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An oasis of tranquility serving
both the spiritual and secular communities Retreats 2010 Calendar of 2010 Retreats · Retreat Types Offered · FAQ · Reservation Form
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| Dominican Retreat, hidden on 12 acres of rolling lawn, nature trails, and shade trees in the heart of McLean, Virginia, has provided an oasis of peace, solitude, and renewal to thousands of people for over 40 years. Providing a peaceful and restful atmosphere, Dominican Retreat is open to anyone seeking spiritual renewal and prayer. One can sit quietly in the chapel, stroll through the woods, or enjoy conversation on the patio in summer or around the fireplace in winter. The Retreat House offers a variety of retreat programs designed to nurture the spiritual needs of women and men in today’s all too busy world. The programs are available to individuals of all ages, faiths, and walks of life. Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, all weekend retreats and most day programs also offer the opportunity for celebration of the Eucharist and Reconciliation. Through a retreat experience, you can gain a new perspective on God’s presence in your life. We invite you to consider attending one or more of the many programs being offered in 2010. 2010 Retreats & Programs 2010 Theme: Nothing Can Separate Us From the Love of God. The “Weekends for Women,”” Weekends for Men” and “Days of Reflection” will focus on the House Theme. Programs in Bold are new and specialized programs for 2010. |
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| DATE RETREAT/PROGRAM DIRECTOR December 2009 Dec 1 Advent Evening of Prayer Dec 4-6 Advent Silent Weekend for Women (C.Bailey/ML Seaman) Dec 9 Sisters Advent Reconciliation Dec 11-13 Retreat for the Seriously Ill Dec 20 Christmas Open House Dec. 31-Jan.1 New Year's Eve Overnight, Fr. Joe Breighner
Jan 8-10 The Big Question: How to Let Go of a Grudge Fr. Frank Desiderio, CSP Jan 12-14 Midweek Retreat for Women of A.A. Jan. 15-17 Weekend Retreat for Women of A.A. Jan. 22-24 Weekend for Men Fr. Bart Karwacki, O.F.M., Conv. Jan. 29-31 Weekend for Women Fr. Kevin Kennedy February 2010 Feb. 10-11 Poetry as Prayer: The Psalms & Rumi Ann Marie Mack Feb. 11 Valentine’s Evening for Spanish Speaking Couples, Su. Rev. Francisco Gonzalex, Sch.P. Feb. 12-14 Weekend for Women Fr. Joseph Dorniak, O.F.M. Conv. Feb. 14 Valentine’s Evening for Married Couples Fr. Raymond O’Brien Feb. 17 Day of Reflection for Spanish Speaking Women (Ash Wed.) Su. Rev. Francisco Gonzalex, Sch.P. Feb. 19-21 Weekend for Women of Al-Anon Feb. 23 Lenten Day of Reflection for Women/Men Fr. Daniel Leary Feb. 26-28 Weekend for Women Fr. Patrick McMahon, O. Carm. March 2010 Mar 2 Lenten Day of Reflection for Women Fr. Greg Salomone, OP Mar 5-7 Lenten Silent Weekend for Women Fr. David Centner, OCD Mar. 12-14 Weekend for Women Fr. Robert Finamore Mar. 16 Lenten Day of Reflection for Women Fr. Steve Bossi, CSP Mar. 19-21 Weekend for Women Mar. 23 Lenten Day of Reflection for Women/Men Fr. Daniel Leary Mar. 26-28 Weekend for Women - Palm Sunday Fr. Patrick McMahon, O. Carm. April 2010 Apr. 9-11 Weekend for Spanish-Speaking Women Padre Mario Vizcaino, Sch.P. Apr. 13 Breakfast with the Saints – Mary Magdalene Sr. Deborah Baker, OP Apr. 20 Breakfast with the Saints – Rose of Lima Sr. Janie Keenoy, OP Apr. 23-25 Weekend for Women Fr. Greg Salomone, OP Apr. 27 Breakfast with the Saints – Catherine of Siena Sr. Deborah Baker, OP Apr. 30-May 2 Weekend for Women Fr. Bart Karwacki, O.F.M., Conv.
May 2010 May 4 Day of Reflection for Women May 6 Mother-Daughter Dinner May 7-9 Weekend for Men of A.A. May 14 The Wisdom of Jesus: Day of Prayer Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI May 14-16 Centering Prayer Weekend Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI May 18 Spirituality & Cooking Sr. Vicki Ix, OSB May 19 Evening for Separated & Divorced People Sr. Agnes B. Gott, OP May 28-30 Weekend for the Seriously Ill June 2010 June 4-6 Weekend for Women Fr. David Centner, OCD June 11-13 Contemporary Writers Series- Women Sr. Melannie Svoboda, SND June 18-24 Preached Retreat for Religious Sisters Fr. Aedan McKeon, CP June 25-27 Weekend for Women of A.A. June 27 Dramatic Performance: Women of the Bible Anita Gutschick July 2010 July 16-18 Weekend for Women of Al-Anon July 23-28 Extended Retreat –Private or Directed for Women & Men September 2010 Sept. 3-5 Weekend for Senior Women Sept. 10-12 Prayer of Heart & Body W/M Fr. Tom Ryan, CSP Sept. 17-19 Charismatic Retreat for Men & Women Sept. 24-26 Weekend for Spanish Speaking Women Sept. 29 Day of Reflection for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion October 2010 Oct. 8-10 Weekend for Men of A.A. Oct. 13 Day of Reflection for Women/Men Oct. 14 Harvest Evening for Married Couples Fr. Jude Winkler, OFM, Conv. Oct. 15 Day of Reflection with Fr. Jude Winkler, OFM, Conv. Oct.15-17 Weekend for Men Fr. Jude Winkler, OFM, Conv. Oct. 19 Day of Reflection for Women Oct. 20 Evening of Reflection for Lectors Oct. 29 The Psychological Experience of Centering Prayer Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI Oct. 29-Nov. 3 Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat, W/M Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI November 2010 Nov. 5-7 Serenity or Stress? Preparing for the Holidays, Weekend for Women/Men of A.A. & Al-Anon Nov. 11 Day for Widowed Catholics Nov 19-21 Silent Guided Retreat, W/M December 2010 Dec. 1 Advent Evening of Prayer Dec. 3-5 Advent Silent Weekend for Women (C.Bailey/ML Seaman) Dec 8 Advent Day of Prayer Dec. 10-12 Retreat for the Seriously Ill Dec. 19 Christmas Open House 2-4 p.m. Dec. 31-Jan.1 New Year's Eve Overnight |
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