Dominican Center at Marywood 2014 Fall Catalog

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Dominican Center at Marywood

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a ministry of Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids

2014 FALL CATALOGOur schedule of programs

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DOMINICAN CENTER AT MARYWOOD2014 FALL CATALOG

Dominican Center at MarywoodTim Pirochta Director of Conference Services · 616-514-3346 · [email protected] Schullo Event Booking and Billing · 616-514-3335 · [email protected]

Diane Zerfas, OP Director of Programs · 616-514-3108 · [email protected] Fessenden Lead Receptionist · 616-514-3325 · [email protected] Sills, OP Spiritual Direction Referral Coordinator · 616-514-3336 · [email protected] Francetta McCann, OP Art Gallery Curator · 616-295-3740 · [email protected] Kathleen Przybylski, OP Bookstore Manager · 616-514-3312 · [email protected]

Dominican Associates ~ Grand Rapids Mary Kay Oosdyke, OP Director · 616-514-3115 · [email protected]

WorshipJanet Brown, OP Liturgical Life Director · 616-514-3365 · [email protected] Thomas, OP Director of Liturgical Music · 616-514-3274 · [email protected]

Dominican Center Hours of OperationMonday – Thursday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pmFriday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pmSaturday and Sunday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pmPhone: 616-514-3325 · Fax: 616-454-2861

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Register at: www.dominicancenter.com/open-programs or call: 616-514-3325

Study and Conversations in Faith Tuesday Tabletalk ........................................................................................................... 4 Monthly Film Series ........................................................................................................ 4 Saint Series .................................................................................................................... 4 Reflecting with Pope Francis: Pope Francis: The Man and Spiritual Leader .............................................................. 5 Pope Francis the Teacher: The People Wish to See Jesus ......................................... 5 Pope Francis the Writer: The Joy of the Gospel ......................................................... 5 Advent and the Gospel of Mark ...................................................................................... 5 Themes of Richard Rohr II .............................................................................................. 6 Parable of the Good Samaritan ....................................................................................... 6 JustFaith Practicum ........................................................................................................ 7

Human Experience: Our Journey Into Faith Introductory Workshop to Centering Prayer .................................................................... 8 Ongoing Weekly Contemplative Prayer Groups .............................................................. 8 Walking with the Lord ..................................................................................................... 8 Individual Spiritual Direction ............................................................................................ 9 Group Spiritual Direction ................................................................................................. 9 Cultivating Compassionate Presence .............................................................................. 9 Enneagram of Personality Part 1 - Introduction ............................................................... 10 Walking in Sensible Shoes .............................................................................................. 10 Step into the Stream ....................................................................................................... 10 Sacred Pilgrimage I: A Way Out ...................................................................................... 11 Sacred Pilgrimage II: A Way Through .............................................................................. 11 Sacred Pilgrimage III: A Way Into .................................................................................... 11

Retreats: Steeped in Faith Ignatian Retreat .............................................................................................................. 12 Journey into Silence ....................................................................................................... 12 Shabbat-Shalom ............................................................................................................ 12

Spirituality and Movement Chair Yoga: Series I and II ............................................................................................... 13 General Yoga: Series I and II ........................................................................................... 13 Prescription for Health & Happiness ................................................................................ 14 Feldenkrais Method® – Awareness through Movement Group Classes............................ 14 Breath and Be Well: Breathing Techniques for Peace and Wellness ................................ 14 Walking a Sacred Path: Fall Labyrinth Walk ..................................................................... 15

Spiritual Formation ........................................................................................................... 16-17

Upcoming Winter/Spring 2015 Programs ...................................................................... 18

Worship ............................................................................................................................. 19Places for Prayer, Study and Meditation on campus .................................................... 20Conference Services ........................................................................................................ 21Dominican Sisters and Associates ................................................................................. 22

Living in Mission: Dominican Sisters Celebrating 125 Years in West Michigan ......... 23

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All are welcome to these monthly films. Films are shown at 7:00 p.m. at the Dominican Center at Marywood free of charge. Coordinated by Dominican Associate Zulema Moret.

Free Monthly Film Series sponsored by the Dominican Associates

Friday, Sept 12, 2014The Day I Became a WomanTracing the stories of three characters – a child on the brink of maturity; a young wife who defies her husband; and an elderly woman seeking material comfort – this poetic drama is an unsettling vision of what it means to be female in Iran.

Friday, Oct 10, 2014Hannah ArendtAfter fleeing Nazi Germany for the United States, a Jewish-German philosopher accepts an assignment to cover the trial of an infamous war criminal. Barbara Sukowa plays Hanna Arendt.(German with English subtitles)

Friday, Nov 14, 2014Salt of the EarthA story about the Mexican-Americans who went on strike to protest unsafe conditions and unfair treatment at New Mexico's Empire Zinc Mine. Pre-aging the civil rights and feminist movements, the 1954 film – the only one blacklisted in American history – paints a thought-provoking picture of the struggle by the miners and their families.

Friday, Dec 12, 2014La StradaIn this restored special edition of Italian auteur Federico Fellini's powerful rumination on love and hate, gentle Gelsomina is sold by her mother to a bullying circus performer, only to have a clown win her heart and ignite a doomed love triangle.(Italian with English subtitles)

January 9 – Live and Become (France)February 13 – Fill the Void (Israel)March 13 – 5 Broken Cameras (Palestine)April 10 – Ida (Poland)May 8 – Welcome (France)

Join us for dinner at this interfaith dialogue. "The Future of Religion: Faces and Faiths of Young Adults" will focus on the questions: What support does your faith provide you and what are the challenges of living your faith as a young person?

Program #086-072Date: Oct 21 • 6:00-8:00 pmCost: $15Presenter: Guest Panel of Young Adults

June 12 – No One Less (China)September 11 – Where Do We Go Now? (Lebanon)October 19 – Departures (Japan)November 13 – Frozen River (USA)December 11 – Stations of the Cross (Germany)

Films in 2015:

Saint Series – Free Presentations from the Dominican AssociatesJoin us this fall and next spring as we explore the lives and times of four different Saints in depth, as presented by Dominican Associates.

Sept 16, 2014 6:30-7:30 pm Margeurite Porete Presented by Mary Jo Asadorian

Oct 21, 2014 6:30-7:30 pm St. John of the Cross Presented by Jo Doll-Carr

April 21, 2015 6:30-7:30 pm St. Catherine of Genoa Presented by Gaylia Ross

May 19, 2015 6:30-7:30 pm St. Bonaventure Presented by Anita Rosenberg

Tuesday Tabletalk

Study & Conversations In Faith

Reflecting with Pope Francis

POPE FRANCIS: THE MAN AND SPIRITUAL LEADERA short history and background of the latest occupant of the Chair of Peter, although he doesn’t seem to be sitting much. Where did he come from and where might he lead us?

Program #086-029-09Date: Tuesday, Sept 9, 2014 • 6:30-8:30 pmCost: $15Presenter: Diane Zerfas, OP, DCM Director of Programs

POPE FRANCIS THE TEACHER: THE PEOPLE WISH TO SEE JESUS:Using the homilies and teaching of Pope Francis to the catechists of Buenos Aires, we will explore the personal encounter with Jesus that forms teachers, preachers, parents, and all believers.

Program #086-029-10Date: Tuesday, Oct 14, 2014 • 6:30-8:30 pmCost: $15 Presenter: Diane Zerfas, OP, DCM Director of Programs

POPE FRANCIS THE WRITER: THE JOY OF THE GOSPELAn introduction to the first apostolic exhortation of Pope Francis: “a joy ever new, a joy which is shared.” This session will focus on the heart of the Gospel and the challenges of today’s world.

Program #086-029-11Date: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014 • 6:30-8:30 pmCost: $15 Presenter: Mary Kay Oosdyke, OP, Theology Professor and Director of Dominican Associates

ADVENT AND THE GOSPEL OF MARKNo angels, no manger, no genealogy: what can Mark’s Gospel contribute to the Advent season? As we read the Gospel of Mark this year, what should we notice; what should we expect? We will consider Mark’s concerns, his writing style, his themes, his message. The oldest Gospel will reveal a portrait of Jesus and what it means to follow him. His Advent urgency should become ours.

Program #086-032Date: Wednesday, Dec 3, 2014 • 6:30-8:00 pmCost: $10 Facilitator: Diane Zerfas, OP, DCM Program Director

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thTHEMES OF RICHARD ROHR PART IIThis presentation will focus on the Primary Themes of Rohr, which provides a comprehensive collection of thought and teachings of Richard Rohr, OFM, based on the following themes: Methodology, Foundation, Frame, Ecumenism, Transformation, Process and Goal.

Note: To become familiar with Rohr's themes, read any of Richard Rohr's books; it is also suggested that you read Rohr's Daily Meditations available as a daily email at cac.org.

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Date: Sept 9, 2014 • 6:30-8:30 pm

Cost: $20Presenter: Joachim Lally, CSP

PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITANMark 4:34 states that Jesus in his public ministry only taught using stories or parables. Was the reason for this to clarify, to obfuscate, or to challenge? How did some of the parables of Jesus upset the apple cart for many in his day? How can these parables be applied to the issues we face today in our church and our world?

Program #086-033Date: Nov 11, 2014 • 6:30-8:30 pmCost: $20Presenter: Joachim Lally, CSP

Joachim Lally, CSP

Father Lally is a practicing Certified Presenter of Centering Prayer through Contemplative Outreach. He has become well-known for his missionary work in the Dominican Republic (D.R.), having lead forty evangelization, construction and medical missions in the D.R. since 1990.


BELIEF IN GOD THE CREATOR AND CONTEMPORARY EXPERIENCEWhat we believe about God as creator impacts our theology and action in many ways. In his book, Dr. David Moffett-Moore examined some of these implications by looking at topics as diverse as quantum physics and chaos theory, hermeneutics, ethics, and how we tell stories of faith. Dr. Moffett-Moore not only believes that we can accept the findings of science and still be faithful Christians, he believes that discoveries in fields such as physics and biology can help us talk about God in a more relevant and compelling way, while also finding a new call to live in a way that is faithful both to Scripture and the wonders of physical Creation.

Program #086-031Date: Monday, September 22 • 6:30-8:30 p.m. with book signingCost: $15.Presenter: Dr. David Moffet- Moore, Author and Pastor

Dr. David Moffet-Moore


JUSTFAITH PRACTICUMLearn to live a more compassionate life in our modern world.

An intensive program for individuals interested in learning a methodology for exploring and understanding the interconnectedness of social justice issues including poverty, racism and consumerism... and exploring and integrating personal spirituality with social commitment.

The Dominican path - and many faith traditions - extend an extraordinary invitation to each of us to become agents of God's compassion and healing in a wounded world. Participate in a small community of like-minded explorers; engage in stimulating reading of text books and Scripture, video, prayer, retreats and listening for the call to respond to the needs of the world as Jesus did.

JustFaith is a serious commitment of weekly sessions for 30 weeks. The $450 fee covers 30 sessions at $10 each and $150 in books for study during the program and are yours to keep.

Program #086-035Dates: Weekly Sessions begin Mondays, starting Sept 29 • 6:30-9:00 pm

Cost: $450 includes all books and other reading materials for a full year program$400 per person for groups of three or more

Facilitators: Mary Brigid Clingman, OP, Dominican Sisters Justice Promoter Mary Nausadis, Dominican AssociateProgram #086-030

INFORMATION SESSION: IS JUSTFAITH FOR YOU? Join us to learn more about the JustFaith program. Are you ready to explore your own and the world's responses to justice issues? What roles can solidarity and collaboration play in spreading compassion and transforming cultural, social and economic systems that cause or contribute to injustice in our time.

Program #086-030 Date: September 8 • 7:00 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Dominican Center September 8 • 7:00 p.m.

Mary Brigid Clingman, OP

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INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP TO CENTERING PRAYERCentering Prayer is silent prayer. We are not silent very often. Centering Prayer means that you carve out some minutes of silence in each day. This is time for communion with God, it’s to develop a closer, deeper intimacy with Christ. It is not personal time for centering on one’s self. But rather centering upon God who is the center of all. It frees one from selfish desire and focuses on self as a servant of God who is devoted to God and others.

How to be silent in prayer? We learn to use a prayer word, chosen by the leading of the Holy Spirit, to dismiss the thoughts that come to mind. Come, avail yourself of opportunities to learn the method of Centering Prayer at Dominican Center.

Attend this workshop on Saturday, Oct. 18 and engage in followup sessions, which can be done in one’s own home. Program #086-087Date: Oct 18 9 am - 3 pmFacilitator: Rev. David Muyskens Cost: $40 CFD: Spirituality of the Catechist

ONGOING WEEKLY CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUPSYou don't have to attend the Workshop to learn Centering Prayer to get started. You may find one of these ongoing Centering Prayer groups more convenient for your schedule. Both are located in the Meditation Chapel in the back of Dominican Chapel / Marywood.

Lectio Divina Join us on Wednesdays for a blend of slow prayerful reading of scripture and silence.Wednesdays: 12:00-12:30 pm

Centering PrayerCome learn and be renewed in the practice of this wordless, silent prayer. Tuesdays: 5:30-6:30 pm

Prayer & Contemplation Practices

Rev. David Muyskens

Learn more at www.cowm.org

WALKING WITH THE LORD • CAMINANDO CON EL SEÑORPresentation is Bilingual, in both English and SpanishWalking and visiting inner spaces with the Lord, participants are going to create their Creative Journal with writing, collage, painting and other expressive languages; through meditation, praying and reflecting.

September: A Walk in the Basement #086-077October: Visiting the Attic #086-078 November: The ‘Red Cord’ of our Lives #086-079Dates: First Saturday of month • 10:00 am-12 pmPresenter: Zulema Moret, Spiritual Director, Poet Cost: $10 each

Caminando y visitando los espacios interiores con el Señor. Los participantes van a crear un Diario creativo con palabras, collages, pintura; a partir de la oración, la meditación y la reflexión.

Septiembre: Una visita al sótano Fechas: Primer sábado de cada mes Sábados Octubre: Una visita al ático 10 a 12 pm.Noviembre: El “hilo rojo” de nuestras vidas Coordinadora: Zulema Moret (Directora Espiritual, poeta) Costo: $10

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Human Experience: Our Journey Into FaithINDIVIDUAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTIONSometimes we don't even know that its God we're seeking, we just know there is something missing.

Spiritual Direction is contemplative listening, which is listening with the whole of one’s being, to what God is asking of you with the support of a trained companion. Spiritual Direction offers a secure and welcoming space to grow in awareness and relationship with God.

For more information, call 616-514-3325

CULTIVATING COMPASSIONATE PRESENCE WORKSHOPAre there times you wished you had responded with more compassion during a conversation? How often have you, a care-giver, a parent, a spiritual director, a grandparent, a spouse, felt compassion for another yet you were not able to respond compassionately? This program will explore finding answers to questions such as these through the use of the gift of empathy. Our compassion for another is communicated by using the gift of empathy. Learning how to use this gift effectively can create an effective compassionate connection with the other. This is an interactive class with dialogue, role playing and other practice applying the lessons.

• The characteristics of an empathetic listener • Using the operative principles for empathetic listening • Distinguishing what empathy is and is not • Understanding the difference between empathy and sympathy • Discerning when empathy is operative

Dates: Wednesdays, Oct 1, 8, 15, and 22 • 7:00-8:30 pmCost: $40 for all four sessions Presenter: Ann Walters, OP

Ann Walters, OP

GROUP SPIRITUAL DIRECTIONAre you interested in being with others who are seeking an honest relationship with God? Do you want to participate in a group process of prayerful listening and response in a confidential setting? Are you willing to open your spiritual journey to others and to commit to eight sessions? Group spiritual direction includes 4-5 participants and a facilitator.

Facilitators: DCM Adjunct StaffCost: $160 / 8 Sessions

Dates: Tuesdays, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5

Session 1: 3:30-5:30 pm #086-002Session 2: 6:30-8:30 pm #086-003

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION INFORMATION SESSIONIf you are interested in the idea of spiritual direction, yet not entirely sure what it is, this session is for you. The evening will explain the nature and purpose of both individual and group spiritual direction. There will be time for questions and discussion.

Program #086-004Date: Wednesday, Sept 17, 2014 7:00-8:30 pmCost: $10Presenter: DCM Adjunct Staff


STEP INTO THE STREAM: EXPLORING YOUR INTERSPIRITUAL NATUREDo you have interspiritual leanings but are unsure what to do with them? Join Jan Lundy, an interspiritually-minded seeker, teacher and Spiritual Director, as we dive into a deeper understanding of God in All. We’ll explore the commonalities of the world’s wisdom traditions, and, with inner listening, discern how the Divine may be present for us personally through this interspiritual threading. We’ll engage in gentle inquiry via prayer, meditation, and reflection, along with group interaction, discovering ways to be at peace within ourselves. Open to both men and women.

Program #086-041Date: Wednesday, Sept 24, 2014 • 6:00-9:00 pmCost: $30 Presenter: Janice Lynne Lundy, Interfaith Spiritual Director / Mentor, Educator and Author

See Retreats for Janet Lundy's Shabbat-Shalom Peaceful Saturday Retreat

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ENNEAGRAM OF PERSONALITY WORKSHOP PART 1 This Enneagram of Personality Workshop is an introductory class designed to assist in increasing self-knowledge through the discovery and understanding of our own core motivational stance. Core motivational stance helps us understand why we respond as we do to personal life experiences. It also helps us realize why and how others in the same situations see and respond so differently. Workshop participant goals include:

• Grow in self-knowledge and self-responsibility • Become aware of the need to consciously choose responsive rather than reactive behaviors • Decrease negative judgments of self and others • Experience a greater appreciation of perspective different from one’s own • Create more positive attitudes and interactions with others

The workshop dynamics include brief presentations of content, multiple interactive processes and personal reflective exercises.

Program #086-045Dates: Friday, Oct 24 • 7:00-9:00 pm and Saturday, Oct 25 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pmCost: $105 includes food and materials Presenter: Ann Walters, OP

WALKING IN SENSIBLE SHOESReverend and Author Sharon Garlough Brown leads a four-week discussion of the characters and spiritual formation themes of her book, Sensible Shoes, inviting readers to explore their own longings for deepening intimacy with God through prayer and other spiritual disciplines. Please read the book before coming to the first class.

Program #086-060Dates: Wednesdays, Sept 3-24 • 7:00-8:30 pmCost: $40Presenter: Rev. Sharon Brown

Rev. Sharon Brown


SACRED PILGRIMAGE LEVEL I: A WAY OUTThis eight-session class is the foundation level of the program. It offers participants a simple, yet life-changing, process for moving out of limiting, painful ways of living and into more natural, authentic, transparent and enlivening ways of being. The course draws on the inspiration and guidance of the great sages and prophets throughout history who know this path intimately, and many of our contemporary spiritual teachers who navigate the challenging landscape of our times, e.g., Thomas Merton, Richard Rohr, David Benner and Mark Nepo. Through integrating psychology and spirituality, we open up to a whole new way of being where we begin to uncover the various manifestations of the false self. Note: This class is the first of three levels. This is a stand-alone class. Participants in Level I do not have to complete Level II & III unless you wish to continue with the process. Read about all levels at: http://dominicancenter.com/sacred-pilgrimage/Dates: Tuesday evenings, Sept 9 – Oct 28 • 6:30-8:30 pmCost: $300 CFD: Spirituality Program #086-042

SACRED PILGRIMAGE LEVEL II: A WAY THROUGHAfter completion of Level I, participants have the opportunity to enter more consciously and intentionally into the transformative process that was learned in Level I. This stage of the journey is known as liminal space or the place of transition. It is when we have left the familiar, but have not yet been able to replace it with anything else. Trained facilitators guide participants through entry point experiences that center, engage and integrate mind, body and heart – while allowing one’s life to unfold and evolve naturally in the midst of uncertainty. There is no completion of Level II, but participants have the opportunity to go deeper into the process if they desire in Level III. Note: Completion of Level I is a prerequisite to begin Level II. Dates: Monday evening, Sept 22 – Nov 10 • 6:30-8:30 pmCost: $175 CFD: Spirituality Program #086-043

SACRED PILGRIMAGE LEVEL III: A WAY INTOAt this level, the goal of the journey is cultivating participative knowing — a coming into direct experience with truth, reality and God’s love. Here we pay attention to creating Sacred Space – a container for spiritual growth and the coming together in community. Here we discover our deepest callings and true self. The painful sense of separation that drew us into this path gradually gives way to healing of the heart and communion with the source of life. Note: Completion of Level I and participation in level II is a prerequisite to start Level III. Dates: Starting in October Cost: $175 CFD: Spirituality Program #086-051

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Mark Walstrom has been a psychotherapist for 25 years. He also completed a graduate certificate program in Holistic Health Care and is certified as a Spiritual Director.

YOUR INTELLIGENT BODY: DEVELOPING YOUR INNER GUIDE TO HEALING, GROWTH, AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING

Drawing from ancient wisdom and modern somatic therapies, this class offers a fascinating and empowering exploration of the natural intelligence you take with you everywhere you go! Learn how your body is constantly giving you the information you need to make good decisions, heal emotional pain, enjoy healthy relationships, and deepen your spiritual journey. This class will introduce the process in a rich and experiential way, and will give you practical tools for deepening your connection to your true self, to others, and to your sacred purpose.

Facilitator: Ken Porter, Certified Hakomi Therapist Dates: Wednesdays, Sept 17 – Oct 22, 2014 • 6:30-8:30 pmCost: $225 Program #086-061

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Retreats: Steeped In Faith

IGNATIAN RETREATThe Spiritual Exercises of Ignatias of Loyola, 16th century Spanish mystic who founded the Jesuits, form a structure for encountering and loving God more deeply. This adaptation, the Ignatian Retreat in Life, feeds the hunger of our hearts with the Word of God through nine months of prayer and contemplation. Meditating with Scripture over the month’s time is then shared in a small group with a short teaching about Ignatius’s prayer methods and insights into the spiritual life.

Dates: Tuesdays, Sept 16 and 30, Oct 7, Nov 11, Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10, March 10, April 14, May 12

Session 1: 3:30-5:30 pm #086-046 Session 2: 6:30-8:30 pm #086-047

Cost: $250 / 10 sessionsFacilitator: Diane Zerfas, OP, DCM Program DirectorCFD: Spirituality of the Catechist

JOURNEY INTO SILENCE 4-DAY RETREATThe Autumn invites us to slow down and let go, appreciating the colors of life and the changing season. Journey into Silence on the Marywood Campus, giving God some extra space and time with silence and daily direction sessions. Daily campus prayer and liturgy also available.

Program #086-048Date: Thursday, Oct 9, 5:00 pm Dinner – Sunday, Oct 12, 3:00 pmCost: $335 single occupancy and meals, limited space availableFacilitator: DCM Adjunct Staff

SHABBAT-SHALOM: A PEACEFUL SATURDAY RETREATExplore how the busyness of our lives can impede our inner nature and intimate relationship with the Divine... and how creating meaningful rituals leads us to more peaceful presence. Some of the elements of this retreat include:- Create a personal Sabbath day routine that will enhance your life.- Cultivating deep rest and prayers/meditations/practices for doing so. - The importance of "sabbath keeping" for sacred connection.

Program #086-041Date: Saturday, Oct 18 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Cost: $60 includes lunch Presenter: Janice Lynne Lundy, Interfaith Spiritual Director / Mentor, Educator and Author

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CHAIR YOGAIf you are interested in yoga, but would like to begin gently, Chair Yoga is for you. In this class you will gently move your body using a chair to help you with flexibility, strength and balance. Seated movements, standing/balancing poses, deep breathing and rest will be woven throughout. You will leave feeling refreshed and energized, yet calm and relaxed.

Program #086-023AFall Series: July 10 – Aug 28 • 4:00-5:00 pm Cost: $80 per series of 8 sessionsWalk-ins are welcome as space permits for $12 per sessionInstructor: Susan Duesbery, DCM and WMU Adjunct

GENERAL YOGAYoga is a gift you give yourself. It acknowledges that you are worthy enough to take time to care for and nurture your body, mind and spirit. It is a gift that invites you to feel whole, happy and healthy. Come cultivate flexibility, strength and balance in your body, calm and quiet in your mind, and peace and joy in your spirit.

Fall Series 1: Basics 7:00-8:15 pm #086-011 Beyond Basics 5:30-6:45 pm #086-012Fall Series 2: Basics 7:00-8:15 pm #086-013 Beyond Basics 5:30-6:45 pm #086-014Cost: $80 per series of 8 sessions Walk-ins welcome as space permits for $12 per sessionInstructor: Susan Duesbery, DCM and WMU Adjunct

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PRESCRIPTION FOR HEALTH & HAPPINESSThere truly is no “magic pill” in a physical sense to achieve improved health. But, there are changes in lifestyle that WILL improve one’s health: spirituality, exercise, healthy eating, and stress reduction. Join Rik Brown as he shares his journey and expertise to help you experience a healthier and happier you. Rik has lived a life engaged in sports, physical activity and outdoor recreation; he has also faced aging related physical and medical issues. This perspective informs his teaching and allows him to be a more sympathetic, effective personal trainer. Program #086-027Date: Tuesday, Sept 30, 2014 • 7:00-8:00 pm

Cost: $10Presenter: Rik Brown, Certified Personal Trainer

FELDENKRAIS METHOD® – AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENTLessons are verbally directed active learning exercises relating to aspects of human movement. They are designed to break up habitual patterns and instill new ways of thinking, feeling and moving. The exercises are non-judgmental, non-competitive and self-directed so that each person progresses at his/her own pace. Mats and small pillows provided. Wear comfortable clothing. Registration is required due to space limitations.

Program #086-008Dates: Mondays, Sept 8 – Nov 24, 2014 • 1:00-2:00 pmCost: $10 per class, payable at class timeFacilitator: Mario Pavoni, OP, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher

NOTE: Classes are limited to 10 participants. If you do not register online, please call 616.514.3325 to make sure there is space still available. You can attend all or selected sessions.

BREATHE AND BE WELL – BREATHING TECHNIQUES FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESSWhen we breathe shallowly, we send a signal to our brain that a crisis is about to happen; our bodies get flooded with stress chemicals. But when we breathe deeply, we send a signal that all is well. We are calm, peaceful and filled with a sense of well-being. Come learn several breathing techniques to help you manage stress and anxiety, energize yet calm your body and fill your system with vitality.

Program #086-025Date: Dec 8, 2014 • 6:30-8:30 pmCost: $15Presenter: Susan Duesbery, DCM and WMU Adjunct

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WALKING A SACRED PATH – FALL LABYRINTH WALKTo walk a sacred path is to know and trust that there is guidance to help us live our lives. The labyrinth, a Christian model of pilgrimage, offers an ancient and sacred space to focus the attention and listen to this guidance and the longing of the soul. Come learn about the labyrinth, walk its path and learn to listen for the longing.

Program #086-026Date: Nov 17, 2014 • 6:30-8:30 pmCost: $20 Presenter: Susan Duesbery, DCM and WMU AdjunctCFD: Spirituality of the Catechist

September 21, 2014The International Day of Prayer for Peace Service will be held at Dominican Chapel / Marywood on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 2:00 pm.

The Institute for Global Education hosts this 5th annual service where people from various faith traditions gather to speak of peace from the perspective of their faith tradition.

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Spiritual Formation Programs

Spiritual Formation Programs benefit leaders for whom spiritual guidance or spiritual companioning are auxillary or new to their ministry.

Dominican Center at Marywood Spiritual Formation Programs are accredited by Aquinas College in Grand Rapids and has a P.R.I.M.E. relationship with the Graduate Theological Foundation in South Bend, Indiana.

FOUNDATIONS IN SPIRITUALITYThis course is a serious reflective study of the saints and great spiritual teachers of the Christian tradition, the practice of contemplative prayer, and the writing and living of a personal Rule of Life.

Program #088-207Dates: Saturdays 9:30 am - 4:30 pm • Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 22, Dec 13, 2014 Jan 24, Feb 28, March 21, April 25, May 16, 2015 Cost: $600 ($50 non-refundable deposit), includes handouts and lunch. The balance may be paid quarterly. A required Book of Readings may be purchased the first day of class for $100.CFD: Spirituality

SPIRITUAL COMPANIONINGThis pastoral program is offered for persons in all walks of life who desire to hone their ability to companion others on the journey. One need not be in a professional ministry to participate. The program consists of one or two years of 12 sessions each year.

Program #088-210Dates: Tuesdays: 6:30-9:30 pmSept 16 and 30, Oct 14 and 28, Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 20, Feb 17, March 17 and 31, April 21, and May 19Cost: $575 each year: 12 three-hour sessions (36 class hours)CFD: Methodology

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Ministers & Pastors Pastoral LeadersPastoral Care Chaplains Mental Health Workers Campus MinistersHealth Professionals Religious Education Directors Parish Visitation VolunteersR.C.I.A.

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SPIRITUAL DIRECTION PRACTICUMEngage in the practice of Spiritual Direction while participating in both peer group and individual spiritual direction mentoring during this two-year program.

Year 1 #088-208 Days/Times: Fridays 7:00-10:00 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Dates: Sept 12 and 13, Oct 3 and 4, Nov 14 and 15, Dec 5 and 6, Jan16 and 17, Feb 13 and 14, March 13 and 14, April 10 and 11, May 8 and 9

Year 2 #088-209 Days/Times: Fridays 9:00 am - 3:00 pmDates: Sept 5 and 19, Oct 3 and 17, Nov 7 and 21, Dec 5 and 19, Jan 9 and 23, Feb 6 and 27, March 6 and 20, April 10 and 24, May 1 and 15Cost: $2,000 each year for 90 class hours per year, includes meals and snacksCFD: Spirituality

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Dominican AssociatesDominican Associates are baptized Christians who are drawn by the Dominican spirit to a deeper way of living their Christian life and mission. Associates commit themselves to developing a contemplative attitude, attending to God’s voice within and joining others in service for the common good. Associates extend the Dominican presence and values to family, community, place of worship and workplace. Opportunities on and off the Marywood campus in Grand Rapids include: prayer, study groups, as well as involvement in matters of social justice or volunteering. Associates host two annual program series for the public at the Dominican Center at Marywood: The Saint Series and the Film Series. See more about these programs on page 4 of this catalog.

To explore the Dominican Associate Program, visit grdominicans.org or contact Associate Director Mary Kay Oosdyke, OP, 616-514-3115 or [email protected]

"The very purpose of the gifts of the Spirit is to share them."

SEDER SERVICE In collaboration with Congregation Ahavas Israel we will share the traditional prayers and a taste of the food of the ancient Seder Service. Date: March 15, 2015 • 3:30 pm • Cost: $15 donation #086-084

GRIEF: WHEN MOURNING DAWNSThis small group will support you in your grief journey and in the pain of your loss. This process will give you step-by-step encouragement as you look for the light of hope. Prayer, videos and shared reflection form the basis of each session.Dates: Jan 21 and 28, Feb 4, 11 and 25, 2015 • 6:30-9:00 pmCost: $130 for 5 sessions and reflection bookPresenter: Diane Zerfas, OP, DCM Director of Programs #086-068

LOUIS SAVARY 8-DAY RETREATThe 8-day Ignatian Retreat is adapted by Dr. Louis Savary with presentations, silence and small group sharing. Dr. Savary is an internationally renowned author and presenter on the spiritual exercises and the transformative spirituality of Teilhard de Chardin.Dates: May 30 – June 6, 2015 • Cost: $300 plus cost of room at DCM or Aquinas CollegeProgram #086-055

JOURNEY INTO SILENCE 4-DAY RETREAT - AUGUSTINE CENTER, CONWAY, MI Located in a tranquil setting near Petoskey and nestled between a nature preserve and woodlands, the Center is located within walking distance of Crooked Lake. You will find an environment that supports prayer and relaxation at Augustine Center for this silent, directed retreat. Dates: March 29, 5:30 pm Dinner – Sunday, March 29, 3:00 pmCost: $335 single occupancy and meals #086-049

HOLY WEEK DIRECTED 4-DAY RETREAT - DOMINICAN CENTER AT MARYWOOD, GRAND RAPIDS, MI Dominican Center at Marywood offers retreatants a hospitable environment with many prayer and contemplative spaces inside and out on our 34-acre Marywood Campus. This retreat includes participation in Holy Week services at Dominican Chapel as well as individual direction sessions. Capacity is limited, so register early.Dates: Holy Thursday, April 2, at 12:00 pm – Easter Sunday, April 5, at 11:00 amCost: $335 single occupancy and meals #086-050

JOURNEY INTO SILENCE 6-DAY RETREAT - AUGUSTINE CENTER, CONWAY, MI Located in a tranquil setting near Petoskey and nestled between a nature preserve and woodlands, the Center is located within walking distance of Crooked Lake. You will find an environment that supports prayer and relaxation at Augustine Center for this silent, directed retreat. Dates: Sunday, June 14, 5:30 pm – Friday, June 19, 3:00 pmCost: $455 single occupancy and meals #086-053

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Worship Chapels at Marywood: Sacred Places to Meet God with OthersOur Chapels are sacred spaces for prayer. Rooted in Dominican Spirituality and in the spirit of Vatican II, the depth of our liturgical prayer grounds us in Holy Mystery and strengthens us to be authentic in today’s world. The quality of preaching, musical leadership, and inclusivity in roles and relationships in the gathered assembly are of primary importance to us. The Eucharist is our common ground, where we are transformed and where God challenges us to serve authentically.

Dominican Chapel / Marywood • Meditation Chapel at Dominican Chapel • Chapel of the Word at Marywood Health Center • Catherine of Siena Chapel at Aquinata Hall

Sunday Eucharist (Mass) Since 1985 with the renovation of the Marywood Chapel, the Dominican Sisters have invited lay people to join them in worship and song. Many have responded and the body of worshipers has grown along with their level of involvement. The Sunday Assembly continues to be a growing community of Sisters, Associates and lay people who have developed a strong spiritual bond with each other. Sunday Eucharist is celebrated in Dominican Chapel / Marywood at 10:00 am. On holiday weekends, Eucharist is celebrated on Saturday at 4:00 pm. We are grateful for the services of our Diocesan and Order priests who come to celebrate liturgy with us.

Weekday Eucharist is celebrated on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:45 am in Aquinata Chapel. On Wednesdays, Eucharist is celebrated at 9:45 am in Chapel of the Word at Marywood Health Center.

Morning and Evening Prayer Our Dominican Prayer of the Hours is an integral expression of our common life. As darkness gives way to the morning sun and as the sun sets on the day’s labors, we mark these sacred moments with psalms of praise and thanks. For Dominic and Catherine, communal prayer formed the foundation of their contemplative life and the holy preaching. The psalms of Morning and Evening Prayer are chanted daily with simple psalm tones at 9:30 am and 4:30 pm. All are welcome. Please check website for Chapel location.

Cemetery Prayer of September 3, 2014 On Wednesday, September 3, we will observe the anniversary of deceased Sisters, Associates, friends and benefactors with prayers at Resurrection Cemetery at 11:00 am. All are welcome.

International Day of Prayer for Peace • September 21, 2014The International Day of Prayer for Peace Service will be held at Dominican Chapel / Marywood on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 2:00 pm. People from various faith traditions will speak of peace from the perspective of their faith tradition.

St Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden at Marywood Come and walk this path of prayer. The blessing of the animals will take place during October and a Christmas Pageant will take place in December. For more information, visit instrumentsofhope.net.

Advent “O Antiphons” December 17 - 23, 2014 We pause during this season of Advent to ponder the Holy Mystery of God’s infinite love incarnating all of creation. We pray each evening with the Spirit of O Emmanuel, God-with-us at 7:00 pm in Do-minican Chapel Marywood. This seven-day prayer includes a candlelight procession, hymns, psalms, scripture, preaching and chanting of Old Testament prophecies.

Christmas Eucharist is celebrated at 8:00 pm on Christmas Eve, and 10:00 am on Christmas morning.New Year Eucharist is celebrated at 7:00 pm on New Year’s Eve.

Ongoing Weekly Contemplative Prayer Groups at the Meditation ChapelLectio Divina • Wednesdays 12:00 - 12:30 pm Join us on Wednesdays for Lectio Divina, a blend of slow, prayerful reading of scripture and silence.

Centering Prayer • Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm Come be renewed in the practice of this silent prayer. For more information, call: 616-514-3365, or visit our website at www.grdominicans.org

Note: Check our website for any schedule changes and additional prayer opportunities.

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The Marywood Gallery is curated and exhibits the works of West Michigan artists. Open to the public for enjoyment, contemplation and purchase. For more details, contact Sister Francetta McCann at 616-295-3740 or [email protected]

Hours of Operation Monday – Thursday · 8:00 am - 9:00 pmFriday · 8:00 am - 8:00 pmSaturday and Sunday · 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Art Gallery

Bookstore

Places for Prayer, Meditation & Study at Marywood

"We must sow the seed, not hoard it."

– St. Dominic de Guzman

The bookstore at Dominican Center supports the Dominican charisms of study and reflection with a fine collection of books and materials that will nourish the mind and heart of all pilgrims seeking light and food for the journey. Books on spirituality and contemporary life are in abundance. An array of gifts, cards, candles and music round out the possibilities.

Hours of OperationMonday – Friday · 12:00 noon - 5:30 pm

The St. Francis of Assisi Sculpture Garden for prayer and meditation is a ministry of Instruments of Hope, an organization dedicated to promoting peace through artistic endeavors in the spirit of St. Francis. This experiential prayer and sculpture garden is a destination place to find the essence of quiet time with God in nature as you wind past the pond and through the “Mary Woods.”

instrumentsofhope.net

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Offering hospitality for:• Family and group gatherings• Life celebrations: anniversaries, retirement

events, baptisms/christenings, graduations

• 13 rooms, ranging from 380-2,560 sq ft• Daily availability; flexible hours,

7:00 am - 9:00 pm• Full and half-day rates• Package rates

Rental rates include room setup, easels, flip charts and markers.

Lodging with private bath for program presenters, retreatants and guests are also available.

Conference Services

• Staff assistance• Room setup• Audio visual equipment• Wireless internet• Bookstore• Art gallery• Non-smoking campus• Free Parking• No gratuity

Meal services• Continental breakfast• Breakfast buffet• Noon and evening meals• Light luncheons• In-room buffets• Snacks and beverages• Custom menu creations

Dominican Center at Marywood is a full-service meeting and conference center at the peaceful, picturesque heart of Marywood at the corner of Lakeside and Fulton in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Plan an unforgettable holiday party at Dominican Center at Marywood complete with all the trimmings. Contact Julie today at 616-514-3335 and let us help you plan your next company or private party.

Contacts:Tim Pirochta, Director of Conference Services 616-514-3346 · [email protected]

Julie Schullo, Event Booking and Billing 616-514-3335 · [email protected]

Other amenities and services

Accommodations for:Workshops, programs, training, staff planning, mediation, company picnics, holiday gatherings, luncheons, banquets and receptions

Conference Facilities Facilities available for day and evening use, seven days a week and include13 spacious meeting rooms that accommodate 8-150 people, full dining facilities, convenient parking at no cost, and barrier-free accessibility.

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Dominican Sisters ~ Grand RapidsOur mission is that of Jesus ~ to be God’s saving grace in the world. This has been our endeavor since our beginning in 1877 as teachers and care givers of children. In 1889, we were called to Grand Rapids to staff St. John Orphanage. Within the year, our Sisters were caring for children, teaching at the new St. Alphonsus School and feeding, clothing and ministering to people in need. As Sisters in the Order of Preachers, we share our lives guided by the Dominican pillars of study, prayer, common life and ministry. Formed by the Word of God, we preach the good news of Jesus Christ.

Our Sisters serve in schools and institutions of higher learning, healthcare, hospice and social ser-vice ministries. We are leaders in liturgical reform and activity. We support and foster life in parishes and lay communities. We provide spiritual direction and guidance. We are artists: poets, painters, authors, sculptors and photographers.

As Dominicans, we advocate for justice:• Care of Earth / Climate Change • Global Economics• Human Trafficking • Migration / Immigration• Ending Homelessness

On our Marywood Campus in Grand Rapids, we have created welcoming places for ministries of assembly, worship, learning, meditation, art, respite and healing. Many other ministries with connections to our Michigan based Motherhouse can be found in urban and rural settings across the country and in Peru and Honduras.

We uphold these four cornerstones as the hallmarks of Dominican Life:

Prayer is at the heart of our lives and our commitment.

Study is the pursuit of truth through formal and informal learning.

Common Life is the source of our strength, courage, opportunity, growth and meaning.

Ministry is the way in which we serve God, the Church, people who are oppressed; we preach in a variety of ways. We respect cultural differences and the dignity of each person.

We are founded for and committed to teaching and preaching the Word of God in what we say and what we do. We joyfully embrace our vocation to seek God as the sole desire of our heart and to be the compassion and justice of Jesus in our time and place.

For more about who the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids are, and about a call to religious life through vowed commitment with us, visit grdominicans.org

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We invite you to walk with us on a special 125-day journey of blessing and renewal from August 29 – December 31, 2014.

AUGUST 29 – DECEMBER 31Daily Blessings and Weekly Sister StoriesJoin us in active gratitude for all that God provides by receiving a blessing a day for 125 days and a weekly story of a Dominican Sister living in mission. We hope these inspire you to see, hear and feel God's blessings in your own life each day. To receive Daily Blessings and Sister Stories...

Sign up on our website: www.grdominicans.orgFriend us on Facebook: facebook.com/dominicansistersgrandrapids

The Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids enter a time of active gratitude for 125 years since our arrival in West Michigan. Called to this place to care for orphans and educate students, our living mission continues to take shape as we pray, study and serve today. We do this through Christ, community and you.

Here are some upcoming activities and events that you might be interested in.

DECEMBER 16125th Anniversary Gala Join us for this 19th century Dickens-inspired progressive dinner on the Marywood Campus, including roasted chestnuts, plum pudding, Christmas carolers and luminary-lit walkways! Space is limited. Many sponsorship levels are available. Call 616-514-3106 for more information.

DECEMBER 17-23, 7PMO AntiphonsPause during the season of Advent to ponder the Holy Mystery of God’s infinite love. We invite you to pray each evening with us in Dominican Chapel/Marywood with candlelight procession, hymns, scripture, preaching and chanting of Old Testament prophecies.

DECEMBER 24, 25 AND 31EucharistDuring the Christmas season we invite you to join us for the Celebration of Mass. Please visit our website for details on times and locations.

grdominicans.org/125-anniversary

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Dominican Center at Marywood 2014 Fall Catalog