Ministry Calendar

	Five-day Individually Directed Retreat
June 4 - June 9	Led by Armand Nigro, S.J., Vincent Beuzer, S.J. and Rosemary Insley, LCSW. This five-day Ignatian retreat costs $395, wth registration and a $100 deposit due no later than May 28, 2008. To register, please call 907-346-2343.
	Three-day Individually Directed Retreat #2
June 13-June 15	Led by Armand Nigro, S.J. and Vincent Beuzer, S.J. The shortest of our 2008 Ignatian retreats, the three-day format nevertheless offers profound opportunities for spiritual growth and healing. The cost for this individually-directed retreat is $195, with registration and a $50 deposit due no later than June 6, 2008. To register, please call 907-346-2343.
	Thirty-day Individually Directed Retreat
June 23- July 23	This retreat is directed by Armand Nigro, S.J., Vincent Beuzer, S.J., and Rosemary Insley, LCSW. For those who are able, the thirty-day format allows deep immersion in the spiritual exercises and the rhythm of retreat life. The cost for this indivudually-directed retreat is $2,095, with registration and a $600 deposit due no later than June 14, 2008. Register online or call 907-346-2343
	Seminar and Directing Practicum
June 24- August 2, '08	Led by Armand Nigro, S.J. and Vincent Beuzer, S.J. This seminar is an exploration and directing practicum for the spiritual exercises used in all of the summer retreats. The cost for this seminar is $750, with registration and a $175 deposit due no later than July 17, 2008. Register online or call 907-346-2343.
	Eight-day Individually Directed Retreat
July 25 - August 2,  '08	Led by Fr. Armand Nigro, S.J., Fr. Vincent Beuzer, S.J. and Rosemary Insley, LCSW. This eight-day Ignatian individually-directed retreat costs $625, with registration and a $200 deposit due no later than July 18, 2008. Register online or call 907-346-2343.
	Centering Prayer Retreat
August 15 - August 18, '08	Led by Kess Frey and Fran Victor. During this retreat, participants will have the opportunity to experience centering prayer sessions, group prayer services, view videos from Contemplative Outreach, and take walks in an atmosphere of silence and beauty. Retreat begins Friday, August 15 at 6:30 for check-in and ends Tuesday, August 19 1:00pm. Fee for full retreat is $325; attending Friday through Sunday is $195. A deposit of $50 is due with registration by Friday, August 8. Register here or call 907-346-2343. Partial scholarships are available for those for whom the fee would be a hardship.
	Saturday Sacraments Series - Session I
September 6 - December 6, '08	What are the Church's scriptural and theological understandings of the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Penance, Annointing of the Sick along with the Rite of Christian Burial? + What are the stories of their development through history from the early days of the Church to the forms we now have? These questions will be explored in a four-session series offered on Saturday mornings at Holy Spirit Center from 9:00am - 12:00noon by a variety of presenters from around the diocese. September 6: Baptism and Confirmation; October 18: Eucharist; November 1: Reconciliation; December 6: Annointing of the Sick and the Rite of Christian Burial. Fees: $85 for the entire series when pre-registered; $25 per individual session. Register at this site or call 907-346-2343. Advance registration preferred, and registration will be taken at the door.
	The Spiritual Solution of the 12 Steps
September 26 - September 28, '08	This retreat will be led by Dick Dunphy, S.J. and Alison King, MS, MAC and co-sponsored by the Providence Breakthrough Program. Based on the 12 Steps, there will be a special emphasis on the way in which they present us with a spiritual solution to addiction. The weekend will have conferences, quiet time for reflection and rest, sharing, and the opportunity to participate in 12 Step meetings. Friday 6:00pm check-in for overnight guests and first gathering is at 7:00pm. Fees: $185 single, $165 double, $145 commuter Partial scholarships are available for those for whom the fee is a hardship. Register on this site or call 907-346-2343
	SALT, Year Two Part I: The Prophets
October 1 - December 10, '08	Scripture And Leadership Training meets weekly and presents participants with a holistic course of study integrating Scripture, spirituality, and leadership training through large group presentation and small group sharing of personal reading and reflection. Paraticipants are able to more clearly understand the context of the biblical writings, so as to better connect them to their lives and share their faith and insights with others. Fees: $150 (less than $75 scholarship) Workbook: $10 Register at this site or call 907-346-2343
	Koinonia Retreat
October 3 - October 5, '08	The Koinonia weekend focuses on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Although Catholic in sacramental and liturgical celebrations, it is open to all adults 21 and over. During the weekend participants will experience talks, sharing, liturgical celebrations and other activities that foster the experience of being church. Talks are presented by a variety of laity and clergy and include witness from their own lives. Check-in at 6:00 (snacks available); first session at 7:00. Fees: Single $175; Double $155; Commuter $145 Registration deposit (non-refundable): $50. Partial scholarships are available for those for whom the fee is a hardship.
	Saturday Sacraments Session II
October 18, '08	The Eucharist - its meaning, history and catechesis in the Catholic tradition. Fee: $25 for individual session. Register at this site or call 907-346-2343. Advance registration preferred, and registration will also be taken at the door.
	Saturday Sacraments Session III
November 1, '08	Reconciliation - its meaning, development in history and catechsis. Fee: $25 for individual session. Register at this site or call 907-346-2343. Advance registration preferred, and registration will also be taken at the door.
	Saturday Sacraments Session IV
December 6, '08	Annointing of the Sick and the Rite of Christian Burial. Prayer for those who are seriously ill and the Rite of Christian Burial are two events in which families, friends and faith communities can be involved in way that comfort and help bring meaning to these difficult events. This session will explore the teaching of the Catholic tradition and open up the role of those around the person who is ill or deceased. Fee: $25 for individual session. Register at this site or call 907-346-2343. Advance registration is preferred, and registration will also be taken at the door.
	Learning How to Be: Teachings on the Eight Beatitudes with Meditation in the Christian Tradition
February 26 - March 1, '09	This retreat will be led by Bernie Owens, S.J. Fr. Bernie has a doctorate in Christian Spirituality and taught for 13 years at the University of Detroit. Since 1994, he has been the director of the Internship in Ignatian Spirituality out of Manresa Jesuit Retreat House in Bloomfield, MI. During this extended weekend beginning Thursday evening, Fr. Bernie will lead participants through the 8 beatitudes as guides for how we are to be as Christians. Interspersed will be optional group meditation sessions, daily Mass and time for rest and exercise. Fees: Single: $255 Double: $225 Commuter: $200 Registration Deposit: $50 Partial scholarships are available for those for whom the fee is a hardship. Register here or call Holy Spirit Center at 907-346-2343