2009 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest 2009

Last Updated 10/30/2009 2:29:01 PM


By: Connie McCammon
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest 2009

The first Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest was Oct. 23-25, 2009. Read on for more information about this past event.

 

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The Sisters of Providence in cooperation with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College will host the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest Oct. 23-25, 2009. The theme of the Fest is "Live with purpose — energize your faith!"

Do you live each day purposefully? Would you like to energize your faith? Then join us at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., Oct. 23-25 for a weekend of prayer, music and inspiration. Learn about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, the first saint of Indiana and the eighth saint who worked and lived in the United States.

Mother Theodore welcomed people of all faith traditions and there is something for everyone during this weekend retreat. Spend time at the Woods and you'll leave with renewed enthusiasm for your spiritual journey.

Join with others for a weekend gathering that will include:

  • Candlelight procession of song and prayer
  • Keynote speakers
  • Adoration in the historic Blessed Sacrament Chapel
  • Time for personal and group prayer and reflection
  • Information on how to live sustainably
  • Time to visit the gentle alpacas; learn about their place in the circle of life
  • Experiences of Providence through art and entertainment
  • Opportunities to learn more about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

Junior high to retirement-age pilgrims are welcome!

Total cost for Fest (excludes housing and food): $25 per person
$100 total for families of four or more

Hotel accommodations are available just 15 minutes away in Terre Haute and special rates have been arranged for people attending the Fest. Visit the Terre Haute Convention & Visitors Bureau for more information about Terre Haute.

Questions? Contact Sister Barbara Doherty at bdoherty@spsmw.org or 812-535-2925.

Schedule of Events

Friday, Oct. 23 (all times are EDT)

3 p.m.
 On-site registration; dinner available for purchase
7 p.m. Candlelight procession to the Lourdes Grotto: Sister Lisa Stallings, SP, Dr. John McIntyre, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Opening prayer service. Music by Michael Boswell and the SMWC Madrigals
9 p.m. Bonfire sing-along, North Lodge: Sister Jenny Howard, SP


Saturday, Oct. 24

7 a.m.
 Morning prayer options (choose one): Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Sister Mary Roger Madden, SP), tai chi, drumming circle (Sister Maureen Freeman, CSJ), Liturgy of the Hours (Sister Martha Wessel, SP), labyrinth walk (Brother Barry Donaghue, cfc)
7:30 a.m. Breakfast available for purchase
9 a.m. General Assembly: Welcome (Sisters of Providence General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, SP)
9:45 a.m. Break time
10 a.m.

Concurrent session A (choose one)

  1. Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Sister Mary Roger Madden, SP
  2. Labyrinth prayer journey, Brother Barry Donaghue, cfc
  3. Trace the steps of Mother Theodore, Sister Nancy Nolan, SP, and various guides
  4. Art reflecting Providence, Sister Jody O’Neil, SP
  5. Meet Mother Theodore in the work of a sculptor, Teresa Clark
  6. Sustainability in today’s world, Sister Maureen Freeman, CSJ
  7. Get to know the alpacas and their place in the circle of life, Sister Paul Bernadette Bounk, CSJ
  8. Everyone has a vocation. What’s yours? Sister Jenny Howard, SP
  9. DVD of Saint Mother Theodore’s life, Tyler Hutcheson
  10. Service opportunity: Visit the sisters in Providence Health Care
11 a.m.

Concurrent session B (choose one)

  1. Eucharistic Liturgy at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Father Daniel Hopcus
  2. Labyrinth prayer journey, Brother Barry Donaghue, cfc
  3. Stations of the Cross: Walk for justice in our world, Sisters Stacy Pierce, SP, and Margaret "Peggy" Lynch, SP
  4. Living Rosary for Peace: The Marian shrines, Sister Evelyn Ovalles, SP
  5. “I Sleep but My Heart Watches,” abridged play by Sharon Ammen
  6. DVD of Saint Mother Theodore’s life, Tyler Hutcheson
  7. Get to know the alpacas and their place in the circle of life, Sister Paul Bernadette Bounk, CSJ
  8. Journaling with Mother Theodore, Sister Mary Beth Klingel, SP
  9. Praying our traditions with icons, Sister Marianne McGriffin, SP
  10. Service opportunity: Work in the WVC garden, Candace Hack
Noon Lunch available for purchase; free time
2 p.m.

Concurrent session C (choose one)

  1. Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Sister Mary Roger Madden, SP
  2. Living Rosary for Peace: The Marian shrines, Sister Evelyn Ovalles, SP
  3. Trace the steps of Mother Theodore, Sister Nancy Nolan, SP, and  various guides
  4. Art Reflecting Providence, Sister Jody O’Neil, SP
  5. Meet Mother Theodore in the work of a sculptor, Teresa Clark
  6. DVD of Saint Mother Theodore’s life, Tyler Hutcheson
  7. Take a Hike! Solitude in the Woods, Sister Jean Fuqua, SP
  8. Journaling with Mother Theodore, Sister Mary Beth Klingel, SP
  9. Everyone has a vocation. What’s yours? Sister Jenny Howard, SP
  10. From cosmogenesis to sustainability, Brother Barry Donaghue, cfc
  11. Service opportunity: Work in the WVC garden, Candace Hack
3:15 p.m. Gather for communal prayer.
4 p.m.

Keynote speakers: “Living with purpose — energize your faith!”

  • Pastor Terry Clark, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Terre Haute
  • Sister Kathleen Smith, SP, pastoral associate/director Religious Education, St. Felicitas Parish, Chicago
  • Charles J. Fisher, executive director, Catholic Community Services in southeastern Arizona
  • Cheryl Pound, staff writer, West Vigo Times and lead housekeeper, Environmental Services, Sisters of Providence
  • Dr. David Behrs, president of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
  • Dina Bato, novice with the Sisters of Providence
5:15 p.m. Dinner available for purchase
7 p.m. Nick Cardilino in concert





Sunday, Oct. 25

7 a.m.
 Morning prayer  – (see Saturday morning options)
7:30 a.m. Breakfast available for purchase
9 a.m. Free time for personal prayer
10:15 a.m. General Assembly: Sending forth! Sisters of Providence General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, SP
11 a.m. Eucharistic Liturgy with Sisters of Providence, Father Daniel Hopcus. Music by Michael Boswell and SMWC Madrigals







 

Contact Sister Barbara Doherty, SP, at 812-535-2925, email: bdoherty@spsmw.org.