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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 retreat 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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Date:	Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Guided By:	Gordon Creamer
Arrival:	9:30 am
Departure:	3:00 pm
Cost:	$30
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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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Date:	Fri. Sept. 10th - Sun. Sept. 12, 2010
Guided By:	Msgr. Nicholas Amato
Arrival:	5:00 pm, Friday, September 10th
Departure:	1:00 pm, Sunday, September 12th
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.

To register, please contact the Bon Secours Spiritual Center, (410) 442-1320
2010 Schedule:
	Friday	September 10th	9:00 AM to 3:15pm
	Friday	October 8th	9:00 AM to 3:15pm
	Friday	November 12th	9:00 AM to 3:15pm
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No Charge - Free Will Offering Welcome Seating is Limited - Reservations Requested To register, please contact the Bon Secours Spiritual Center, (410) 442-1320

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."

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	September 11th	9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Thursday	September 16th	6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturday	October 2nd	9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Wednesday	October 20th	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, September 11, 2010
Guided By:	Gordon Creamer
Time:	9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Cost:	$ 55
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It Takes Two To Reconcile

The power to forgive can change one's life. But, what should be considered fulfilling becomes incomplete until we consider what is necessary for total reconciliation. Often times, forgiveness can be a one-way street that excludes the other individual or group that originally wounded us. In this retreat, we will explore the various components of forgiveness and reconciliation and how we can participate fully in each. Participants will have opportunities for prayerful meditation, discussion and hands on exercises. Please bring a journal with you. The video, The Power of Forgiveness will be viewed during the program.

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Date:	Sunday, September. 12, 2010
Guided By:	Betty Martin, Ginny Niemeyer, Martha Starrett and Mary Perschy
Time:	2:00 pm- 5:00pm
Cost:	$15
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Group Spiritual Direction - Overview

This introductory meeting will describe the various dimensions of Group Spiritual Direction, and invite participants to experience the process by reflecting and sharing in a small group. Those who attend get a sense of whether group spiritual direction resonates with them.

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Date:	Fri., Sept. 17th-Sun., Sept. 19, 2010
Guided By:	Fr. Phil Cover
Arrival:	5:00 pm, Friday, September
Departure:	1:00 pm
Cost:	$225
Deposit:	$50
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Crossing Over to the Other Side:
Navigating the Spiritual Terrain
of Life's Second Half

Our earliest spiritual formation has served us well, helping us to navigate the spiritual tasks and journey of the first half of life. But "when life comes at us fast," as the phrase says, we are often ill prepared to handle life's challenges (e.g., the death of a loved one; the loss of a job; a divorce, a terminal illness), or resolve its questions (e.g., whose side is God on; why can't I forgive; why do bad things happen to good people); or carry out its tasks in a brand new way (to take up the journey of life with the same motivation Jesus did). This retreat will focus on what it means to cross over to the other side; that is, the transitional experience of being led by the Spirit out of darkness into the spirituality of the second half of life; and what the Spirit calls forth from us in navigating life's second half.

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Date:	Saturday, September 25, 2010
Guided By:	Ilia Delio, OSF
Arrival:	9:30 am
Departure:	3:30 pm
Cost:	$55
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Compassion:
From the Franciscan Tradition

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 have reflected on the gift of Compassion during eight days of prayer and reflection to learn how God tells us the story of compassion from various spiritual traditions. This program in our Compassion series allows us to reflect with our guide, Sr. Ilia Delio, on the gift of compassion in the Franciscan Tradition.

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Date:	Sun., Sept.26th-Wed., Sept.29, 2010
Guided By:	Peggy Tabor Millin
Arrival:	5:00 pm Check-in 7:00 pm Program Starts
Departure:	1:00 pm, Wednesday, Sept 29th
Cost:	$425
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Awakening to the Writer Within

This retreat for women focuses on freeing ourselves from the old concepts of what writing "should" be in order to express our true selves. Grounded within a circle of safety, support, and natural beauty, women tap into their inherent strength, finding validation and freedom from expectations while solitude and individual writing, social interaction with silence.