Adult Program News

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69238043365893320182010-02-12T09:18:57.893-05:00Adult Program NewsAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12852466265506410610noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923804336589332018.post-55130524310475766892009-08-03T16:01:00.023-04:002010-02-03T16:40:29.348-05:00Ongoing Services:

Click Here to subscribe to email brochurePROGRAM INFORMATION & REGISTRATION: Click on the categories in the lower left box of this page to read program descriptions and to register online.Our Mission: Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Center provides and promotes educational and spiritual experiences in a unique setting for people of all ages, faiths, and economic status.We offer the following

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Home PageAngel Wing Ministry Sr. Patricia Lenard is a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. She holds teaching certifications in Theology, Math, Science and Cisco Networking as well as Administration. She is a long-time retreat director.Sandy Kirschner is a Campus Minister with a counseling/pastoral care background. She has been a Theology Teacher and Campus Minister for over 25

Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12852466265506410610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923804336589332018.post-16588862649469793282009-08-01T15:43:00.004-04:002009-12-10T10:55:16.417-05:00Impasse Retreat

Living in a Time of ImpasseMarch 14-20, 2010 (Sunday, 7:00 PM through Saturday, 12:00 PM)The future is unfolding in ways we could never have dreamed. We experience a church in crisis and a world in chaos. Structures, systems that have served us well in the past are no longer capable of moving us into the future. If you are experiencing struggle with other persons, unjust systems, situations over

Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12852466265506410610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923804336589332018.post-55629412814229432772009-08-01T11:19:00.017-04:002009-11-15T07:57:00.533-05:00Bus Trips to Villa Maria

Refund PolicyCustomized TourOur staff is happy to arrange bus tours for your group to come to the Villa for a day of spiritual or educational enrichment. We will tailor the program to fit the interests and needs of your group. Contact us at 724-964-8886 or jmerhaut@humilityofmary.org for more information.Nativity Display Bus ToursDecember 8 or 9, 2009Come to Villa Maria in December to spiritually

Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12852466265506410610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923804336589332018.post-87178573412097085142009-07-08T15:29:00.009-04:002009-09-15T15:37:37.452-04:00Mini Sabbatical

June 13 through July 10, 2010Mini Sabbatical with Br. Michael Laratonda Come away to Villa Maria for several weeks of spiritual and professional rejuvenation. The sabbatical experience will include:Daily input (28 Days) from Br. Michael LaratondaAn intensive, weeklong guided retreat with Br. Michael Laratonda and Guest Presenters from the Villa StaffNine Spiritual Direction SessionsMeals, Room

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Refund PolicyMarriage Preparation Weekend: Click Here for info.February 20-21, 2010Lenten Retreat with Rory Cooney February 26-27, 2010, Friday 7:00 PM – Saturday 4:00 PM This rare musical opportunity with one of America's most celebrated liturgical musicians will surely inspire you as you make your spiritual preparations for the Easter season.Cost: $125.00 (includes room and meals) Commuter

Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12852466265506410610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923804336589332018.post-80177039221463515742009-07-06T16:00:00.015-04:002010-01-18T09:35:10.808-05:00Bernardin Lunch/Lecture:

A 21st Century Vision for the Catholic Common Ground Initiative Friday, May 21, 2010, Noon – 3:00 PMPresenter: Rev. Eugene LauerEugene Lauer, a priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, recently completed a three-year term as director of the National Pastoral Life Center in New York. Before moving to New York, he had been director of the Hesburgh Renewal Center at the University of Notre Dame for

Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12852466265506410610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923804336589332018.post-60279006160378721992009-07-06T15:59:00.051-04:002010-02-05T08:28:49.738-05:00Spiritual Director Initial & Ongoing Training:

Refund PolicySpiritual Direction Formation ProgramVMESC is offering a four-year formation program in spiritual direction. This formation experience includes a resident week at Villa Maria each June. During the remainder of the year, students are expected to participate in the following above and beyond the resident week:readings and short reflection papersspiritual directionan annual directed

Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12852466265506410610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923804336589332018.post-31783567053798542922009-07-06T15:59:00.050-04:002010-02-03T16:32:25.803-05:00Ongoing Series: Coffee & Contemplation, Yoga, Taize

Coffee and ContemplationTuesdays, 9:30-11:30 AM • Mother Madelaine Room Coffee & Contemplation sessions include a presentation, group discussion and time for personal prayer. Participants may stay for lunch for an additional charge.TOPICSEpiphanies in 2010, Jan. 5, 2010Presenter: Sr. Rose Anne Hanlon, HMSr. Rose Anne will help participants prayerfully center on witnessing to the Incarnate love of

Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12852466265506410610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923804336589332018.post-80102610336272123652009-07-06T15:57:00.063-04:002010-02-12T09:18:57.925-05:00Conference Retreats:

Refund PolicyThe Passionate Love of God June 27-July 4, 2010 = Sunday at 7:00 PM until the following Sunday at 11:30 AMPresenter: Brother Michael Laratonda, FMSBrother Michael will offer daily presentations, prayer services and media experiences to help retreatants explore and experience God's passionate love for them. This retreat is included as part of the Mini Sabbatical being offered by Br.

Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12852466265506410610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6923804336589332018.post-21692485473598652802009-07-06T15:57:00.045-04:002009-11-23T09:00:38.523-05:00Individually Directed Retreats & Ongoing Spiritual Direction:

Refund PolicyWhat?In this program a director is assigned to each retreatant. In meeting the director each day the retreatant is aided in:noticing the reality of God’s presence and activitycoming to trust what has been noticedresponding to this presence and activityPrayerful reflection, often with Sacred Scripture, in an environment of complete silence is the usual setting for this process.When?

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Refund PolicyRCIA Retreat DayMarch 27, 201010:00 am - 3:00 pm (lunch included)Presenter: Sr. Ardath Blake, HMThis retreat day is designed for those going through the RCIA process, candidates, catechumens and their sponsors. The day will include presentations, time for personal reflection, sharing between sponsors and catechumens/candidates and a closing prayer service. Participants will enjoy the

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