Retreats
Thursday, July 10
Summer Evening Series: “Awaken to the Sacred with Creativity.” At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Presented by Chiara’s Lantern facilitators Nancy Burchett and Kathy Miranda. Topic: “Praying in Color.” The use of colored pencils and pens will help participants identify who and what to focus upon during prayer. Cost: $20. Pre-registration requested, but walk-ins welcome. An overnight option is available which continues until 3 p.m. on Friday. Cost: $110 private room; $90 shared room; $65 commuter (day only). Call (925) 837-9141 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
Sat. and Sun., July 12-13
“Healing Retreat in the Spirit.” At St. Rose of Lima Church hall, 615 Vine Ave. in Roseville. Presented by Augustinian Father Jerry Bevilacqua of San Diego. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Evening healing services will be held, with times to be announced during the daytime sessions. Donations are requested to help cover retreat expenses. Bring your own lunch; drinks will be provided. Call Sharon Bracco at (916) 782-4513 or Joy Robles at (916) 786-0655.
Tues. to Thurs., July 15-17
Mid-week retreat: “Becoming More Adult in Our Faith.” At Mercy Center in Auburn. Facilitated by Father Diarmuid O’Murchu of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. These days will be both reflective and experiential as participants discern and celebrate their ever-transforming journey of faith. Begins Tuesday with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and concludes Thursday with lunch. Cost: $165 resident or $125 commuter. Call (530) 887-2019 or register online at www.mercycenter.org.
Friday, July 18
Day retreat: “Christian and Jungian Insights: Walking in Shoes too Small.” At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Presented by Marist Brother Don Bisson. The day will include reflection on the spiritual practices of letting go of one’s false self to enter the mystery of one’s true self. Cost: $75, lunch included. Call (925) 837-9141 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
Fri. to Sun., July 18-20
Retreat for men and women: “To Glimpse Burning Bushes.” At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Presented by Victoria MacDonald. Come explore spiritual practices which can foster the soul’s readiness to awaken and experience the sacred. Begins Friday with registration from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and concludes with lunch on Sunday. Cost: $205 private room or $175 shared room. Call (925) 837-9141 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
Sun. to Sun., July 20-27
Retreat for women: “Soul Sisters: Women called to connect, bond and heal in a broken world.” At Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park. Presented by Edwina Gateley, poet, theologian, artist, writer and lay minister. Participants will explore the feminine divine and the role of women in bringing balance and healing to the world of war and suffering. Call (650) 325-5614 or register online at www.vallombrosa.org.
Thursday, July 24
Summer evening series: “Awaken to the Sacred with Creativity.” At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Presented by Chiara’s Lantern facilitator Bidi Millet. Topic: “The Sea of Our Lives.” Come away for an evening inspired by Anne Morrow Lindburgh’s timeless book, “Gift from the Sea.” Cost: $20. Pre-registration requested, walk-ins welcome. Call (925) 837-9141 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
Saturday, July 26
Scripture day: “Saved by Grace.” At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Presented by Bill Creasy. Cost: $70, lunch included. Call (925) 837-9141 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
Sun. to Fri., July 27-Aug. 1
Five-day silent retreat: “The Wonder-filled Journey into the Holy.” At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Presented by Franciscan Father Dan Riley. Participants will walk with teachers of the Franciscan wisdom tradition: Saints Clare, Francis, Bonaventure and also Thomas Merton. Begins Sunday with registration at 4 p.m. and concludes with lunch on Friday. Cost: $340 private room or $265 shared room. Call (925) 837-9141 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
Fri. to Sun., Aug. 1-3
Three-day silent retreat: “Spirit, Soul and Body.” At San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Presented by Father Cyprian Consiglio, a monk of the Camaldolese Congregation. Father Consiglio integrates Eastern wisdom with Christianity. The retreat will include yoga, meditation, music and chanting, sacred reading, teaching, prayer and discussion. Begins Friday with registration from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and concludes with lunch on Sunday. Cost: $205 private room or $175 shared room. Call (925) 837-9141 or register online at www.sandamiano.org.
