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Introducing a New Section of the Web site
"Reviews, Books and Events". Click here to view.
The editor invites submissions to this new section of the nor-cal newsletter on reviews of retreats, special events, books and other topics of interest to the Centering Prayer community of Northern California. Click here for the guidelines.
Book Review of Thomas Merton's Thoughts In Solitude
Click here to read the article
Prepared by Joanne Ablan September 2013
September October e-bulletin from Contemplative Outreach Ltd.
WALTER HILTON, The Scale of Perfection
Spirituality Workshop with Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP
San Francisco, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, October 19, 9:00 AM to Noon
Where: Old St. Mary’s Paulist Center
California and Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108
3 Day Silent Centering Prayer Retreat, Eye of the Beholder
Mercy Center Auburn, Print a Flyer
When: November 1-3
Where: Mercy Center Auburn
535 Sacramento Street,
Auburn, CA 95603 ▪ 530-887-2019
Facilitated by Rev. Vincent Pizzuto, Ph.D.
To register online, click here.
For more information contact Janice Boyd email or (916) 747-2950
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
MHR San Francisco, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, September 14th - 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, San Francisco (Ellard Hall)
Facilitators: Sr. Cathy Cahur and Mary Wyman, certified CP trainers
Contact Sr. Cathy Cahur, SC (415) 553-8776 or email
Centering Prayer Introductory Series
Mercy Center Burlingame, Fall, 2013
When: September 15, 22, October 6 2013
Where: Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA
Facilitated by Catherine Regan Ph.D. and Ruah Bull, MA
For more information telephone 650-340-7454.
To register online, click here.
Click here, November e-bulletin from Contemplative Outreach Ltd.
JOHN TAULER, OP
with Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP
San Francisco, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, November 17, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (Not Old St. Mary’s Paulist Center)
Ellard Hall
100 Diamond Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
For more information, Email Bill Osuna.
ADVENT DAY OF PRAYER
Alameda, Print a Flyer
When:SATURDAY DECEMBER 1 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.
Where: ST ALBERT’S CHURCH, 1022 Holly
Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Program starts at 10:00 a.m.
Centering prayer and contemplative practices for Advent
RSVP to Tom Lewellyn 510-337-1600 or Email
Ilia Delio, Christ In Evolution
with Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP
San Francisco, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, December 1, 2012, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Old St. Mary’s Paulist Center
614 Grant Avenue (corner of Grant and California St)
San Francisco, CA 94108
For more information, 415-288-3845
5 Day Centering Prayer Retreat, Fullness of Life
with Rev. Bill Sheehan, OMI
Mercy Center, Burlingame, Print a Flyer
When: Friday, October 12, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
until
Monday, October 15, 2012, 1:00 p.m.
Where: Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA
$365/$285 Commuter
Click here to register on line.
To inquire about financial assistance call 650-340-7454.
7 Day Centering Prayer Dual-Track Intensive Post-Intensive Retreat
Trappist Abbey, Lafayette, Oregon
When: Retreat begins 5 pm 10/19/2012 and ends after breakfast 10/26/2012.
Where: 9200 NE Abbey Road
Lafayette, Oregon, 97127
Contact: Norman Carlson 541-754-9945 or Click here to Email
Elizabeth Leseur, Spirituality Workshop
with Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP
San Francisco, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Old St. Mary’s Paulist Center
614 Grant Avenue (corner of Grant and California St)
San Francisco, CA 94108
For more information, 415-288-3845
Centering Prayer Introductory Series
Led by Ruah Bull and Catherine Regan, Ph.D
Mercy Center, Burlingame, Print a Flyer
When: Sundays: October 21, 2012, 1-5 pm,
October 28 and November 4, 2012, 1-4 pm
Where: Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA
Cost: $60 for the series
To inquire about financial assistance call 650-340-7454.
Click here to register.
Centering Prayer & the Christian Tradition of Healing
Santa Rosa, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, October 27 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Where: The Journey Center
1601 4th St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 707/578-2121
Cost: $20 Register on our web site: www.journeycenter.org
or by calling 707-578-2121.
CONSCIOUS LOVE: The POWER of REVELATION
A Dialogue Between Cynthia Bourgeault & A.H. Almaas
San Rafael, Print a Flyer
Hosted By Sounds True Founder Tami Simon
When: Saturday, October 27, 2012 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Osher Marin JCC
200 N. San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
Centering Prayer Introductory Series
Led by Ruah Bull and Catherine Regan, Ph.D
Mercy Center, Burlingame, Print a Flyer
When: Sundays: October 28 and November 4, 2012, 1-4 pm
Where: Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA
Cost: $60 for the series
To inquire about financial assistance call 650-340-7454.
Click here to register.
Meeting the Mystics, The Divine Light and Energies of God
Santa Rosa, Print a Flyer
When: Friday, November 9, 7-9 p.m.
Where: The Journey Center
1601 4th St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 707/578-2121
Cost: $10 Register on our web site: www.journeycenter.org
or by calling 707-578-2121.
Click here, August e-bulletin from Contemplative Outreach Ltd.
Meeting the Mystics: Thomas Berry
Santa Rosa, Print a Flyer
When: Friday, September 28, 2012; 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: The Journey Center
1601 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
Cost: $10.00.
For more information call The Journey Center at 578-2121.
Click here to register on our website
Thresholds: a Day of Retreat
Sonoma, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, September 29 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Westerbeke Conference Center
2300 Grove Street, Sonoma, CA
Cost: $76.00.
For more information call The Journey Center at 578-2121.
Click here to register on our website
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
Walnut Creek, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, 25 August 2012 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Chapel
1924 Trinity Avenue
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Contact: Julia McCray-Goldsmith, 415.869.7826 or Click here to Email
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
San Francisco, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, September 8th
1:00pm - Registration. 1:30pm - 4:30pm - Workshop.
Where: Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church -- Ellard Hall
100 Diamond St.
San Francisco, CA., 94114
Cost: Free will donations
Facilitators: Mary Wyman & Sr. Cathy Cahur, S.C.
Click here to Email
5 Day Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat
With Eileen Halliburton & Fr. Tommy Brennan
Mercy Center, Buringame, Print a Flyer
When: Wednesday August 15, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. until
Sunday August 19, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA
$385
Click here to register on line.
June e-bulletin from Contemplative Outreach LTD. is available.
Click here.
Are You A Commissioned Presenter? Read page 9.
During the month of July Contemplative Outreach LTD will be surveying all Commissioned Presenters of Centering Prayer and Commissioned Presenters-in-Training to bring our records
up-to-date.
3 Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Three Rivers, Print a Flyer
When: July 13 - 15, 2012
Where: St. Anthony’s Retreat Center Three Rivers, California
Sign up now. Space is limited. Register by June 30th to reserve your space and save $25.
Shared Room: $195 ($220 after June 30th) Private Room: $235 ($260 after June 30th)
Includes 2 nights of comfortable lodging and 6 nutritious meals in a
wonderful and scenic air-conditioned retreat facility.
12 CEU’s available for MFT’s and LCSW’s for $25.
For registration or information, please call Everardo at 559-230-9736 and/or email
Please make check payable to “Everardo Pedraza” and mail to Centering Prayer Retreat, 2243 S. Bundy Drive, Fresno, CA 93727. Thank you.
7 Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Three Rivers, Print a Flyer
When: July 13 - 19, 2012
Where: St. Anthony’s Retreat Center Three Rivers, California
Sign up now. Space is limited. Register by June 30th to reserve your space and save $25.
Shared Room: $515 ($540 after June 30th)Private Room: $595 ($620 after June 30th)
Includes 6 nights of comfortable lodging and 18 nutritious meals in a
wonderful and scenic air-conditioned retreat facility.
12 CEU’s available for MFT’s and LCSW’s for $25.
For registration or information, please call Everardo at 559-230-9736 and/or email
Please make check payable to “Everardo Pedraza” and mail to Centering Prayer Retreat, 2243 S. Bundy Drive, Fresno, CA 93727. Thank you.
One Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Mercy Center, Auburn, Print a Flyer
Contemplative Outreach of Sacramento / Stockton areas (COSSA) is joining with
Mercy Center Auburn for a Day of Centering Prayer.
When: Saturday, July 14, 2012
Where: Mercy Center Auburn,
535 Sacramento Street,
Auburn, CA 95603
Click Here to Register with Mercy Center
For more information email Janice Boyd
AUTHOR EVENT MERCY CENTER
The Gift: Ancient Secrets of Solomon’s Wisdom by Jeffrey Mitchell
Mercy Center, Buringame, Print a Flyer
When: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA
No charge, all are welcome.
For more information call the Mercy Center Bookstore, 650-373-4510.
Mark Your Calendar
Spirituality Workshop, Elizabeth Leseur
Saturday, October 20, 2012, Print a Flyer
Ilia Delio, Christ In Evolution
Saturday, December 1, 2012, Print a Flyer
with Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP
A RETREAT WITH MEISTER ECKHART:
PASSIONATE FOR AWAKENING
Facilitated by DR. RICKEY COTTON
El Sobrante, Print a Flyer
When: JUNE 22 – 23, 2012
Where: HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
2830 May Road
El Sobrante, California 94803
To register for this retreat please email Eileen Halliburton or phone at
510-763-1829.
Please see flyer for reservations at the Richmond Marriott Courtyard at their group rate of $l04.
Bay Area Centering Prayer Speaker Series--2012
Becoming Christ, Vincent Pizzuto Speaker
San Francisco, Print a Flyer
Please note the date has changed from May 12th to the 19th
When: May 19, 2012
Where: Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish,
100 Diamond Street on corner of 18th Street, San Francisco
If you are going to the MHR Speaker Series
be sure to alow plenty of time to find a parking space.
For more information click here
Or call Sr. Cathy Cahur SC at 415-553-8776 or Mary Wyman at 415-431-8590.
7 Day Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat
with Lorita Moffatt, RSM. and Catherine Regan, Ph.D.
Mercy Center, Buringame, Print a Flyer
When: Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. to
Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA
$635/$535
Click here to register on line.
Bay Area Centering Prayer Speaker Series--2012
Becoming Human,Vincent Pizzuto Speaker
San Francisco, Print a Flyer
When:April 21, 2012
Where: Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish,
100 Diamond Street on corner of 18th Street, San Francisco
Please note the May speaker date has changed, May 12th to the 19th
If you are going to the MHR Speaker Series
be sure to alow plenty of time to find a parking space.
For more information click here
Or call Sr. Cathy Cahur SC at 415-553-8776 or Mary Wyman at 415-431-8590.
3 Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Auburn, Print a Flyer
When: April 27-29, 2012
Where: Mercy Center Auburn
535 Sacramento Street
Auburn, CA 95603 ▪ 530-887-2019
Click here for more information and registration.
The Contemplative Outreach March News Bulletin is available.
Click Here
3 Day Lenten Centering Prayer Silent Retreat
Lake Tahoe, Print a Flyer
When: March 30, 31, and April l.
Where: Zephyr Point Presbyterian Conference Center at Lake Tahoe, Ca.
Email Dennis and Patty Schreiner or call 775 849-0910 for more information
Click here for registration form.
Bay Area Centering Prayer Speaker Series--2012
Loving In a Wounded World, Catherine Regan Speaker
San Francisco, Print a Flyer
When: March 31, 2012
Where: Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish,
100 Diamond Street on corner of 18th Street, San Francisco
If you are going to the MHR Speaker Series
be sure to alow plenty of time to find a parking space.
For more information click here
Or call Sr. Cathy Cahur SC at 415-553-8776 or Mary Wyman at 415-431-8590.
ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL
With Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP
San Francisco, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012
9:00 AM to Noon
Where: Old St. Mary’s Paulist Center
614 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
California Street and Grant Avenue
Sharon Iatridis has recently assumed the Co-coordinator position with Betty Wharton for Contemplative Outreach of the East Bay.
John Neville wishes to surrender his position of Co-coordinator for Contemplative Outreach of the East Bay.
Lenten Day of Centering Prayer, Christ The King
Oakland, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, February 25, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Where: Ministry Center 195 Brandon Rd.
Pleasant Hill, CA
An Evening of Centering Prayer
With Bill Sheehan, O.M.I.
Oakland, Print a Flyer
When: Tuesday, February 28 7 PM
Where: Lenox House, near Lake Merritt
290 Lenox Ave, one block off of Grand Avenue
Oakland, Ca
510-452-1550 to Register
A Centering Prayer 11th Step Retreat
with Vicky Bolts & George Biniek
Mercy Center Burlingame, Print a Flyer
When: Friday, March 9, 2012, 6:00 p.m. until
Sunday, March 11, 2012, 1:00 p.m.
Where: Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA
$265/$225 Commuter
For more Information and Registration, Cick Here
Or Email George Biniek
Bay Area Centering Prayer Speaker Series--2012
Awakening To New Life, Catherine Regan Speaker
San Francisco, Print a Flyer
When: February 18, 2012
Where: Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish,
100 Diamond Street on corner of 18th Street, San Francisco
If you are going to the MHR Speaker Series
be sure to alow plenty of time to find a parking space.
For more information click here
Or call Sr. Cathy Cahur SC at 415-553-8776 or Mary Wyman at 415-431-8590.
Contemplative Outreach National
January e-bulletin is available,
Click Here.
ST. PAUL The Apostle
With Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP
San Francisco, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012
9:00 AM to Noon
Where: Old St. Mary’s Paulist Center
614 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
California Street and Grant Avenue
3 Day, The Depth Of Welcoming Prayer
Deepening your relationship with God in Everyday life
San Damiano, Danville, Print a Flyer
When: January 27-29, 2012
Where: San Damiano Retreat Center
Danville, CA 94526-0767
Click here to make Reservation on line.
Bay Area Centering Prayer Speaker Series--2012
Seeing with New Eyes, Catherine Regan Speaker
San Francisco, Print a Flyer
When: January 14, 2012
Where: Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish,
100 Diamond Street on corner of 18th Street, San Francisco
For more information click here
Or call Sr. Cathy Cahur SC at 415-553-8776 or Mary Wyman at 415-431-8590.
Winter Day of Prayer "Intimacy with God."
Los Gatos, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 9 AM to 3 PM
Where: St. Mary's Church - Hofmann Hall
219 Bean Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Eileen Haliburton, facilitator
Email Rose Higashi for more information
1 Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Auburn, Print a Flyer
When: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Where: Mercy Center Auburn
535 Sacramento Street
Auburn, CA 95603 ▪ 530-887-2019
Click here for more information and registration.
Contemplative Outreach of Sacramento/Stockton areas (COSSA)
is joining with Mercy Center Auburn for a series of days of Centering Prayer
and a weekend retreat.
3 Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Three Rivers, Print a Flyer
When: January 6 - 8, 2012
Where: St. Anthony’s Retreat Center Three Rivers, California
Space is limited to 49 participants. Please register now to reserve your space and save $25.
$195 for Shared Room; $235 for Single Room by December 31st. ($220 for Shared Room; $260 for Single Room after Dec 31st); includes 2 nights lodging and 6 meals. BBC CEU’s available to MFT’s and LCSW’s for $25. $50 non-refundable deposit to cancel.
For registration or information, please call Everardo at 559-230-9736 and/or email
Please make check payable to “Everardo Pedraza” and mail to Centering Prayer Retreat, 2243 S. Bundy Drive, Fresno, CA 93727. Thank you.
