CONNECTIONS

NOVEMBER 2013

Contemplative Outreach of Northwest Florida

COMMUNITY

Dec.7, 2013
A day of teaching & centering prayer with Fr. Carl Arico
Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Destin, FL
register for this event

Jan. 17-19, 2014 Centering Prayer Retreat at Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center
Cullman, AL
Register at 256.734.8302 or
retreats@shmon.org

Jan. 9-March 6, 2014

DVD series " The Gift of Life ; Death, Dying and Living Life" $30

Christ Church

Pensacola, FL

CLASS LIMIT=6
More information & register at
850-572-0967 or
CONWF@cox.net

CONTINUING

Our relationship with the living Christ is
the bond uniting us together in mutual love.
Theological Principle # 8

So that they may all be one; just as You, Father, are in me and I in you, may they also be one in us.

John 17: 21

CONCERN

Do you enjoy working with numbers, keeping financial records? Are you looking for a place to serve? IF SO, CONWF NEEDS YOU!

There is a need for a

FINANCIAL SECRETARY/ BOOKKEEPER

who can help with the financial matters of the group. Qualifications include a knowledge of Quick Books and basic accounting procedures. If you can assist with this, please contact Carol Lewis , CONWF coordinator at _CL2LEWIS@COX.NET or 850-572-0967..

CONTEMPLATION

Reserve your sacred word for use only during the prayer time and do not use it throughout the day. During the day, the active prayer sentence is an excellent way and a gentle reminder that we are walking in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living. Some examples of active prayer might be "Oh God, come to my assistance"; "Lord have mercy"; "My Lord and my God"; or other short prayers or excerpts from scripture. Or you can use any phrase that keeps God close in your mind and heart.

Father Carl Arico

Contemplative Outreach News

CALLING

Contemplative Outreach of NW Florida

welcomes

Father Carl Arico

Advent - A Taste of Silence

Deepening Our Relationship with Christ

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (CST)

Corpus Christi Catholic Church

307 Beach Drive Destin, Florida

$40

Continental breakfast & light lunch will be provided.

REGISTER BY DECEMBER 2

Please join us as we gather in ecumenical community. Father Carl will lead us through times of teaching, Centering Prayer, and Lectio Divina. This day of retreat will offer gifts to refresh us as we

experience this Advent Season.

Fr. Carl is one of the founders of Contemplative Outreach and a leader in the Centering Prayer movement. He serves as vice president of Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. and has been an integral part of the organization's growth and development. He travels extensively in the US and internationally to present workshops and direct retreats. He is the author of A Taste of Silence.

To register online and pay by check or credit card, go to:

http://www.centeringprayernwf.com/fr-carl-arico-event.html

COORDINATOR'S CORNER

A Message from Carol Lewis

Many of us come together in weekly support groups to share the experience, wisdom & struggles of our spiritual journey. This is also a place to continue our contemplative education. This new section will be a place to share ideas, support and encouragement.
Many groups follow the practice of reading a book in community. Joyce Elder, an experienced facilitator in Tallahassee, has shared with us about her group's participation in this practice. Here are the positive reactions from two of the members:

"... several nuances of centering prayer meditation were opened up to me through the process of faith- sharing within the group. "

"...a rich and rewarding experience...a deeper understanding of the basic tenets of centering prayer & increased spiritual bonding among group members" .

To learn more about this practice, go to .

http://www.centeringprayernwf.com/centering-prayer-support.html

Contemplative Outreach of Northwest Florida | (850) 572-0967
com http://www.centeringprayernwf.com
612 Silvershore Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32507

Support Centering Prayer in NW Florida

Our chapter accepts tax-deductible donations to support the work of Centering Prayer throughout the Florida Panhandle. Donations enable us to offer Introductory Workshops, retreats and scholarships to retreats. Donations of any amount are welcome. If you're willing to make a gift to support Centering Prayer, mail your tax-deductible contribution to Chapter Coordinator Carol Lewis at 612 Silvershore Drive, Pensacola, FL 32507-3345.