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Retreat for One

You need not be part of a group to experience a retreat at Bon Secours Spiritual Center. Whether you want to come for a weekend, a day, or an afternoon, the Center welcomes individuals who wish to experience a personal retreatt or simply want to spend a day or afternoon with us. Spiritual direction is available on request. To make arrangements, contact the Center at (410) 442-1320.

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Programs, Retreats & Events Descriptions

Care for the Care Giver: Join us for a Time of Respite

Come away awhile, let us care for you! If you are a caregiver, often you are considered the pillar of strength in your particular situation. We understand the cost of that strength and the burdens of putting yourself at the service of another: the lack of personal time, and the lost energy for other roles.

To register, please contact the Bon Secours Spiritual Center, (410) 442-1320
Saturday	October 2nd	9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Wednesday	October 20th	6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturday	November 6th	9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Thursday	November 18th	6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
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We want you to be well and invite you to spend a “low key” morning or evening of personal sharing, answer seeking, being cared for and comforted. We will explore emotions and issues about grief and guilt and the joys and satisfactions connected with personal care giving. We will pray for you and your loved ones, and offer spiritual support to help you in your care efforts.  Please come and be with us.

Suggested Donation: $15 per session
(or free will offering for anyone whose personal situation does not permit the amount)

To register, please contact the Bon Secours Spiritual Center, (410) 442-1320.

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Date:	Saturday, October 2, 2010
Guided By:	Patricia Clarke, Linda Robuck
Arrival:	9:30 am
Departure:	4:00 pm
Cost:	$55
Or call the Center at (410) 442-1320

Exploring Nature for
Relaxation and Healing

Our natural surroundings can be a reminder for us to be fully present in each moment as we experience our own inner essence. This retreat focuses on the on Five Element Theory as a call to remember that essence. Together we'll look at each element in relation to the seasons, using discussion, music, poetry and movement to experience a deep level of gratitude and tap inner wisdom. Dress comfortably as we'll spend some time outdoors. We'll work and play in silence, in partnership and in groups as we explore nature as our teacher for coming to life fully for all of our life events, situations and relationships. By the end of the day, participants will design personal reminders and practices as a way to relax and heal. This retreat is appropriate for newcomers and for those familiar with this theory. Materials provided although participants may want to bring a journal.

6 CEUs for massage therapists are available from the NCBTMBs.

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Date:	Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Guided By:	Rev. Barbara Ann Laukaitis
Arrival:	9:30 am
Departure:	3:00 pm
Cost:	$30
Or call the Center at (410) 442-1320

Friends Day of Prayer

Mark your calendar to join us the first Wednesday of each month for an inspirational day of prayer and reflection. We begin at 9:30 am with coffee and pastries, a morning presentation at 10:00 am.; Mass in the chapel; a delicious lunch and an afternoon presentation at 1:30 pm. There is also an hour of free time after lunch to walk the beautiful grounds, pray the labyrinth, or just to relax outdoors at the pond. Our day concludes at 3:00 pm.

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2010 Schedule:
	Friday	October 8th	9:00 AM to 3:15pm
	Friday	November 12th	9:00 AM to 3:15pm
	Friday	December 10th	9:00 AM to 3:15pm
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No Charge - Free Will Offering Welcome Seating is Limited - Reservations Requested

Keep the Spirit Up: A Day for Job Seekers and Career Changers

Bon Secours Spiritual Center offers a day of spiritual refreshment and support
workshops to assist job seekers and those in the midst of career change on the
Second Friday of each month at the Marriottsville Campus in Howard County.
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"We want to help people keep their spirit high as they seek new opportunities,"
says Dr. Little." They need to know that God and we care about them."

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Date:	Sunday October 10, 2010
Guided By:	Patrick Caughey and Linda Vonderschmidt-LaStella
Arrival:	9:30 am
Departure:	3:00 pm
Cost:	$55
Deposit:
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Franciscan Fire Art Retreat

Join the artists as they lead a workshop for participants to shape their own understanding of "fire" in the life of St. Francis. The workshop will coincide with their ceramic art exhibit, "Through the Healing Fire: Franciscan Canticles in Clay", being displayed at the Center in October. Participants will both reflect on the exhibit and incorporate personal creative time.

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Date:	Fri., Oct. 15th,-Sun., Oct. 17th
Guided By:	Msgr. Nicholas Amato
Arrival:	5:00 pm, Friday: Check-in
Departure:	1:00pm, Sunday
Cost:	$225
Deposit:	$150
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Beginning Contemplation

There is within most people a yearning for a one-on-one relationship with God. Many have tried formal prayer and techniques of all kinds and their prayer life remains dry. Others have tried none and are not sure where to head for such a relationship. This retreat will offer a systematic 20-minute practice of meditation whereby we become more aware of and responsive to Christ's pervasive and transforming presence. There will be an opportunity to develop a plan that is specifically suited to the needs and lifestyle of the retreatant.

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Date:	Saturday, October 16, 2010
Guided By:	Sharon Sirkis
Arrival:	9:30 am
Departure:	3:00 pm
Cost:	$75
Or call the Center at (410) 442-1320

Tai Chi Chih

T'ai Chi Chih is a series of 20 separate, easy-to-learn moves that circulate and balance the chi, the life force that flows within us. It is not a martial art, rather a moving meditation that reduces stress, and generates vital health and peace of mind. In this fun and entertaining workshop you will be taught a few of the T'ai Chi Chih moves, which you can actually take away and practice on your own. You will also be taught how to ground the chi, which helps with focus, clarity, and feeling more present in everyday life. All sizes, strengths, and ages welcome. The moves may be done seated.

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Date:	Saturday, October 23, 2010
Guided By:	Sr. Elieen Quinn
Arrival:	9:30 am
Departure:	3:30 pm
Cost:	$55
Or call the Center at (410) 442-1320

Compassion Series: Celtic Beliefs

There is no gift in the Christian tradition more reflective of the presence and action of God in our world than the gift of compassion. During 2010 we will reflect on the gift of Compassion during eight days of prayer and reflection on how God tells us the story of compassion from various spiritual traditions. During this final installment of our series, our guide, Sr. Eileen Quinn, will lead us in prayer and reflection on the gift of compassion in the Celtic Tradition.

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Date:	Saturday October 30, 2010
Guided By:	Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS;
Arrival:	9:00 am
Departure:	1:00 pm
Cost:	$ 25
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Women And Nonviolent Communications: Equipping Women and Those in Peril to Deal with Violence Through Nonviolent Strategies

Religious leaders, attorney, poet and activist Simone Campbell, SSS, will deliver the keynote address at the Annual Day of Reflection on Justice and Peace, sponsored by Bon Secours Spiritual Center , the P. Francis Murphy Center for Justice and Peace and Mount Saint Agnes Theological Institute for Women. Participants will engage in strategic reflection sessions and a final general "equipping session" at which participants present their ideas.