Retreats
Saturday, June 19
“Sitting Meditation in the Christian Tradition.” At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Facilitated by Benedictine Sister Barbara Hazzard. Join us for Lectio Divina: reflecting contemplatively on Scripture, sitting meditation, and group interaction. Registration at 9:30. Program begins at 10 a.m. and concludes at 4 p.m. Cost: $70. Lunch is included. Call (925) 837-9141 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
Mon. to Fri., June 21-25
Silent contemplative retreat: “Spiritual Maturity in a Global Age.” At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Facilitated by Sister Ishpriya of the Society of the Sacred Heart. Cost: $295 per person double room or $360 private room. Call (925) 837-9141, ext. 315 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
Saturday, June 26
Series: “The Hour is Coming and is Already Here: When will we Worship God in Spirit and Truth?” Third session: “The Powerful Symbol of Light.” 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mercy Center Retreat in Auburn. Facilitated by Passionist Father Tom Bonacci. The series continues on Saturdays: July 31, Aug. 28 and Sept. 25. Cost: $35 per session. Includes lunch. Call (530) 887-2019 or register online at www.mercycenter.org.
Tuesday, July 6
Oasis Day. 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mercy Center in Auburn. Offered every first Tuesday of the month. The day includes morning prayer, Scripture reflection, time to journal and pray, faith sharing and the opportunity to celebrate Eucharist. Facilitated by Mercy Center staff. Voluntary donations accepted. Please bring a bag lunch. Call (530) 887-2019 or register online at www.mercycenter.org.
Friday, July 9
Summer series: “Discover God’s Goodness through Creativity.” 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Rena Grant will present, “SoulCollage: UnCovering God’s Goodness,” the first of three creative process retreat days offered by Chiara’s Lantern. Cost: $60 per person, lunch included, or attend all three days for $150. The series will continue on July 23 and August 6. Call (925) 837-9141, ext. 315 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
Fri. to Sun., July 16-18
Retreat for married couples: “Sacred Conversation: Discovering the Unopened Gift.” At Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center, 6520 Van Maren Lane in Citrus Heights. Presented by Passionist Father David Colhour, with Talib and Olivia Huff. Call (916) 725-4720 or register online at www.passionist.org/ChristTheKing.
Tues., to Wed., July 20-28
Silent eight-day retreat: “The Divine Therapy of Centering Prayer: Putting on the Mind and Heart of Christ.” At Mercy Center in Auburn. Facilitated by Father William Sheehan. Cost: $415 resident (including $75 non-refundable deposit). Call (530) 887-2019 or register online at www.mercycenter.org.
Sun. to Fri., July 25-30
Silent, contemplative retreat: “Sharing God’s Goodness.” At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Presented by Franciscan Father Eddie Fronske. Cost: $295 per person double room or $375 private room. Call (925) 837-9141, ext. 315 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
Fri. to Sun., July 30 to Aug. 1
Silent contemplative retreat: “Prayer in the Cave of the Heart.” At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Presented by Camaldolese Benedictine Father Cyprian Consiglio. Cost: $195 per person double room or $220 private room. Call (925) 837-9141, ext. 315 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
Sunday, Aug. 1
Day of Dialogue. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. A unique chance for gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgendered people, their friends and family to come together for an afternoon of sharing. No cost. Call (925) 837-9141, ext. 315 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
Sun. to Sat., Aug. 8-14
Six-day retreat: “Mystics, Rebels and Prophets: Women Who Went Before Us and Walk With Us Today.” At Mercy Center in Auburn. Facilitated by Edwina Gateley. Cost: $450 resident or $275 commuter. Call (530) 887-2019 or register online at www.mercycenter.org.
