All programs are held at the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse unless otherwise specfied.

Loneliness: God's Door to Spiritual Growth

In our technological world even though we are connected, we have a sense of isolation. This loneliness is a door which God uses to invite us to fulfill our deepest hunger for intimacy with God. Discover ways to fill the emptiness in your heart and life.

Presenter:	Teresa Marie Laengle, SC
Dates:	Saturday, February 11, 2012
Time:	9 AM-4 PM
Fee:	$45 (includes lunch); $40 if paid in full by 2/1 $15 non-refundable registration fee
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Lenten Reflection Sunday Afternoons with John Quigley, OFM

Why Does Our Idea of God Change So Much?
Sunday, February 26, 2012

In Scripture and in our personal lives we live with different images of God that are sometimes complementary, conflictive, consoling and threatening at the same time. Some of these understandings contradict each other and we can have serious disagreements with others over our interpretations of God. It is enough to drive us to say “I wish to see the Real God!!” Who is S/He?

We experience God – and other significant persons – as answering our particular needs. Fr. John will look at the revelation of God in Scripture’s description of various experiences of God for the Israelites and he will draw a parallel between these Biblical revelations and how we similarly arrive at revelations of the identity of a significant person in our own lives.

The Last Week of Jesus' Life
Sunday, March 11, 2012

Fr. John will follow the activities and preaching of Jesus during the week before his death as described in St. Matthew’s Gospel. This evangelist shows Jesus as a thoughtful and clever strategist who staged his actions and words to have a forceful impact. In the dramatic high voltage locale of the Temple courtyard, Jesus on a daily basis deliberately confronts the men who will attempt to destroy him. The events and teaching of this last week of Jesus’ life offer brilliant insight into the meaning of being Christian.

Leader:	John Quigley, OFM
Dates:	Sundays, Feb. 26 and March 11, 2012
Time:	1:30-4 PM
Location:	Rose Room
Fee:	$25 for each session or $45 for both $15 non-refundable registration fee due 2/20
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John Quigley, OFM, was ordained as a Franciscan in 1972. He studied graphic arts with the intention of working at St. Anthony Messenger Press. In 1974 he joined Richard Rohr at the New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati where they worked together as co-pastors of the community. John was appointed in 1980 as director for Justice and Peace for his Franciscan Province, which took him to Rome for 10 years, and then to the United Nations in Geneva for 12 years. He is now living in Cincinnati and is engaged in the ministry of preaching.

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Creator, Reshape My Heart; God, Steady My Spirit

This Lent spend some time with the image from Psalm 51 which asked God to create a new heart in us and give us a steadfast spirit. Spend some time with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and with Ruth and Naomi in their journey of being reshaped and steadied by the God who love them and called them to follow. Let their stories lead you to your own story and to a changed heart.

Leader:	Wanda Smith, RSM
Dates:	March 23-24, 2012
Time:	Friday, 7 PM – Saturday, 9 AM-3 PM
Fee:	$75 (includes meals & overnight); $70 if paid in full by 3/13 $60 Commuter (includes meals) $15 non-refundable registration fee
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Wanda Smith, RSM is a Sister of Mercy of the South Central Community. She completed her internship in spiritual direction at the former Jesuit Renewal Center in Milford, Ohio and has experience in directing and giving retreats at various retreat centers. Wanda holds a masters degree in Theology from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. As part of a sabbatical experience in 2002, Wanda participated in the Art and Spirituality Program at Mercy Center in Madison, Connecticut and has since presented Art and Spirituality retreats in Cincinnati and Fremont. Her ministries have included parish pastoral work, vocation ministry and congregational leadership. Currently she is a spiritual director and retreat minister in Fremont, Ohio.

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RCIA Retreat for Parishes

This retreat is designed for candidates, catechumens, sponsors and RCIA team members from various parishes to come together for prayer and sharing. The focus will be on deepening the meaning of the Sacraments of Initiation. There will be an opportunity for the sacrament of Reconciliation.

Leaders:	Rita Hawk, SC & Maureen Heverin, SC
Dates:	Saturday, March 17, 2012
Time:	9 AM-3:30 PM
Location:	Sisters of Charity Motherhouse, 5900 Delhi Road
Fee:	$30/person (includes lunch) Call 513.347.5449 for more information or to register your parish.
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Triduum Retreat: Following the Nonviolent Jesus

The focus of the Triduum Retreat is Jesus, the model and inspiration of loving nonviolence. On Holy Thursday we will reflect on being nonjudgmental. On Good Friday the example of nonresistance will be the theme of the day. On Holy Saturday we will pray about nonattachment and how Jesus invites us to be more like him. Open your heart to a deeper relationship with Jesus during these holy days.

Leader:	Carol Brenner, SC
Dates:	April 5-7, 2012
Time:	Thursday, 3 PM – Saturday, 4 PM
Location:	Rose Room
Fee:	$120 (includes room and meals); $80 Commuter (includes meals); $20 non-refundable registration fee due by 3/30
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Mothers & Daughters

The day will focus on one of the most important relationships in a woman’s life, that of mother and daughter. Using presentations, interactive discussions, time to spend alone and time for sharing, this is a design for growing together for mothers who wish to better understand their daughters and for daughters who wish to more meaningfully relate to their mothers; for learning what others have discovered about relating to each other as mothers and daughters; for exploring many issues facing mothers and daughters today; and for understanding more of both the traditional and contemporary views about mothers and daughters.

Each participant is asked to bring an object that symbolizes the mother/daughter relationship for her personally.

For mothers and daughters 15 years of age and older.

Leader:	Judi Sauerbrey
Dates:	Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time:	9:30 AM-3 PM
Fee:	$45 (includes lunch); $40 if paid in full by 4/20 $10 non-refundable registration fee
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Centering Prayer Retreat Weekend

Take time from your busy schedule to deepen your relationship with God through contemplation in an atmosphere of prayer, silence and reflection. The weekend will include centering prayer sessions, lectio divina, personal reflection and the option to meet with one of the team members. Experience with a daily centering prayer/contemplative practice is needed to participate in this retreat.

Leaderhip Team:	Pat Marie Bernard, SC, Carol Brenner, SC and Liz Maxwell
Dates:	May 4-6, 2012
Time:	Friday, 7 PM – Sunday, 11:30 AM
Fee:	$125 (includes meals and overnight) $90 Commuter (includes meals) $25 non-refundable registration fee due 4/28
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Mysticism & Music

Music has always been a basic part of human culture and a channel to achieve a deeper connection to ourselves and the universe. We will listen to music designed to tap into our deep inner selves – the inner dwelling place of God’s Spirit.

Presenter:	Mary Ann Humbert, SC
Dates:	Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time:	9:30-11:30 AM
Fee:	$20; $10 non-refundable registration fee due by 5/7
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Being the Peace We Seek in the World: A Self Care Retreat

Stressed? Tired? Searching? Want time to reflect? Come join us for a day of reflection and dialogue on the importance of self care. We will look at essential practices for being able to stand in the vortex of conflict while embodying the peace we so seek in the world. We will explore the fundamental role of our inner journey and daily spiritual practices in our ability to transform conflict and improve relationships. Our clients, our work and our personal lives are positively affected when we consciously care for our soul, constantly reflecting on how we live and how we practice.

Facilitator:	Meghan Clarke
Dates:	Saturday, August 25, 2012
Time:	9 AM-4 PM
Fee:	$45 (includes lunch); $40 if paid in full by 8/17 $15 non-refundable registration fee required by 8/17
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Meghan Clarke is a principal of ME Clarke Consulting in Cincinnati, where she specializes in facilitation, strategic visioning, dialogue, transition management and mediation. She received a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution at the School of International Service at American University.