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McCabe Renewal Center - Program Offerings
Summer Programs
To register for any of the following programs, or for more information, either call (218) 724-5266 or email McCabe at McCabeCenter@msn.com .
All workshop or retreat registrations have suggested donations covering the costs incurred. Scholarships are available to those in need.
Spirituality of Recovery – Living in Recovery
Third Tuesdays of the month: May 20, July 15, Aug. 19
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
This group will consider where life management tools are needed to continue healing, change, and growth from addiction. Focus areas include spirituality, emotions, communication, Step work, conflict resolution, and relationship issues. To participate, you must be in recovery from an addiction for at least six months and/or have completed a treatment process.
Facilitator: Pauline Micke, OSB, Sister of St. Scholastica Monastery. Sister Pauline is licensed by the State of Minnesota and nationally certified as a compulsive gamblers counselor. She has lived in recovery from addiction for ten years.
Suggested free will offering: $5.00
Memoir Writing: Healing, Nourishing, Celebrating
Saturday, June 28
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Spend the day capturing some of your life stories on paper, with time for sharing your writing if you wish. Your story will provide an opportunity to experience one’s uniqueness as well as your commonalities with others. In this supportive and relaxed environment, we will thus celebrate our lives. Limit: 15 participants.
Facilitator: Linda Glaser, author of 20 children’s books; teacher of journaling and memoir
practices.
Donation: $40 includes refreshments & McCabe treats. BYBL:
Bring your bag lunch.
Desert Week
Any day, July 14 – 18
Any time between 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Jesus said to his disciples: "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." (Mr 6:31). Enjoy this opportunity by designing your own retreat or Sabbath day. Hide away in a private space for meditation, writing, or napping. Enjoy the outdoors: walk the labyrinth, sit in the garden, or lie under an apple tree. Come away a day, or two, with McCabe as your own desert oasis. Space limited. (Spiritual Direction or massage available by appointment for additional charge.)
Donation: $30.00. BYBL: Bring your bag lunch.
Three Teresas: Therese de Lisieux, Teresa of Avila, Teresa Benedicta
Saturday, July 19
9 a.m. – Noon
This retreat, based on three Carmelite saints from the 16th to the 20th century, invites the participants to grow in faith and love. These strong, devoted women are powerful guides for participants—male or female—interested in deepening their spiritual life.
Facilitator: Sarah O’Malley, OSB, a Duluth Benedictine who is currently Director of Ministry of Care at Most Holy Trinity Parish, Phoenix. She has authored twelve books, and is a retreat facilitator on the likes of Father Henri Nouwen, Vincent Van Gogh, and other creative mystics.
Donation: $30
The Spirit Led Life
Wednesday, July 23, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Repeated Thursday, July 24, 7 – 9 p.m.
This session will attempt to deepen one’s understanding of who the Spirit is. Participants will consider Scripture where—through word, symbols and titles—more insight can be gained into the Spirit and the role of the Spirit in the church community and in daily life.
Facilitator: Pauline Micke, OSB, MA Theology. Certified Spiritual Director, Outreach Services of The Benedictine Center of Spirituality, St. Scholastica Monastery.
Donation: $20
A Celebration of Summer Retreat
Saturday, July 26
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Summer is the season of abundance and rejuvenation, a time when Mother Earth opens wide her warm embrace. For those of us living in the northern hemisphere, summer’s arrival has particular appeal; it comes not only as a welcome relief from the rigors of harsh and unforgiving winters but also as a wonderous gift that reminds us once again that death does not have the final word and that nothing is impossible with our Creator God. The retreat will have an opening ritual, a presentation, quiet reflection time, and faith sharing. If you wish to stay for lunch please bring your own bag lunch.
Facilitator: Jean Maher, OSB, St. Scholastica Monastery, Director, McCabe Renewal Center
Donation: $30
Understanding the Process of Healing Touch
Tuesday, July 29
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This day-long retreat offers you the opportunity to begin learning about Healing Touch practice. Healing Touch is an energy therapy used to enhance and balance the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of individuals. Participation in this retreat may bring you relaxation and a sense of peacefulness, and an opportunity for a healing touch session, if you choose. (Wear comfortable clothing. Those with allergies should note that essential oils will be used.)
Facilitator: Michelle Dosch, OSB, St. Scholastica Monastery. Certified Healing Touch Practitioner.
Donation: $40. BYBL: Bring your bag lunch.
The Legacy of St. Francis of Assisi & Cardinal Joseph Bernardin
Wednesday, July 30
8:45 a.m. – Noon
The legacy left by St. Francis and Cardinal Bernardin is one that includes the gift of peace. Participants will learn how these men lived it through their deep desire for promoting forgiveness and reconciliation not only in their own lives, but also in the lives of those who wounded them, and who they forgave.
Facilitator: Sara O’Malley, OSB, a Duluth Benedictine who is currently Director of Ministry of Care at Most Holy Trinity Parish, Phoenix. She has authored twelve books, and is a retreat facilitator on the likes of Father Henri Nouwen, Vincent Van Gogh, and other creative mystics.
Donation: $30
Aging As A Spiritual Journey
A series: Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 5 & 7
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
This series will be a time to explore the challenges as well as the opportunities of aging. We will look at various theories of aging, but mostly we will mine our own experience and wisdom. We will consider our own life stories as the basis for moving into a meaningful and satisfying old age.
Facilitator: Beverly Harries. Bev is a mother, grandmother, a Spiritual Director and a retired Psychotherapist. The study of aging, and leading groups in exploring this stage of life, has been a focus of hers for the last several years.
Donation: $40 for series
Spiritual Literacy: Reading the Sacred in Everyday Life
Tuesday Mornings, Aug. 12, 19, 26
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
OR
Tuesday Evenings, Aug 12, 19, 26
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
This series will be a time to explore the challenges as well as the opportunities of aging. We will look at various theories of aging, but mostly we will mine our own experience and wisdom. We will consider our own life stories as the basis for moving into a meaningful and satisfying old age.
Facilitator: Jane Haubrich Casperson, MA, Pastoral Ministry.
Donation: $20 per session or 3 sessions for $55, includes materials.
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Retreats
You are welcome to come to the Center for a retreat day or days either individually or as a group. Spiritual direction and massage are available upon request. Call the Center (218) 724-5266 to schedule your retreat or quiet time apart.
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction is a relationship of grace and companionship for one's life journey. Certified spiritual directors guide individuals as they process their life story and reflect on the unfolding of the Divine Mystery in their lives. Individual sessions can be scheduled directly with a spiritual director. Appointments are one hour in length. To schedule, contact Sister Jean at (218) 724-5266. Suggested donation is $40 (or whatever your budget allows).
Suggested Donation:
- Day of Quiet / Prayer / Self-care.
Donation. - Individual Retreats per day
(includes 3 meals and overnights)
$60 - Spiritual Direction
$40 per session
Massage at McCabe
We have received wonderful reports about the healing body work provided by Lynn Brasgala, a certified therapeutic masseuse. Lynn is available at McCabe on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays—by appointment— from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 218-724-5266.
Full body massage: $60.00.
Half-hour massage: $35.00.
Gift certificates are available.
The Labyrinth
A Sacred Journey
McCabe Renewal Center has a seven-circuit outdoor labyrinth. You are welcome to walk it any time, and it is not necessary to call before coming. Just park wherever you find a space and be blessed by this sacred experience. There is an explanation near the entry to the labyrinth which we invite you to read in case you are not familiar with the purpose and meaning of this sacred path to the Center and back out again, this metaphor for life's journey.
Gift Certificates
Give the Gift of Growth and Time
Give friends and family members a gift that will renew their spirit and rejuvenate their minds and bodies. McCabe offers gift certificates for retreats, programs, and personal days of prayer. Call (218) 724-5266 for details.
May you be mindful of the
Eternal Flame within you. May you rely on this Source of Love to be your
constant ally and steady guide.
- Joyce Rupp
To register for any of the following programs, please send an e-mail to McCabeCenter@msn.com or call (218) 724-5266.
Sponsorship Fund / Application
The suggested donation for our retreats and programs are established to cover operating expenses, not to show a profit. If you are able to offer more than the suggested donation for a retreat/program, your contribution will be added to a fund which will be used for those unable to afford the full cost. Your gift is greatly appreciated. Up to 50 percent of the cost of the retreat/program can be covered by the Sponsorship Fund. Please inquire about the Sponsorship Fund when you register, if you need financial help.
