Sept 16-17, 2015 (Wednesday evening,
Thursday daytime)
Sponsor:
West Allis Tri-Parish Cluster
Site:
Immaculate Heart of Mary 1212 South 117th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
414-453-5192 www.ihmwestallis.com
Website: Firstfruits.info
Executive Director: Joan Carey [email protected]
262-271-7859
Registration: Lynda Gilpin [email protected]
262-993-0096
Contact Joan to bring Firstfruits to your group.
On Firstfruits mini-retreat days you are
welcome to visit us any time. There are,
however, three sessions of structured time
during each retreat day when spiritual
opportunities are offered for women of all
ages.
6:30-8:30pm (Wednesday evening)
9:15 –11:15am (Thursday morning)
1:00-2:30pm (Thursday afternoon)
Register for one, two, or all three sessions. In
between sessions come relax in the Kiwi-Café
with a cup of coffee and a variety of homemade
goodies. You are also welcome to join us for a
salad lunch and/or a soup dinner.
Come and be nourished!
Registration Options:
Register online at www.firstfruits.info
Contact Lynda Gilpin at 262-993-0096 or email [email protected]
Turn in paper registration forms to Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Office
Name:_________________________
O Childcare needed $____ ($5 per family per session) ___Wednesday (6:15-8:30pm) ___Thursday (9:00-11:15am) Names and ages of children: _______________________ _______________________
O Registered for ____ sessions $____ ($15 per session or $40/all 3 sessions)
O Coming for the soup dinner $____ (Wednesday 5:30-6:30) ($5 per meal)
O Coming for the salad lunch $____ (Thursday 11:15-12:30) ($5 per meal)
Total enclosed $____ (Please make checks payable to
Immaculate Heart of Mary)
(At this time we only accept cash or checks.)
Registration for Sept 16-17 WELCOME!
Cost: $15/session or $40/all 3 sessions
Childcare: $5/family per session Available morning (Thurs. 9:00-11:15am) & evening (Wed. 6:15-8:30pm) sessions only. Pre-registration required.
Meals: $5/meal Salad lunch and /or soup dinner.
Offerings: Please see other side for offering descriptions and schedule.
Registration: Details on form at left.
Check-In: Please arrive 15-30 minutes early to the morning or evening sessions to allow for check-in.
Future Firstfruits Dates...
2015
Sept 16-17* Immaculate Heart of Mary—West Allis
Oct 6-7* St.. Eugene—Fox Point
Oct 26-27* St. Anthony—Pewaukee
2016
Feb 1-2* St. Anthony—Pewaukee
Apr 21-22* St. Alphonsus—Greendale
May 2-3* St. Anthony—Pewaukee
*During 2-day events, Evening sessions are offered on the 1st day, Morning/Afternoon sessions are on the 2nd day.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
A Gathering For Women
Email: _______________________
Phone: ______________________
Address:_____________________
City, Zip:_____________________
Parish: ______________________
Sept 17, Thursday Afternoon 1:00-2:30
Choose one:
_____ Body Wisdom: Compassionate Self-Care _____ Domestic Violence: How Can You Help
_____ (Art/Craft) Making Room for Hospitality and Generosity in Christ
_____ Prayer: Food for the Journey
Sept 16, Wednesday Evening 6:30-8:30 5:30 - 6:30 Check-In Open
6:30 - 7:00 Keynote speaker in Church
7:00—8:30 Choose one:
_____ Finding Balance in our Lives with Jesus’s Peace
_____ Internet Safety ______ Living Through Life’s Losses
______ The Spirituality of the Parables of Jesus
Firstfruits Registration
for Sept 16-17, 2015
Sept 17, Thursday Morning 9:15-11:15 8:45—9:15 Check-In/Childcare Open 9:15—9:45 Keynote speaker in Church 9:45—11:15 Choose one: _____ Finding Balance in Our Lives with Jesus’s
Peace _____ Journaling with the Labyrinth _____ Love and Logic _____ The Stages of a Woman’s Life
Journaling With the Labyrinth ~ What is a labyrinth?
How can this ancient prayer form calm my body and open my mind to more clearly hear God speaking to me? This presentation will include an explanation of the labyrinth as well as specific instructions on possible ways to use a paper labyrinth for journaling. You will be given time to try this unique prayer method and then we will discuss the process you experienced and how you can incorporate it into your own personal prayer life! Carol Sullivan
Retreat Leader, Spiritual Director
Prayer: Food for the Journey ~ Women in scripture and
in our faith tradition have given us many examples to assist us in understanding how the way we pray changes during our lifetime. We’ll learn from Therese of Lisieux, Prisca and Julian of Norwich along with examples from Joyce Rupp’s book, “The Cup of Our Life,” the many styles of prayer and how to discern our prayer style. Thelma Walker
Certificates in Theology and Adult and Family Ministry Past Director, Office for Women, Milwaukee Archdiocese
Internet Safety ~ Internet crimes are on the rise. Crimes
such as on-line harassment, bullying, fake accounts, sexting and “trading pics,” and revenge and exposure crimes are becoming all too common. Parents need to educate themselves on this topic in order to be the first line of defense. Come and learn from Sgt. Marla Martin about the dangers of social media as well as other accessible internet sites. She will review popular sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat as well as the sites not well known to parents but wildly utilized by teens and potential predators as well as discuss the consequences and long term effects to victims and their families.
Sgt. Marla Martin, West Allis Police Dept, Liaison officer West Allis High Schools
Individual Spiritual Direction ~ The spiritual life brings
times when God seems near and times when God seems distant. Spiritual direction offers the skills of a trained listener to walk with the seeker through these ups and downs. Lead by prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, help discover where the rhythms of God are in life. Sign up for 25 minute sessions from 12:00 - 1:00 and 2:30-3:30 by phone or email to Lynda Gilpin on a first-come basis. Everything is held in confidence.
Mary Matestic MTS, St. Francis Seminary
Offering Descriptions...A Feast of Opportunities ...
September 16-17th at Immaculate Heart of Mary, West Allis
The Spirituality of the Parables of Jesus ~ Jesus
primarily taught in parables. Why Jesus taught in this simple, yet complex, form of story-telling continues to capture the imaginations of those who love the Word of God. All the parables begin with loss: the lost coin, the lost sheep, the lost son, the lost seed, etc. Yet this loss leads to an encounter with God which is the beginning of the spiritual life. Fidelity to our spiritual lives leads to the Kingdom of God which is experienced here among us now! “The Kingdom of God is in your midst!” Come discover the intrigue of the parables and how they capture the Christ-invitation even today. Mary Matestic MTS, St. Francis Seminary
Finding Balance in Our Lives with Jesus’s Peace ~ As
women, we often feel different pressures and a sense of being pulled in many directions. The true source of balance and peace is most often overlooked in all the magazines, talk shows and self-help books. This source is the truth and mercy from our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us as we explore ways to simply change our everyday thinking patterns to ones that more closely imitate the mind of Christ and thus grant us greater peace and balance.
Tammy Groszczyk M.S., LPC, Licensed Psychotherapist, Lakefront Wellness Center, Pewaukee
Living Through Life’s Losses ~ In this interactive session,
we will explore the many losses experienced throughout one’s lifetime. We will look at our own stories which reveal many lessons learned, and the useful coping skills developed. Finding ways to care for our body, mind and spirit when we experience loss, will also be discussed. You will find healing and hope in the message of the resiliency of the human spirit. Kathy Czarniak RN.,
Parish Nurse, Grief Support Group Leader
(Art/Craft) Making Room for Hospitality and Generosity in Christ ~ The virtues of generosity and
hospitality have become “endangered” in our culture of busyness today. Through discussion and the art form known as Mandala learn how to develop the free and generous space in your heart necessary for hospitality along with the Christ like attitude of being FOR others that allows us then to be at home with ourselves, others and the Divine Guest. In turn we can live truly generous lives. Art supplies provided.
Sister Karlyn Cauley, Artist, Gallery of the Sisters of the Divine Savior
Body Wisdom: Compassionate Self-Care Practices ~
Life’s demands and difficult situations can leave us feeling worn out physically, emotionally and spiritually. And yet we often neglect to care for ourselves. Body Wisdom teaches simple but effective practices which can help relieve the symptoms of stress. The practices involve gentle movement, quiet reflection, calming breath work, simple finger holds, safe touch and more. When accompanied by the intention of connecting with God, these practices also become a form of compassionate body prayer. Marjorie Wilbur
The Stages of a Woman’s Life ~ Taking the first two
chapters of Luke’s gospel along with Erickson’s and Gilligan’s stages of growth as an overlay, we will look at the stages of a woman’s life as depicted through Mary, Elizabeth and Anna. The youthful Mary makes a major decision, Elizabeth the middle-aged woman assesses her contributions to life, and Anna the 84-year-old looks forward with trust.
Sister Mary Carroll, Sacred Heart School of Theology
Domestic Violence: How Can You Help ~ The National
Council of Catholic Women responds to domestic violence against women through their program “Women Healing the Wounds.” You may not think you know someone affected by Domestic Violence but you probably do and just don’t know it. It could be a family member, a person in your church, a friend, or your neighbor. Not knowing doesn’t save lives, information can. Come and learn how you can help.
Jean Kelly, Province Director, MACCW
Love and Logic ~ Love and Logic is a great way to raise
children who are respectful, responsible and fun to be around. Are you interested in how to put the fun back into parenting? How to be a cool parent in hot situations? Or maybe what Scripture says about parenting? You will be encouraged, inspired and affirmed in your ideas of parenting. Applicable to all ages, 8 months to 80 years. Even works on husbands and co-workers! Pam Olsen
Love and Logic Coaching Sessions ~ (30 minute
sessions from 11:30-1:00) One on one time with Pam to discuss approaches to parenting including but not limited to how to implement information from the Internet Safety presentation from Wednesday evening. Pam Olsen
Chair Massage ~ Take full advantage of this day of
spiritual, mental and physical renewal with a chair massage. Sign up for one of our 7 time slots by phone or email to Lynda Gilpin on a first-come basis. Each session is 15 minutes running between 11:15—1:00. Mary Beth Rezek
_____ Soup Dinner Wed. 5:30-6:30
_____ Lunch & Free Time 11:15-1:00
Free Time Opportunities Space is limited to specific time slots. To signup for any of these sessions, call or email Lynda Gilpin at 262-993-0096 or [email protected] on a first-come basis. Individual Spiritual Direction with Mary Matestic
(25 min. sessions between 12:00-1:00&2:30-3:30)
Love & Logic Coaching Sessions with Pam Olsen (30 min. sessions between 11:30-1:00)
Chair Massage (15 min. between 11:15-1:00)
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