2015-16 Brochure - St. Joseph Spirituality Center

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of St. Joseph Spirituality Center
is rooted in the mission of Jesus Christ, the
same mission which continuously unfolds
in the Church and in the world: “That they
all may be one as you, Father, are in me and
I in you; I pray that all may be one in us.”
(John 17:21)
Non-Profit Org.
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Baton Rouge, LA
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ST. JOSEPH SPIRITUALITY CENTER
ST. JOSEPH
SPIRITUALITY CENTER
That all may be one
A sponsored ministry of the
The Congregation of St. Joseph sponsors
retreat and spirituality centers around the
country designed to meet your spiritual
needs. For more information, visit the
Congregation online at www.csjoseph.org
and click on ‘spirituality.’
2015-2016
BROCHURE
Dianne Hanley, MPS
Executive Director
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
The purpose of the Center is to promote
religious education and the spiritual
development of adults. This includes
activities that foster the wholeness and
holiness of the human person, which leads
to a deepening and effective consciousness
of the role of the Christian in the world.
St. Joseph Spirituality Center
2980 Kleinert Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70806-6800
From its mission, interpreted through the
charism of the Congregation of St. Joseph,
flows the ministry of companioning in
Christ, women and men desirous of a life
of faith, prayer and service. Within the
Roman Catholic tradition, the Center
identifies with Ignatian Spirituality as
the context for its offerings.
2980 Kleinert Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 383-3349
[email protected]
www.stjocenter.org
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – Noon
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
RETREATS
EXTENDED PROGRAMS
Spiritual direction is guidance in spiritual
growth, between two persons or in a group, in
which a more spiritually experienced person
listens to the sacred stories of a directee or
directees and reflects back the ways in which
God may be, directly or indirectly, touching
their lives.
“Sanando las Heridas de la Vida”
Retiro y La Misa
Sabado, 15 de Agosto, 2015
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dirigido por: Padre Matt Linn
Costo: $50 (incluye el almuerzo)
The Spiritual Exercises of
St. Ignatius in Daily Life
A Nine-Month Program
Aug. 18/19, 2015 – May 3, 2016
Director: Claudia Maxson, MPS
first and second year program
Director: Sr. Cynthia Sabathier, CSJ
for advanced participants
Jesus gave us examples of this in his
conversations with Nicodemus, the woman at
the well, and in the ongoing formation of Peter
and the other disciples.
INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUAL
DIRECTION
Spiritual Directors: Sr. Cynthia Sabathier,
Sr. Lucy Silvio,
Sr. Kathleen Babin,
Claudia Maxson, Melinda LeBlanc
By appointment. Fee: $40, negotiable
Applications available by calling or online at
www.stjocenter.org
DONATIONS GREATLY APPRECIATED
The generosity of our donors helps those who
may not be able to afford our services receive
our spiritual offerings.
The St. Joseph Spirituality Center, a nonprofit organization, derives financial support
primarily from donations, which along with
program fees help to cover operating expenses.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
MEMORIAL DONATIONS ARE
GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED.
Este retiro será ofrecido en español por el
Padre Matt Linn, pero el equipo de St. Joseph
Spirituality Center en la actualidad no habla
español. Por consiguiente, por favor llamen
al Center. Si necesitan más información en
español, llamen al teléfono de Diana at
225-571-7336.
“Helping Children Discover
God’s Purpose for Their Lives”
A Parents’ Retreat
Sunday, August 16, 2015
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Presenter: Fr. Matt Linn, SJ
Fee: $40
Pre-registration is preferred, but not required.
Retreats held at: St. Joseph’s Academy
Mother Alice Hall, 3080 Kleinert Ave.
“24 Hours for the Lord”
A Lenten Silent Retreat at Rosaryville
March 4 - 5, 2016
Friday 4:00 p.m. until Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Directors: Sr. Cynthia Sabathier and
Sr. Lucy Silvio
Fee: $200
Pre-registration and non-refundable $50 deposit
required by: Thursday, February 18.
Location: Rosaryville Spirit Life Center
39003 Rosaryville Rd., Ponchatoula, LA 70454
If needed, scholarships or reduced fees are
available for our programs.
Register online or by calling the Center.
For those who will dedicate one hour a day to
prayer and meet weekly for group direction
over a nine-month period.
Deadline for registration: August 12, 2015
Fee: $900 + materials
(may be paid in four installments)
Limited enrollment
Peer Supervision Group Sessions
For Trained Spiritual Directors
Beginning Sept. 8, 2015, and most
second Tuesdays through May 10, 2016
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Patti Clement
Those who meet the criteria for participation
will be asked to make a commitment to attend
regularly and to assume responsibility, at least
once each semester, for preparing the prayer,
leading the study and submitting a verbatim.
Fee: $50 for the series
Location: St. Joseph’s Academy
Mother Alice Hall
3080 Kleinert Avenue