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April 30, 2025
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BEATITUDES: A Retreat on the Practical Dimensions of the Beatitudes for Today
Presented by Sr. Marcella Kiesel, OSF
May 15-18, 2025 (Thursday, 10:30 AM through Sunday, 2:00 PM)
Blessed are those who follow Jesus. Would you like to:
- Deepen your sense of God’s unconditional love for you?
- Be more accepting of your own feelings?
- Tap into your inner strengths?
- Recognize oppression and deal with injustice?
- Accept your own human limitations?
- Unclutter your heart?
- Make your contribution to world peace?
- Perservere in walking in Jesus’ footsteps? ….Then this retreat is vital for you!
Sr. Marcella is a Stella Niagara sister of Penance and Christian Charity. Her ministries include directing retreats throughout the USA, Canada, and in Tanzania, East Africa.
$350.00 Overnight Retreat (includes meals & overnight room with retreat)
$180.00 Commuter Retreat (includes meals with retreat)
Call 716-754-7376 to make your reservation by April 30, 2025.
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ALL NEW
BOOK CLUB
Spiritual Story Seekers
First Sessions
The Prayer Box
By
New York Times best-selling author Lisa Wingate.
Book one of A Carolina Chronicles series.
Tuesday Afternoons
May 27th, June 3rd, 10th, & 17th
Two Times Available
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - $50.00
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM - $40.00
Presenter
Jan Czech
Jan is a former middle school English teacher, writing instructor and reporter. She is the author of six books for young children as well as Grace Happens, a middle school age novel. Her numerous articles have appeared in a variety ofpublications including “The Children’s Writer” and “The Buffalo News”. She lives in Western New York with her husband and two very spoiled dogs.
Cost includes all four Book Club Sessions for this book and hot beverage.
BOOK NOT INCLUDED WITH COST OF RETREAT
BOOK AVAILABLE
ON AMAZON, THRIFT BOOKS, BARNES AND NOBLE,
TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS AND CHRISTIANBOOK.COM
Call today to make your reservation
Reservation deadline -May 12, 2025
716-754-7376, Ext. 2
(MasterCard, Visa & Discover Cards Accepted)
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Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord
Retreat Night
May 30, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
5:00 PM Check-In * 5:20 PM Welcome & Prayer * 5:30 PM Dinner
ONLY
$40.00
Includes dinner, drumming, prayers and reflection.
Come enjoy prayers and music to help inspire an upbeat mood.
Presented by
Carolyn Zimmerman
(www.drum4health.net)
Carolyn is a trained facilitator that will simplify the evening’s activity that combines proven health-promoting strategies including self-expression, group support, nurturing, exercise, stress reduction, and of course, music- making.
Call today to make your reservation
Reservation deadline - May 15, 2025
716-754-7376, Ext. 2
(MasterCard, Visa & Discover Cards Accepted)
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BOOK CLUB – BOOK 2
Spiritual Story Seekers
The Story Keeper
By
New York Times best-selling author Lisa Wingate.
Book one of A Carolina Chronicles series.
Tuesday Afternoons
July 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th , 2025
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM for $50.00
Or
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM for $40.00
Presenter – Jan Czech
Jan is a former middle school English teacher, writing instructor and reporter. She is the author of six books for young children as well as Grace Happens, a middle school age novel. Her numerous articles have appeared in a variety of publications including “The Children’s Writer” and “The Buffalo News”. She lives in Western New York with her husband and two very spoiled dogs.
NOTE: Cost includes all Four Book Club Sessions for this book and hot beverage.
BOOK NOT INCLUDED WITH COST OF RETREAT
BOOK AVAILABLE : AMAZON, THRIFT BOOKS, BARNES AND NOBLE, TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS AND CHRISTIANBOOK.COM
Call 716-754-7376 Ext. 2 today to make your reservation
Reservation deadline -June 23, 2025
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Let’s Get Hooked
Learn to Crochet a Prayer Shawl
Retreat Day
Crocheters and Non-Crocheters Welcome
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Come Enjoy a Retreat Day
That Can Spread Comfort, Hope & Love for Years to Come
Retreat Day Includes:
Instructions on How to Crochet
Prayer Shawl History, Prayers, Patterns
Inspirational Music
Lunch
Fellowship with Other Crocheters
ONLY
$55.00 Includes Retreat, Lunch, Yarn & Crochet Needle
or
$45.00 Includes Retreat, Lunch - Bring Your Own Yarn & Crochet Needle
CALL TODAY
to make your reservation
Reservation deadline -June 27, 2025
716-754-7376, Ext. 2
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JOIN US AS WE WELCOME A SAINT!
Retreat Day on the Life of St. Francis
September 6, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Live Theatrical Performance By Michael Sacilowski

Prayer, Reflection & Questions
Sr. Colleen Shanahan, OSF & Sr. Patricia McMahon, OSF
Not only will this retreat include lunch, prayer and reflection but you’ll meet and get to know one of the world’s most popular saints, Francis of Assisi, through a live theatrical performance entitled “Rebuild My Church”. Experience the power of a personal encounter with Christ and St. Francis through this one-man multi-media event. This inspiring show brings a beloved Saint to life. Discover how his life touched so many people and learn more about Saint Francis and his love of God through this deeply moving performance.
ONLY $45.00
Don’t Miss Out….Call today to make your reservation
Reservation deadline – August 22, 2025
716-754-7376, Ext. 2
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NOTE: DEPOSITS NON-REFUNDABLE