March 2016

March 2016

Greetings!

"There is something infinitely healing

in the repeated refrains of nature...

... the assurance that dawn comes after night,

and spring after winter."

Rachel Carson

Join us this Season...

Lenten Journey

5 Wednesdays, 6-8pm

Mar. 2, Mar. 9, Mar. 16

Practice spiritual renewal through prayer, fasting,

and almsgiving. A meal of homemade soup and crackers

is available between 6 and 7pm, followed by one hour

of prayer, music, quiet, and scripture.

Almsgiving: cash donation for Loretto India Missions

or items for the Georgina Food Pantry.

Guided Retreat -

The Sanctuary of Writing

Friday May 6 - Sunday May 8

Arrival 5-6pm, Gathering 6pm, Departure 3pm

This retreat will offer an opportunity to explore how personal writing can be your "sanctuary".

Facilitator: Brenda Peddigrew, RSM, author & writing guide.

Private Room $265 p.p, Shared Room $220 p.p.

Commuter $175 (supper & lunch) Deposit $75

Earth Hour Event

Saturday, March 26, 8:30-9:30pm

Want something to do during Earth Hour? Join us for

a short inspirational video on climate change, "On Care

For Our Common Home", at Our Lady of The Lake Church,

129 Metro Road North, Keswick at 8:30 pm. Families with school age children welcome. No registration needed.

For more details on any retreats and programs,

or to view our 2016 retreats and events, visit

www.lorettomaryholme.ca/2016-program

or email

[email protected]

to book your spot!

At Maryholme...

Save the Date: Sat. Aug.13/16

Join with us to celebrate the 15th Anniversary

of Loretto Maryholme Spirituality Centre!

We will be honouring the connection of all the friends that have allowed the Centre to grow

into something more than ordinary...

India

Prayerful intentions for safety and good health

are appreciated for Sr. Jane McDonell

and the students & adults going on an Adventure Learning Experience.

Grow our Greenbelt!

The provincial government is currently discussing where and by how much our Greenbelt will grow. It's time to remind the government that Greenbelt expansion is critical to protect our water!

Clicking on this link will take you to a wonderful photo of Cook's Bay and some suggestions for action to help our Lake Simcoe. Can you see Maryholme?

From the Archives...

How our grounds have changed... notice the small pine tree on the left, and the sparse oak tree on the right - they envelope and hold the cabin these days!

Spiritual Nourishment...

"... A dreamer is one

who can find his way by moonlight,

and see the dawn before the rest of the world."

"Oh Holy One,

who gives life to the dead

and calls formless potential

into fullness of being,

we feel your tug to realize a resurrection."

Bruce Sanguin

"Surround yourself

with God's creative energy."

Van Gogh

"O happy begun freedom,

the beginning of my good,

and of more worth to me at that time

than the whole world besides!

Had I never since hindered thy will and working in me, what degrees of grace

should I now have had!"

Mary Ward

Winter at Maryholme

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Visit our website Gallery to see more!

For accommodation details, visit

www.lorettomaryholme.ca/rates

Loretto Maryholme Spirituality Centre
is a sacred space of peace and beauty on Lake Simcoe for those seeking to restore energies needed for personal and communal transformation.

The Centre is available for use by individuals and groups whose activities reflect

the Centre's mission. Facilitation of a workshop, a day of reflection, or an opportunity for spiritual direction can be arranged.

For accommodation arrangements, please email [email protected]

"Find your centre at our Centre"

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