Tower Topics ~ Spring 2002

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Events

Lenten Retreat
Feb 22nd - 24th (Fri - Sun)
Includes: liturgy of the hours with the monastic community, four spiritual conferences with a director, the sacrament of reconciliation, holy hour with benediction, opportunities for quiet prayer. Cost : $75 per person or $140 per couple (two nights lodging, 5 meals)

Triduum - Holy Week at the Abbey
Holy Thursday-March 28th through Easter Sunday March 31
Schedule for the Holy days:

Holy Thursday: 10 AM Conference, lunch, 5:00 PM Solemn Concelebrated Eucharist of the Lord's Last Supper followed by Sedar Meal, Adoration of the Eucharist until Midnight

Good Friday: Breakfast, Morning Prayer, Conference, Lunch, 3:00 PM Celebration of the Lord's Passion, Supper, Night prayer

Holy Saturday: Breakfast, Morning Prayer, Conference, lunch, recreation and quiet reflection time, Evening Prayer, Supper

Easter Sunday: 4:30 AM - Easter Vigil beginning with the blessing of the Fire and Lighting of the Easter Candle, Procession into the church and celebration of the Eucharist, Champagne breakfast, 12 noon brunch

Suggested donation: $140 per person. This includes: 3 nights lodging-private room, sedar banquet meal, nine additional meals, 3 retreat conferences. Children under 6 years free.

Suggested donation for double occupancy lodging and meals: $120 per person

New Life in Christ retreat
April 5th - 7th (Fri-Sun)
Includes: Liturgy of the Hours with the monastic community, four spiritual conferences with a director, the sacrament of reconciliation, holy hour with benediction, opportunities for quiet prayer.

Cost : $75 per person or $140 per couple (two nights lodging, 5 meals)

Day of Recollection for Women
May 11th (Saturday)
Begins at 9:30 AM ends at 2:30 PM
Includes: conference, Eucharist, lunch, confessions, 2nd conference

Cost: $15 per person, which includes a luncheon and materials.

For more information or to make reservations, please contact:
The Abbey Center for Prayer and Ministry
(660) 944-2809 or send an e-mail to:
abbeycenter@conception.edu

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