May, 2018

Dear Friend of Jesuit Retreat House,

We have lived the spirit of the Easter season in a special way this year amidst all the new life and growth at Jesuit Retreat House! So much has happened since we broke ground in May two years ago. We are seeing major increases in the numbers of people we serve - from parishes and faith communities across the region and beyond, leadership groups in the Diocese of Cleveland and wider community, religious communities, high schools and colleges, people from a diversity of

spiritual backgrounds, and from other local, national and even international organizations. We are grateful beyond words for the life and vitality they bring to JRH, and for the joy and appreciation they express about their experiences on our sacred grounds. This summer we will continue with renovation work in our older building as well as improvements to our grounds. We have raised more than 85% of the $8 million goal for our Capital Campaign. For those who have not yet had the opportunity to participate in the campaign, please prayerfully consider how you can best express your care and support for JRH with a gift. We are building the foundation for our next 100 years in fulfilling our mission! I want to add a word of thanks for Timothy Vuksic, our student intern from the Masters in Non-Profit Administration program at John Carroll University. He gave over 700 hours of service since beginning in September - a great experience for Tim and for our JRH development efforts. God be with you,

“With God, all things are possible.”

- Matthew 19:26 Richard S. Krivanka, Executive Director

JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE 5629 STATE ROAD ● PARMA, OHIO 44134-2292 ● (440) 884-9300 ● FAX (440) 885-1055

Web: jrh-cleveland.org ● E-Mail: jrhcleve@att.net

A Place of Peace. Igniting Hearts.

Board of Directors

John V. Biernacki Chair

Fred Benda, SJ

Martin Connell, SJ

Ann Ertle

Michael Ferkovic, CPA

Diane Michutka Fraser

Hon. Laura Gallagher

Michael Gladstone

Sr. Rita Mary Harwood, SND

William Koeblitz

Barbara C. LaRose

Robert F. Linton, Jr.

Jackie McDermott

Paul V. Murphy

Ken Styles, SJ

Rick Krivanka Executive Director

Barbara Leggott Associate Director

Mon., June 11 – Mon., June 18 8 Day Retreat ($650)

Spiritual Directors: Liz Nau and Fr. John Vrana Additional directors may be added

Fri., June 15 – Sun., June 17 Weekend Retreat ($275)

Spiritual Director: Sr. Mary Ann Spangler, HM 8-Day Retreat directors for the week may also be available

Tues., June 19 – Tues., June 26 8 Day Retreat ($650)

Spiritual Directors: Patrick Cleary-Burns and Nancy Rowell Additional directors may be added

Fri., June 22 – Sun., June 24 Weekend Retreat ($275)

Spiritual Directors: Sr. Mary Ann Burke, SND and Sharon Seyfarth Garner 8-Day Retreat directors for the week may also be available

Thurs., July 5 –Thurs., July 12 8 Day Retreat ($650)

Spiritual Directors: Sr. Peggy Duffy, OSU and Fr. John Vrana Additional directors may be added

30-Day Retreat ($2,100) Scheduled Individually Spiritual Directors: Fr. Matt Roche, SJ and Patrick Cleary-Burns

To register for your IDR, call 440-884-9300 or register online at www.jrh-cleveland.org

Since 1898, the grounds of Jesuit Retreat House have provided spiritual peace for people looking to deepen their relationship with God. Now, perhaps more than ever, the sacred space of JRH is a vital gift to Northeast Ohio. Individually Directed Retreats are a time of sacred silence, an invitation to step away from the stress and demands of daily responsibilities, and an opportunity to deepen your relationship with God through prayer. A spiritual director will accompany you and meet with you daily to offer guidance based on Ignatian spirituality.

IDR cost includes room, board and director’s stipend. Daily Mass and Reconciliation available.

Summer Individually Directed Retreats (IDRs)

Bios for 8-Day and 30-Day Retreats

Patrick Cleary-Burns is a graduate of the Ignatian Spirituality Institute at John Carroll University and holds a BA in Theology and MA in Pastoral Ministry, both from Boston College. Pat is an independent spiritual director and retreat leader. Pat and wife Jeannie live in South Euclid and are members of Saint Malachi Parish. You can learn more about Pat’s ministry by visiting www.patclearyburns.net. Sr. Peggy Duffy, OSU is a member of the Ursuline Community, is an experienced spiritual director and retreat minister. After serving in parishes throughout the Cleveland and Youngstown Dioceses as an Educator, Director of Religious Formation and Pastoral Associate, Peggy continued her education at Creighton University where she received her training in The Spiritual Exercises and certification in spiritual direction and retreat ministry. Liz Nau is a Spiritual Director and retreat leader with over 25 years’ experience leading retreats. She received her M.Div. from Ashland Theological Seminary and holds graduate certificates in Spiritual Direction from the Ignatian Spirituality Institute at John Carroll University, Formational (Inner Healing) Prayer and Small Group Leadership in Inner Healing Prayer from the Institute of Formational Counseling at Ashland Theological Seminary. She is a retired Methodist pastor and has led retreats and directed summer and Holy Week IDRs at JRH. Fr. Matt Roche, SJ is a full-time spiritual director at the Jesuit Retreat House. A native of Lancaster, Pa., he entered the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in 1973 after graduating from Villanova and doing additional graduate work at Colgate University and Fordham University. He was ordained in 1981. He studied theology at Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge, MA. and journalism at Syracuse University. He spent 9 years at Mt. Manresa Retreat House on Staten Island. He has been doing spiritual direction for 33 years. Nancy Rowell holds a doctorate in theology with a focus on leadership development and an interest in mysticism. She has been trained as a spiritual director through the Ignatian Spirituality Institute. Besides spiritual direction and retreats, her primary work is consulting. She also works with the homeless and individuals in recovery. Fr. John Vrana is a native of Cleveland and was ordained as a priest for the Diocese of Cleveland in 1967. He studied at St. Paul University in Ottawa, Canada and at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium where he earned the degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology. He taught at Saint Mary Seminary in Cleveland and served as Spiritual Director during his 18 years on the seminary faculty.

June Programs

July Programs

Monday, June 4 - Friday, June 8 Preached Retreat for Sisters: Reflections on the Spiritual & Vowed Life

Led by Sr. Rosemarie Carfagna, OSU 5:00 pm Monday - 1:00 pm Friday Cost: $375

Join us for reflections on the spiritual and the vowed life with examples from well-known figures such as Cardinal Bernardin, Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton, Catherine Doherty and Henri Nouwen. The retreat will apply the themes of contemplation and life-crises to the lives and experiences of the retreatants. Sr. Rosemarie has been an Ursuline sister for over 50 years. Previously she taught at Ursuline College. She has a doctorate in Spirituality and is the author of three books. Currently she is a member of the Coordinating Team at the Ursuline motherhouse.

Friday, June 29 – Sunday, July 1 Ignatian Yoga Retreat:

The Yoga of Service - Suffering, Resurrection & Love in Action

With Bobby Karle, SJ & Alan Haras Cost $285/person

Call (440) 884-9300 to be added to the

Waiting List

Friday, June 1 - Sunday, June 3 AA Men's Retreat: Surrendering to the

Power of a Loving God 6:00 pm Friday - 11:00 am Sunday

Presented by Francis X. Cook Cost: $160

Francis X. Cook considers his membership in Alcoholics Anonymous to be his greatest asset in fulfilling God's call to him which led to being a Catholic priest and inner city pastor, and now an attorney, prosecutor, counselor, husband and father of four children. He finds his greatest fulfillment in living and sharing the 12 steps of AA.

Friday, July 27 - Sunday, July 29 Courage to Teach®:

Renewing Your Heart as an Educator Presented by Tony Vento - Cost: $290 person

6:00 pm Friday - 1:00 pm Sunday

For registration info, visit: www.jrh-cleveland.org

This is a retreat for educators to renew their spirit and passion. Remember why you became an educator in the first place. Trying to sustain yourself and thrive in the midst of heavy demands? Discerning decisions or direction? Professional development through

reflective practices feeds hope & resilience. For all educators, preK-12 and higher education – in Catholic, public or private schools. Clergy and pastoral staff included. Financial assistance available.

Sunday, July 29 Ignatius in the Meadow

Featuring live music & storytelling 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Free Will Offering

B r ing your blanket, lawn chair, food and friends to our meadow for a Sunday evening of popular motivational music by The Inspired Clams, fronted by Dr. Tina Facca-Miess. A new feature this year is our collaboration with Saint Ignatius High School’s young adult storytelling event: “Graced: Stories of Faith in Everyday Life.” Enjoy a summer evening in our beautiful meadow with family members of all ages as we celebrate the legacy of St. Ignatius Loyola.

July / August Programs Monday, July 30

The Named Rooms at JRH: Stories of Inspiring Jesuits

Presented by Fr. Matt Roche, SJ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $45

Join us for a day of reflection and learn about Jesuits whose faith, service, sacrifice, and leadership have significantly impacted Church and society. JRH has named rooms in their honor: Peter Faber, Francis Borgia,

Paul Miki, Peter Claver, Joseph Pignatelli, Alberto Hurtado, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, and Pedro Arrupe. There will be ample time to reflect and share how our stories intersect with their stories. The day will end with Mass. Lunch is included.

Tuesday, July 31 The Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola

Open House and Feast Day Liturgy Presented by Fr. Matt Roche, SJ

9:30 am – 11:30 am No cost; advance registration requested

Gratitude is at the heart of Ignatian spirituality. Celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius ~ come and give thanks with friends at Jesuit Retreat House. Mass will begin at 10:00 am with light refreshments to follow. You are also welcome to take time to enjoy the grounds, tour the new addition, or write a note of thanks to a Jesuit or Ignatian leader who has impacted you.

Tuesday, August 7 Life's Transitions: Learning to Live with

Change in our Lives 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Presented by Fr. Lou Papes Cost: $45

Whether it is a transition re lated to work, a relationship, a move or another area of life, the unique gifts of being human - memory & imagination - invite us to

"think outside the box." Participants will be guided to reflect and discuss how, in the midst of change, the key elements of prayer, ministry, relationships, and leisure have shaped and will shape our call to wholeness. Fr. Lou Papes was ordained for the Diocese of Cleveland in 1988 after twenty-four years as an educator. In retirement, he continues his preaching ministry through Sabbath Retreats. Lunch is included.

Wednesday, Aug. 8 or Tuesday, Aug. 14* Accompanying God’s Children:

The Gift and Vocation of Teaching With Augie Pacetti & Trena Marks Pacetti 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $45 ( call for group rate )

* Program offered twice, choose the date that works best for you!

Whether you are a rookie teacher, in transition, mid-career, or close to retirement, discover or reconnect with your own personal call to the ministry of teaching. We’ll explore balancing family, faith, and work, and what brings you joy in the midst of your sacrifices and the demands of teaching. You’ll have the opportunity to share best practices and learn how to create a classroom community that mirrors a vibrant faith community with trust, support, personal growth, generosity, and fun. Treat yourself to a special day and some spiritual nourishment…you deserve it! God’s loving presence awaits. Lunch & Mass is included. Augie & Trena have been married for 16 years. Augie is the Director of Campus Ministry at St. Ignatius High School and Trena works part-time on the pastoral staff at St. Angela Merici and St. John Neumann.

September Programs

Thursday, September 6 Coming to Know Jesus as Friend

and Companion Presented by Claudette Matero

9:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $45

Jesus said "I call you friends." He offers us his friendship. We will explore what that means for us. Using a variety of scripture passages and prayer forms we will experience ways to enter deeply into friendship with Jesus. We will look at the impact that Jesus' friendship has on our daily lives. Time will be given for input, contemplation, prayer and sharing. Lunch is included. Claudette Matero is a retreat leader and a certified spiritual director through the Ignition Spirituality Institute of John Carroll University. She also serves as a Co-Director of the Associates of the Sisters of Notre Dame.

Wednesday, September 12 Praying with Cancer: Contemplation

as a Path to Healing Presented by Rev. Dr. Bob Meyer

9:00am – 3:00pm Cost: $45

Cancer is a fearful e x p e r i e n c e a n d frequently feelings of guilt and shame rise up as one asks, "What did I do to get sick? Am I going to be a burden to family, friends and co-workers?" The

retreat day will be divided into two sessions: God's love casts out fear, and God's grace negates guilt and shame. This retreat is designed for anyone impacted by cancer: those in treatment, survivors, family or friends. Lunch is included. Rev. Bob Meyer is the pastor of Wayne Presbyterian Church in Wooster, OH, and completed the Ignatian Spirituality Institute at John Carroll University. As survivors of cancer, both he and his wife, Christi, facilitate a cancer spiritual support group.

Sunday, September 16 Sunday Faith to Monday Work: An Ignatian Retreat on the Workplace Presented by Fr. Bill Murphy, SJ

1:00 - 8:00 pm Cost: $50

Our communities of worship tend to be comfortable places to express our core ideals of faith, love, and hope. Yet, translating those virtues into action in our workplaces can be a challenge. Through presentations, personal prayer, and group sharing, this program aims to bridge that gap by presenting retreatants with Ignatian tools for faith-filled navigation of the work week. Fr. Bill Murphy, S.J. is a Vocation Promoter for the Midwest Jesuits and resides at John Carroll University. In his 10th year of priesthood, Fr. Murphy’s previous missions include administrative work at Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland and St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati.

Monday Series: Sept. 10, 17, 24 and Oct. 1 Soul Mates: Ignatian and Quaker

Spiritualities Together Presented by Alan Kolp, Ph.D.

7:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $75 (for entire series)

Soul mates have some things in common, which form the bedrock of a relationship. And soul mates naturally have differences that are shared, which complement and deepen the relationship between these two spiritualities. Themes may include: experience, Christ as Teacher, discernment, devotion, to name just a few. Alan Kolp is Professor of Religion and holder of the Chair of Faith & Life at Baldwin Wallace University. He is a life-long Quaker, a Benedictine oblate and friend of the Ignatian spiritual path.

September Programs

Friday, Sept. 21 - Sunday, Sept. 23 Falling in Love, Staying in Love and

Finding God in it all! Led by Bridget Brennan & Jerry Shen

5:30 pm Friday - 11:00 am Sunday Cost: $500-560/couple

(Based on single or double occupancy rooms)

Based on their book Falling in Love ... Finding God - Marriage and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, Bridget Brennan & Jerry Shen invite couples to reflect on their marriage journey. God is Love, and we who dwell in Love dwell in God, and God in us. That is the story of married couples. In loving one another we come to know more deeply God's transforming love in our lives. There will be presentations, time for couples to reflect on their own, prayer, and an opportunity to simply have some "down time" to relax and step away from the rush. Space is limited; register now!

Bridget & Jerry (leaders of The Cana Institute) have been married for 40 years and have presented married couples retreats across the US.

Monday, September 24 The Spirituality and Science of

Self-Compassion Presented by Anne Kertz Kernion

9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: $45

All of us want to feel loved and connected to others. But sometimes we think we need to do it all, do it perfectly, and do it effortlessly. We will discuss the practice of Self-Compassion and how it positively impacts our health and well-being by reducing stress and bringing more happiness and resiliency into our daily lives. Anne is the owner/artist of Cards by Anne (sold at JRH and very popular) and is a well-regarded retreat leader, weaving insights into her presentations from her studies in science and spirituality. Lunch is included.

Save the Dates!

Monday, October 1 Role of Women in the

Life of Ignatius & Marian Rooms at JRH

With Fr. Matt Roche, SJ

Friday, Dec. 14 - Saturday, Dec. 15

Recovering Bethlehem's Peace

With Matt Linn, SJ

Monday, October 8

Drawing Closer to God

With Mary Coffey

Sunday, December 16

Drawing Closer to God

With Matt Linn, SJ

Wish List

• Additional furnishings and lighting for new Reading and Lounge Areas • Furniture for new Outdoor Patio • Expanded wireless speaker system for Dining Room • Replace projection screen in Lounge Meeting Room • Mobile stand with flat screen TV for Pre-Cana and other retreats • Exercise equipment for new Exercise Room - treadmills, stationary bikes • Athletic equipment for outdoors - basketball backboards/poles, sports balls used for high school/college retreats

There are many ways to support JRH and we invite you to partner with us in serving our retreat participants with outstanding hospitality. The items listed below would further enhance our beautiful facilities and our guests’ experiences. To respond to this invitation, please contact Mary Bondy at 440-884-9300, Ext. 322.

Friday, May 18 - Saturday, May 19

Praying with Ignatius: Breathing into the Examen

and The Prayer of Imagination

Presented by Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ

This program is relevant to a diversity of people and is a great follow-up for those who have participated in parish-based retreat programs (Praying with St. Ignatius) or SPA programs at St. Ignatius HS or Walsh Jesuit HS. The session on Friday night will

focus on the Examen Prayer; Saturday sessions will focus on the Prayer of Imagination. Breath work, body postures, scripture dramatizations, and guided meditation will be utilized to help participants to deepen their experi-ence. The program culminates with closing liturgy at 3:30 which will incorporate elements of the program. Fr. J. Michael Sparough, SJ is a retreat director and spiritual director at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington, IL. He is the founder of Charis, a national Jesuit retreat ministry for young adults in their 20s and 30s and has trained spiritual directors at Loyola University-Chicago. He is a prolific writer and speaker and is heard regularly on radio in Cincinnati and in greater Chicagoland.

See website for full details and pricing options,

including overnight and commuter rates.

Friday, October 5 - Saturday, October 6

A Pilgrim Spirituality for the 21st Century: Music and the Listening Heart & The Grace of Accompanying Others

in a Divided World

Presented by Dr. Christopher Pramuk

Dr. Christopher Pramuk looks to Ignatius’ self-understanding as a “pilgrim” as an imaginative framework for exploring the difficulties and graces in our time of “walking with Jesus.” In his presentation on Friday evening,

Dr. Pramuk will explore the “listening heart” of Ignatian spirituality, drawing especially from Fr. Adolfo Nicolas, SJ, who provocatively suggests musical sensitivity and a “taste for silence” as central to an Ignatian disposition and way of proceeding in our relationships with others. Dr. Pramuk is the chair of Ignatian Thought and Imagination, and associate professor of theology at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. His books include Hope Sings, So Beautiful: Graced Encounters Across the Color Line (2013), a sustained meditation on race relations in society and church, and two award-winning studies of Thomas Merton and his relationship to the Feminine Divine.

Registration will open in early June.

Ignatian Currents

Morning Prayer for Women June 18, September 17, October 29,

November 26, December 17

Women from all walks of life are invited to pray together and learn more about the beauty of prayer. Led by Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, S.C., this prayer group will refresh your spirit and help you find strength in regular prayer habits. Just bring your Bible and come as you are! The morning prayer takes place 9:30-11:00 a.m., cost is $8, and includes coffee and pastry. Registrations are encouraged, but walk-ins welcome.

Pre-Cana Days July 1, August 5, September 30,

October 28, November 18 12:45 - 8:00 pm Cost is $90/couple

Pre-Cana couples take time away from the flurry of wedding planning to reflect upon the Sacrament as it is lived each day. Married couples share witness stories, and time is set aside for one on one conversation. The day ends with Mass and dinner. Pre-Cana days at JRH meet diocesan requirements for marriage preparation.

Pre-Baptism Evenings May 14, July 2, October 8 7:00 - 8:00 pm Cost is $20

Year Round Programs

Jesuit Retreat House of Cleveland A place of peace. Igniting hearts. 5629 State Road Parma, OH 44134 (440) 884-9300 www.jrh-cleveland.org

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In Loving Memory

Each month we remember our benefactors with Mass. In a special way we remember our friends who have gone home to the Lord. We remember and pray for Rudy Bomba, Francis J. Cachat, Taylor Clark,

Patrick Corrigan, Jerry Dunn, John “Jack” Joyce, Mary T. Hurley, Jean Keller, Robert Laheta, Robert Rodriguez, Dr. Kenneth Rothrock, Dr. Leonard Seyfarth, John A Webster.

Please let us know when you lose a loved one, and we will add them to our Mass intentions.

Volunteer Opportunities

Retreat Registration Form

Please send full payment along with this registration form to Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Rd. Parma, OH 44134 or register online at www.jrh-cleveland.org

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We are looking for volunteers to help us with a number of tasks! Please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Sharon Schultz, for more information: sharonschultz222@gmail.com or call JRH at (440) 884-9300 ext. 310.