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July 2-4 2010
HISPANIC FAMILY RETREAT - “BEE” GOOD AND “BEE” A POWER FOR GOOD

This fun-filled and faith-filled Hispanic family retreat will be held here at Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat.

For further information and registration, contact the Hispanic Ministry Office at St. Columba Parish in Dothan, AL at (334) 702-7229 and speak with Lorena or Sr. Susanne, MSBT.

August 20 - 22
ANNUAL BIBLE INSTITUTE - WHY ARE THERE NO PROPHETS?

We will look at the Prophets of Israel, their ministry and the conditions that brought about the need for prophecy. What did this mean for the People of God in ancient times, and what does this mean for us, God's People of 2010?

Presenter: Fr. Gary Banks, S.T.
Fr. Gary Banks is at the Shrine of St. Joseph in Stirling , NJ . A graduate of the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome , he has pursued biblical studies at Catholic University , Washington , D.C., Hebrew University , Jerusalem , and St. Georgen, Frankfurt am-Main, Germany . His studies in Spiritual Theology were at Gregorian University in Rome . Fr. Gary served as a seminary professor while pastoring in inner city Los Angeles , CA . He has also been a missionary in the Caribbean and Mexico .

Fee: $150 (includes $40 non-refundable deposit

September 3 (one day program)
10:00 - 3:00p.m. (Eastern Time)
HEALING SHAME TO HEAL OUR DEEPEST HURTS

One of life's biggest and deepest wounds is shame. Shame is a deep sense that I am not worthy or good enough to be loved or forgiven. This feeling makes it difficult to be in loving relationships with others, ourselves or with God. Guilt may come and go as we are forgiven or reconciled. But shame touches our entire self. We feel inadequate and unlovable. This shame becomes a core part of our being and may be acted out in addictions, compulsions and destructive relationships. This one-day workshop will focus on the dynamics of healing shame so that our deepest hurts can be healed.

Presenter: Fr. Matt Linn, S.J. & Jeanne Jones, Ph.D.
Fr Matt Linn is an internationally known author and retreat director. He has been involved for years in retreat and healing ministry, nationally and internationally, and has been with us annually for many years.
Dr. Jones is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in counseling and is a spiritual director from St. Paul, MN. She has done extensive writing and workshops on shame.
She is a wife, mother and grandmother.

Fee: $45 (includes $15 non-refundable deposit)

September 3 - 5
HEALING OUR IMAGE OF GOD TO HEAL LIFE’S HURTS – A WEEKEND RETREAT

When we've been wounded, we often withhold our trust of God and others. Healing occurs as we develop a loving image of God. This weekend retreat will use Eric Erickson's eight stages of development to heal our negative memories and strengthen our positive memories. With this firm developmental foundation, we will experience a God of love healing us in our past, present and even future crises. As scripture promises, we know that God works in all things for the good of those who love God. (Rm 8:28)

Presenter: Fr. Matt Linn, S.J.
Fr Matt Linn is an internationally known author and retreat director. He has been involved for years in retreat and healing ministry, nationally and internationally, and has been with us annually for many years.

Fee: $150 (includes $40 non-refundable deposit)

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