San Damiano Retreat

Free Zoom Online: A Six Week Community of Heart Prayer – Change Begins with Each of Us

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Free Zoom - August 6, 2020 (9AM - 9:45AM)show details + $0.00 (USD)  
Free Zoom - August 13, 2020 (9AM - 9:45AM)show details + $0.00 (USD)  

Facilitated by Sr. Celeste, Crine, OSF

Sr. Celeste Crine, OSF, is a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia. She is a spiritual director, retreat facilitator and an accredited Tai Chi Chih Teacher. Her ministries have included being Associate Director/Coordinator at the School of Applied Theology, Director of Spirituality and Healing Arts at St. Joseph Family Center, Spokane WA and served as a supervisor for spiritual directors in the Neumann University Pastoral Counseling Department in Aston, PA.

“Know that God’s word is spoken fully only in silence.

Be still, and you will know, not by the knowledge

of the mind, but by the knowledge of the heart,

Who God is and who you are.”

Thomas Keating, God is All in All.

Together we will join in prayer with the opportunity to reflect and respond in silence. You may respond in silent sitting, Centering Prayer, or Contemplative Writing.

Format:

  • Opening Prayer
  • A Reading
  • 20 minutes for Your Contemplative Response
  • Silent Sitting or Contemplative Writing
  • Closing Prayer

Times on Thursday Morning from 9:00 am to 9:45 am, and the Dates below will be:

Thursday morning, July 9, 2020; Thursday morning, July 16, 2020; Thursday morning, July 23, 2020; Thursday morning, July 30, 2020; Thursday morning, August 6, 2020; Thursday morning, August 13, 2020. No experience needed. All are welcome.

There will not be sharing during this time. If your form of contemplation is writing have a pen and paper or journal with you.

Free Zoom Meeting online. Please register below and we will sent you the link. Feel free to give a donation by click on this link –  Donations welcome.

  • A Six Week Community of Heart Prayer - Thursdays Morning
    August 6, 2020
    9:00 am - 9:45 am

Free Zoom Online Retreat: Continue Summer Children’s Book Series

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Zoom Online, August 10: Monday morning at 11:00amshow details + $0.00 (USD)  
Zoom Online, August 17: Monday morning at 11:00amshow details + $0.00 (USD)  
Zoom Online, August 24: Monday morning at 11:00amshow details + $0.00 (USD)  
Zoom Online, August 31: Monday morning at 11:00amshow details + $0.00 (USD)  

Facilitated by Jan Stegner, MTS, MMC

Jan is a graduate from the Franciscan School of Theology at the Graduate School of Theology in Berkeley, California. She holds two master degrees: Theological Studies, and Multi-Cultural Church. Jan has been teaching Religious Studies to children, teenagers, and adults for over nineteen years. Jan currently works at San Damiano Retreat Center, and at Saint Perpetua Parish in Lafayette. Jan is married with two adult children and lives in Walnut Creek with her husband and their cat and three dogs.

 

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Continue Summer Children’s Book Series will beginning in August 3 t0 August 31 of 2020. Children’s Book Series will be held the following dates with the following topics below: Live Zoom will start at 11:00 am.

Monday, August 3: Oh the Places You’ll Go – Dr. Seuss

Monday,August 10: Corduroy – Don Freeman

Monday, August 17: Stellaluna – Janell Cannon

Monday, August 24: The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Eric Carle

Monday, August 31: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom – Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault

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*** Please register below.  You will then be sent a link to log into the Zoom Online Retreat via email after you register online.

***ZOOM ONLINE: 11:00 AM TO 12:30 PM!

  • Free Zoom Online: Corduroy - Don Freeman
    August 10, 2020
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Zoom Online Meeting – St. Clare

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Zoom Online, August 18(Tuesday morning from 11:00am to 12:30pm)show details + $20.00 (USD)  
Zoom Online, September 29(Tuesday morning from 11:00am to 12:30pm)show details + $20.00 (USD)  
Zoom Online, October 20(Tuesday morning from 11:00am to 12:30pm)show details + $20.00 (USD)  

Facilitated by Jan Stegner, MTS, MMC

Jan is a graduate from the Franciscan School of Theology at the Graduate School of Theology in Berkeley, California. She holds two master degrees: Theological Studies, and Multi-Cultural Church. Jan has been teaching Religious Studies to children, teenagers, and adults for over nineteen years. Jan currently works at San Damiano Retreat Center, and at Saint Perpetua Parish in Lafayette. Jan is married with two adult children and lives in Walnut Creek with her husband and their cat and three dogs.

 

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San Damiano will be offering a monthly series for women beginning in June of 2020. Sisters in Spirit (SIS) will be held the following dates with the following topics in mind: Live Zoom from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.

  • Tuesday morning, June 16: Ruth
  • Tuesday morning, July 28: Mary Magdalene
  • Tuesday morning, August 18: St. Clare
  • Tuesday morning, September 29: Thea Bowman
  • Tuesday morning, October 20: Women Mystics

We will look at these women scripturally, historically, and spiritually and find our similarities and or differences. No Bibles or books required, simply your presence and your thoughts and experiences. We will have time to take a break and time for discussion and sharing too.

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*** Please register below.  You will then be sent a link to log into the Zoom Online Retreat via email after you register online. 

***Cost is $20 nonrefundable. ZOOM ONLINE: 11:00 AM TO 12:30 PM!

***Please text or call Kateri at 925-785-9850, if you don’t want to register online on PayPal. Thank you!

  • June to October 2020 - Five months Series
    August 18, 2020
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Online Retreat: The Retreat Houses of the St. Barbara Province Present — A Weekend Retreat with Fr. Tom Weston

Details Price Qty
Zoom sessions online(Sept. 4-6, 2020)show details + $100.00 (USD)  

  • A Retreat for Those in Recovery
    September 4, 2020 - September 6, 2020
    7:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Online Retreat: Eternal Cycles of Nature (Four Months Series)

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Zoom Online, Sept. 10(Thursday morning from 9:30am to 12:00pm)show details + $25.00 (USD)  
Zoom Online, Oct. 15(Thursday morning from 9:30am to 12:00pm)show details + $25.00 (USD)  
Zoom Online, Nov. 12(Thursday morning from 9:30am to 12:00pm)show details + $25.00 (USD)  
Zoom Online, Dec. 3(Thursday morning from 9:30am to 12:00pm)show details + $25.00 (USD)  

Facilitated by Sr. Celeste, Crine, OSF

Sr. Celeste Crine, OSF, is a Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia. She is a spiritual director, retreat facilitator and an accredited Tai Chi Chih Teacher. Her ministries have included being Associate Director/Coordinator at the School of Applied Theology, Director of Spirituality and Healing Arts at St. Joseph Family Center, Spokane WA and served as a supervisor for spiritual directors in the Neumann University Pastoral Counseling Department in Aston, PA.

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“Eternal Cycles of Nature”

As we live the daily adaptations of covid-19, it is easy to forget time and even what is happening beyond the stresses of the virus. The seasons of nature remain faithful to their cycles of moving forward. Gift yourself with part of a day in the next few months to pause and join others in listening to what nature offers for nourishment of spirit and refreshment of life.

There will be prayer, presentation, reflection time and optional sharing.

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San Damiano will be offering one Series per month on Thursday Mornings:

September 10 to December 3, 2020 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.

Here are the following dates with the topics below:

  • Thursday morning, September 10: Turning from Summer to Autumn – “Harvest will come, and then every farmer’s rich.” Thomas Fuller
  • Thursday morning, October 15: Autumn – “There is a harmony in Autumn, and a luster in its sky…” Percy Shelley
  • Thursday morning, November 12: Turning from Autumn to Winter – “With sudden stir the air startled forest sings Winter’s returning song…” John Clare
  • Thursday morning, December 3: Advent – “Make my spirit pure and clear as are the frosty skies” Tennyson

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*** Please register below.  You will then be sent a link to sign into the Zoom Online Retreat after you register online.

***Cost is $25 per person.  ZOOM ONLINE: 9:30 AM TO 12:00 PM!

***Please text or call Kateri at 925-785-9850, if you don’t want to register online on PayPal. Thank you!

  • September to December 2020 - Four months Series
    September 10, 2020
    9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Sept 12: Celtic Contemplative Day

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Sliding scale: $80show details + $80.00 (USD)  
Sliding scale $70show details + $70.00 (USD)  
Sliding Scale $60show details + $60.00 (USD)  
Sliding Scale $50show details + $50.00 (USD)  

CELTIC CONTEMPLATIVE DAY
Facilitated by Joy Evans, MSW
Saturday, Sept. 12, 10am-4pm
Sliding Scale: $50-80 (tickets options: 50, 60, 70, 80)

Spend a day in Celtic contemplation on the beautiful grounds of San Damiano Retreat Center. Inspired by John Phillip Newells’ prayer book for peace, “Praying with the Earth”, a small group (10 or fewer) will come together with the intention of seeing the light of Christ in all beings.

Begin the morning with a 2-3 hour slowly guided walk. Through a series of invitations we will connect deeply with nature and reflect on the impacts of this pandemic. After each invitation we will gather (socially distanced and outdoors) to share from our hearts. We will close our guided time together by walking the labyrinth while accompanied by the sounds of a singing bowl, holding in our hearts the intention of healing our world of all that divides us.

Bring your lunch and spend the afternoon practicing Celtic solitude and silence: being, journaling, praying, or walking the trails. . For the safety of the brothers, staff, and guests, plan to wear a mask during your entire time at San Damiano Retreat Center.

We understand many people’s finances are impacted by COVID-19. This day is offered on a sliding scale, which invites you to pay what you can. We’re grateful for whatever amount you decide. Please wear comfortable shoes; bring a hat and layers to stay warm.  The unlikely event of heavy rain will cancel this retreat.

About the Facilitator:

Joy Evans, MSW (she/her) is “rooted in joy, moving with love, planting peace”  through forest therapy and the sounds of crystal singing bowls. Her trauma-informed, holistic approach is grounded in a deep connection with the healing presence of nature and over twenty years of facilitating programs in higher education. Leading a diverse team that oversaw healing services, crisis-intervention, and case management of survivor support services for UC Berkeley’s PATH to Care Center deepened Joy’s commitment to embodiment practices for self/community care. She received her MSW from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Art of Sound Healing Level II Certification from the Seattle Sound Temple; Certified Guide training from the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy; and studies with the School of Celtic Consciousness. Learn more about Joy at www.joyevansmsw.com.

 

  • CELTIC CONTEMPLATIVE DAY 
    September 12, 2020
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Women’s Weekend Retreat

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Private Roomshow details + $245.00 (USD)  
Shared Roomshow details + $215.00 (USD)  

Presented by Karla Obernesser and Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM.

***This Women’s Retreat we have LIMITED NUMBER OF 25 ONLY.

  • Women's Retreat
    November 13, 2020 - November 15, 2020
    4:00 pm - 1:00 pm