High Tidings
April 2008
Come to the Gala Celebration!
April 12, 2008 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Come to Baltimore and help us all gather to celebrate Fr. Richard Kuhn, S.M. on his 80th birthday and 50th anniversary as a Marianist priest.
Where: Columbus Gardens - 4301 Klosterman Ave., Baltimore, MD
What: Come join the fun. $40 per person includes gala includes dinner and open bar.Also available are 50/50 raffle tickets ($10), memory book greeting message (various sizes available), a silent auction and much more!
Who: For more information on attending or to make a contribution to support the Marianist Family Ministry, Inc. please call the Chairman of the MFM, Inc. Board of Directors, Tina Bauman, at 410-668-0963 or email tinab220@yahoo.com
Why: Proceeds support the Fr. Richard Kuhn Capital Campaign to refurbish the buildings of the Christian Family Living Center on Topsail Island, NC.
Thank you for your Support
Thank you for supporting CFL with your on-line donations:
· CFL is registered with www.Guidestar.org for secure charitable giving.
· Find our Non-Profit listing under Marianist Family Ministry, Inc.
· Credit card or PayPal options available.
· The option is available for one-time giving or monthly payments.
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Spring
Retreats
Wednesday, April 2: Lives of Great Christians
Augustine, St. Benedict and his Rule, Leo IX, Gregory VII and Church Reform. Video Lecture Series* Time: 9 am – 1pm. $25.00 (includes lunch).
Thursday, April 24: Great World Religions: Islam
Islamic Revivalism, Resurgence, and Islam at the Crossroads. Video Lecture Series* Time: 9 am – 1pm. $25.00 (includes lunch).
Tuesday, May 6: Lives of Great Christians
Bernard of Clairvaux, Francis of Assisi, Clare of Assisi. Video Lecture Series* Time: 9 am – 1pm. $25.00 (includes lunch).
Thursday, May 8:
The Way of Mary – Praying and Living Her Words
Mary was part of the central act of history. In giving birth to Jesus she participated in our salvation, and we long to hear her voice. She was a quiet woman, a woman who kept her own counsel and pondered things in her heart. Surely she spoke more than we find in the four Bible incidents. Rev. Al McMenamy, S.M. will begin this retreat at 9:00 am and conclude with mass at 2:00 pm.$25.00 includes lunch.
About
our presenter:
Father
Al was born and raised in Florissant, MO. He
professed First Vows in the Society of Mary in 1953, graduated from St. Mary's
University in San
Antonio, TX in
1956, and was ordained a priest in Fribourg, Switzerland in
1967. Father Al taught for over 30 years throughout the mid-west,
before he began work fulltime as a Spiritual Assistant for LAY Marianist communities
across the Midwest/Southwest.
May 9-11:
Mother’s Day Retreat
This is an opportunity to express the family's appreciation for their mother. A chance to communicate how much you really love her, reconcile the little hurts that arise in any family, and commit to love, honor and cherish her through out the coming year. Experience God's love as a family, while enjoying each other, the sun and the waves.
Fr. Al McMenamy, SM (see photo and biography of Fr. Al above) will be available all weekend for those desiring spiritual direction and sacrament of reconciliation. Mass will be celebrated on Sunday. $70 ages 2-7; $100 ages 8+.Family max is $490.
Thursday, May 15: Taize
Come learn about the music and prayer of Taize. 9 am - 1pm, $25 includes lunch.
Wednesday, May 29: Great World Religions: Islam
Women and change in Islam, Islam in the West, the future of Islam. Video Lecture Series* Time: 9 am – 1pm. $25.00 (includes lunch).
Thursday, June 5: The Lives of Great Christians
Catherine of Siena, Bernadine of Siena, John Hus and the Hussites. Video Lecture Series* Time: 9 am – 1pm. $25.00 (includes lunch).
Thursday, June 23: Great World Religions: Judaism
What is Judaism, The Stages of History, The Jewish Library. Video Lecture Series* Time: 9 am – 1pm. $25.00 (includes lunch).
June 13-15: Father’s Day Weekend
Treat Dad to A Candlelight Dinner and Relaxing Beachfront Get-away
Take time to pay tribute to the most important man in your life. Celebrate his love with this spiritually renewing retreat with fun, faith-based activities for all ages. This get-away is for the entire family with many activities planned for all ages.
Pack up the kids, Grandpa and even Uncle Bob and come together as a family to Topsail Island for a family get-away in honor of Father’s Day. You’ll have all the benefits of island living while strengthen family bonds with Christ centered activities for all ages.
Plenty of free time is scheduled into the program for relaxation and strolling the beach.
The water temperature will be perfect for swimming so bring your bathing suits and sunscreen!
$70 ages 2-7; $100 ages 8+.Family max is $490.
Summer 2008
June 29 - July 4 Families of Hispanic heritage
July 6 – 11 CFL Classic: open to all families
July 13 - 18 Single Parent Families
July 20 - 25 CFL Classic: open to all families
July 27 - Aug 1 CFL Classic: open to all families
August 10 - 15 CFL Classic: open to all families
August 17 - 22 Families with young children
August 24 - 29 Families that home school
Days of Grace:
This is the resting place, let the weary rest Isaiah 28:11-13
CFL invites adults of all faiths to take time out for personal renewal at CFL weekdays from September to June.
Please call 910-328-1584 for availability. Rates per person, per night are $35.
Meals are not included but you are welcome to use our kitchen.
Write to our Marianists:
Fr. Rich Kuhn, S.M.
This month Fr. Rich is recovering from knee replacement surgery. You can send cards and letters to:
c/o The Baumans
3336 Texas Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21234
Or to his residence:
Fr. Rich Kuhn, S.M.
Marianist Community
317 So. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231-2408
Br. Ray McQuade, S.M.
St. Mary Residence
520 Fordham Ave
San Antonio, Texas 78228-4800
The Christian Family Living Center
2006 Wicker Street
North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
910-328-1584