Cedarbrake Calendar

Retiro en Español “Escuchando a Jesus con Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe” Como la Madre de America puede ayudarnos a escuchar en oracion las cuatro voces de su Hijo Jesucristo: La voz de la unidad—Amor Intimo La voz de la verdad—Amor Eterno La voz de la bondad—Amor Sacrificado La voz de la belleza—Amor Universal. Costo sera de $35 por persona.

Cedarbrake Bible Enthusiasts – We are thrilled to let you know we will be back “in person” for the 4th Annual Biblical Institute on January 7-9,2022. Fr. Sean Martin, former President of Aquinas Institute of Theology, and is now pastor in Rockwall, TX will be our presenter. Fr. Sean will address “St. Paul before the Gospel Narratives.” Fr. Sean has received his S.T.L. and S.T.D. for the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and has an excellent reputation as a gifted and joyful teacher. Please see attached for all the details.

Join Franciscan Father Albert Haase as he gives a day retreat on the Lord's Prayer at St. John Vianney in Round Rock. As early as the second century, The Lord's Prayer was referred to as a "Summary of the Entire Gospel." It was viewed not simply as a prayer method, but also a statement that incorporated all the teachings of Jesus. The retreat is from 9:00 am to 2:00pm. Cost is $40 per person which includes lunch.

Jan. 28-30 HURDLES OF THE SOUL: Challenges along the Spiritual Journey In this workshop, through lectures and DVD presentations, Fr. Albert Haase, OFM will address six hurdles that must be negotiated on the spiritual journey. Topics include dying to self, discernment, suffering, darkness, temptations (DVD), and inner healing. Time will be allowed for questions, optional discussion and mass on Sunday. The cost is $270 for a private room, $230 for a share room and $130 for commuters.

February 4-6, 2022 “GOD IS THE PRINCIPAL AGENT” Perspectives on Spiritual Direction from St. John of the Cross This weekend workshop is offered as a support for our continuing education and formation as spiritual directors. Many are the resources we have such education and formation, the mystical tradition among them. This workshop will focus on one of the most outstanding representatives within that tradition, St. John of the Cross. The perspectives and practical wisdom he offers for the ministry of spiritual direction have endured over the more than four hundred years since his death. Brother Joel Giallanza, C.S.C. is a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross, currently living in Austin. He has served the Diocese of Austin as Vicar for Religious and was a founding member, and Director, of the Institute for Spiritual Direction. In addition to serving as a spiritual director, he has traveled extensively offering a variety of retreats and workshops. The cost for this weekend workshop is $270 for a private room, $230 for a shared room and $130 for commuters. The price includes meals and linens.

Making a quilt is often experienced as a practical skill that keeps us warm on cool winter nights, to snuggle a little one, or keep a cancer patient warm through treatment, and indeed it is. Making a quilt is a creative experience and can help us grow in our relationship with God. In this retreat, led by Terri Lucas, there will be two options for quilt making: one piecing a simple quilt, one machine quilting. Mixed in with the quilting will be times for prayer, quiet reflection and holy mass. Teri is a wife, author on quilting and is a member of St. Helen’s parish in Georgetown. Through quilting she’s learned to stitch with Reckless Abandon and deepen her prayer life. Teri will send a supplies list to those who sign up and bring supplies with her. The costs is $270 for a private room, $230 for a shared room and $130 for commuters. If one wishes, quilts made during the retreat can be donated to the Annunciation Home in Georgetown. You can see more of Teri’s work on: A Quilters Heart (terilucasquilts.wordpress.com) is Teri’s faith blog and TerifiCreations terificreations.com. The costs is $270 for a private room, $230 for a shared room and $130 for commuters.