Wednesday, March 4, 2009
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The Way of the Dream
Film Series and Discussion
Led by
Kris Hall, Donna Hardy,
Clare Morris, and Carol Shoopman
March 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 16, 23, 30
Ursula Hall, in the Mary Kevin Room
6:30- 8:30 pm
Cost: By donation
At last we’ve been able to obtain a copy of the well known film,
“The Way of the Dream”, introduced by Marion Woodman and featuring extended commentary by Marie-Louise Von Franz.
Please join us, as we begin our viewing of this very special series.
We will be showing it in segments, followed by discussion and questions.
Members of the Angela Center teaching staff and also members
of the Angela Center psychotherapy staff will be leading the discussion.
Please bring a notebook and a pen, as we will spend a little time
jotting down our questions and thoughts before discussion.
Scripture Sharing
Scripture Sharing Circle
Led by Sister Dianne Baumunk
Thursdays of February and March
1-2 pm
No Cost
We have had a number of requests for a time of reflection and sharing of Scripture, so we are offering this weekly opportunity.
In the stillness we will listen to a Gospel selection read aloud,
allowing ourselves to hear “with the ears of our hearts”.
As we listen again to the voice of God speaking to each of us in the Scriptures,
like Mary we will ponder God’s Word in our hearts in order
to hear the message God has for our daily lives.
This simple listening and sharing what we hear God speaking to us
is a practicethat can be very helpful in our spiritual journey.
So join us any or all of these Thursday afternoons
of shared Scriptural reflection and prayer.
Readers Salon
Led by Kris Hall
First Wednesday of the month
March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3
6:30- 8:00pm
Cost: by Donation
To register, phone 528-8578 or Kris Hall, MFT, at 544-4726.
March 4 The Year of Magical Thinking, Joan Didion
Winner of the 2005 National Book Award, Nonfiction. Didion chronicles her first year following the death of her husband.
April 1 The Road of Lost Innocence, Somaly Mam
Somaly Mam is a woman of courage; she tells her story of being sold into sexual slavery, her eventual escape and her current commitment to ending exploitation. You may have read Nicholas Kristoff’s New York Times articles about this amazing woman. Come read her book and join our discussion!
May 6 Finding Beauty in a Broken World, Terry Tempest Williams
Two quotes from Tempest reveal her approach to living, her approach to writing:
"Dignity is a presence, a suffering withheld, a reserve and a patience learned through difficulty, a broken heart held together through acceptance, not bitterness." And
“Beauty is not a luxury but a strategy for survival."
June 3 A Country Year: Living the Questions, Sue Hubbell "Sue Hubbell, a former librarian and now a commercial beekeeper, lives on a peninsula between two rivers in the Ozark Mountains. Her quiet reflections are arranged by seasons, beginning and ending with the spring." (School Library Journal)
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Justice Spirituality Book Club
Justice Spirituality Book Club
Led by Sister Dianne Baumunk
Wednesday Evenings
7-8:30 pm
No Cost
It is common these days to feel a deep spiritual hunger. This Justice Spirituality Book Club is designed to feed that spiritual hunger with not only a list of excellent books to read and ponder, but a community of folks with whom to share your thoughts and insights.
Feel free to drop in any month you'd like.
Please read the book for that month before the meeting,
so you'll be able to share.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Novena in Time of War: Soul-searching Prayers and Meditations
By Jim Melchiorre
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 EARTH DAY!!!
Radical Amazement: Contemplative Lessons from Black Holes, Supernovas, and Other Wonders of the Universe
by Judy Cannato
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope
by Joan Chittister
PS. You may find these books in your local library or bookstore, and they are all available new and used at Amazon.com
The Power of Forgiveness
The Power of Forgiveness
A Day of Reflection
Led by Sister Dianne Baumunk
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
9 am to 3 pm
Cost: $10.
Bring your own lunch
Using Martin Doblmeier’s probing documentary film, The Power of Forgiveness, as a jumping off point, we will explore together the mystery of forgiveness in relation to our world and in our own lives.
As Kenneth Briggs says in his book based on the film, “Forgiveness is available as a tool, a blessing, a process of conversion that can be brought into play when the powder keg of hatred and revenge are lit. It is a choice that is not much used; yet, from the testimony and evidence, it holds enormous riches for our bodies, minds and souls.” Join us for this day of reflective sharing of stories of compassion and forgiveness.
Remembering Maria Rifo
Sunday, March 15, 2009
2 to 4 pm
Light Refreshments will be served.
Maria would have been 102 years old on March 12th. We continue to miss Maria yet we feel her presence and inspiration in many simple acts of daily life.
Come celebrate Maria's life with her many friends. As many of you know, Maria selected the first Habitat for Humanity family in Santa Rosa, the Carillo family. Efren Carillo, newly elected County Supervisor, will share his memories of Maria, as will others.
If you knew Maria, come remember with us and visit the Maria Rifo Reading Room at the Angela Center.
