LUMEN CENTER
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Fall 2010
SEPTEMBER
RETREAT, REFLECT,
RECHARGE!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Fee: $25.
8:30am-9:30am Breakfast ~ 9:30am-12:00pm
Program
Reservation appreciated by
August 27, 2010
An opportunity to explore the ways we can minister to
our students and each other while energizing our spirit,
mind, and soul for the coming year.
Kathy Mc Cann
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse
O TEACHER! MY TEACHER:
THE GIFT OF INSPIRATION
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Fee $25.
8:30am-9:30am Breakfast ~ 9:30am-12:00pm
Program
Reservation appreciated by
August 27, 2010
Teachers give many things to their students but the most
significant and enduring is inspiration. The source of
this inspiration is the teacher’s own spirituality and
vision of her/his profession as a call from God.
During this gentle morning we will look at how we can
enliven our spiritual lives by connecting to the wisdom
of the scriptures and the words of the sacred teachers
who have gone before us. Prayer, ritual, reflection and
discussion will help us prepare for the wonderful
opportunities that each new school year presents.
Mary Lanni, OPA
Ines Marie Di Bonaventura, OP
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse
SEEING ANEW
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Fee $ 25.
8:30am-9:30am Breakfast ~ 9:30am-12:00 pm Program
Reservation appreciated by August
27, 2010
Teachers have a great challenge to call forth the best
in each of their students. So many students have grown
old before their time; they seem jaded. Today, we will
take time to renew our motivation and spirit so we can
be more empowered to inspire our students to see anew.
Kathleen Detlet, D. Min.
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse
WHEN WE EAT THIS
BREAD:
EUCHARIST IN 1CORINTHIANS 10-11
Tuesdays, September 14 & September 21
Fee: $40. covers both weeks
5:00pm -7:30pm Supper will be served at 5 pm
followed by the Presentation.
In 1Corinthians 10-11, Paul leaves the only description
of the Christian Eucharist that has survived from the
first century. The manner in which the Corinthians
celebrate the Lord’s Supper has made it a counter-sign,
negating the proclamation of the Lord’s death. No longer
is the Eucharistic celebration the manifestation of the
church’s unity, but of its division. It is this issue
that Paul addresses in his letter. After a full
discussion of Paul’s treatment of the meaning of the
Lord’s Supper, we will also note how his theology of the
Eucharist continued to influence later Christian
theologians and its value for us today, “whenever we eat
this bread and drink this cup.”
The two weeks are part of a whole. Need to be present
for both sessions.
Paul D. Sansone
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse
IS SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
FOR YOU?
Tuesday, September 28
7:00 pm - 9:00pm
No Fee
7:00pm coffee and… followed by Presentation
Spiritual Direction, or Spiritual Guidance as it is
sometimes called, is the ministry of one person
accompanying another in the process of growing in one’s
relationship with God. Carried out in a one-on-one
trusting relationship, the trained spiritual director
listens attentively and assists the individual in
recognizing and responding to God’s Presence within the
joys and sorrows of life. If you seek a more meaningful
life and a deeper relationship with God, spiritual
direction may be beneficial for you to explore. Join us
for an evening of prayer, a presentation to address your
questions, and a short time with a spiritual guide to
get an idea of the process. No commitments are required,
simply come if you would like to learn more about this
spiritual tradition.
Pat Crowley, OP, M.C.S.,
Certified Spiritual Director
Kathleen Detlet, D. Min., Certified Spiritual Director
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse
MUSIC AS A TOOL FOR
SELF-AWARENESS
Thursday, September 30
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Fee$20.
7:00pm coffee and… followed by presentation
Music has a unique and powerful influence on human
behavior. In this workshop we hope to experience music
as an effective tool for self awareness, stress
reduction, and healing. Bring your favorite tape or CD
that helps you to reduce stress!
Jane Selinske, Ed. D., LCSW,
MT-BC, NCPsyA
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse
OCTOBER
POEMS AND INSIGHTS ON THE WAY OF
ST. JAMES
Wednesday, October 13
7:00pm-9:00pm
Fee: $20.
7:00pm coffee and… followed by Presentation
The way of St. James is commonly known as the Camino de
Santiago de Compostela. Pilgrims walk or bike 500 miles
from St. Jean Pied-de Port, France to the Cathedral in
Santiago, Spain. Fr. Anthony will share his journey
taken in October, 2008, walking the scenic land with pen
and pad in hand.
Fr. Anthony Randazzo
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse
REVERENCING LIFE
CHANGES AND LIMITS
Saturday, October 16
9:30am-12:00 Noon
Free Will Offering
9:30am coffee… followed by Presentation
What do I experience when the words "I can’t do it"
become a frequent phrase in one’s vocabulary? Come and
reflect on the spiritual and emotional impact of chronic
illness and permanent or progressive physical
disability. This workshop invites those chronically ill
or experiencing permanent physical disabilities to
gather with family, friends, and caregivers who care for
them.
Peggy Ryan, OP
St. Catherine Convent, Caldwell, NJ
YOU! GOD’S HOUSEHOLD?
Saturday, October 23
9:00am – 3:00pm Fee: $25.
- lunch included
9:00am- Breakfast ~ 9:30am – 3:00pm
Presentation
Is the Household of God a new heaven and a new earth? If
so, what are my obligations: openness, self-sacrifice,
forgiveness, refusing violence? There will be time for
prayer, reflection, and discussion. Liturgy will be
celebrated at the end of the day. Please bring a Bible.
Catherine Gerard Kirchner, OP &
Fr. Charlie Theobald
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse
NOVEMBER
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF:
Self-care – the foundation of intimacy & healthy
relationships
Saturday, November 6
9:00am- 12:00pm
Fee $20.
9:00 am- Breakfast ~ 9:30am Presentation
How can we strengthen the core self so that we can
achieve respectful, non-violent, loving relationships?
This workshop will address ways of developing healthy
self esteem that is the core of relational living. In
order to practice self-care, we must live within a
structure of “boundaries” that are protective of
ourselves and of others. In this workshop, we will
create strategies for the ongoing spiritual practice of
loving yourself.
Jack Kakolewski, M.S., Ed. S.,
LMFT
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse
WHY ARE THERE NO
PROPHETS?
Wednesday, November 10
7:00pm-9:00pm
Fee: $20.
7:00pm coffee and… followed by Presentation
A look at the spiritual, social, economic and political
conditions and the situations that gave rise to the
prophetic movement in Israel, using as a particular lens
the prophets Elijah and Amos. Please bring a copy of the
Scriptures.
Rev. Gary Banks, S.T.
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse
A MORNING OF
THANKSGIVING
Saturday, November 20
9:00am - 12:30 noon
Fee $20.
9:00am Breakfast ~ 9:30am – 12:30 noon
Presentation
Celebrate the season of thanksgiving during this morning
of prayer and reflection. Put aside the busyness and
demands of your life and accept God’s invitation to
Be Still. This morning will include guided
meditation, reflection, quiet prayer, a time for
sharing, and closing ritual.
Lorraine Kolankowski, LCSW
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse
PRAYING WITH ICONS
Tuesday, November 23
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee $25.
5:00pm Supper ~ 5:30pm – 8:00pm Presentation
Sister Antonia will explain the process of writing an
Icon in the Russian Tradition, using egg tempra and the
meaning of color and symbols. Participants will have an
opportunity to experience the prayer of gazing before an
Icon.
Antonia Cooper, OSF
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse
DECEMBER
HAVE YOU ASKED FOR THE GIFTS OF
FAITH, LATELY?
Tuesday, December 7
5:00pm – 7:30pm
Fee$25.
5:00pm- Supper ~ 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Presentation
So often we find ourselves struggling with life’s events
and praying to TRUST that God will carry us through to
peaceful results. We pray and we doubt. We pray and get
strong, then slip into doubt again. So we pray again.
But this time we may even feel a residue of guilt for
NOT trusting God in the first place! All so very
stressful. So what’s the remedy? The solution is to
redefine faith from a different point of view. What is
faith and how can we really live from the gifts of
faith? These are the questions we will examine and more.
Prepare to receive!
Ginger Grancagnolo, Ed. D., OPA
Caldwell Dominican Motherhouse
SAVE THE DATE!
WOMEN’S RETREAT
March 18 – 20, 2011
Fee: $195
($100 is due with reservation, remainder to be paid
before or upon arrival at the retreat).
COME JOIN US...
As we take some time to reflect on the word of God in
our lives, rest and rejuvenate ourselves beside the
beautiful sea shore.
Coordinator: Barbara Moore, OP
and Team
Retreat Leader: Ruthann Williams, OP
Stella Maris Retreat House, Elberon, NJ
We Are Concerned About
the loss of peace in our world.
Please join us
for one hour each month
to pray for peace.
Wednesday Evenings
7 PM – 8 PMSaint Catherine Convent Chapel
(Located on Caldwell Motherhouse Grounds)September 8, 2010
October 13, 2010
November 10, 2010
December 8, 2010
January 12, 2011
February 9, 2011
March 9, 2011
April 13, 2011
May 11, 2011
June 8, 2011
July 13, 2011
August 10, 2011
Directions to Caldwell Motherhouse, Caldwell, NJ
NJ Turnpike (Exit 15W) or Garden State Parkway (Exit 145):
Take Route 280 West to Exit 5B (527 North Caldwell). At the end of Livingston Avenue turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue and take the 1st left onto Roseland Avenue. Take Roseland Avenue to the end and turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue. Go to the 2nd Traffic Light and turn right onto the campus of Caldwell College. Follow the road; Motherhouse will be the dark red building on your left with the steeple.Route 80 West (from New York)
Take Exit 52 following signs for the Caldwells onto Passaic Avenue. Go 3.4 miles and turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue. Go through West Caldwell and through the Caldwell Business District. At the second light beyond the Business District take a right turn onto the campus of Caldwell College. Follow the road; Motherhouse will be the dark red building on your left with the steeple.Route 287:
Take exit 41 to Route 80 East, and follow the directions below.Route 80 East (from Pennsylvania)
Take Exit 47B onto Route 46 East. After the 2nd Traffic Light (Hook Mt. /Chapel Road), stay right and follow the signs for The Caldwells - Newark onto Bloomfield Avenue. Take Bloomfield Avenue through West Caldwell and through the Caldwell Business District. At the second light after the business district turn right onto the campus of Caldwell College. Follow the road; Motherhouse will be the dark red building on your left with the steeple.Directions to St. Joseph, East Rutherford, NJ - 201-939-0457
Take Route 46 East to Route 3 East to Route 17 North toward Rutherford. Take the Route 120 South/ Paterson Plank Road ramp towards the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Turn left onto Paterson Plank Road. Paterson Plank road becomes Paterson Avenue. Turn right onto Enoch Street, turn left onto Hoboken Road. The parish is at #120.
Directions to St. Mary, Rutherford, NJ – 201-438-2200
From Route 3 East or West, take exit for Park Avenue, take a left from Route 3 East, take a right from Route 3 West on to Rutherford Avenue, and turn left onto Park Avenue. Turn left onto West Passaic Avenue, turn right onto Home Avenue. Arrive at 91 Home Avenue.