Monte Alverno Retreat, Franciscan, sacred place of prayer, contemplation, solitude, reflection

Remainder of 2010

Crafter's Morning of Rest & Renewal
And on every second Tuesday morning of each month.
September 14; October 12; November 9; December 14 (?)
Facilitators: Mary Stern and Jane Kolosso
Do you enjoy doing crafts such as knitting, crocheting, embroidery scrap booking?
Would you like to enjoy your craft with others in an atmosphere of reflection and sharing?
If your answer is yes, bring your craft, alone or with a friend,
to Monte Alverno on the morning of each second Tuesday of the month, 9-11:30 AM.
A free will offering will be accepted. Pre registration is preferred. See our flier.
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"Cover to Cover: Book Study Series" - For Men and Women
To view the flier, click here
Do you enjoy a good book? Do you like discussions about a book. Then the Cover to Cover Series is for you!
On the dates listed below, you can find the books, the authors, and the presenters.
These books can be purchased prior to the presention at the Center or on the day of the program.
The presentation is offered from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
The suggested offering is $5.00 per person. Preregistration is preferred but not required.

Sept. 14: "The Gifts of Years" by Joan Chittister. Discussed by Sr. Marlene Weber, FSPA
"Oct 12: "Leadership, the Art of Empowering" by Fr. Keith Clark. Discussed by Fr. Keith Clark, OFM Cap.
Nov. 9: "Crossing the Desert" by Robert J. Wicks. Discussed by Fr. Adrian Staehler, OFM Cap.

Monte Alverno Retreat Center, 1000 N. Ballard Rd, 54911, (920) 733-8526, montealverno@juno.com
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"At Home Retreat"
A Personal Retreat taken in the midst of everyday life.
Interested in a retreat but your schedule make it difficult for you to get away?
The At Home Retreat might be your answer.
It is for anyone seeking a streamlined retreat experience that can be done in the comfort of your own home.
You schedule daily prayer time and four meetings with a spiritual director over a two week period.
Call the office to make your own schedule.
Offering: $100.00/person
Directors available from the Monte Alverno Staff
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Sept 10-12: Widows Retreat
(Open to all women interested in a deeper spirituality)
Presenter: Fr. Roch Niemier, OFM
Theme: "God as Mystery and Our Response of Faith"
Contact Mary Reardon, 1021 W. Windtree Dr., Appleton 54914 (920) 733-2652
Monte Alverno Retreat and Spirituality Center, 1000 N. Ballard Rd., Appleton 54911 (920)733-8526
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October 5-7: Midweek Retreat for Men & Women
Theme: "When the Going Gets Tough: Franciscan Helps for the Journey"
Contact: Joan Van Grinsven, 516 Buchanan, Little Chute, 54140 (920) 788-7276, or
Monte Alverno Retreat and Spirituality Center, 1000 N. Ballard Rd., Appleton 54911 (920) 733-8526
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October 19: Evening for Women
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Theme: "Changed Roles of Women in the Church: Adaptions to Cultural & Societal Arenas"
Sr. Marlene Weber, FSPA
5:30-9:00 p.m. The suggested offering is $25.00 with the evening meal; $18:00 without the meal
Contact Monte Alverno Retreat and Spirituality Center, 1000 Ballard Rd., Appleton, WI 54911, (920) 733-8526
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October 23: One Day Retreat for Men & Women
To view the flier, click here
Theme: "When the Going Gets Tough: Franciscan Helps for the Journey"
Too busy for a weekend retreat? Consider receiving a large spiritual uplift in a short amount of time.
Presented by the Monte Alverno Staff Suggested offering is $45.00.
Registration is from 8:00 - 9:00 AM. Concludes Saturday afternoon with 4:00 PM (Sunday) Eucharist.
Monte Alverno Retreat Center, 1000 N. Ballard Rd, 54911, (920) 733-8526, montealverno@juno.com
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November 30: Advent Evening Program - For Women & Men
Theme: To Be Decided
5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Presented by the Monte Alverno Staff.
Registration Required. Contact: Monte Alverno Retreat and Spirituality Center Center
1000 N. Ballard Rd., Appleton 54911 (920.733.8526)
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December 7: Advent Day Program - For Women & Men
Theme: To Be Decided
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Presented by the Monte Alverno Staff
Registration Required. Contact: Monte Alverno Retreat and Spirituality Center Center
1000 N. Ballard Rd., Appleton 54911 (920.733.8526)
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Beginning of 2011

Special Programs & Retreats
Home Bible Studies Programs Your Own Programs Retreats Suggested Offerings for Retreats Online Registration
2010-2011 Anyone may register through any of the promoters listed below, or directly with Monte Alverno by mail, or phone (920.733.8526), or online (Click on any item in the list of retreats or programs to see details)
Remainder of 2010 Crafter's Morning of Rest & Renewal (Monthly) Cover to Cover: Book Study Series - for Men and Women At Home Retreat September 10-12: Widow's Retreat for Women October 5-7: Midweek for Women and Men October 19: Evening for Women October 23: A ONE DAY Retreat November 30: Advent Evening Program for Men & Women December 7: Advent Evening Program for Men & Women

You may register through any of the promoters listed below, or by contacting Monte Alverno directly by mail or phone (920.733.8526), or Online.
	Beginning of 2011 Crafter's Morning of Rest & Renewal (Monthly) Cover to Cover: Book Study Series - for Men and Women At Home Retreat February 4-6: Recovery Retreat for Men & Women Mar 4-6: Weekend Retreat - for Men & Women Tuesdays of Lent: Lenten Days/Evenings of Recollection March 18-20: Married Couples Retreat March 26: One-Day Retreat - for Men & Women June 12-18: 6 Day Preached Retreat for Men & Women June 20-26: 6 Day Directed Retreat for Men & Women

Remainder of 2010 Crafter's Morning of Rest & Renewal And on every second Tuesday morning of each month. September 14; October 12; November 9; December 14 (?) Facilitators: Mary Stern and Jane Kolosso Do you enjoy doing crafts such as knitting, crocheting, embroidery scrap booking? Would you like to enjoy your craft with others in an atmosphere of reflection and sharing? If your answer is yes, bring your craft, alone or with a friend, to Monte Alverno on the morning of each second Tuesday of the month, 9-11:30 AM. A free will offering will be accepted. Pre registration is preferred. See our flier. {Back to the top} {Back to the 2010 List} {Online registration form} "Cover to Cover: Book Study Series" - For Men and Women To view the flier, click here Do you enjoy a good book? Do you like discussions about a book. Then the Cover to Cover Series is for you! On the dates listed below, you can find the books, the authors, and the presenters. These books can be purchased prior to the presention at the Center or on the day of the program. The presentation is offered from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. The suggested offering is $5.00 per person. Preregistration is preferred but not required. Sept. 14: "The Gifts of Years" by Joan Chittister. Discussed by Sr. Marlene Weber, FSPA "Oct 12: "Leadership, the Art of Empowering" by Fr. Keith Clark. Discussed by Fr. Keith Clark, OFM Cap. Nov. 9: "Crossing the Desert" by Robert J. Wicks. Discussed by Fr. Adrian Staehler, OFM Cap. Monte Alverno Retreat Center, 1000 N. Ballard Rd, 54911, (920) 733-8526, montealverno@juno.com {Back to the top} {Back to the 2010 List} {Online registration form} "At Home Retreat" A Personal Retreat taken in the midst of everyday life. Interested in a retreat but your schedule make it difficult for you to get away? The At Home Retreat might be your answer. It is for anyone seeking a streamlined retreat experience that can be done in the comfort of your own home. You schedule daily prayer time and four meetings with a spiritual director over a two week period. Call the office to make your own schedule. Offering: $100.00/person Directors available from the Monte Alverno Staff {Back to the top} {Back to the 2010 List} {Online registration form} Sept 10-12: Widows Retreat (Open to all women interested in a deeper spirituality) Presenter: Fr. Roch Niemier, OFM *Theme: "God as Mystery and Our Response of Faith"* Contact Mary Reardon, 1021 W. Windtree Dr., Appleton 54914 (920) 733-2652 Monte Alverno Retreat and Spirituality Center, 1000 N. Ballard Rd., Appleton 54911 (920)733-8526 {Back to the top} {Back to the 2010 List} {Online registration form} October 5-7: Midweek Retreat for Men & Women *Theme: "When the Going Gets Tough: Franciscan Helps for the Journey"* Contact: Joan Van Grinsven, 516 Buchanan, Little Chute, 54140 (920) 788-7276, or Monte Alverno Retreat and Spirituality Center, 1000 N. Ballard Rd., Appleton 54911 (920) 733-8526 {Back to the top} {Back to the 2010 List} {Online registration form} October 19: Evening for Women To view the flier, click here Theme: "Changed Roles of Women in the Church: Adaptions to Cultural & Societal Arenas" Sr. Marlene Weber, FSPA 5:30-9:00 p.m. The suggested offering is $25.00 with the evening meal; $18:00 without the meal Contact Monte Alverno Retreat and Spirituality Center, 1000 Ballard Rd., Appleton, WI 54911, (920) 733-8526 {Back to the top} {Back to the 2010 List} {Online registration form} October 23: One Day Retreat for Men & Women To view the flier, click here *Theme: "When the Going Gets Tough: Franciscan Helps for the Journey"* Too busy for a weekend retreat? Consider receiving a large spiritual uplift in a short amount of time. Presented by the Monte Alverno Staff Suggested offering is $45.00. Registration is from 8:00 - 9:00 AM. Concludes Saturday afternoon with 4:00 PM (Sunday) Eucharist. Monte Alverno Retreat Center, 1000 N. Ballard Rd, 54911, (920) 733-8526, montealverno@juno.com {Back to the top} {Back to the 2010 List} {Online registration form} November 30: Advent Evening Program - For Women & Men Theme: To Be Decided 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM Presented by the Monte Alverno Staff. Registration Required. Contact: Monte Alverno Retreat and Spirituality Center Center 1000 N. Ballard Rd., Appleton 54911 (920.733.8526) {Back to the top} {Back to the 2010 List} {Online registration form} December 7: Advent Day Program - For Women & Men Theme: To Be Decided 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Presented by the Monte Alverno Staff Registration Required. Contact: Monte Alverno Retreat and Spirituality Center Center 1000 N. Ballard Rd., Appleton 54911 (920.733.8526) {Back to the top} {Back to the 2010 List} {Online registration form} Beginning of 2011
Crafter's Morning of Rest & Renewal And on every second Tuesday morning of each month of 2011. Jan 11; Feb 8; Mar 8; Apr 12; May 10; June 14; July12; Aug 9: Sept 13; Oct 11; Nov 8; Dec 13 Facilitators: Mary Stern and Jane Kolosso Do you enjoy doing crafts such as knitting, crocheting, embroidery scrap booking? Would you like to enjoy your craft with others in an atmosphere of reflection and sharing? If your answer is yes, bring your craft, alone or with a friend, to Monte Alverno on the morning of each second Tuesday of the month, 9-11:30 AM. A free will offering will be accepted. Pre registration is preferred. See our flier. {Back to the top} {Back to the 2011 List} {Online registration form} "Cover to Cover: Book Study Series" - for Men and Women Do you enjoy a good book? Do you like discussions about a book. Then the Cover to Cover Series is for you! On the dates listed below, you can find the books, the authors, and the presenters. These books can be purchased prior to the presention at the Center or on the day of the program. The presentation is offered from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. The suggested offering is $5.00 per person. Preregistration is preferred but not required. Feb. 8: To be decided. Mar. 8: To be decided. Sept. 13: To be decided Oct 11: To be decided. Nov. 8: To be decided. Monte Alverno Retreat Center, 1000 N. Ballard Rd, 54911, (920) 733-8526, montealverno@juno.com {Back to the top} {Back to the 2011 List} {Online registration form} "At Home Retreat" A Personal Retreat taken in the midst of everyday life. Interested in a retreat but your schedule make it difficult for you to get away? The At Home Retreat might be your answer. It is for anyone seeking a streamlined retreat experience that can be done in the comfort of your own home. You schedule daily prayer time and four meetings with a spiritual director over a two week period. Call the office to make your own schedule. Offering: $100.00/person Directors available from the Monte Alverno Staff {Back to the top} {Back to the 2011 List} {Online registration form} Feb. 4-6: Recovering Alcoholics Retreat - For Women & Men To view the flier, click here Theme: "To be determined" Open to persons in recovery and in Alanon. Presenter: Fr. John Celichowski The weekend is for persons of all faiths who are seeking to deepen the process of recovery and are endeavoring to grow in sobriety and peace of mind and heart The program offers presentations, discussion, prayer and meditation, fellowship and invidual consultation. Meals and rooms are included. Registration at 7:00 - 8:00 PM Friday Suggested Offering: $160.00 Bob Van Hout, Kimberly, (920) 788-2845 Mike & Joan Carney, Slinger, (262) 644-8649; Ray & Mary Pitsch, Sheboygan, (920) 457-5760 Laura Tomlinson-Cook, Waunakee, (608) 850-6807; Cirise Jacowski, Janesville, (608) 305-0087 Lori Hebert, Sheboygan,(920) 458-2801 {Back to the top} {Back to the 2011 List} {Online registration form} March 4-6: Weekend Retreat for Men & Women *Theme: "Where is God in all this? A Franciscan Suggestion"* Presented by the Monte Alverno Staff Fran Faber 2403 Woodland Rd., McFarland 53558, (608) 838-8364 Marcella Claridge, 2131 Chorister Ave., Madison 53705, (608) 238-3979 {Back to the top} {Back to the 2011 List} {Online registration form} Lenten Recollection Sessions - for Men and Women Theme: To be determined Facilitated by Monte Alverno Staff. Open to any Christian Adult Suggested Offering for Evening Program: $25.00 or (without Meal) $17.00; Day Program: $30.00 (Includes Conference, Reconciliation Service, Eucharist and Meal) Mar. 29 - Lenten Evening of Recollection: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Apr. 5 - Lenten Day of Recollection: 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Apr. 12 - Lenten Evening of Recollection: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Apr. 19 - Lenten Day of Recollection: 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. {Back to the top} {Back to the 2011 List} {Online registration form} March 18-20: Married Couples Retreat Presenters: Fr. Marty Pable and Other Couples Open to any couple seeking to grow spiritually in their marriage Theme: To be decided. We will reflect together on how our friendship with our spouse mirrors God's friendship with us. There will be presentations by couples returning for this special weekend. All participants will have the opportunity to share, as they care to, their own insights and inspirations. The schedule has been arranged in a way that couples who cannot come for the whole weekend can still take part in this enriching experience on Saturday. Suggested offering: for the weekend - $320/couple; for Saturday - $160/couple The weekend includes morning prayer, Eucharist, a healing service, time for prayer/reflection, and meals. {Back to the top} {Back to the 2011 List} {Online registration form} March 26: One Day Retreat - for Men and Women To view the flier, click here *Theme: "Where is God in all this? A Franciscan Suggestion"* Too busy for a weekend retreat? Consider receiving a large spiritual uplift in a short amount of time. Presented by the Monte Alverno Staff Suggested offering is $45.00. Registration is from 8:00 - 9:00 AM. Concludes Saturday afternoon with 4:00 PM (Sunday) Eucharist. {Back to the top} {Back to the 2011 List} {Online registration form} June 12-18: 6 Day Preached Retreat - for Men and Women Theme: *"Where is God in all this? A Franciscan Suggestion"* Open to Priests, Religious & Laity; Presented by the Monte Alverno Retreat Center staff Suggested Offering: $420.00 ($70.00 Per Day) Time: June 13 (5:00 p.m. Orientation Followed by Supper) to June 19 (Noon Dinner) {Back to the top} {Back to the 2011 List} {Online registration form} June 20-26: 6 Day Directed Retreat - for Men and Women Open to: any adult seeking spiritual growth Directors: Capuchins Keith Clark and Adrian Staehler Suggested Offering: $450.00 ($75.00 Per Day) Time: June 21 (5:00 p.m. Orientation Followed by Supper) to June 27 (Noon Dinner) {Back to the top} {Back to the 2011 List} {Online registration form