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Upcoming Events for St. Benedict’s Toolbox Ministries

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October 23 - 25 St. Luke’s Church – Darien, Wisdom House, Litchfield, CT

Benedictine Spirituality and the Arts - Channels of Grace for Daily Living

Jane will lead the annual Women’s Retreat that this year. Contact www.saintlukesdarien.org for information.

November 7 Convent of St. John Baptist, Mendham, NJ

A quiet day at the Convent with Jane to explore the Benedictine Way of Hope. For information see www.csjb.org/RetCalendar.html.

November 12 - 15 Holy Cross Monastery, West Park, NY

The Benedictine Path to Simplicity: Living with Peace in Your Heart

During this Benedictine Experience attendees will take part in the balanced rhythms of the Benedictine way through times of prayer, study, light work, silence and rest as they join in the life of the Holy Cross Benedictine community. For information see www.holycrossmonastery.com/retreats.html.

December 5 Trinity Church in Buckingham, PA

Benedictine Spirituality for the Frazzled

Jane will lead this retreat that is open to the parish and wider community. For information contact Trinity Church at www.trinityepiscopalbuckingham.org.

January 10 - May 16, and September 12 - December 12, 2010

2nd Sundays

St. John's Episcopal Church in Bala Cynwyd, PA

Spirituality for Everyday Living - A Journey with St. Benedict

Members of St. John's and the surrounding Christian community will gather between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm to pray as a community, share a simple meal and explore the richness of Benedictine Spirituality for daily living. Jane will lead this year-long program.

October 14 - May 12

2nd Wednesdays

Benedictine Spiritual Sharing Group, Summit, NJ

Jane will lead a monthly group focusing on spiritual and life practices from The Rule of St. Benedict. The group meets from 1:30 - 4:00 on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Information at www.interweave.org.

January 21 to May 20, 2010

3rd Thursdays

Benedictine Spiritual Sharing Evening Group, Summit, NJ

Through Interweave, Jane will lead a monthly group focusing on spiritual and life practices from The Rule of St. Benedict. The group meets on the 3rd Thursday evening of each month from 6:30 – 8:45. Information at www.interweave.org.

February 18 St. Peter’s, Morristown, NJ

Jane will speak on Benedictine Spirituality at the monthly luncheon. 

February 19 - 20

Church of the Advent, Cape May, NJ

Keeping Sabbath

Jane will lead this retreat that is open to the parish and wider community. She will also preach on Sunday, February 21st. For information about the retreat contact see www.capemayadvent.org or contact churchoftheadvent@verizon.net or 609 884 3065

February 25 6:00 pm House of the Redeemer, New York City, NY

Opening a Space Within: Hospitality in the Benedictine Tradition

Jane will give an presentation on an aspect of the Rule of St. Benedict and provide useful ideas and tools for daily practice. See www.houseoftheredeemer.org.

February 26-27

St. Nicholas' Episcopal Church, Midland, Texas

Jane will lead this retreat that is open to the parish and wider community. Subject - TBD. Jane will also preach on Sunday morning.

March 6 Interweave Quiet Day, Summit, NJ

Renewing Our Faith: A Lenten Quiet Day of Formation and Reflection

Attendees will learn about and experience four Lenten spiritual practices to help “keep a holy Lent.” See www.interweave.org for information.

March 14, 21, and 28

Christ and St. Stephen's Church, New York City, NY

Jane will lead three Adult Forums. Subject - TBD. For information visit www.csschurch.or or call 212-787-2755, ext. 5.

April 15

Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, NY

Benedictine Spirituality for the Frazzled Part 2 - Finding Holiness in Work

Jane will lead this day retreat that will focus on how a Benedictine approach to daily work can be a path to the sacred and to a deeper connecting with God. For information see www.holycrossmonastery.com/retreats.html

May 1

Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery in Phoenix, Arizona

"Embracing Prayer in Your Daily Life"

Jane will lead this day retreat sponsored and organized by the Benedictine Cell of Victorville, California. the retreat will explore the ways we bring prayerfulness from the monastery to our communities. For information contact Barbara Croshier at penny213@verizon.net

July 16 - 18 Companions of the Holy Cross, Adelynrood, Byfield, MA

Our Senses as a Pathway to God

Each of us has the resources to find God present to us each day. But we can forget about the bountiful gifts of our senses that not only meet our physical needs but can offer spiritual possibilities as well. Attendees will explore the senses as windows to the holy using Benedictine spirituality as a framework. Information at www.adelynrood.org.

November 4-7

Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, NY

During this Benedictine Experience attendees will take part in the balanced rhythms of the Benedictine way through times of prayer, study, light work, silence and rest as they join in the life of the Holy Cross Benedictine community.  For information see www.holycrossmonastery.com/retreats.html