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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