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Spring - Summer March 2012 - August 2012
Volume 33, No. 2
UPPER ROOM SPIRITUAL CENTER presents
DAVID HAAS FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT & SATURDAY WORKSHOP
Presenter: David Haas David is highly regarded as one of the outstanding liturgical music composers in the world. He has produced over 40 original recordings of liturgical music including: Gather Us In, You are Mine...
Date/Time: Concert, Friday, April 20, 2012 at 7:00 pm Workshop, Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:00 am 1:00 pm
Place: St. Justin’s Parish, Toms River, NJ
Fee: $15 ~ $25 Concert $30 ~ $40 Workshop for Pastoral Musicians
Tickets are available at the Upper Room and St. Justin’s Parish beginning the weekend of March 10th11th, 2012 _________________________________________________________________________________________________
International Speaker and Author of many articles and books including: Breathing Under Water
Falling Upward: A Spirituality of the Two Halves of Life
Saturday, November 10, 2012, 9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ
SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL SPIRITUALITY CONFERENCE
featuring Richard Rohr, O.F.M.
Ash Wednesday Retreat Day
What is the Invitation of this Season?
To accept our mortality in hope; to repent of our sinful ways; to reform everything antilife and antiChrist : these must be the chief goals of our Lenten efforts, which we begin well with ashes and Bread.
Presenter: Rev. Richard Rento Chaplain at Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls and a regular broadcaster on Station WPAT
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Time: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Fee: $50 ~ $60 (light lunch included)
Registration with a $15 deposit by Feb. 15th
Savoring Lent
Rather than a time for giving up, Lent is a time for going deep and discovering the presence of joy and wisdom at the heart of every ex perience. Join in an evening of prayer, ritual and reflection that will lead us to savor the delights of these 40 days.
Presenter: Rev. Terrance Moran Spiritual director, writer and retreat director, and has given retreats and workshops on theology and spirituality in over 25 countries
Date: Thursday, March 8, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm 9:30 pm Fee: $25 ~ $35
Registration with a $15 deposit by March 1st
Lenten Taizé Prayer
“In the common prayer, the spirit of praise gives glimpses of the invisible. And within you Comes welling up the wonder of a love.”
Brother Roger of Taizé
Come for a refreshing evening of communal contemplative prayer. This Lenten evening of prayer will use the format of the Taizé Community in France…psalm singing, Scripture readings, silence, and prayer around the cross.
Presenters: Faithful Love Music Group Date: Monday, March 19, 2012 Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Free Will Offering
It’s All in the Attitude!
Lent has everything to do with attitudes—toward our sis ters and brothers; toward this globe we call our mother; toward the Creative Spirit we call God; and toward ourselves, images of God that we each and all are. Lent has more to do with giving than with giving up.
Presenter: Rev. Richard Rento Chaplain at Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls and a regular broadcaster on Station WPAT
Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Time: 7:30 pm 9:00 pm Fee: $25 ~ $35
Registration with a $15 deposit by Mar. 21st
² Lenten Series ²
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Cutting Costs!!! Would you like to view the Newsletter on our Website?...or receive it in the mail?
Each newsletter costs over $1.00 to produce and mail! In order to defray our costs and to help us save money, we ask that you consider checking our website on a regular basis about Upper Room programs rather than receive the newsletter. Our website is www.theupperroom.org. You will continue to receive the newsletter, unless we hear from you.
Also, we send out regular email reminders about programs and retreats. We would appreciate having your email address in order to keep you updated. Please send your email address to : office@theupperroom.org.
Thank you for helping us save money!
Centering Prayer Come to the Quiet
Come on Tuesdays or Thursdays to experience a silent com munion with God as a group of prayers. We will start with Lec tio Divina the reading, reflecting and being touched by the word of God, leading into contemplation, entering the silence that is Centering Prayer. Centering prayer practiced as a group is amazingly powerful and fulfilling. Come join us in the silence.
Presenter: Bunny Scott Spiritual Director at the Upper Room; Facilitator of Centering Prayer groups for many years
Dates: Every Tuesday from 11:30 am 12:30 pm.
Every Thursday from 6:30 pm 7:30 pm A DVD with the same themes as Tuesday Programs will be held on: Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 10, 2012
Free will offering gratefully accepted
Women of Faith A Women’s Gathering
Join a circle of women as we explore the traits of a healthy spirituality as viewed from a feminine perspective. We will be using Melannie Svoboda’s book, scripture, past women of faith, and reflecting on our own life experiences. A light brunch in included.
Date: Saturdays, Mar. 17, Apr. 21, May 5, 2012 Time: 10:00am Fee: $15 ~ $20
For further information call Cecilia Rahner at 7322232880
Knitting and Prayer
Learn how to combine your knitting/crocheting skills, prayer and compassion and be rewarded with the satisfaction of creating a prayer shawl. Little or no experience required.
Presenter: Lois Dougherty A spiritual director at the Upper Room and a very experienced knitter
Dates: Wednesdays, Mar. 14, Apr. 18, May 16, 2012 Time: 1:30 pm 3:30 pm Fee: $15
Participants do not need to attend all classes
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Opening to the Presence of God Centering Prayer:
A Journey to Intimacy with God Centering Prayer is a practical way of implementing Jesus’
teaching on how to pray. Fr. Keating’s DVD’s will guide us on our journey to our center where God resides. Sessions include: Input, DVD, Discussion, Centering Prayer, and Lectio Divina.
Facilitator: Bunny Scott Spiritual Director at the Upper Room
Day &Time: Tuesdays 10:00 am 2:30 pm Fee: $35 ~ $45 (Light lunch provided)
A LifeLong Journey…………...……………….March 20, 2012 The Beatitudes: Healing Emotional Programs…...April 17, 2012 From Contemplation to Action…....……………….May 8, 2012
Knitting as a Time of Waiting A Retreat Day
Knitting provides the contemplative space and time to reflect on our inward journey as it unfolds and reveals God’s love for us. Join us for this wonderful day as we gather to knit, pray, and reflect on our journey of life. Bring a project in process or sim ple patterns to share.
Presenters: Lois Dougherty and Mary Reidy Lois and Mary are spiritual directors at the Upper Room
Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Time: 10:00 am 3:00 pm Fee: $50 ~ $60 (Light lunch included)
Registration with a $20 deposit required by Apr. 11th
Journey of a Celtic Heart
You are invited to take a symbolic pilgrimage to the heart to the sacred places on your own soul’s journey. This pilgrimage is inspired by Celtic themes, Celtic saints and sacred sites in Ireland. It will be conducted in a reflective atmosphere with song, meditation, ritual and gentle movement.
Presenter: Carmel Boyle Renowned singer and recording artist of spiritual songs and spiritual director
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012 Time: 9:30 am 4:00 pm Fee: $65 ~ $80 (lunch included)
Registration with a $25 deposit by March 9th
“Be Still and Know….!” Craniosacral Therapy for
Total Well-Being This fullday workshop will give an overview of Craniosac
ral Therapy, discuss the many health benefits, demonstrate techniques, and offer you a unique opportunity to experience the healing process of Craniosacral Therapy in the context of a spirituallygrounded environment. Please call or email for a brochure that contains a complete description of the program.
Presenter: Maureen Conroy, RSM, D.Min. Codirector of the Upper Room, Practitioner of Holistic Modalities, Author
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2012 Times: 9:30 am 5:30 pm Fee: $100
Registration with a $40 deposit by Apr. 13th
Rediscovering the Richness of Our Catholic Faith
Come for an evening to rediscover the rich spiritual, social, and personal experiences of living with Catholic beliefs. Learn methods of being aware of God’s presence within you as the source of your life. Learn how to express the value of your Catholic faith to those who are searching or in doubt.
Presenter: John Patrick Gatton Author, Healing Prayer Practitioner
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm 9:30 pm Fee: $25 ~ $35
Registration with a $10 deposit required by Apr. 19th
Body Movement Meditation T’ai Chi Chih
Review and Practice Session Do you need a boost in your T'ai Chi practice? Do you need
to review some of the movements? This session will assist you in renewing and fine tuning each of the Twenty T'ai Chi Chih move ments, so we can “glorify God in our body!” Come and enjoy body movement meditation in the context of a group.
Presenter: Maureen Conroy, RSM, D.Min Certified T’ai Chi Chih Instructor
Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm 9:30 pm Fee: $25 ~ $35
Registration with a $10 deposit required by Apr. 26th
Slow down, Breathe, Be Free! Relieving Stress with Meditation and Prayer
Sixty to ninety percent of physical illness is caused by stress! By lessening our stress level, we decrease stress mole cules and maintain a healthy body, calmer mind, and freer heart. Conscious breathing and meditation are wonderful ways to calm ourselves, relax deeply, and free ourselves of debilitat ing stress. During this program we will explore: • The symptoms, causes, and physiology of stress • How stress affects our body, mind, heart, spirit • Various ways to relieve stress in our daily lives • Conscious breathing and breath prayer for calming ourselves • Meditation practices for grounding us in the present moment • Prayer experiences that help to free and heal us
You will receive a helpful handout of information and medi tation techniques for ongoing healing in your daily life.
Presenter: Maureen Conroy, RSM, D.Min. Codirector of the Upper Room
Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm 9:30 pm Fee: $25 ~ $35
Registration with a $10 deposit required by May 18th
Christian Yoga Christian Yoga is an exploration of the unity of body, mind,
and spirit. Having a life of Christ within us, this practice in creases awareness of God’s presence in all aspects of our be ing. This program will teach Yoga, breathing exercises, Chris tian meditation, and deep relaxation within a scriptural context. No experience necessary. Bring a mat or towel and journal.
Presenter: Michelle Carlino B.A. in Special Education and Communications; Certified Yoga Instruction
Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm 9:30 pm Fee: $25 ~ $35
Registration with a $10 deposit required by June 14th 4
An Easter Season Concert Presenter: David Haas
Renowned liturgical musician, David’s recordings include; Gather Us In, You are Mine, and Blessed Are They.
Date: Friday, April 20, 2012 Time: 7:30 pm Place: St. Justin’s Parish
Toms River, NJ Fee: $15 ~ $25
Tickets are available through the Upper Room and St. Justin’s beginning the weekend of March 10th 11th, 2012
Workshop for Pastoral Musicians Presenter: David Haas Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012 Time: 9:00 am 1:00 pm Place: St. Justin’s Parish Toms River, NJ Fee: $30 ~ $40
Spiritual Direction as Spiritual Practice
Spiritual directors are privileged to listen to the deep yearnings and desires of their directees. This deep listening can evoke material from the directors' unconscious and result in inner transformation. We will explore: • The power of the spiritual direction container for the trans
formation of both director and directee • The synchronicity of who God sends to us as directees • The call to our own integration by being a spiritual director
Presenter: Don Bisson, FMS, D.Min. Educator of Spiritual Directors and International Speaker
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm (all Professional Days) Fee: $65 ~ $80
Awakening Christ-Consciousness Presenter: Elizabeth Sweeney, SSJ, D.Min. Date: Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Breathing Under Water Addiction, Recovery,
and Spiritual Direction Presenter: Richard Rohr, O.F.M. Date: Friday, November 9, 2012 Place: St. Mary’s Colts Neck
Healing the Family Tree The Gift of Prayer and
Spiritual Direction Presenter: Rita Woehlcke, SSJ Date: Wednesday, January 30 , 2013
Birthing the Divine Within Presenter: Terrance Moran, C.SS.R. Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Professional Days for Spiritual Directors Spring 2012 - Spring 2013
The Labyrinth: Walking the Sacred Path
During medieval times the Church invited Christians to make a pilgrimage by going to select Cathedrals to walk the labyrinth. Today it is being rediscovered as a wonderful way to help open us to greater selfunderstanding and a deeper union with God.
This program will include input, walking the labyrinth, reflec tion and sharing.
Presenter: Maureen Christensen, RSM Codirector of the Upper Room
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Fee: $ 15 ~ $25
Registration with a $10 deposit required by June 7th
Body Movement Meditation Tai Chi Chih
Experience more abundant health, harmony and balance! T’ai Chi Chih’s gentle movements release stress by relaxing and reju venating the body while refreshing the mind and spirit. T’ai Chi Chih can be performed as a body movement meditation, offering a greater sense of clarity, groundedness and interior peace. The twenty movements, done in repetitions of nine, can be performed with ease by anyone, regardless of age or physical condition.
Instructor: Maureen Conroy, RSM, D.Min. Certified Tai Chi Chih Instructor
Dates: Saturday, July 14, 2012 (9:30 am 1:00 pm) & Wednesday, July 18, 2012 (6:30 pm 9:30 pm)
Fee: $65 ~ $75
Registration with a $20 deposit required by July 9th
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Registration Form
Name___________________________________
Address_________________________________
City________________State_______Zip______
Phone No._______________________________
Email__________________________________
Program(s) Desired________________________
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Amount Enclosed $________________________
What is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual Direction is a professional ministry in which a person is educated to accompany others in their growth in intimacy with God. Spiritual direction focuses on directees’ experience of the Holy One in their life and prayer and the ways that God and directees communicate. Life circumstances and struggles may be discussed in spiritual direction sessions. However, problemsolving is NOT the focus of spiritual direction. Regular meetings with a spiritual director helps one to pay attention and become aware of God in self, others, events and all of life.
For more information, please email the Upper Room or call Maria Rogers (732) 9220550.
²Retreats² Directed Prayer Weekend
An opportunity for individuals to spend time with God in an atmosphere of prayerful silence. Each person meets with a spiritual director daily.
Spring and Fall March 911, 2012 Oct. 19 21, 2012
Arrival: Friday, 7:00 pm Departure: Sunday, 3:00 pm Fee: $150 (two nights) Deposit: $75 (with reservation,
nontransferable, nonrefundable)
Registration one week in advance
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat An intimate spiritual journey for anyone seeking
healing after abortion Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and
redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer you a supportive, confidential and nonjudgmental environment where women and men can express, release and reconcile painful postabortive emotions to begin the process of restoration, renewal and healing.
Dates: Friday, February 24 Sunday, February 26, 2012, or Friday, June 8 Sunday, June 10, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm Arrival 4:00 pm Departure Fee: $130
For registration information please contact: Judy Warenkiewicz 7325366871 Email: [email protected]
Registration with a $50 deposit required a week in advance
Six-Day Directed Retreat An opportunity for solitude, prayer with Scripture, and
daily spiritual direction, this retreat is offered in the spirit of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Each person meets with a spiritual director each day.
Date: Friday, May 18 Friday, May 25, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm Arrival 10:30 am Departure Fee: $450 (seven nights)
Registration with a $100 nontransferable and Nonrefundable deposit required by May 8
Three-Day Directed Retreat
An opportunity for solitude, prayer with Scripture, and daily spiritual direction, this retreat is offered in the spirit of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Each person meets with a spiritual director each day.
Dates: Thursday, August 2 Monday, August 6, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm Arrival 10:30 am Departure Fee: $250 (four nights)
Registration with a $75 deposit required by July 25
There are several parks close by and the ocean is only a tenminute ride away.
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Summer Series Entering into the Four Gospels
Come, learn about and experience the teachings and loving presence of Jesus in the Four Gospels!!!
Blessed by the Beatitudes Be-Attitudes of a Loving Heart
The Beatitudes, which begin the great Sermon on the Mount, flow from Jesus’ heart of love. They reveal the meaning, chal lenges, and various faces of “attitudes of being” God’s abun dant love including embodying a selfemptying, singlehearted, selfsacrificing, and compassionate love for others and the world. Truly, as we strive to live the “attitudes” of the Beati tudes, we enflesh the expansive mind and loving heart of Jesus.
Come and enter into the mind and heart of Christ as we learn about and prayerfully ponder this rich jewel that illuminates our journey with God and one another.
Presenter: Maureen Conroy, RSM, D.Min. Upper Room Codirector and author of five books and numerous articles
Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm 9:30 pm Fee: $25 ~ $35
Registration with a $10 deposit required by July 5th
Teachings of Jesus in Mark: Problem, Mystery, or Both
In his life, in his teachings, Jesus invites us to experiences some circumstances as problems to be solved and others as mys teries to be entered. The problem/mystery lens provides a fresh reading of Mark’s Gospel in general and the person and teaching of Jesus in particular.
Presenter: Rev. Francis Hilton Associate Pastor at St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen
Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Fee: $25 ~ $35
Registration with a $10 deposit required by July 10th
Miracles in John from Cana to Lazarus
The beloved Disciple leads his readers through a series of seven miracles from Cana to Lazarus, also known as the seven signs. His Gospel is written for an audience who were already believers in Jesus Christ and these accounts were to deepen their faith in the Divine Power of Christ. We will examine closely these seven miracles be cause the intent of the Gospel writer has not changed in 2000 years: To Deepen our Faith Journey in Jesus Christ.
Presenter: Jackie Callahan, Lay Ecclesial Minister, DRE and Pastoral Associate at St. Catherine’s, Middletown
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm 9:30 pm Fee: $25 ~ $35
Registration with a $10 deposit required by July 17th
The Parables of Jesus
Throughout his ministry Jesus told parables, many of which have found their way into our common language and experience. Ye, these parables reflect a complexity of construction and analysis that is often lost on the ordinary hearer. In this session we will explore the nature of those parables, especially the great parables found in Luke’s Gos pel, and how the church has understood and used them in the course of history.
Presenter: Garry Koch, Ph.D. A professional catechist and author of the The Word, a column in theMonitor
Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Time: 7: 00 pm 9:30 pm Fee: $25 ~ $35
Registration with a $10 deposit required by July 24th
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REGISTRATION FORM
NAME:_________________________________________________AMOUNT ENCLOSED:_________________________________
ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY:____________________________________STATE:_______________ZIP CODE:___________________________________
EMAIL:_____________________________________________________Phone:__________________________________________
PROGRAM(S):________________________________________________________________________________________________
Upper Room Spiritual Center
Spiritual Direction Formation Program TwoYear Certification Program
September 2012 – May 2014
A program for those discerning a call to the ministry of Spiritual Direction.
Yearly Components
• Twelve evening classes, September May • Instructional content on key aspects of Spiritual Direction • Offering Spiritual Direction to at least three directees the first year and six directees the second year • Individual Supervision (eightten sessions) • Peer Group Supervision • Required Readings • Professional Days and Workshops • Directed Prayer Weekend (yearly) • Discernment Day (yearly)
Prerequisites
• A felt call to spiritual companionship with others • A willingness to discern this call with a spiritual director and with the Upper Room Program Staff • A participating member of a faith community • Receiving spiritual direction on a monthly basis for at least one year (required), two years (recommended) • At least 35 years old • Background in Theology and Spirituality, some experience of ministry, and evidence of personal maturity • A sixday/eightday directed retreat or a 19 th Annotation Retreat (recommended)
Application Process
• A Letter of Intent stating your reasons for applying and desires for the ministry of spiritual direction due by: March 30, 2012
• Application and recommendation forms to be completed • Fee of $25 submitted with application • Interview with program staff
Tuition • $2,400 per year
For more information please call or write to: Trudy Ahern, SSJ,
Upper Room Spiritual Center 3455 W. Bangs Ave, Building 2, Neptune, NJ, 07753
Phone # 7329220550 or email – office@theupperroom.org
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“Pot of Gold 2012” Looking for that elusive Pot of Gold???
Would you like to have the opportunity to win $750 a month and know at the same time you would be helping the
Upper Room Spiritual Center???
If that isn’t enough to entice you… how about …only three hundred tickets are sold…your odds
…pretty good !!!
If that isn’t enough to entice you… how about …only three hundred tickets will be sold…your odds
…pretty good !!!
That Pot of Gold may not be so elusive!
For $50 you or someone you love will have 10 chances to win!
Monthly Drawings begin on March 16, 2012 ________________________________________________________________
UPPER ROOM COOKBOOK
The Upper Room is publishing its first ever cookbook and you have the chance to be a part of it!
It’s time to search through your treasured recipes, whether old or new, and decide which ones you would like to share.
Whichever recipes you choose, I’m sure they will all reflect your love of good cooking. There are several ways to submit your recipe(s)
Pick up a form at the Upper Room or Electronically: Go to www.typensave.com
Enter Group Login: urcookbook Enter Password: 5j6ke
Follow directions. It’s that simple!
Any questions please contact Patty Jaz, Cookbook Chair @ 7327572759 or [email protected]
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GOLD SPO
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CART SPO
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TEE SPO
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Sponsorship signage will be prominently
displayed
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DEADLINE: April 20, 2012
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Com
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your friends for a great
day of golf and prizes.
Support the Upper Room…
and enjoy a day of fun and sun!
GOLF
2012 AD JOURN
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Purchase a personal or business ad in our
ADVERTISING JOURNAL. T
he journal
will be distributed at th
e Golf 2012 dinner
and at all other events planned in 2012.
Gold page $500
1/2 page $100
Silver page $250
1/4 page $50
Full page $150
1/6 page $25
Benefactors $10
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or include a business card.
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Deadline for the Ad Journal is:
April 1, 2012
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The Upper Room presents…
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GOLF
2012
ANNUAL SWING INTO
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DAY, M
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THE UPP
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2012 FUND R
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SHOT GUN STA
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Wednesday, M
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At E
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lub, Lakew
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Donation of $195 covers everything
Green fees, cart, BBQ Lunch and
Buffet D
inner.
...and for the non golfers
You’re invited to join us
for dinner and gift auction $50 donation
Registration 11:00 am
BBQ Lunch 12:00 pm
Shot Gun Start 1:00 pm
Dinner 6:00 pm
Make reservations now
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Registration Deadline: April 20, 2012
Calendar of Events March 2012 August 2012
JUNE
810 Rachel’s Vineyard 6 14 The Labyrinth:
Walking the Sacred Path 5 21 Christian Yoga 4
JULY
10 Blessed by the Beatitudes BeAttitudes of a Loving Heart 7
14 Body Movement Meditation, Part 1 5 17 Teachings of Jesus in Mark
Problem, Mystery, or Both 7 18 Body Movement Meditation, Part 2 5 24 Miracles in John from Cana to Lazarus7 31 The Parables of Jesus 7
AUGUST
26 ThreeDay Directed Retreat 6
Centering Prayer Tuesdays: 11:30 am 12:30 pm Thursdays: 6:30 pm 7:30 pm
Eucharistic Liturgy The Eucharist is celebrated at
11:30 am on Thursday each week.
MARCH 8 Savoring Lent 2
911 Directed Prayer Weekend 6 14 Knitting and Prayer 3 15 Journey of a Celtic Heart 3 17 Women’s Gathering 3 19 Lenten Taizé Prayer 2 20 A LifeLong Journey
Centering Prayer 3 21 Spiritual Direction
as Spiritual Practice 5 28 It’s All in the Attitude 2
APRIL 17 The Beatitudes: Healing Emotional
Programs Centering Prayer 3 18 Knitting as Time of Waiting
a Retreat Day 3 20 An Easter Season Concert
by David Haas 4 21 Workshop for Parish Musicians 4 21 Women’s Gathering 3 22 “Be Still and Know….” 4 26 Rediscovering the Richness
of Our Catholic Faith 4
MAY 2 Tai Chi Chih Review and Practice 4 5 Women’s Gathering 3 8 From Contemplation to Action
Centering Prayer 3 9 Swing into Spring Golf Outing 10 16 Knitting and Prayer 3
1825 SixDay Directed Retreat 6 23 Slow Down, Breath, Be Free!!
Relieving Stress with Meditation and Prayer 4
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Directions to the Upper Room From North Garden State Parkway South to Exit 100B (Rt. 33 East) At third traffic light turn
left onto W. Bangs Avenue. Turn left (past the school) into Holy Innocents driveway. The Center is straight ahead in the back of the parking lot.
From South Parkway North to Exit 100 (Rt. 33 East). Follow directions above.
From West Rt. 195 to Parkway North to Exit 100. Follow directions above.
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NONPROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE
PAID PERMIT NO. 632 RED BANK, NJ
Upper Room Spiritual Center Spiritual Direction Formation Program
TwoYear Certification Program September 2012 – May 2014
A program for those discerning a call to the ministry of Spiritual Direction.
(see page 8)
UPPER ROOM NEWS
Upper Room Spiritual Center 3455 W. Bangs Avenue Bldg. 2
Neptune, NJ 07753 Phone: (732) 9220550 Fax: (732) 9223904
www.theupperroom.org office@theupperroom.org
CoDirectors: Trudy Ahern SSJ
Maureen Christensen RSM Maureen Conroy RSM
Ria Rogers, Publisher Maureen Conroy RSM, Coordinator
Circulation: 4,000
Upper Room Spiritual Center Pot of Gold Monthly Raffle 10 Monthly Drawings Beginning March 16, 2012
$750.00 cash prize each month Price: $50 (that’s only $5.00 a month!)
Tickets available through the Upper Room
(See Page 9)
Mark Your Calendars! “Swing into Spring”
Golf 2012 Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Eagle Ridge Golf Course
(See page 10)
