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2002 Retreat Programme
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1. 22 - 24 February
St Christopher's Parish Men's Retreat
24 Feb - Young Carmelite Sunday (for 18-35 year-olds)
These Sunday afternoons provide an opportunity for 18-35 year
olds to meet together, to pray and share. There are three main sessions,
focussing on praying the Scriptures, discussing Theology, and sharing Spirituality.
The sessions commence at 3pm, and finish with a light meal at 6.15. We
celebrate Eucharist before the first session, at 2.20.
Director: Fr Greg Homeming OCD
2. 8 - 10 March
Contemplative Prayer I:
The Practice of Prayer and Recollection
"Whoever has not begun the practice of prayer, I beg for the love of the
Lord not to go without so great a good"
Director: Fr Paul Maunder OCD
3. 22 - 24 March (CANCELLED)
Young Carmelite Palm Sunday Retreat
24 March - Young Carmelite Sunday (for 18-35 year-olds) STILL ON!
These Sunday afternoons provide an opportunity for 18-35 year
olds to meet together, to pray and share. There are three main sessions,
focussing on praying the Scriptures, discussing Theology, and sharing Spirituality.
The sessions commence at 3pm, and finish with a light meal at 6.15. We
celebrate Eucharist before the first session, at 2.20.
Director: Fr Greg Homeming OCD
4. 27 - 31 March (Retreat Full: Waitlist available only)
Easter Retreat
Join the Discalced Carmelite Friars as they celebrate the Easter liturgies. Take
time to enter into the passion, death and resurrection of the Lord.
Directors: Mount Carmel Retreat Team
5. 1 - 3 April (Retreat Full: Waitlist available only)
Three Days with St Therese
Join us as we celebrate Therese and pray in the presence of her relics
Begins 9am Easter Monday (limited accommodation available
on Easter Sunday night)
Directors: Mount Carmel Retreat Team
6. 12 - 14 April
Prayer and the Holy Trinity
Prayer is Trinitarian, in it we participate in the Life of the Holy Trinity
Director: Fr Greg Homeming OCD
7. 19 - 21 April
Sensitivity to the Spirit
Using our Catholic tradition we will look at how to recognise and respond
to the Spirit of God in the midst of the many voices of the world. How
can I be more sensitive to the urgings of God in the community in which
I live?
Director: Fr Greg Chee OCD
21 April - Young Carmelite Sunday (for 18-35 year-olds)
8. 3 - 5 May
St Christopher's Parish Women's Retreat
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9. Saturday 25 May - Day Retreat
Prayer and Friendship
Being with the One who I know loves
me.
A day to reflect on prayer in the company of St Teresa of Jesus.
Director: Fr Peter Dowd OCD
Cost: by donation.
From 10am to 4pm
Features two talks and Mass.
Bring your own lunch.
No need to book.
Just turn up and have a day of prayer,
peace and silence with us.
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26 May - Young Carmelite Sunday (for 18-35 year-olds)
10. 31 May - 2 June
Varroville Secular Order Retreat
11. 21 - 23 June
Spirituality of St Therese of Lisieux 1
On this first of two weekends on the spirituality and doctrine the Church's
most recent doctor we will follow her search and discovery of the "Little
Way."
Director: Fr Aloysius Rego OCD
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June - Young Carmelite Sunday (for 18-35 year-olds)
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12. Saturday 29 June - Day Retreat
I Can't Pray
St John of the Cross is a support
and help for all who find prayer difficult
Director: Fr Greg Chee OCD
Cost: by donation.
From 10am to 4pm
Features two talks and Mass.
Bring your own lunch.
No need to book.
Just turn up and have a day of prayer,
peace and silence with us.
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13. 12 - 14 July
Young Carmelite Retreat
A retreat for like minded 18 - 35 year olds to discern God's will and deepen
their prayer, faith and allegiance to Jesus Christ
Director: Fr Greg Homeming OCD
14. 26 - 28 July
The Cloud of Unknowing
By considering the points of contact between this classic and the works
of St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila we will reflect on the journey
which is the spiritual life. Repeated reflection on this classic reveals
deeper insights
Director: Fr Greg Chee OCD
28 July - Young Carmelite Sunday (for 18-35 year-olds)
15. 2 - 4 August
What does God want me to do?
Discernment is learning how to recognise and respond to the Love of God.
We will look at discernment in the Carmelite tradition
Director: Fr Greg Homeming OCD
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August - Young Carmelite Sunday (for 18-35 year-olds)
16. 30 August - 1 September
Contemplative Prayer II:
Contemplative Experience of God
"They must be content simply with a loving and peaceful attentiveness
to God … without the concern, without the effort, and without the
desire to taste or feel him"
Director: Fr Paul Maunder OCD
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17. Saturday 7 September - Day Retreat
The Beauty of Holiness
A day to reflect on how the beauty
of God's holiness awakens our desire, longing and love
Director: Fr Peter Dowd OCD
Cost: by donation.
From 10am to 4pm
Features two talks and Mass.
Bring your own lunch.
No need to book.
Just turn up and have a day of prayer,
peace and silence with us.
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18. 20 - 22 September
Rest and Effective Effort in the Spiritual Life
We do not want to waste our efforts in the spiritual life, and we desire
more effectively to make a space for God. Let the Carmelite saints show
us how
Director: Fr Greg Chee OCD
22 September - Young
Carmelite Sunday (for 18-35 year-olds)
19. 27 September - 4 October
Preached Retreat
Winter of Suffering, Spring of Love.
"Ah! How many lights have I not drawn from the Works of our
holy father St John of the Cross."
St Therese of Lisieux and St John of the Cross.
Director: Fr Paul Maunder OCD
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20. 18 - 20 October
Spirituality of St Therese of Lisieux 2
This weekend we will consider St Therese's doctrine on prayer and her appreciation
of God as 'Merciful Love.'
Director: Fr Aloysius Rego OCD
22 October - 4 November [Hermitage bookings only]
27 October - Young Carmelite Sunday (for 18-35
year-olds)
21. 8 - 15 November
Sydney Secular Order Retreat
17 - 23 November [Hermitage bookings only]
17 November - Young Carmelite Sunday (for 18-35
year-olds)
22. 29 November - 1 December
Contemplative Prayer III:
"The Song of the Sweet Nightingale" - Joy in God
The poetry of St John of the Cross shows us simple union with the Will
of God
Director: Fr Paul Maunder OCD
23. 6 - 8 December (NEW DIRECTOR)
An Introduction to Carmelite Spirituality
Beginnings are important in Christian life and prayer. The Rule
of Carmel is the foundation of Carmelite Spirituality.
Director: Fr Greg Burke OCD
24. 17 - 22 December
Christmas Guided Retreat
Spend some quiet time with us preparing for the Birth of the Lord
Directors: Mount Carmel Retreat Team
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These Sunday afternoons provide an opportunity for
18-35 year olds to meet together, to pray and share. There are three
main sessions, focussing on praying the Scriptures, discussing Theology,
and sharing Spirituality.
The sessions commence at 3pm, and finish with a light meal at 6:15.
We celebrate Mass before the first session, at 2:20
There are also small groups and occasional social
gatherings. Click here for more info.
Director: Fr Greg Homeming
OCD
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