Upcoming Events
This Easter Series “The Samaritan Woman – The Meeting at the Well will begin on TUESDAY MORNING FROM 11:00 AM TO 12:30 PM. Here are the dates below:
- TUESDAY MORNINGS: May 5, 2021; May 11, 2021; May 18, 2021; May 25, 2021.
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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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***Cost is $20 per person. Please text and call Kateri at 925-785-9850, if you don’t want to register online on PayPal. Thank you!
- May 11, 2021
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
The Catechism of the Catholic Church emphasizes that “a well-formed conscience is upright and truthful” and that “[t]he education of the conscience is a lifelong task.” Pope Francis’ “Amoris Laetitia,” makes several references to the importance of Catholics’ individual consciences in issues related to family life.
According to a 2016 Pew Research Poll, about eight-in-ten U.S. Catholics (84%) say they depend “a lot” on their own research in the decision-making process. Advice from family was the second most popular choice among Catholics, with half saying they rely a lot on relatives.
Yet, according to the movie “Social Dilemma,” our minds are being manipulated and even rewired by algorithms that are designed to get our attention and make us buy things, including buying into distorted ideas about the world, ourselves, and each other. How do we form a conscience and weigh the accuracy and veracity of the information and misinformation with which we are bombarded?
Join Fr. Tom Bonacci for this 4-part evening series via Zoom. There will be opportunities to discuss and raise questions which Fr. Tom will use to guide his presentations.
Recommended ahead of time, but not required: View “The Social Dilemma.” Available on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
May 12, 2021
Revising the Second Vatican Council
Declaration on Social Communication
In the Beginning God created the heavens and the Earth
May 19, 2021
Discerning the Issues
Conspiracy Theories, Extremism, Fake News
Un-Ethical Internet Profiteering and Human Dignity
You have heard it said … but I say to you
May 26, 2021
The Formation of Conscience in the Technological Age
The Dignity of the Human Person
So what do you think …
June 2, 2021
Sources for Internet and Social Media Responsibility
Discerning Ethical Principles for Humane Technologies
Created in the Image and Likeness of God
About Our Speaker
We are pleased to welcome back our friend and popular speaker Fr. Tom Bonacci.
Fr. Tom is the Executive Director of the Interfaith Peace Project. He offers friendly and hospitable programs to help participants cope with inherited stereotypes, innocent misunderstandings, embarrassing questions or general knowledge of the many faith traditions of humankind. Tom was ordained in 1972 for the Passionist Religious Order of the Roman Catholic Church, and is recognized for his scriptural scholarship.
“A man of vision, Tom’s programs are less about learning of differences and similarities in religions, and more about understanding, respecting and connecting to all humankind.” — George D’Angelo, Ph.D., Founder, UN International Day of Peace Vigil.
***If you don’t want to register online on PayPal and you want to make your reservation by phone or mail us a check, please contact Kateri at 925-785-9850 or any questions. Thank you!
***Wednesday evening, start on May 12, 2021 to June 2, 2021 and from 7:00 pm to 8: 30 pm.
- May 12, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
“There are very few people who realize what God would make of them…In calling me to live my special qualities and characteristics, God planted deep in myself an original purpose…what my concrete self adds up to and to live out.” – St. Ignatius of Loyola
Life is about facing and managing change —career, personal, family, spiritual. This retreat is an opportunity to reflect on your life and your faith, exploring avenues for new opportunities. You will engage practical career transition content, poetry, and prayer which will allow you to begin clarifying vocational needs and goals.
We all need a vision for our gifts—and language to describe our career/life objectives to ourselves and others. Life-SHIFT will include a variety of activities including discussion, personal writing, film, music, reflective solitude, using the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and one to one consultation. Each participant will set goals, develop resources for change while experiencing imaginative ways to know God’s presence on the journey.
CENTER FOR LIFE TRANSITIONS: FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:
Tom Bachhuber at tom@centerforlifetransitions.net or call him at 414-394-9347, http://www.centerforlifetransitions.net
Facilitator Tom Bachhuber is President of the Board for The Center for Life Transitions, a non-profit headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Bachhuber was Director of the Career Development Center at both the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Maryland-College Park. He has provided consultation services for several Fortune 500 companies and over 150 universities. Tom has served on the Board for KAIROS: School of Spiritual Formation at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Wernersville, PA. He is also on the Leadership Team for the Ignition Volunteer Corps-Milwaukee. His Masters and Doctorate are from the University of Virginia. Tom has published five books including Directors: A Guide to Career Planning (Houghton-Mifflin) and The Best Graduate Business Schools (Simon and Schuster).
Facilitator Jim Briggs is the recently retired Executive Director of the School of Applied Theology and former Executive Assistant to the President and Vice President of Student Services at Santa Clara University. Prior to his five years at SAT and his 22 years at SCU, Jim was Director of Career Planning and Placement at the University of California Berkeley and Georgetown University. He has a background in higher education, theology, and career development. Jim’s current work involves workshops, retreats, and coaching around life transitions, especially those related to conscious and contemplative aging. Jim is married and has four daughters and 12 grandchildren.
**It will be on-site at San Damiano and limited to 15 people due to Covid guidelines. There will not be an on-line option.
**Check-in is start at 3:00 pm on May 14, 2021. Dinner at 6:00 pm and end with lunch on May 16, 2021.
**If you don’t want to register online on PayPal, you can call Kateri at 925-785-9850 or any question, let her know.
- May 14, 2021 - May 16, 2021
3:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This Easter Series “The Samaritan Woman – The Meeting at the Well will begin on TUESDAY MORNING FROM 11:00 AM TO 12:30 PM. Here are the dates below:
- TUESDAY MORNINGS: May 5, 2021; May 11, 2021; May 18, 2021; May 25, 2021.
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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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***Cost is $20 per person. Please text and call Kateri at 925-785-9850, if you don’t want to register online on PayPal. Thank you!
- May 18, 2021
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
The Catechism of the Catholic Church emphasizes that “a well-formed conscience is upright and truthful” and that “[t]he education of the conscience is a lifelong task.” Pope Francis’ “Amoris Laetitia,” makes several references to the importance of Catholics’ individual consciences in issues related to family life.
According to a 2016 Pew Research Poll, about eight-in-ten U.S. Catholics (84%) say they depend “a lot” on their own research in the decision-making process. Advice from family was the second most popular choice among Catholics, with half saying they rely a lot on relatives.
Yet, according to the movie “Social Dilemma,” our minds are being manipulated and even rewired by algorithms that are designed to get our attention and make us buy things, including buying into distorted ideas about the world, ourselves, and each other. How do we form a conscience and weigh the accuracy and veracity of the information and misinformation with which we are bombarded?
Join Fr. Tom Bonacci for this 4-part evening series via Zoom. There will be opportunities to discuss and raise questions which Fr. Tom will use to guide his presentations.
Recommended ahead of time, but not required: View “The Social Dilemma.” Available on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
May 19, 2021
Discerning the Issues
Conspiracy Theories, Extremism, Fake News
Un-Ethical Internet Profiteering and Human Dignity
You have heard it said … but I say to you
May 26, 2021
The Formation of Conscience in the Technological Age
The Dignity of the Human Person
So what do you think …
June 2, 2021
Sources for Internet and Social Media Responsibility
Discerning Ethical Principles for Humane Technologies
Created in the Image and Likeness of God
About Our Speaker
We are pleased to welcome back our friend and popular speaker Fr. Tom Bonacci.
Fr. Tom is the Executive Director of the Interfaith Peace Project. He offers friendly and hospitable programs to help participants cope with inherited stereotypes, innocent misunderstandings, embarrassing questions or general knowledge of the many faith traditions of humankind. Tom was ordained in 1972 for the Passionist Religious Order of the Roman Catholic Church, and is recognized for his scriptural scholarship.
“A man of vision, Tom’s programs are less about learning of differences and similarities in religions, and more about understanding, respecting and connecting to all humankind.” — George D’Angelo, Ph.D., Founder, UN International Day of Peace Vigil.
***If you don’t want to register online on PayPal and you want to make your reservation by phone or mail us a check, please contact Kateri at 925-785-9850 or any questions. Thank you!
***Wednesday evening, start on May 12, 2021 to June 2, 2021 and from 7:00 pm to 8: 30 pm.
- May 19, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This Easter Series “The Samaritan Woman – The Meeting at the Well will begin on TUESDAY MORNING FROM 11:00 AM TO 12:30 PM. Here are the dates below:
- TUESDAY MORNINGS: May 5, 2021; May 11, 2021; May 18, 2021; May 25, 2021.
***********************
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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***Cost is $20 per person. Please text and call Kateri at 925-785-9850, if you don’t want to register online on PayPal. Thank you!
- May 25, 2021
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
The Catechism of the Catholic Church emphasizes that “a well-formed conscience is upright and truthful” and that “[t]he education of the conscience is a lifelong task.” Pope Francis’ “Amoris Laetitia,” makes several references to the importance of Catholics’ individual consciences in issues related to family life.
According to a 2016 Pew Research Poll, about eight-in-ten U.S. Catholics (84%) say they depend “a lot” on their own research in the decision-making process. Advice from family was the second most popular choice among Catholics, with half saying they rely a lot on relatives.
Yet, according to the movie “Social Dilemma,” our minds are being manipulated and even rewired by algorithms that are designed to get our attention and make us buy things, including buying into distorted ideas about the world, ourselves, and each other. How do we form a conscience and weigh the accuracy and veracity of the information and misinformation with which we are bombarded?
Join Fr. Tom Bonacci for this 4-part evening series via Zoom. There will be opportunities to discuss and raise questions which Fr. Tom will use to guide his presentations.
Recommended ahead of time, but not required: View “The Social Dilemma.” Available on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
May 26, 2021
The Formation of Conscience in the Technological Age
The Dignity of the Human Person
So what do you think …
June 2, 2021
Sources for Internet and Social Media Responsibility
Discerning Ethical Principles for Humane Technologies
Created in the Image and Likeness of God
About Our Speaker
We are pleased to welcome back our friend and popular speaker Fr. Tom Bonacci.
Fr. Tom is the Executive Director of the Interfaith Peace Project. He offers friendly and hospitable programs to help participants cope with inherited stereotypes, innocent misunderstandings, embarrassing questions or general knowledge of the many faith traditions of humankind. Tom was ordained in 1972 for the Passionist Religious Order of the Roman Catholic Church, and is recognized for his scriptural scholarship.
“A man of vision, Tom’s programs are less about learning of differences and similarities in religions, and more about understanding, respecting and connecting to all humankind.” — George D’Angelo, Ph.D., Founder, UN International Day of Peace Vigil.
***If you don’t want to register online on PayPal and you want to make your reservation by phone or mail us a check, please contact Kateri at 925-785-9850 or any questions. Thank you!
***Wednesday evening, start on May 12, 2021 to June 2, 2021 and from 7:00 pm to 8: 30 pm.
- May 26, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Catechism of the Catholic Church emphasizes that “a well-formed conscience is upright and truthful” and that “[t]he education of the conscience is a lifelong task.” Pope Francis’ “Amoris Laetitia,” makes several references to the importance of Catholics’ individual consciences in issues related to family life.
According to a 2016 Pew Research Poll, about eight-in-ten U.S. Catholics (84%) say they depend “a lot” on their own research in the decision-making process. Advice from family was the second most popular choice among Catholics, with half saying they rely a lot on relatives.
Yet, according to the movie “Social Dilemma,” our minds are being manipulated and even rewired by algorithms that are designed to get our attention and make us buy things, including buying into distorted ideas about the world, ourselves, and each other. How do we form a conscience and weigh the accuracy and veracity of the information and misinformation with which we are bombarded?
Join Fr. Tom Bonacci for this 4-part evening series via Zoom. There will be opportunities to discuss and raise questions which Fr. Tom will use to guide his presentations.
Recommended ahead of time, but not required: View “The Social Dilemma.” Available on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
June 2, 2021
Sources for Internet and Social Media Responsibility
Discerning Ethical Principles for Humane Technologies
Created in the Image and Likeness of God
About Our Speaker
We are pleased to welcome back our friend and popular speaker Fr. Tom Bonacci.
Fr. Tom is the Executive Director of the Interfaith Peace Project. He offers friendly and hospitable programs to help participants cope with inherited stereotypes, innocent misunderstandings, embarrassing questions or general knowledge of the many faith traditions of humankind. Tom was ordained in 1972 for the Passionist Religious Order of the Roman Catholic Church, and is recognized for his scriptural scholarship.
“A man of vision, Tom’s programs are less about learning of differences and similarities in religions, and more about understanding, respecting and connecting to all humankind.” — George D’Angelo, Ph.D., Founder, UN International Day of Peace Vigil.
***If you don’t want to register online on PayPal and you want to make your reservation by phone or mail us a check, please contact Kateri at 925-785-9850 or any questions. Thank you!
***Wednesday evening, start on May 12, 2021 to June 2, 2021 and from 7:00 pm to 8: 30 pm.
- June 2, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
San Damiano will be offering a monthly series for women (Sisters in Spirit) beginning in January of 2021. 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 29: Deaconesses.
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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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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***Cost is $20 nonrefundable. ZOOM ONLINE: 11:00 AM TO 12:30 PM!
***Please text and call Kateri at 925-785-9850, if you don’t want to register online on PayPal. Thank you!
- June 29, 2021
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
| Details | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Single room | $290.00 (USD) | Goes On Sale March 31, 2021 |
| Double room | $260.00 (USD) | Goes On Sale March 31, 2021 |
FINDING MEANING AND PURPOSE IN OUR RETIREMENT YEARS
As you think about your retirement years and move into this next chapter of your life, this retreat will explore the benefits and joys as well as the challenges and concerns ahead. How do we live this stage of our life well and see aging as a blessing? The combination of retirement and growing older provides an opportunity to live life differently and more contemplatively, moving from “doing” to “be- ing.” Discover how we can share our Spirit- given gifts, talents, and experience in new and give continued meaning and purpose to our lives.
Presenter Jim Briggs is retired Executive Director of the School of Applied Theology and former 
Executive Assistant to the President and Vice President of Student Services at Santa Clara University. Prior to his five years at SAT and his 22 years at SCU, Jim was Director of Career Planning and Placement at the University of California Berkeley and Georgetown University. He has a background in theology, career development, and higher education.
***“We have been carefully watching this developments of COVID-19 regulations by county, state, and federal entities and trying to anticipate their impact on our retreats. Please keep in mind, when booking, our Onsite Retreats may be postponed or changed to a Zoom Online Retreats due to updated regulations. We will keep you posted if anything may change for your retreat. May God bless you and keep you safe as issues arise during these trying times.”
- July 23, 2021 - July 24, 2021
6:00 pm - 5:00 pm