Winter/Spring Mini-Retreat Series 2012

"Spirituality for Everyday Living"

Sacred Hearts Retreat Center226 Great Neck RoadWareham, MA 02571508-295-0100

The following five mini-retreats will be held at Sacred Hearts on the second Wednesdays of the month from January through May. All are welcome - men and women, Catholics and non-Catholics.

Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm 
Cost: $20 
Registration: In order to prepare seating and materials, please pre-register at least two days in advance by contacting Peggy at 508-548-9149 or timeoutretreats@comcast.net. The fee can be paid on arrival.
Mass: Tentatively, Fr. Stan Kolasa, director of Sacred Hearts, will celebrate Mass before each retreat at 9:00am for those who would like to participate. 

April 11: The Power of Goodness: A Reason to Hope

Easter reminds us that goodness is stronger than evil. It is a feast of hope and victory. Easter challenges us not to give up, but to see possibility. In spite of the doom and gloom reported by the media, we have reason to be hopeful for there is a tremendous amount of good happening all around us. To quote Howard Zinn, “To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage and kindness.”

May 9: Look at the View

Life is a most wonderful gift given to us by God. Sadly, we do not always recognize it to be so. It’s tempting to keep the blinders on and focus on the negative. However, we diminish ourselves when we become the victim. Each of us has sole custody of our own lives and we can choose to see the beauty and abundance in life. We can choose to turn a crisis into an opportunity. We can choose to make each day a masterpiece.

Comments from former participants. . .

All of the retreats have been wonderful – the music, the readings, all that has been presented. Every retreat I have looked forward to and have left feeling relaxed and taking something away with me. Thanks so much.

Well-balanced with reflection time and content. With just a few hours, so much takes place within me.

All the retreats offered great spiritual sustenance.

They are beautifully structured. What you share with us, the songs, stories, prayers, etc. are phenomenal. I take away so much.

Enjoyable, uplifting, renewing, refreshing, awesome! Absolutely life-giving!

I come with no expectations and leave with a smile on my face and a softer heart!

For a complete listing of upcoming retreats and events, please visit their website at www.timeout retreats.tripod.com.