2009-2010 Spiritual Retreat Schedule at the Monastery of St John
Jul 29th, 2009 • Section: Announcements
The Monastery of Saint John of San Francisco will be hosting a series of retreats of the end of each month over the next year. Talks on the following themes will be presented by the monastery superior, Fr. Meletios.
September 25 – 27, 2009 Clergy Wives Retreat
Examine the challenges faced by clergymen’s wives at home, in the parish and the world at large.
October 30-Nov. 1, 2009 Young Adults Retreat (18-25)
Seeking to make Orthodoxy real in a turbulent world. With particular focus on relationships, college, parish life and entering the job market.
November 27 – 29, 2009 Married Couple Retreat
Finding spiritual solutions to common problems faced by married couple-spouses, children, spiritual community and society at large.
December 18 – 20, 2009 Men’s Retreat
Discovering an authentic male role in the modern Orthodox world; e.g. finances, sports work and home.
January 29 -31, 2010 Steps of Transformation
Aimed at people who are in different stages of recovery and how that is reflected in the life of the Orthodox Church.
February 26 – 28, 2010 Retreat for Catechumens
Preparing to enter the Body of Christ. Some spiritual, cultural and practical aspects of this life changing event.
March 26 – 28, 2009 Our Lenten Journey to Pascha
Fasting and feasting. Experiencing the joy of the Kingdom of Heaven;
April 30 – May 2, 2010 Ladies Retreat
Highlighting the joys and sorrows of being a woman in the Orthodox Church.
May 28 – 30, 2010 Orthodoxy and the Family (for families)
Entering more deeply into Orthodox family life. Family as an icon of the Church.
June 25 – 27 Children of Clergy Retreat
Problems and possibilities. Reaching beyond the “P.K.” myth.
July 30 – August 1 Young Adult Retreat (18-25)
Sin and temptation; finding a new solution within the Orthodox tradition.
Each retreat begins Friday afternoon and concludes Sunday afternoon. In addition to talks on the retreat theme, retreatants will also participate in the monastery services and meals, as well as spend quiet time walking the monastery grounds.
“…These retreats are a great way to visit the monastery, particularly if you have never been to a monastery before. Since everything is explained when you arrive, you do not have to fear doing the wrong thing, or not knowing what you should be doing. Actually, monastic life is usually at its best when it is very simple, yet very human. It is our duty, as monks, to offer hospitality to all our visitors, and to make them feel welcome and at their ease.” — Father Meletios
Space is limited in the monastery guesthouse, so please make your reservation early. Also, there is a nominal fee; please contact Fr. Nektarios at the monastery for more details and to reserve your spot.
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