Continuing the Journey; Ignatian Spirituality in Everyday Life

Those who have previously taken the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius will love this program. It is a wonderful way to connect with and renew what you have previously learned. Are you ready for a gospel journey into life, for a pilgrimage into the heart of Jesus? Delve deeply into your heart’s desire and discover how the life of Jesus can help you shape your own path in life. Margaret Silf’s classic book, Wayfaring, will be our guide on this pilgrimage of the heart. This is a pilgrimage not of “destination”, but of transformation, of continuous conversion. We will use Scripture, specifically gospel contemplation and the spiritual practice of communal lectio divina, together with a variety of creative activities, to open our hearts to God’s personal prompting and to see ourselves and others as beloved.
Facilitator: Jane Stava
Dates: Tuesdays, September 20, October 18, November 8, December 13, February 14, March 14, April 25, May 16
Time: 10:00 am – 12 Noon
Fee: $25 per session

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Facilitators: Bonnie Matthaidess and Kathy Shon
Dates: Thursdays, September 22, October 20, November 17, December 8, February 23, March 23, April 27
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fee: $25 per session.

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A Day To Call Your Own

Taking some quiet time with God is like many other activities you might participate in- in at least one respect. To be successful, it helps to have a plan. Every month we have scheduled a day to help you have a plan. The Day To Call Your Own opens with communal prayer (optional) and the balance of the day can be your plan. We provide you with a private room, a simple soup lunch and the rest is for you to decide how you want to spend your day. Your choices may include a nice long walk in the park, praying, reading, resting, and napping. Marking your calendar now is the first step to take some well-deserved time of your own.
Facilitators: Mercy Spirituality Center Team and Collaborators
Dates: Thursdays, September 22, October 20, November 17, December 15, February 9, March 9, May 18, and June 8
Time: 9 am – 4 pm Arrive at 9 am (settle in) 9:30 am Morning Prayer (optional)
Fee: $25 per session

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The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Retreat 

"The Spiritual Exercises is the very best thing that in this life, I can think, perceive or understand for helping a person benefit him(her)self, as well as bringing fruit, benefit, and advantage to many others...” www.ingnatianspirituality.com Are you inspired by the spirituality of Pope Francis? It is rooted in Ignatian Spirituality, a spirituality that invites us to “find God in all things”.
• Do you desire a deeper intimacy with God? • Has Pope Francis’ prayerfulness and ministry of healing and wholeness caught your attention? • Do you desire to learn how to pray more deeply and experience this living spirituality yourself? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may want to consider making the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius retreat at Mercy Spirituality Center.

Format Option 1:

The Spiritual Exercises retreat, often referred to as a “retreat in daily life”, is open to anyone interested in deepening her/his relationship with God through a commitment of prayer and reflection. This 30 week retreat includes weekly gatherings at Mercy Spirituality Center, individual prayer and spiritual guidance. September 21, 2016 – May 17, 2017 on Wednesdays (Morning or Evening Session)

Format Option 2:

Mercy Spirituality Center is also offering a virtual option of the Spiritual Exercises retreat using Skype/Facetime and Sound cloud. Each week the retreatant will “meet virtually” for sharing and prayer guidance with her/his Prayer Guide. The weekly teaching will be posted to SoundCloud in audio format. September 21, 2016 – May 17, 2017

If you are interested in considering this “life-changing” retreat experience in either format and would like more information, please contact Mercy Spirituality Center at: 585-473-6893 ext 113 Applications for the retreat are accepted from mid September 2017 thru mid May 2018 on a “first come basis”

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Advent Mass & Soup Supper

What better time than Advent to make a choice to pray in community and refresh your awareness and understanding of Christ coming to us as divine light. Join us in celebrating the “Light of all Lights”with Eucharist followed by a simple soup supper.
Facilitator: Mercy Spirituality Center Team
Date: Monday, November 28
Time: 5:30 pm
Fee: Free Will Offering
Please pre-register as space is limited