All programs are held at the House of Prayer unless otherwise specified. Please call 724-438-7149 to register.
Pilgrimage Preparation Day
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Rain date: Saturday, August 25, 2018
Volunteers are asked to meet at the Trinity Center at 9:30 a.m. Please bring brooms, weed whackers, blowers, weeding tools, rakes and clippers. Lunch will be provided. For further information, please call Sr. Joanne at 724.439.4940.
84th Annual Pilgrimage: Mary, Hope of All Generations
September 1 & 2, 2018, Mount St. Macrina
Spiritual Reflection
Becky Johnen
Taking Things In Stride
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Offering: $35 (includes lunch).
Registration due: Oct. 2, 2018
When we are calm and centered, we are better able to connect with our spiritual side. This presentation is designed to explore how to take things in stride and “not sweat the small stuff.”
Advantages of doing so and practical strategies and exercises to help you keep the little things from taking over your life so you can stay connected with your spiritual side will be covered.
Safety and Well Being Workshop
Ron Metros
Refuse To Be A Victim
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Offering: $40.00 (includes lunch and materials)
Registration due: Oct. 21, 2018
Learn how to have a personal safety strategy in place and the techniques and tactics to avoid becoming a victim.
Topics covered are: Mental Preparedness, Home Security, Travel Security, Physical Security, Psychology of Criminals, Automotive Security, Cyber Security and Personal Protection.
Tuesday Reading Series
Sr. Barbara Jean Mihalchick, OSBM
Hallowed Be This House
Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2018
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Free Will Offering
Registration due: Oct. 23, 2018
Discover how to find signs of Heaven in your Home. (By Thomas Howard)
Morning Retreat
Christine Freeman
“LIFE’S TRANSITIONS”
Sat., Nov. 3, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Includes Lunch
Offering: $35. Registration due: Oct. 31, 2018
Christine, a practicing psychotherapist for 18 years with a bachelor’s degree from Seton Hill, a Master of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh will be guiding us through difficult changes in our lives. Her area of interest is the intersect of Psychology and Spirituality.
Morning Retreat
Helenanne Hochendoner
“PROPHETESSES OF SCRIPTURE”
Sat., Nov. 10, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Includes Lunch
Offering: $35. Registration due: Nov. 6, 2018
Iconography Retreat
Marylyn Barone
Nov. 16-18, 2018
6:00 p.m. Friday – 4:00 p.m. Sunday
Offering: $225. Commuters: $200.
Supplies Included
Registration due: Nov. 9
This retreat will be for adults and requires no previous icon-writing experience. Participants will write an icon of the Archangel Uriel, known as the angel of wisdom, on an 8 x 10 gesso-covered board. Using a pre-prepared prototype, they will learn techniques for faces, garments, background and gilding with 23 karat gold leaf.
Christmas Preparation Retreat
Fr. Cyprian Constantine, OSB
“THE TIME OF SALVATION IS NEAR: Prepare by Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Almsgiving”
Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018
1:15 – 5:30 p.m. Includes Dinner
Offering: $35. Registration Due Dec. 12
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered along with a conference and a prayer service.
Open House
Jan. 13, 2019
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Come and spend some time with the Sisters in the warmth of the House of Prayer!
“WINTER RESPITE “
Sr. Carol Petrasovich, OSBM
Sat., Feb. 2, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Includes Lunch
Offering: $35. Registration due: Jan.30.
The stillness and unhurried days of Winter are an ideal time to experience “Rest in the Lord.”
Bread Baking Retreat
Sr. Carol Petrasovich, OSBM
Sat., Feb. 16, 2019 (Registration due: Feb. 11, 2019)
Sat., March 16, 2019 (Registration due: Mar. 11, 2019)
10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch Included
Offering: $20
It’s back, Sr. Carol’s much requested Bread Baking Retreat!
Enjoy making a loaf of Lenten bread in a creative, relaxing and prayerful atmosphere.
Limited to 8 participants.
Spring Spiritual Reading Series
Sr. Barbara Jean Mihalchick, OSBM
“ SACRED THRESHOLD:
Crossing The Inner Barrier To A Deeper Love”
(By Paula D’Arcy)
March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2019
Mondays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Free Will Offering
Registration due: March 11
Lenten Prayer Morning
Rev. Don Bolls
“THE PASSION AS TOLD BY JOHN THE BELOVED”
Saturday, March 23, 2019
9:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Includes Lunch
Offering: $35
Registration Due: March 19
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered along with a conference and prayer service.
WEEKEND RETREAT
Fr. Bill Kiel
“JESUS’ PASSION: SOURCE OF HEALING AND FORGIVENESS”
March 29-31, 2019
7:00 p.m. Friday – 11:00 a.m. Sunday
Offering: $150
Registration due: March 25, 2019
Join Fr. Bill for the weekend with conferences, quiet prayer, free time, The Sacrament of Reconciliation, Healing Mass and blessings.
CANDLELIGHT DINNER FOR MARRIED COUPLES
Fri., May 3, 2019
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Offering: $70 per couple
Registration due: April 26, 2019
Experience a lovely evening of music, dining, a Chinese auction and a heartwarming presentation in the atmosphere of a former 1903 Coal Baron’s home.
HOUSE TOURS
Provided by Laurel Highlands High School History Students
Sun., May 19, 2019
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Offering: Adults $12. Children $6.
Tour the former mansion of J. V. Thompson by period costumed guides. Learn the history of one of the leading and wealthiest coal barons of his day.
Young Adult Retreat
Sr. Barbara Jean & Young Adult Team
June 21-23, 2019
7:00 p.m. Friday – 11:00 a.m. Sunday
Offering: $110
Registration due: June 14, 2019
Gather with other young adults seeking God’s way along life’s journey.
Open to Christian men and women ages 18-35 years.