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2019 Living Contemplatively Retreats, Sabbaticals, Programs and other opportunities for nourishing the spiritual Sisters of Saint Joseph Retreat Centres, Australia
2019
Sisters of
Saint Joseph
Retreat Centres
■■ St Joseph’s House of Spirituality
Batehaven NSW
■■ St Joseph’s Baulkham Hills
Baulkham Hills NSW
Registration
■■ Villa Maria Spirituality Centre
Brisbane Qld
■ For weekend, four, six and eight day retreats
■■ Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre please send the application form included
East Melbourne Vic at the back of this brochure, plus deposit
to the appropriate centre
■■ Mary MacKillop Precinct
Kensington SA ■ For sabbaticals, summer and winter schools
please request an application form by emailing:
■■ St Joseph’s Spirituality and Education Centre frontdesk@stjosephscentre.org.au
Kincumber South NSW
■■ Largs Bay Retreat House
Largs Bay SA
■■ Kilmolee
Safety Bay WA
■■ Mary MacKillop Place
North Sydney NSW
■■ The Vale Lodge
Information
Perthville NSW
■■ All retreats commence with the evening meal
■■ St Joseph’s by the Sea on the first date and close after breakfast on the
Williamstown Vic last date unless stated differently.
Please see Centre Contact Information on pages 17-22.
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The Retreats 14 – 18 April Immersed in Mercy
Safety Bay Guided retreat with the option
of spiritual accompaniment.
1 March Retirement for Mission $400
“…from the depths of the mystery of God,
– 13 April
This sabbatical is suited to those who the great river of mercy wells up and
Baulkham have recently retired from full time active overflows unceasingly.”
Hills ministry or intend retiring from such in (Misericordiae Vultus)
the near future. This is an opportunity to
$8,200 Frances Maguire rsj
consider Mission in a new stage of life.
Lianella Girardi rsj
Team of Australian-based presenters
14 – 21 April ‘Truly, madly, deeply’: Three
North Sydney perspectives for praying
in Holy Week
8 – 10 March History Lovers Weekend $660
The first three days of Holy Week will
Perthville The St Joseph’s Heritage and Conference be a silent, guided retreat. These days
Centre Perthville lives and breathes the will focus on what the Lectionary offers,
$250 early history of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and there will be times of communal
at Perthville and their founders, Saint reflecting and ample space for individual
Mary MacKillop and Father Julian Tenison contemplative prayer. The days of the
Woods. Enjoy a guided tour of this special Sacred Triduum will be celebrated with
place. Bathurst and surrounds are steeped communal prayer and participation in the
in history and multiple sites await your visit. Sacred Liturgies in Mary MacKillop
Memorial Chapel.
7 – 14 April From Stardust Virginia Bourke rsj
Williamstown to Consciousness
$675 A contemplative journey through the 28 April Care for our Common Home –
writings of Elizabeth Johnson. We will – 5 May
explore the unfolding story of creativity
Praying with the Earth Stations
in which chaos and transformation Perthville “One of the principle challenges facing
are embedded. Local, seasonal and $660 humanity in our day”, states Laudato
vegetarian meals will feature during the Si 25, “is the care of our common home.”
retreat, drawing us into Earth’s nourishment. Mindful that we are part of this amazing
Universal Communion of all creation this
Anne Boyd cbs retreat draws us to hear and feel the cry
Carmel Crameri rsj of Earth and recognise our opportunity to
awaken anew to the evolving mysteries
8 – 14 April Heart-fullness: Transformation and nurture more deeply our creative
response “for the protection of our world”
East in Christ Based on the Work (Laudato Si 216). In our hands is the fate
Melbourne of Thomas Keating and of mother earth’s purity and welfare.
$675 Cynthia Bourgeault Ann Morrison rsj
This retreat will focus on the contemplative
dimension of the Gospel which manifests
as an ever deepening union with Christ
and the practical caring for others that
flows from this relationship. Whilst pondering
the teachings of Jesus we will reflect
on the exercise of leadership through an
attitude of humility, listening, and service.
Yvonne Harte rsj
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1 – 8 May Journey Towards Wholeness
Largs Bay A silent centering prayer retreat focussing
on our relationship with Jesus. “Spirituality
$500
is in the evolutionary process on all layers
of being where God and Christ are found.”
(Teilhard de Chardin)
Tom Gleeson,
Priest of Adelaide Archdiocese
3 – 10 May Directed Retreat 12 May The Christ Project
Kincumber – 12 June
Dr. Kerrie Hide The spiritual exercises in the tradition
South Largs Bay of Teilhard de Chardin will be offered over
$700 thirty days, including preparation and rest
$2,000
days. A spiritual director will accompany
each retreatant on this silent retreat.
3 – 10 May Letting go in Faith; Letting
Fr Tom Gleeson
Kincumber be in Hope; Letting Grow in Consulting Director: Jan Sobotta
South Love; Navigating life’s mysteries
$660 creatively through embracing
and celebrating a paschal-
17 – 19 May Artists and Poets Weekend
rhythm-of-being Perthville A free-flowing weekend amid extensive
and scenic grounds in which to let your
Fr. Michael Dwyer $200
creative juices run. Share your works and
experience with fellow artists and poets,
and be inspired by one another.
5 – 12 May The Kindness of God
Batehaven Pondering - “Providence is There will be no facilitator for this weekend
as it is designed to be free and your time.
$500
another name for the kindness Bring your own paper, paints, pencil,
of God.” notebooks etc.
Carmel Drew rsj
2 – 9 June “Of Love Beyond Desire,
12 – 19 May Befriending the Beauty Brisbane and So Liberation”
Williamstown of Your Own Soul $500 (from T.S Eliot’s ‘Little Gidding’)
$675 A time to ponder and open our lives This retreat explores the life long tasks
to a spirituality that will sustain us during of liberation and love, of the self and
the second half of our lives, to enjoy our of the universe.
heart’s desire, to draw alongside the
mystery we hold as the beloved of God. Bernard McGrath osb
Lynette Young rsj
14 – 20 June Directed Retreat
Kincumber Fr. David King
South
$700
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7 – 14 July Directed Retreat
Batehaven Carmel Drew rsj
$500
7 – 14 July The Unfolding Story of Love;
Baulkham Entering the Mystery of the
Hills Universe Story
$660 On this retreat, participants will be invited
to contemplate the Journey of the Universe
14 – 20 June The Way of the Pilgrim as it is told today through scientific
Kincumber There are many ways of being on revelation and at the same time to reflect
South pilgrimage including an actual journey on the inner dynamics of Diversity, Interiority
or the pilgrimage of stillness, solitude and and Communion operating within that great
$660 story. As we enter more fully into this story
silence. On this retreat we will journey
through stillness to deepen our awareness and our own stories of coming to be the
of the presence of the Holy in ourselves, persons we are, our hope is that our own
in others and in our world. This pilgrimage deep desires for communion with the
will hopefully, lead us further into the cave Divine will be revealed.
of our own hearts, the place, the mystics
Br Tony Hempenstall cfc
tell us, in the dwelling place of God
within us.
Colleen O’Sullivan rsj
8 – 14 July Directed Retreat
East Yvonne Harte rsj
Melbourne Jill Dance rsj
16 – 23 June Missionary Discipleship Today
with the Women of the $675
Williamstown
$675
Fourth Gospel
In Paragraph 120 of Evangelii Gaudium,
8 – 19 July Acculturation Winter Program
(Joy of the Gospel) Pope Francis uses Baulkham This program is designed for priests
the Samaritan Woman as model of a Hills and women and men religious who come
missionary disciple. We will reflect on the to Australia for ministry. Topics include
missionary discipleship and leadership $1,320
an introduction to Australia – the land,
roles of Martha and her sister, Mary its peoples and the Church; Right
of Bethany and Mary of Magdala and relationships – women and the Australian
consider how we are called to go forward church, integrity in ministry and child
joyfully as missionary disciples today. protection and psychological aspects
of entering a different culture.
Therese Quinn rsj
Annie Bond rsj
Brian Vale ssc
7 – 14 July Opening the Door
Baulkham The way of vulnerability leads us
Hills through the open door deeper into the
11 – 17 July Christ in Evolution
heart of love. Vulnerability is the key to Safety Bay A fresh encounter with the person of
$660
intimacy and to creativity and is the heart Jesus Christ and the meaning of Christ for
of contemplation. During this retreat we $600
Christian life today.
will use scripture and poetry to come to
know more of the vulnerable Christ and Frances Maguire rsj
respond to his invitation, offered at all
times and in each place. Come and see.
Colleen O’Sullivan rsj
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12 – 19 July Directed Retreat 2 – 10 Re-Entry Retreat
September
Kincumber John Hay This retreat will provide an opportunity
South Baulkham for participants to reflect on their
Hills experiences and re-enter their “home”
$700
culture in a gentle and reflective way.
$960
Geraldine Kearney sgs
12 – 19 July “Rest yourself beside this Brian Vale ssc
Kincumber blessing and you will hear
South the sound of water entering 15 – 22 Willingness to Share in God’s
the gaps” Jan Richardson September
$660 Willingness for all that is Good
As the Samaritan woman talks with Perthville and Life-Enriching
Jesus the tale of her life resonates in the
space between her and Jesus, and in the $660 This retreat will encourage contemplative
knowing that passes both ways. What part praying as a basis and context for our
of your story do you most need to leave whole life-in-God. The retreat will present
at the well, with Jesus, who will receive it some of the insights on the will of God from
with gentleness, and invite you to see it in a user-friendly book, “Ten Evenings with
its wholeness, who will help you listen for God” by Ilia Delio. This draws on the
the wellspring that its hollows contain? experiences of other contemplatives.
Val De Brenni Virginia Bourke rsj
11 – 17 August Walking Earth’s Story: Our Story 15 – 22 The Garden
September
Largs Bay (Travel 11th & 17th) The Garden place of intimacy. Exploring
Williamstown the symbolism of the garden especially
$600 Travel to the Flinders Ranges, walk in the Book of Genesis, the Song of Songs
Earth’s story - our story, contemplating $675
and the Gospel of John.
our Oneness with All. Single room,
comfortable, shearer’s quarters Therese Quinn rsj
accommodation, shared travel.
(Limited special diets.)
15 – 22 Directed Retreat
Kateri Duke rsj September
Mary Baker rsj
Kincumber
11 – 18 August Directed Retreat South
Williamstown Mary Baker rsj $700
Therese Quinn rsj
$675
20 – 26 August Walking Earth’s Story: Our Story
Largs Bay (Travel 20th & 26th)
$600 Travel to the Flinders Ranges, walk
Earth’s story - our story, contemplating
our Oneness with All. Single room,
comfortable, shearer’s quarters
accommodation, shared travel.
(Limited special diets.)
Kateri Duke rsj
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15 – 22 Inspiring Contemplative
September
Prayer and Living
Kincumber Drawing on the writings of the classical
South mystical tradition and of contemporary
$660 spiritual writers, the reflective experiences
of these days will hopefully inspire an
ever-deepening journey of contemplative
prayer and contemplative living.
Moya Unthank rsj
29 September Transformation through Story 6 – 13 Jesus’ Parables
– 6 October October
Through autobiography and art, Jesus told parables about everyday
Largs Bay retreatants will have the opportunity Brisbane happenings in people’s lives. Through
to explore the hidden learning in their prayer and reflection, we will look at how
$500 $500
lives, historically and spiritually. A silent Jesus’ parables open for us ways of
retreat with evening sharing. appreciating God’s love in our daily lives.
Kateri Duke rsj Michael Hickey cp
Fran Hegarty
13 – 20 A Contemplative Journey
30 September Abide: Keeping Vigil with the October
Drawing on the writings of the classical
– 6 October
Word of God. A Pilgrimage to Williamstown mystical tradition and of contemporary
East the Heart of God $675
spiritual writers, the reflective experiences
Melbourne of these days will hopefully inspire an ever
This retreat invites the seeker to be deepening journey of contemplative prayer
$675 attentive to your pilgrim heart. Themes and contemplative living.
related to the wisdom of the body will
be included in a contemplative journey Moya Unthank rsj
to wholeness.
Yvonne Harte rsj 25 – 27 The Mystery of God
October
Dwells within You
29 September Walking as the Beloved Perthville During these days we will use the
– 6 October inspiration and insights of Jean Vanier
Central to John’s Gospel is the concept $300
to draw us into the Mystery of Jesus
Batehaven of ‘belovedness’. During these days we
through John’s Gospel.
will walk in companionship with the
$500
‘beloved Jesus’. Lorraine Cupitt rsm
Carmel Drew rsj
1–8 Directed Retreat
November
Yvonne Parker sgs
Kincumber Fr John Sullivan
South
$700
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1 – 30 The Time of Sage
November
A Sabbatical for religious living the
Baulkham 80s years, with themes relevant to this
Hills time of life. A team of Australia-based
presenters.
$5,450
Lianella Girardi rsj
10 – 17 Directed Retreat
November
Anne Hubbard
Williamstown Therese Quinn rsj
$675
1–8 We are Meant to Pray Our 24 November Rhythms of Rest and Renewal
November – 1 December
Hearts Out, in an Authentically As we journey through life we need times
Kincumber Human, Happy and Holy Baulkham to pause, clean the lens of our eyes and
South Relationship in God Hills refocus so that we can see anew God
and our own desires for life. Come, allow
$660 This retreat hopes to open up reflection $660 yourself to see how your ‘lens’ needs
on our experiences of and new challenges refocusing by God’s loving touch.
in praying privately, communally and Pause, refocus and see anew.
contemplatively. Experience praying
“Ab-ba”, the perpetual, uneven beat Jenny Scally rsj
of the Spirit’s song in us and all creation.
Rom 8:15-39. God invites us to respond
to what God wrote on our hearts
24 November Wisdom: Greater than Silver
– 1 December
Jer 31:33-34 God meant our human and Gold
senses, our imagination and all the nerve Baulkham
(Proverbs 3:13-18)
God put in us to be engaged in our Hills
praying and living. The quest for true wisdom has inspired
$660 people in all ages to journey beyond
Virginia Bourke rsj
the known. This has taken us to the
far reaches of earth and cosmos and
3 – 10 Directed Retreat to the inner depths of self-knowledge
November and spiritual communion. During this
Genevieve Ryan rsj retreat there will be an opportunity
Largs Bay Elizabeth Murphy rsj to ponder some of Wisdom’s many
faces, themes processes and guides;
$500
both biblical and contemporary.
Peter Harney cfc
3 – 10 Walking as the Beloved Valda Dickinson rsm
November
Central to John’s Gospel is the concept
Perthville of ‘belovedness’. During these days
we will walk in companionship with
$660
the ‘beloved Jesus’.
Carmel Drew rsj
While we do endeavour to keep dates and prices
consistent as at the time of print, retreats and sabbatical
prices and dates may be subject to change. Please
contact the relevant centre to confirm.
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Other Events Contact Information
Kensington – ‘Mary MacKillop Precinct’ Please mark all retreat correspondence Attention: Retreats
8th of the Month Batehaven on the South Coast NSW
Honouring and Praying with St Mary MacKillop
Mass at 10.30am followed by morning tea
(except Sundays)
Evening Reflection: 5.45 – 6.30pm (except 8 August)
Opportunity to learn more about the early Josephite
story and pray about our world’s needs.
Catherine Clark rsj
29 November and 6, 13, 20 December St Joseph’s House of Spirituality and Hospitality
12 David Avenue, Batehaven NSW 2536
Advent Stillness: Fridays of Advent
in St Joseph’s Chapel Email: batehavenretreats@sosj.org.au
Telephone: 02 4472 4021 or 02 4472 7063
Take 45 minutes out of the frantic pace of this
time of year to: Be Still. Reflect. Find Peace Please make cheques payable to the Trustees of the
– in Mary MacKillop’s much loved place of prayer. Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Refer to page 19 for Kensington contact details.
Baulkham Hills NSW
St Joseph’s Baulkham Hills
33 Barina Downs Road, Norwest NSW 2153
PO Box 7386 Baulkham Hills BC NSW 2153
Email: frontdesk@stjosephscentre.org.au
Website: www.stjosephscentre.org.au
Telephone: 02 9634 2317 Fax: 02 9899 4249
Please make cheques payable to Spirituality Ministry
of the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
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Brisbane Qld Kensington Adelaide SA
Villa Maria Spirituality Centre Mary MacKillop Precinct
123 Warren Street, Fortitude Valley Qld 4006 4 High Street, Kensington SA 5068
Email: admin@adorationsrs.org.au Email: infosa@sosj.org.au
Telephone: 0408 864 388 Website: www.marymackillopadelaide.org.au
or post to PO Box 57 Kent Town SA 5071
Please make cheques payable to the
Telephone: 08 8130 5900
Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.
Please make cheques payable to the Trustees of the
Sisters of Saint Joseph.
East Melbourne Vic
Kilmolee Safety Bay WA
Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre
362 Albert Street, East Melbourne Vic 3002
Email: admin.mmhc@sosj.org.au
Website: www.mmhc.org.au
Kilmolee at Safety Bay
Telephone: 03 9926 9300 Fax: 03 9926 9330
182 Arcadia Drive, Safety Bay WA 6169
Please make cheques payable to the Trustees of the Email: safety.bay@sosj.org.au
Sisters of Saint Joseph. Telephone: 08 9527 3240
Retreatants are requested to arrive after 11am and Please make cheques payable to the Trustees of the
in time for lunch at 12.30pm. Departure time is between Sisters of Saint Joseph.
10am and 12 noon the following Sunday (no lunch).
18 19Kincumber South NSW North Sydney NSW
St Joseph’s Spirituality and Education Centre Mary MacKillop Place
8 Humphrey’s Rd, Kincumber South NSW 2251 PO Box 1081 North Sydney NSW 2059
Email: reception@stjosephsretreat.org.au Email: retreats@mmp.org.au
Website: www.stjosephskincumber.org.au Website: www.marymackillopplace.org.au
Telephone: 02 4368 2805 Telephone: 02 8912 4818 Fax: 02 8912 4835
Please make cheques payable to Spirituality Ministry Please make cheques payable to Mary MacKillop Place.
of the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Perthville NSW
Largs Bay Adelaide SA
St Joseph’s Heritage and Conference Centre
Tenison Woods Ave, Perthville NSW 2795
St Joseph’s Centre
Email: Perthville.coordinator@sosj.org.au
1 Everard St, Largs Bay SA 5016
Website: www.stjosephsperthville.org.au
Email: kateri.duke@sosj.org.au
Telephone: 02 6337 2946
or post to Kateri Duke rsj, 8 Wigley St, Largs Bay SA 5016
Telephone: 0418 834 114 Please make cheques payable to the Trustees of the
Sisters of Saint Joseph.
Please make cheques payable to the Trustees of the
Sisters of Saint Joseph.
20 21Williamstown Melbourne Vic Application Form for Retreats
Please return this application form to the relevant
retreat centre with your non-refundable deposit
Name
Address
St Joseph’s by the Sea
16 Esplanade, Williamstown Vic 3016
Email: admin.sjbtsw@sosj.org.au
Postcode
Telephone: 03 9397 6012 or 03 9397 0344
Phone
Please make cheques payable to the Trustees of the
Sisters of Saint Joseph. Fax
Email
Retreat Location (Please tick)
Batehaven NSW
Baulkham Hills NSW
Brisbane Qld
East Melbourne Vic
Kensington Adelaide SA
Kilmolee Safety Bay WA
Kincumber South NSW
Largs Bay Adelaide SA
Payment North Sydney NSW
Perthville NSW
■■ A non refundable deposit of $50 applies
when booking (unless stated differently for Williamstown Melbourne Vic
a particular centre) Retreat
■■ Payment by direct deposit (EFT) or credit card Title
is available by contacting each centre directly.
Dates From
Contact information appears on pages 17-22.
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