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The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo Present
Our 2010 Lenten Journey
“A Spiritual Safari”
Monday
Evenings, Feb. 22, March 1, 8, and 22
6:30-8:15pm.
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St. Edward
Parish, Waterloo
Presented in Cooperation with
Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
No pre-registration
required
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Open to the public.
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The Lenten season reminds us that the whole of
life is a constant process of conversion to an ever-deeper,
more authentic relationship with Jesus Christ -- a kind of
spiritual safari.
This year's
four-part Lenten Enrichment Series will explore the many facets
of our personal spiritual journey ... how we discover our
peaceful savannahs ... face the challenges of our personal
spiritual trek ... and the adventure of hunting for our
authentic spiritual selves. The journey will include
meaningful rituals, group interaction, laughter and practical
advice provided by our spiritual guides from Prairiewoods
Franciscan Spirituality Center in Hiawatha.
This is an
excellent opportunity for adults and young adults who want to
grow in faith and deepen their spiritual lives this Lent.
Schedule
Monday, February 22
Introducing the Spiritual Safari and the first excursion:
walking the labyrinth.
This week's guides: Mary Ellen Dunford and Sr. Marg English
OSF.
(This week's session takes place in the school cafeteria.)
Monday, March 1
The second excursion: An imaginative
inner safari, traversing the savannahs, grasslands, woodlands
and rivers of our spiritual lives.
This week's guides: Mary Ellen Dunford and Emy Sauter.
(This week's session takes place in the church hall.)
Monday, March 8
The third excursion: a creative review of the inner spiritual
safari.
This week's guides: Mary Ellen Dunford and Sr. Marj English
OSF.
(This week's session takes place in the church hall.)
Monday, March 22
The continuing journey: tips for spiritual self-care and moving
forward in the spiritual life.
This week's guides: Sr. Marj English OSF and Sr. Helen
Elsbernd FSPA.
(This week's
session takes place in the church hall.)
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About Our Spiritual Guides
Mary Ellen Dunford is program coordinator
and a holistic practitioner at
Prairiewoods. Mary
Ellen has a BA in Occupational
Therapy from the College of St.
Catherine in St. Paul and an
MS in Program Development and
Training from Drake University in
Des Moines. She is a licensed
Occupational Therapist and Massage
Therapist, a certified reflexologist, and a practitioner of
Healing Touch and Healing Touch
Spiritual Ministry. Mary Ellen is
currently in training for
certification in aromatherapy and is a student of permaculture, dedicated to
living in ways that promote
simplicity and care of the earth.
Sr. Helen
Elsbernd,
FSPA
is
the
director
of Prairiewoods.
She
coordinates all
aspects
of the
Center
and also
provides
spiritual
direction.
Previously,
Sr. Helen
ministered
as a
member
of the
La
Crosse
Franciscans'
leadership
team,
following
many
years of
academic
administration
in
colleges
and
teaching
at all
levels.
She has
been a
continuing
student
in the
fields
of
spirituality
and
leadership.
In
addition
to many
workshops,
retreats,
classes
and
organizational
activities,
Sr. Helen
has
completed
the
program
for
spiritual
directors
at the
Franciscan
Spirituality
Center
in La
Crosse,
Wisconsin.
Sr. Marj
English
OSF is
Coordinator
of
Spiritual
Services
at
Prairiewoods.
Among
her
responsibilities
are
providing
spiritual
direction
and
retreat
services,
facilitating
Wednesday
Women,
creating
and
implementing
various
prayer
experiences
and
outreach
programs.
Sr. Marj has
been a
teacher,
formation
minister,
campus
minister,
a member
of the
leadership
team in
her
community
and a
presenter
and
supervisor
in a
spiritual
direction
internship.
She was
trained
in
spiritual
direction
and
directed
retreats
at the
Jesuit
Renewal
Center
in
Milford,
Ohio and
has
ministered
as a
free-lance
spiritual
director
in the
Indianapolis
area
Emy
Sautter
is the
Ecospirituality
Coordinator
at
Prairiewoods.
She
provides
ecologically-centered
programming
and
services
to those
visiting
Prairiewoods.
She also
focuses
her
energies
towards
improving
the land
health
at
Prairiewoods
by
restoring
Iowa’s
natural
landscapes;
the tall
grass
prairie
and
oak-savanna.
Emy has
a degree
from the
University
of
Illinois
in
Natural
Resources
and
Environmental
Science
and a
background
in
environmental
education
and land
management.
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About Prairiewoods
Prairiewoods is a
spirituality/ecology center
established in 1996 as a spiritual
ministry of the Franciscan Sisters
of Perpetual Adoration of LaCrosse,
Wisconsin.
Prairiewoods is located on 70 acres
of green space surrounded by the
cities of Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha.
The staff of the center, in
connection with outside presenters,
offers programs and services that
integrate mind, body and spirit.
Under the umbrella of “Spirituality
for the 21st Century,” these
services and programs cover a wide
range of opportunities for spiritual
growth and are open to all
regardless of religious affiliation.
The
staff of Prairiewoods possesses a
passionate commitment to the future
of the Earth, to environmental
awareness and ecological practices.
The land offers shelter for wildlife
and natural flora as well as spaces
of solitude and peace for those
seeking a spiritual connection with
the land. The woodland trails,
hermitages and an outdoor labyrinth
help to provide a setting for
individuals to connect with nature.
Click here for more information
about Prairiewoods
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For More Information Contact:
Director of Adult Faith Formation
320 Mulberry St., Waterloo IA 50703 • Phone:
319-234-9912
email: DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us
Posted 02.01.10 •
Last Update: 02.09.10
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