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2018—2019 Offerings

"Great is God's Faithfulness!"

This theme "Great is God's Faithfulness" that will guide the work of the Center this year, August 2018—June 2019:

We felt moved to this theme as we gathered to review our last year's programs and develop our upcoming ones for two reasons: The Center is at a critical juncture, but we see God's faithfulness renewed each day as we interact with the persons who visit, our benefactors who continue to believe in our work and especially those who sign up to do our retreats and programs. It is in the latter that we see it more pronounced. Persons usually come here broken and seeking healing, a stronger relationship with God, a space to grow spiritually, and usually are given a reason to have hope. Their hope is strengthened through God's faithfulness which is evident in the changes they experience in their lives.

Often we are so consumed with worldly things, especially in this age of technology that we take God's gifts and love for granted. We fail to see God's favors, mercies and faithfulness of which we are reminded in God's Word:

"But I will call this to mind, as my reason to have hope.
The favors of the Lord are not exhausted,
His mercies are not spent;
They are renewed each morning,
So great is his faithfulness.
My portion is the Lord, says my soul;
Therefore I will hope in Him."
(Lamentations 3:21-24)

The challenges of our days: crime, violence, poverty, and corruption leave us many times doubtful, hopeless, and with a longing to see things differently. We want, through our offerings, to help people experience and understand how GREAT God’s faithfulness is.

Join us. We welcome you to take advantage of those offerings which will help you savor God’s love and faithfulness which as Lamentations tells us, "They are renewed each morning!" It is for each one of us to say: "My portion is the Lord."

And so we welcome all to join us in our offerings this year as— "The Door of Mercy Stands Ajar", waiting for you to give freely and receive graciously from either side of the door.


RETREATS

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
in Everyday Life

For those eager for a deeper relationship with God and who wish to foster this relationship in the midst of everyday life, you may want to consider making this Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Retreat.

The essential components of the retreat, which spans a period of seven months, include a serious commitment to daily prayer, meeting with a spiritual director twice monthly, and participating in faith group sharing.

Group Meetings:
Saturday - October 20, 20189:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursdays 7:00 - 9:15 pm
October 25, 2018 January 17, 2019
November 21, 2018 (Wednesday) February 28, 2019
December 13, 2018 April 11, 2019
May 16 & 30 2019

Fee: $325.00
Place: Community Room 2nd Floor Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercy Center
Registration Required


OUR CALL TO HOLINESS

On the 19th of March, 2018, Pope Francis gave to the world his apostolic Exhortation, Gaudete Et Exsultate—Rejoice and Be Glad. In this Exhortation Pope Francis calls us to holiness in today's world.

Join us as we explore and contemplate this call to holiness. "If we grow in holiness we bear fruit for the world. The only great tragedy in life is not to become a saint" (Leon Bloy)

Interested? Come and see!!

Date: Saturday, February 2, 2019
Time: 9:00 am—4:00 pm
Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe Conference Room
Fee: $50.00

Registration Required
Presenters: Sister Sarita Vasquez, RSM Celia Usher & Anita Zetina


FamilyLife's Art of Parenting
Aiming Your Child's Heart Toward God

Parenting...it's not all on you. Every parent needs help and encouragement along the way. There is too much at stake to try to handle it on your own. FamilyLife's Art of Parenting is a video-driven series designated to help parents raise their children from a biblical foundation and based on decades of insights and teachings from notable parenting advisors.

This series is ideal for parents, stepparents, single parents, expectant parents and includes helpful material for raising children of all ages. Anyone willing to invest time and effort in their parenting approach will benefit. Don’t miss this opportunity to reduce the stress and increase the harmony in your home.

Part I

Date: Friday: February 15, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday: February 16, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Part II

Date: Saturday: February 23, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe Conference Room

Fee: $50.00 per person (Food included)

Registration Required
Facilitators: Married Couples Team


DIRECTED SILENT RETREAT
"Become The Beatitudes"

The BeatitudesPope Francis, in his exhortation, "Rejoice and be Glad" states:"Jesus explained with great simplicity what it means to be holy when he gave us the Beatitudes."

This weekend we will pray with the Beatitudes and deepen our understanding of them so as to better live them.


Join us in this silent weekend of prayer.
Date: March 1 - 3, 2019
Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe Retreat Center
Fee: $150.00
(Limit - 8 persons)

Registration Required
Spiritual Directors: Sister Sarita Vasquez, RSM and Team


Women's Retreat
"Embrace"

Embrace - Women's Retreat

EMBRACE the inner freedom God gives you.

EMBRACE what fills the spaces within you.

EMBRACE who you are in Christ.

EMBRACE the graces of your own journey.


Ready to walk in freedom? To be refreshed and energized to serve God passionately and faithfully? To be equipped with practical yet biblical principles for walking life as a Christian woman?

Join us for an unforgettable day!
Date: May 4, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe Conference Room
Fee: $50.00

Registration Required
Presenter: Celia Usher and Team


SPIRITUAL COMPANIONING

Fee: Donation (Suggested $20.00)

Call the Center at 223-2275 for an appointment or more information

Spiritual direction is an ancient tradition of a covenanted relationship with a spiritual companion occurring in an atmosphere of trust and loving presence. The goal is to lead a person into a deeper awareness of and appreciation for God's presence and movement in the interior and exterior circumstances of daily life. The fundamental assumption is that God speaks to us in our daily lives, is present in all experiences, human relationships, dreams, creative expression, solitude, and prayer. Spiritual Direction is a process of deep listening designed to help people who are seeking to live a more fully human and reflective life. Spiritual direction embraces both the quest for God and the quest for a transformed world by emphasizing the call to both contemplation and action.


A Celebration to Honor

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Celebrate with us as we gather to honor Mary under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe and to express our love to her who identified herself to Juan Diego as “Mother of the true God through whom one lives”.

Mary, Lead us to Jesus!
Monday - December 11, 2018 - 7:00 pm
St. Catherine Convent Chapel

 


PROGRAMS / WORKSHOP

Women's Bible/Faith Sharing

(Come let us stay close to God, meditate on the Word, and ask the Holy Spirit to bring it to life for us)

Wednesdays — starting
September 5, 2018 — 5:00 pm — 6:30 pm
Fee: Donation
Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe Meeting Room

"Then you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free"
John 8:32


SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS' PEER SUPERVISION & READING SEMINAR

Those who are presently engaged in the ministry of spiritual direction meet monthly in a prayerful setting for this seminar. Through presentations of case studies, prayer and sharing, they draw on the insights of one another, enabling them to grow in the art of listening and discerning the movement of the Spirit in direction.

Relevant reading material is the focus of this monthly sharing among the Center's Team of Spiritual Directors.

Date: Thursdays 1:30 pm — 4:30 pm
(First Thursdays of every month)
Place: Community Room

OTHER OFFERINGS

Married Couple Enrichment Nights

Marriage Help
(Couples Helping Couples)

You need not go at it alone.At some point along the way, we all experience challenges in our relationship and may need someone to talk to confidentially. You can call to set up an appointment at Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercy Center.

Call us: 223– 2275

Married couples, who want to keep their relationships vibrant and alive, meet monthly for their own development, for group bondedness and support as married couples. It's fun and enriching!!

All married couples are invited to join us!

Fridays: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
(Last Friday of every month)
Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe Conference Room
Fee: Donation
Facilitators: Vicent & Loretta Palacio

Spiritualitea

A Tea Party for Ladies!
Come, be nourished in body, mind
and Spirit! Lovely Tea; powerful
presentation!

Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe Conference Room
Fee: $15.00
Registration Required
Presenters: Anita Zetina & Celia Usher


"Great is God's Faithfulness"

"Long before the name of God was spoken, Long before a cross was nailed from a tree, Long before she laid her arm of colours, 'cross the sky. There was a love, this ancient love was born. ("This Ancient Love" by Carolyn McDade)

Great is God's Faithfulness


Do you wish a specific program/retreat for your particular group/faculty or parish? Our Lady of Guadalupe Center wishes to be of service to you whether you are in Belize City or in the Districts. Make your request known to us by e-mail or phone 223-2275. To ensure our availability, please make an early contact.

The Center's Team has already committed themselves to the following requests for 2017—2018.

Holy Redeemer - Faculty Retreat Day (August 23, 2018)

St. Ignatius High School (Cayo) - September 5 & 6 and September 12 & 13, 2018

St. Catherine Academy - Students - 20 Retreat days — Sept. 27, 2018 to April 19, 2019

St. Catherine Academy - Faculty Retreat - March 4, 2019


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