Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center
Calendar of Events

Marywood is located eight miles north of Woodruff on Hwy 51. From the South on 51 it is located on the right, 0.6 miles north of Cty N. From the North on 51, it is on the left, approximately 5 miles from Cty H. Please call Marywood for more information.

March 2010

Walk-ins are welcome at any Marywood program. Calling ahead whenever possible, however, will help us plan for you and allow us to call you in the event of a change.

PRAYING WITH OUR HANDS
March 2 - Tuesday
9:30-11:30 AM
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
Do you find yourself stuck on how to pray? We will explore prayer through our hands. Prayer can be real apart from words.
Suggested donation $10.00.

DRUMMING
March 2 - Tuesday
7:00-9:00 PM
Holy Family Church, Woodruff
Facilitator: Rose Heil, FSPA
"The drumbeat itself is a reflection of your heart. So your heart is your drumbeat, and your songs are the gifts of life." Drumming is a prayer that reminds us that we are One Body with all God's creation. Through drumming we can break through separations and build bridges toward relationships with all whom God has made. Bring drums and shakers if you have them.
Suggested donation $10.00.

MARRIED SAINTS
March 3 - Wednesday
1:00-3:00 PM
Presenter: Kathy Lentsch, OSF
Honoring the vocation of married life we will look at married saints and their contributions to their particular faith communities and the church as a whole.
Suggested donation $10.00.

AWAKEN! SPRING!
March 4 - Thursday
9:45-11:15 AM
Presenter: Pauline Wittry, FSPA
Easter is just a month away. Come and let us deepen our relation with our God together. Scripture and other readings will be used for reflection.
Suggested donation $10.00.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
March 5 - Friday
We encourage you to join in an ecumenical gathering in your local community. This year's theme is Let everything that has breath, praise the Lord. The prayer service used throughout the world is prepared by the Prayer Committee of Cameroon, West Africa.

SCRIPTURE FOR LENT SERIES
March 5, 12, 19 and 26 - Fridays
1:00-3:00 PM
Presenter: Kathy Lentsch, OSF
If you are looking for a spiritual discipline for Lent, consider this series of Friday afternoons. We will be praying with the scripture for the upcoming Sunday Liturgy. This reflective method of praying can be used with any scripture. If you cannot attend all, come to the one/s that fit your schedule.
Suggested donation $10.00 per session.
Registration two days prior to the session is appreciated.

TAKE TIME FOR ART
March 9 - Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Facilitator: Karen Kappell, FSPA
If you attended a previous workshop and were unable to finish your art, bring it to Marywood to receive additional assistance. Come to finish those pieces of art that are tucked away for a future time.
Suggested donation $10.00.
Bring a bag lunch.

"If God is who they told us he was, why are things the way they are?" - EARTH CAFÉ
March 9 - Tuesday
7:00-9:00 PM
Facilitator: Roselyn Heil, FSPA
Life teaches us that when we live in the questions of jarring experiences it opens us to the process of transformation and new ways of living. How we believe shapes how we live in the community of life.
Suggested donation $10.00.

ART CRITIQUE
March 10 - Wednesday
1:00-3:00 PM
Facilitator: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Gather with a group of artists to look at recent artwork you have done to get objective feedback. If you would like to participate, come with two or three recently finished pieces of art and join us in a group critique.
Suggested donation $5.00.

QUESTING FOR THE LIVING GOD, Part one in the series
March 11 - Thursday
1:00-3:00 PM
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
The age-old search for the living God is central in the human journey. How we think about God and envision God matters. We will look at our "childhood God" as well as more recent understandings of the sacred "right here" as well as "beyond."
Suggested donation $10.00.

QUESTING FOR THE LIVING GOD, Part two in the series
March 15 - Monday
9:30-11:30 AM
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
(Attending March 11 is not a requirement for today.) How does science, religion and culture impact each other and us as we enter into Gracious Mystery, Ever Greater, Ever Nearer? Current leaders in science and religion will be examined and more.
Suggested donation $10.00.

CAREGIVER STRESS: RESPECT YOUR WELL BEING
March 15 - Monday
10:00-11:30 AM
Presenters: Julie St. Pierre and Julie Schmitz-Trachte of Alzheimer's Association
Caregivers need to practice self-care for their own sake and the sake of the one for whom they care. Fatigue, frustration, and the sense of being overwhelmed can drain one's patience and love. We will talk about ways of reducing stress for the caregiver.
Register by March 14.
Suggested donation $10.00.

WATERCOLOR
March 16 - Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
We will create a light transparent flower painting on a bold dark backdrop. Bring your watercolors, stretched watercolor paper, other watercolor supplies, and close up photos of flowers. Supplies will be available to make up for what is lacking. Bring a lunch.
Fee: $30.00 Limit of 8.
Register by March 9.

DRUMMING
March 16 - Tuesday
7:00-9:00 PM
Marywood (every 3rd Tuesday of the month)
Facilitator: Rose Heil, FSPA
See March 2 program description.

CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK'S DAY
March 17 - Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Facilitator: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Music, prayers, stories and learning to Iris fold cards using symbols from the Irish tradition, plus an Irish dinner, add to the festivities of this special day. In our celebration we will touch into the Celtic understanding of God in everyday living. Limit of 12.
Fee: $30.00 includes meal and materials.
Register by March 10.

TEN-DAY AT-HOME RETREAT
March 21 - Sunday
April 1 - Thursday
Spiritual Guides: Marywood Staff
See Retreat description.

POET AND PAINTER
March 22 - Monday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Haiga is a type of artwork that incorporates a spare sketch-like image with a very short poem. We will learn how to compose reflective three lined poems called haiku and combine them with short hand images done in calligraphic fashion. All materials will be provided. Bring a lunch. Limit of 8.
Fee: $30.00.
Register by March 16.

EARTH CAFÉ
March 22 - Monday
7:00-9:00 PM
Facilitator: Rose Heil, FSPA
Searching and asking questions opens us to new possibilities. Sharing our experiences and knowledge can expand our awareness and support in responding to our time.
Suggested donation $10.00.

QUESTING FOR THE LIVING GOD, Part three in the series
March 24 - Wednesday
1:00-3:00 PM
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
(Attending March 11 and 15 is not a requirement for today.) A common pattern found in people's experience of God and in the practice of religion will be explored. What questions and implications may this have for us personally?
Suggested donation $10.00.

LOSS, WHY IS IT?
March 25 - Thursday
9:45-11:15 AM
Presenter: Pauline Wittry, FSPA
Loss occurs throughout our life. Coping with it brings new life.
Suggested donation $10.00.

WOMEN AND ANGELS IN OUR MIDST
March 25 - Thursday
1:00-3:00 PM
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
Today's feast of the Annunciation brings to mind traditional pictures of the angels, including Gabriel. Let's examine nine Biblical experiences of angels and some current experiences of angels in our midst.
Suggested donation $10.00.

JEWISH PESACH 2010 (Passover)
March 29 - Monday
4:00-6:00 PM
Presenter: Roselyn Heil, FSPA
This year Pesach goes from March 29 to April 6. Set by the first full moon after the spring Equinox, this Jewish feast is about the stories of G-d's presence in our lives. It is about G-d's care, liberation from the place of perversion and darkness, and placing us under the beam of light and holiness, and our responsibility for educating and caring for our children. This feast has much to teach us about our own faith, relationship with G-d and one another. We will tell stories, use simple rituals and symbols that invite us to remember G-d's liberating presence in our own lives.
Register by 9 AM, March 29.
Suggested donation $10.

PASTEL: SCINTILLATING COLORS
March 30 - Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Color keys our emotions and strong color conveys excitement and makes landscapes come to life. We will push color beyond what is seen and add creativity and feeling to any dull photographed landscape. Bring pastel supplies (non-oil) and photos. The board will be provided. Also, bring a bag lunch. Limit of 8.
Fee: $30.00.
Register by March 23.

Marywood is open to all people searching for God in their lives. It is our desire that all who want to attend our programs not allow lack of funds to keep them from coming. Marywood welcomes volunteer service in lieu of program donations. Those who have been blessed by God with greater abundance are encouraged to be generous when coming to Marywood. Your generosity helps us to continue the programs you apppreciate.

Many of the programs listed on this site, as well as other programs customized specifically to your needs, can be presented in your local area by Marywood staff. Click here for outreach details, or to speak to somebody about our outreach programs, please call Sister Marla Lang: 715-385-2330.