January – April 2012

To Register for Events: 734-324-0901 or mrretreats@comcast.net


SCRIPTURAL PROPHETS
Thursdays, 10-11:00 a.m.
Register by prior Monday
Free will donation

January 12: Habakkuk
February 9: Ezekiel

As conscience and consolation of Israel, the Old Testament Prophets continue to call us to life in God. In this occasional series, we will explore the lives and challenges of these witnesses, and consider their vision and invitations to us as men and women of faith today. Please bring a bible.
Facilitated by Mary Therese Lemanek


GIFTS OF LENT: Time and Space, Set Apart
An Evening of Supper and Reflection for Women
Thursday, February 23

5-6 p.m. Light Supper; 6-8:30 p.m. Reflection
$20 Suggested Donation – Register by Friday, February 17

Contemporary authors as well as Biblical writers speak of the gifts of time and space. These gifts come to each of us. What might be our response during the days of Lent 2012?
Facilitated by Sr. Margaret Hoey, SMR


SPIRITUALITY & SOUP: The Invitations of Lent
Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Register by Monday noon of each week
Free will donation

Through the Scriptures for the upcoming Sunday, we will consider Lent and its many invitations to conversion and discipleship. Join us for a half-hour reflection, followed by soup and bread.
Facilitated by Sr. Margaret Hoey, SMR, and Denise LaPorte


WOMEN’S BOOK DISCUSSION: An Altar in the World
Written by Barbara Brown Taylor
Thursdays, April 19 & 26
Register by April 4 to receive discussion questions in advance
10-11:30 a.m.
Free will donation (Reader supplies book)
Evening option: If you are interested in an evening discussion, 6 p.m. on April 23 & 30,
please call or email Denise at 734-324-0901 or mrretreats@comcast.net

“From simple practices such as walking, working, and getting lost, to deep meditations on topics like prayer and pronouncing blessings, Taylor reveals concrete ways to discover the sacred in the small things we do and see” (book jacket, hardcover edition). We will talk together about the first 6 chapters on April 19, and the last 6 on April 26. Please read these chapters ahead of time. Discussion questions will be provided when you register. The book is also available in paperback and e-book versions.

Barbara Brown Taylor is an Episcopal priest. She spent 15 years as a parish priest & pastor, and currently serves as the Butman Professor of Religion at Piedmont College in rural northeast Georgia. Taylor and her husband live on a working farm in the foothills of the Appalachians. She has written 12 books. For more information: www.barbarabrowntaylor.com
Facilitated by Denise LaPorte


To Register for Events: 734-324-0901 or mrretreats@comcast.net