Cedarbrake Calendar

The Listening to the Voice of God Retreat will be at St. Albert the Great Parish in Austin on Oct. 19. Grow in a deeper relationship with God by learning how the Lord speaks to us in our everyday life. Franciscan Father Albert Haase will present this day based on his bestselling book entitled, “Saying Yes: Discovering and Responding to God’s Will in Your Life.” The cost is $40 and includes lunch.

An Evening with Taizè Prayer at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton will begin with Mass at 5 p.m. followed by dinner. Taizè prayer will be presented in the chapel after dinner. This form of prayer originated from Taizè, France and is marked by candlelight, silence and music. The simple chants provide a way of praying when we are alone, during the day, or in the silence of our hearts. Cost for the evening is $25 per person.

The Spiritual Journey: An Adventure of a Lifetime Retreat will be held Nov. 1-3, at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. The spiritual journey is a never-ending adventure with its own unique twists and turns. Knowing the basics of its dynamic can help you navigate the spiritual terrain. During this weekend retreat, Bev Collin and Franciscan Father Albert Haase will highlight practices and attitudes that foster a healthy and exciting experience of the spiritual journey. Cost is $235 for a single room, $185 per person for a shared room, and $100 for commuters.

The Grandparents Day of Reflection will be held Nov. 14 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pope Francis said, "Very often it is grandparents who ensure that the most important values are passed down to their grandchildren, and many people can testify that they owe their initiation into the Christian life to their grandparents." Whether you live near or far from your grandchildren, grandparents have the unique opportunity and responsibility to be holy role models of Catholic faith. Join Cheryl Maxwell as she explores the many ways in which grandparents can make a positive difference in the faith life of their grandchildren. The cost is $40 and includes lunch.

The Parent Bereavement Retreat will be held at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This retreat is for parents, grandparents or guardians/foster parents who have lost a child or grandchild. Siblings who have lost a sister or brother are also welcome. Whether the child died “in the womb,” during childhood or as an adult, the loss of a child or grandchild is significant at any age. Louis A. Gamino and Franciscan Father Albert Haase will help lead this retreat. Gamino is an author, speaker and licensed psychologist at Baylor Scott & White Health. Father Haase is a gifted speaker, author and the chaplain at Cedarbrake. The cost is $40 and includes lunch.

The Silence with the Sacraments Retreats will be held Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. Spend a day entering into the Advent Season. A private bedroom will be available and lunch will be provided. Mass and Reconciliation will be offered. Arrive between 9 and 10 a.m. and depart by 4 p.m. Select the date convenient for you. Cost is $40 for the day.

The annual Advent Dinner at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton will be Dec. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join in an evening of wine and cheese, a delicious dinner, with a reflection on the season of Advent by Cedarbrake's new chaplain, Franciscan Father Albert Haase. The cost is $25 per person.

The Silent Advent Retreat will be Dec. 6-8, at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. This popular annual retreat is a great way to slow down and connect with our Lord as we enter into the Advent Season. Mass, confession and adoration will be part of the weekend. Cost for the weekend is $225 for a single room, $190 per person for shared room.

The second annual Biblical Institute with Father Bill Burton. Jan. 3-5 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center. Click on the above title to view more information.

Semester 3 of the School of Contemplative Living at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton begins Jan. 15 and is held each Wednesday for six weeks, ending Feb. 19. Cost for the entire semester of six classes is $250 and includes lunch. See our website, www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake for more details.

Semester 3 of the School of Contemplative Living at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton begins Jan. 15 and is held each Wednesday for six weeks, ending Feb. 19. Cost for the entire semester of six classes is $250 and includes lunch. See our website, www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake for more details.