will remain a vital part of Manresa's mission to hand on the Spiri-tual Exercises.”

Fr. Walter L. Farrell, S.J.

Manresa Jesuit Retreat House Presents the 5th Annual

Spirit of Manresa

Dinner and Auction When: Saturday, September 27, 2008 Where: The Marriott at Centerpoint 3600 Centerpoint Parkway Pontiac, Michigan 48341 Who: Manresa Jesuit Retreat House Cost: General Admission: $150 Per Person Benefact $250 Per Person Table (10) $100 Per Person Dress: formal business attire Program: Mass at 5:30 P.M., followed by Hors D’oeuvres,

Silent and Live Auctions, Raffle Dinner and Dancing

Music by the Rick Lieder Band Honorary Chairs: Adam and Carol Cheslin Kenneth and Lori Hiltz William and Marie Molnar Francis and Sally Sehn Event Chairs: Robert and Patti Koval Thomas and Kathy Parker

Reservations are now available Call: (248) 644-4933 x 34

Email: auction@manresa-sj.org Web Site: www.manresa-sj.org

Raffle Tickets Available

As in the past, Manresa is having a raffle in con-junction with our Annual Auction and Dinner on Sep-tember 27th. The raffle contributes mightily to the financial support of the event and helps to offset many of the necessary costs of holding it. First prize this year is a $5,000 shopping spree at the Somerset Collec-tion or Home Depot (or cash equivalent). Raffle tickets are available from many of the retreat captains or from the front office at Manresa. The cost of the tickets is $10 each or 3 for $25. The winning ticket will be drawn the night of the auction. You do not have to be there to win. So give your captain a call or contact the Manresa office at (248) 644-4933 and secure a chance to a great day of shopping!

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Banging Pipes Subdued:Banging Pipes Subdued:Banging Pipes Subdued:Banging Pipes Subdued: Peter and Dave HonoredPeter and Dave HonoredPeter and Dave HonoredPeter and Dave Honored

It is always good to have a good rhythm going when you’re trying to accomplish a task. Unfortu-nately, for a while during this spring, we were treated to regular rhythm of banging from our water pipes, much to the distraction and annoyance of many retreatants! That kind of rhythm isn’t so welcome, if your primary purpose is to slow down and listen to God.

A significant part of our water system is a pressure reducing valve which lowers the high water pressure in a 4-inch supply main to a level our pipes and joints can withstand. In time, though, the valve builds up corro-sion and sediment compromising the ability of the re-ducer to do its job.

Rebuilding the valve requires technical knowledge of the system and a fair degree of plumbing skills. Our maintenance team allowed that they could manage the repair themselves and save the House considerably off the outside quotes we had received.

Bottom line, Dave Morgan and Peter Luyckx pur-chased the materials and completed the job within five hours. The total savings to the House was $927 off the best quotes we received from qualified contractors.

In acknowledgement of their efforts and skill, Pete and Dave were given Recognition Awards by Fr. Farrell and Tom Hurley including gift certificates to Home Depot.

Nice job and congratulations to Pete and Dave!

Storms over ManresaStorms over ManresaStorms over ManresaStorms over Manresa Like many of our neighbors, Manresa experienced

the winds and rains of the spring when the storms of June rolled through Bloomfield Hills. While many of our older trees suffered major damage, the buildings and main facilities were unharmed through the ordeal.

Lost was the Green Walk-Over Bridge to the is-land. A 25-foot branch from the top of a willow snapped off and made a direct landing on the top of the bridge. Repairs will be made by the time you read this and much of the bridge was salvageable. We also suffered minor damage to the roof of the St. Joe’s Ga-zebo. The old willows near the banks of the Rouge were hardest hit, many snapping in the turmoil or fal-ling to the insistence of the high winds.

Still, God is good. No injuries to persons, no real disruptions to operations except perhaps a little incon-venience during temporary black-outs that gave us the opportunity to exercise patience. Thank you for your prayers.

Chapel RefurbishingChapel RefurbishingChapel RefurbishingChapel Refurbishing We are looking for a few donors who may be able to sponsor a renovation of the Main Chapel. The walls yearn for

patching and new paint and the curtains around the altar need replacement. The last renovation has served us well for over 15 years, but it is time to update. A plan is ready for execution, but we would like to minimize the hit to the Capital Budget. If you can help, please contact Hugh Buchanan (248) 644-4933.

Upcoming Program Offerings at ManresaUpcoming Program Offerings at ManresaUpcoming Program Offerings at ManresaUpcoming Program Offerings at Manresa Registration: Credit card payment accepted by phone (248) 644-4933 or web site www.manresa-sj.org

or by check payable to Manresa in mail to Manresa, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-3554

I I I I –––– EXTENDED PROGRAMSEXTENDED PROGRAMSEXTENDED PROGRAMSEXTENDED PROGRAMS

Who Do You Say That I Am?Who Do You Say That I Am?Who Do You Say That I Am?Who Do You Say That I Am? A Workshop on Mark's Gospel and the Mystery of Christ. Shortest and likely the first of the four Gospels, Mark’s Gospel is filled with questions about the iden-tity of Jesus: Who is this man? Who do people say that I am? Are you the Christ? Are you the King of the Jews? We will read and discuss the Gospel in the hope of responding more deeply and faithfully to Jesus' central question: Who do you say that I am? The leader, Jan Fletcher, has taught New Testament in various settings since 1981. A spiritual director since 1987, she has an M.A. in Religion from Catholic Uni-

versity of America and a Ph.D. in German from Penn State. Dates: Sept. 16, 30; Oct. 14, 28; Nov. 11, 25; Dec. 9 Time: Tuesday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 Cost: $75.00 for the course, $20 registration fee For more information or to reg-

ister: call Jan at (248) 569-2802. Send all payments to Janis Fletcher, 28511 Lathrup Blvd., Lathrup Village MI 48076.

Christian YogaChristian YogaChristian YogaChristian Yoga Come to Manresa each week to share time away from your busy world: a time for solitude and silence, a time for prayer and meditation, a time to re-focus your at-tention on God. Come join us in our prayer of Chris-tian Yoga, which will create a space for peace and meditation within you and provide for an “upward lift-ing” of your mind, heart, and spirit to that of Christ. Classical yoga postures, flowing therapeutic move-ments, Scripture, and sacred music will quiet your be-ing and allow God the inner sanctuary within you. Leader: Grace Seroka, Certified Yoga Instructor, Graduate of the Ignatian Spirituality Program. Session I. Monday Evenings: Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29, Oct. 6 and 27 at 5:30 – 6:45 PM Session II. Monday Evenings: Nov. 3, 10 and 17; Dec. 1, 8 and 15 at 5:30 – 6:45 PM Session III. Thursday Mornings: Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27; Oct. 4 and 11 at 8:45 – 10:00 AM Cost: $60 for Session I, II or III paid in advance. Sin- gle classes are $12 the day of the class. Equipment: Bring exercise mat and blanket or towel. Registration: See above See Manresa’s web site for more information.

Women to WomenWomen to WomenWomen to WomenWomen to Women The Women to Women group will continue in 2008, and you are invited to join us for coffee, talk, prayer and faith sharing. Dates: Monday mornings: July 21, Aug. 11; Sept. 8, 22; Oct. 6, 20 Nov. 3, 17; Dec. 1, 15 Time: 9:30 AM - Coffee, 10: 00 - 11:30 AM Prayer and Faith Sharing Where: The Manresa Jesuit Retreat House Library Facilitator: Mary McKeon, Graduate of the Ignatian Spirituality Program. Cost: Donations to Manresa gratefully accepted See Manresa’s web site for more information.

Reading SeminarReading SeminarReading SeminarReading Seminar St. John of the Cross' Explanation of the Dark Night of the Soul, and an application of his prin-ciples of this spiritual process to the story of Mother Teresa as told in her collected letters un-der the title Come Be My Light Books to be discussed: (1) The Ascent of Mount Car-

mel by St. John of the Cross, (2) John of the Cross for Today: The Ascent by Susan Muto (3) Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light. Edited by Brian Kolodiejchuk Dates: Sept. 2, 16, 30, Oct. 14, 28, Nov. 11, Dec., 2, 16, Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 17, Mar . 10, 31, Apr. 21, May 5 Time: Tuesday Evenings, 7:00– 9:30 PM Leader: Fr. Bernie Owens, SJ Limit: 40 participants, register early Cost: $300, paid in four installments of $75 each To register: See above.

Praying with St. Ignatius LoyolaPraying with St. Ignatius LoyolaPraying with St. Ignatius LoyolaPraying with St. Ignatius Loyola This new prayer series, modeled on the Spiritual Exer-cises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, is centered on the person of Jesus Christ. It offers an opportunity for spiritual growth while encountering Him in new and deeper ways in Scripture and daily life. Format includes small group sessions for sharing. Participation requires a commit-ment of 30 minutes of prayer each day. Dates: September 15 – November 10, 2008. Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Facilitators: Artemae Anderson, Paula Dow and Mary McKeon. Cost: $90 per person / $150 per married couple (Includes registration fee $25) Limit: 12 participants. Deadline: September 8, 2008. To register: See above.

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Where Is God In Suffering?Where Is God In Suffering?Where Is God In Suffering?Where Is God In Suffering? Themes to be treated: (1) How Does God Work in this World? (2) OT and NT Approaches to Suffering. (3) How Does God Save Us from Suffering? (4) All Powerful and Loving? (5) An Approach to Provi-dence. Presenter: Fr. Richard Hauser, S.J. Reading: Hauser’s Finding God in Troubled Times is good preparation. Dates: Nov. 14-16, 2008 Place: Colombiere Center, Clarkston, Michigan Cost: (includes $40 registration fee) room with shower $195, without $165, commuters $135 To register: See above.

A Weekend for Married CouplesA Weekend for Married CouplesA Weekend for Married CouplesA Weekend for Married Couples God has had a sighting of all that your marriage can be since before you and your spouse even met. But how can any of us discover what His fullest vision for our marriage is? What has He really made possi-ble? What is He really offering us, and how do we get from here to there? Is there a certain way to find out? Come and see. Our facilitators, Deacon Bob and Kathy Ovies have been married and ministering together for 41 years. Bob has been Director of the Office for Family Life and Chaplain to Archdiocesan Marriage-Support Groups. Kathy is Director of Evangelization and Youth Ministry at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, a former Archdiocesan Prison Minister and a former parochial high- and middle-school teacher. They have conducted numerous workshops, retreats and spiritual renewal programs, and together created the Couple Prayer Series (www.coupleprayer.org), a successful in-home program to help couples learn how to pray together more safely, comfortably and consistently. You are encouraged to share in this special retreat about how you as a couple can find all that God promises your marriage can be. Dates: 7:30 PM Fri. Dec 5 till 12:30 PM Sun. Dec 7 To register: See above. There is a $40 nonrefundable registration fee (applicable to the weekend).

The Discernment of Spirits According to St. Ignatius The Discernment of Spirits According to St. Ignatius The Discernment of Spirits According to St. Ignatius The Discernment of Spirits According to St. Ignatius LoyolaLoyolaLoyolaLoyola This weekend workshop/retreat includes an analysis of Ignatius' princi-ples for discerning the movements of God and the Evil One in us, practice in using these principles with cases; time for discussion in small and large groups. This Workshop or its equivalent is a prerequi-site for the Workshop on the Discernment of God's Will. Dates: 7:30 PM Fri. Dec. 12 to 12:30 PM Sun. Dec. 14 Presenters: Fr. Bernie Owens, SJ and Ann Dillon Cost: (including $40 registration fee) $170 for residents; $135 for commuters Registration deadline: December 3, 2008 To register: See above. Notes to read and study before the workshop will be mailed to you when you register.

II II II II ���� WEEKEND PROGRAMSWEEKEND PROGRAMSWEEKEND PROGRAMSWEEKEND PROGRAMS

Praying with Body, Mind and Praying with Body, Mind and Praying with Body, Mind and Praying with Body, Mind and Spirit: Going DeeperSpirit: Going DeeperSpirit: Going DeeperSpirit: Going Deeper Join others who have experienced a Prayer in Motion retreat to focus on this vital call-ing from God. Use Scripture, guided meditation, music and body movement to engage your whole being in prayer. Bring a journal for some quiet reflection. Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Cost: $40.00 (includes lunch). Leader: Janene Ternes, spiritual director & founder of Prayer in Motion To register: See above.

Calling All MarthasCalling All MarthasCalling All MarthasCalling All Marthas Once again busy women are invited to

come together to spend a relax-ing, reflective, spiritually enrich-ing evening. This time we will experience “Lectio Divina”, or sacred reading, an ancient form of Christian prayer. Lectio is a prayerful reading and listening to the word of God which touches the heart and stretches the soul. We open the evening with din-ner, hear a brief presentation on Lectio, break into groups for prayer experience and sharing,

and close with a candlelight prayer service in the Chapel. Facilitators: Mary McKeon, along with Artemae Anderson and Paula Dow Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:15 PM Cost: $ 35 (includes $10 deposit and dinner) To Register: See above.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray:Lord, Teach Us to Pray:Lord, Teach Us to Pray:Lord, Teach Us to Pray: Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer. A day of reflection on the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples. What is the prayer about? What are we asking for? Bring your Bible! Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Facilitator: Janis Fletcher Cost: $35 (including lunch and $10 deposit) To register: See above.

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Madonna della Strada Madonna della Strada Madonna della Strada Madonna della Strada When Fr. Robert Scullin, S.J., the Superior of the Detroit

Jesuit Province returned from the Jesuits’ recent 35th General Congregation in Rome, he brought back for Manresa a print of the Madonna della Strada, Our Lady of the Way.

This image has always been important to Jesuits. It came from a little church of the same name that Ignatius adopted as the center of his activity in Rome. When the small structure was razed to build the Mother Church of the Society around the world, the Church of the Gesù, the fresco was removed to one of the chapels of the new church.

Recently, the layers of “restorative” paint accumulated over the centuries were removed to reveal beneath a 13th century fresco of unsuspected delicacy and beauty. The next time you are at Manresa look for it in our library.

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Open HouseOpen HouseOpen HouseOpen House

Sunshine and good cheer pervaded Manresa on June 1 as over 100 people visited the sculp-tured grounds and historic buildings during our annual Open House. We were blessed with many volunteers who prepared the House, greeted and registered guests, and helped to give tours of the facility and grounds. It was a won-derful day. We were even blessed with live mu-sic, compliments of Ben Lance and John Li, stu-dents at De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren. Classical and popular music and even a little Irish jig completed the entertainment in the Library and Dining areas to the delight of all.

The dedication of so many people made the day very special. Without their inspired and gen-erous contributions, it would have been impossi-ble. We received many compliments on the House and the wonderful gardens and we pass them on to the many who helped. A special “Thank You” goes to this year’s chairs, Dave Brockman, Bob Kendell and Terri Weber.

Garden Day and Adopt a GardenGarden Day and Adopt a GardenGarden Day and Adopt a GardenGarden Day and Adopt a Garden Many hands make light work, the saying

goes, and that was evident in our two Garden Days at Manresa. We were blessed with good weather, not too hot, not too wet. Organized by Ann Wiacek, Ann Marie Monette and Terri We-ber, the volunteer cadre of green thumbs includ-ing a group of Brother Rice students weeded, hoed, planted and mulched the many wonderful gardens around the House and grounds. There are still a few orphaned gardens that need adop-tion! Stop in and find one that your tender lov-ing care can nurture. Contact Ann or Ann Marie through the Manresa Office.

An Ignatian Pilgrimage Fr. Bernie Owens, SJ is planning to lead a trip to

Lourdes and Spain May 18 - 31, 2009. He is considering such sites as: Loyola where St. Ignatius was born, Pam-plona where he was wounded, Javier the home of St. Fran-cis, Montserrat the site of Ignatius’ vigil, Manresa after which we are named, Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Avila, and Segovia. Let us know if you are interested (no obliga-tions) and we will send you a brochure as soon as the de-tails are finalized.

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Deceased Members of the Manresa Family March 15—July 15, 2008

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