Have you been wondering how to deepen your spiritual life? The spiritual life is a journey toward the God who is love, a process of deepening our relationships with God and with one another. It takes place in the context of the Church community, made up of Christian fellow travelers.
The Adult Retreat Ministry seeks to help members of the St. Andrew the Apostle community attend to this longing. We offer a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth and reflection throughout the year.
A retreat is a time away to be quiet, to pray, to reflect on life and where God is in your life. This weekend is designed to provide an atmosphere of quiet, reflection and adult learning within a supportive community of like-minded adults.
Members of the retreat ministry team meet monthly to plan and coordinate hospitality for upcoming events and invite any parish member to join this growing ministry. Contact Cathy Olds for more information.
Upcoming Retreats
Weekend Retreat ~ Praying Through the Seasons with the Celtic Saints
Friday: February 10th, 2012 – Sunday, February 12: 2012
- facilitated by Cathy Olds -
Celtic Christian spirituality brings together reverence for creation, a strong sense of community and a desire for personal spiritual growth integrated into daily life. This retreat will explore the stories and prayer of the Celtic saints including Bridget, Patrick, Columbkille, Kevin, Ciaran and Brendan. The weekend will give participants the opportunity to pray and reflect, alone and in community surrounded by the natural beauty of the high desert at The Historic C.O.D. Ranch outside Oracle, AZ. The cost is $150 and financial assistance is available. For more information please email Cathy Olds or call (480) 899-1990, ext. 130 -
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Spiritual Growth Opportunities for Women
Sophia Ministry seeks to empower women to discover God’s Divine Wisdom and strength within themselves. Sophia is the Greek word for wisdom. It can be found throughout the Bible as a reference to Divine Wisdom.
The Sophia Ministry is for women who wish to connect with other women of the parish, who yearn to deepen their spirituality and desire to give back to their parish and community. For more information contact Jean Styx or Barbara Walsh at Sophia.Ministry@standrew-cfc.org. Some spiritual formation opportunities include:
Advent Morning of Reflection
Saturday: December 3, 2011 – 9 am – 12pm
- facilitated by Cathy Olds -
Invites women to step away from the business of the season to reflect on the hope and promise offered to us so richly in this season. We will celebrate the season in this prayerful and joy-filled morning.
Spiritual Growth Opportunities for Men
A ministry for men of all ages and walks of life is being offered for men interested in reflecting on their human and spiritual journey. The group members encourage one another to embrace and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their homes, workplace and community especially during significant moments and transitions in life. This ministry group meets twice a month for discussion and fellowship, sharing stories and reflection on issues significant to men’s spiritual growth. For more information please email Patrick Mooney or call (480) 899-1990 ext. 110
Other Retreat Opportunities
Franciscan Renewal Center
The Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, AZ provides group retreats and private retreat opportunities. Visit their website below of call to request information and prices
www.thecasa.org or call 480-948-7460St. Rita Abbey Retreat House
The St. Rita Abbey Retreat House in Sonoita, AZ is south of Tucson. Call for reservations between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM or write to: Guestmistress, Santa Rita Abbey, HC 1 Box 929, Sonita, AZ 85637
www.santaritabbey.org or call 520-455-5595Living Water Retreat Center
The Living Water Retreat Center in Cornville, AZ offers a building for private retreats in a rural setting just north of Camp Verde. The cost is $65 ($110 per couple) per night which includes three meals. Schedule a retreat by calling or writing PO Box 529, Cornville, AZ 86325
www.livingwaterretreatcenter.com or call 928-634-4421Spiritual Ministry Center
The Spiritual Ministry Center in San Diego, CA has four apartments available and is located in a residential neighborhood one block from the Pacific Ocean. All retreat directors are Catholic sisters. Retreatants meet with a spiritual director daily, have a silent environment in which to pray, read, journal, listen to tapes, sit by the fire on a cool evening or commune with God in the chapel. Eucharistic Liturgy is available daily at a nearby Catholic church. Meals are prepared individually by each retreatant in a well-stocked modern kitchen. For prices contact the Center by emailing to spiritmin@rscj.org or writing to Spiritual Ministry Center, 4822 Del Mar Ave., San Diego, CA 92107-3407
www.spiritmin.org or call 619-224-9444Holy Spirit Retreat Center
The Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino, CA offers programs and opportunities for private retreats at a hermitage with two bedrooms, sitting room, kitchenette, and two bathrooms for overnight, weekends or longer. Spiritual direction is available but needs to be arranged in advance. For more information call, go to the website, or write to 4316 Lanai Rd., Encino, CA 91436 www.hsrcenter.com or call 818-784-4515
Cathy Olds