Adult Programs: On-Going Series~ Coffee & Contemplation

On-Going Series~ Coffee & Contemplation

Coffee and Contemplation
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 AM •

Mother Madelaine Room

Contemplation sessions include a presentation, group discussion, and time for personal prayer.

Participants may stay for lunch for an additional charge.

Topics

Paul Encourages the Philippians and Us
September 13, 2011
Presenter: Sr. Ardath Blake, HM

The Transforming Power of Gratitude
October 11, 2011
Presenter: Jim Merhaut

The Communion of Saints

November 8, 2011
Presenter: Sr. Barbara Lenarcic, HM

Holly, Holiness, and the Holidays
December 6, 2011
Presenter: Sr. Barbara O'Donnell, HM

Christian Response to Violence
January 10, 2012
Presenter: Matt Abramowski

We are Ambassadors of Christ
February 7, 2012
Presenter: Sr. Ardath Blake, HM

Choices of Simple Living
March 6, 2012
Presenter: Sr. Barbara O'Donnell, HM

Resurrection
April 3, 2012
Presenter: Matt Abramowski

Mary of Nazareth - Mother of Jesus
May 1, 2012
Presenter: Sr. Barbara Lenarcic, HM

Presenter Bios

Sr. Ardath Blake, HM has received training and supervision in spiritual direction through the St. Bueno Spiritual Exercise Centre, Asaph, Wales UK; the Center for Spirituality and Lay Ministry of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT and at Loyola House in Guelph, Ontario. Ardath also has a MA in Theology and MS in Education and experience in parish pastoral ministry.

Jim Merhaut is the President/CEO of Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Center. He is an award winning author and national speaker. He has authored and co-authored several books and has published numerous articles. His most recent publication is The Gratitude Journal: A Journey of Transformation, released in March, 2011. Jim and his wife, Debbie, are the parents of five children.

Sr. Barbara O'Donnell, HM is an educator with youth and adults who offers presentations, workshops, retreats, and rituals integrating spirituality and ecological sustainability. She serves as an Ambassador for the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change. Sister Barbara holds a Master Degree in Religious Education and in Earth Literacy.

Sr. Barbara Lenarcic, HM received her training and supervision through the Center for Spirituality and Lay Ministry at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT and at Loyola House in Guelph, Ontario. She has a MEd. in Religious Education and a MEd. in Mental Health Counseling. She has experience in parish religious education, pastoral ministry, and as a therapist and spiritual director at a renewal center for persons in ministry.

Matt Abramowski is the current program director at Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center. Before coming to Villa Maria, Matt spent 3 years as Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry in a vibrant Catholic Community. Matt studied theology, philosophy, and pastoral ministry at Walsh University in North Canton, OH. He lives one mile from Villa Maria with his wife, young daughter, a cat, and 3 ducks.

Cost for this program is $7.00 per person.
Cost for this program with lunch is $12.00 per person.

If you would like to register for this or any of our programs, there are several ways to do so.

You may:
• use our convenient on line pre-registration form
• call 724-964-8886 with your registration and credit card information
• complete and mail the printable registration form along with your payment to
          Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center
           2105 Evergreen Road
           P.O. Box 424
          Villa Maria, PA 16155

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