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					<description><![CDATA[March 9 &#8211; 11, 2018 in Biddeford, Maine Mark Kutolowski Centering Prayer Retreat Leader Dear Fellow Member, We appreciate the challenges that a weekend retreat presents for those needing to negotiate parental and caregiver responsibilities or time apart after work week travel. Please take a moment to consider the benefits of saying yes. This retreat [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>March 9 &#8211; 11, 2018 in Biddeford, Maine</h2>
<h3>Mark Kutolowski Centering Prayer Retreat Leader</h3>
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<p>Dear Fellow Member,</p>
<p>We appreciate the challenges that a weekend retreat presents for those needing to negotiate parental and caregiver responsibilities or time apart after work week travel. Please take a moment to consider the benefits of saying yes. This retreat offers a space to refresh energy and spirit. Come and give yourself the gift of <strong>silence</strong>, <strong>stillness</strong> and <strong>solitude</strong>. the fruits of contemplative practice which open us to new capacities in daily life.</p>
<p>Blessings, Your Health Ministry</p>
<p>The weekend retreat will be held at the ocean view  <b><a href="http://mariejosephspiritual.org">Marie Joseph Spiritual Center</a>,</b>  10 Evans Road in  Biddeford, ME 04005, 207 284-5671<i>      </i></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #4aa1f7;">A Lenten Path to God’s presence and action within us.</span></strong><br />
Join us for . . .</p>
<ul>
<li>Guided Practice in Centering Prayer, Welcoming Prayer and other contemplative practices</li>
<li>Silence in community to reduce distractions and foster attention to God.</li>
<li>Restorative rest away from the daily rush of life’s demands and challenges.</li>
</ul>
<p>Mark Kutolowski, a seasoned retreat leader and Vermont naturalist, began teaching Christian meditation in 2003. He is a commissioned Centering Prayer presenter for <a href="http://www.contemplativeoutreach.org">Contemplative Outreach, Ltd</a>. Direct questions or learn more about the retreat by contacting <a href="mailto:kathleenzag@gmail.com">Kathleen Zagata</a> or <a href="mailto:william.burhans@gmail.com">Rev. Will Burhans</a>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #4aa1f7;"><strong>Open to the divine presence, the source of all healing, through prayer.<a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/biddeford.jpg?ssl=1"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" class="wp-image-4676 alignright" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/biddeford.jpg?resize=350%2C570&#038;ssl=1" alt="" width="350" height="570" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/biddeford.jpg?w=663&amp;ssl=1 663w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/biddeford.jpg?resize=184%2C300&amp;ssl=1 184w, https://i0.wp.com/fcc-winchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/biddeford.jpg?resize=629%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 629w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Retreat Schedule</strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Friday Arrival: 5:30-6:30 pm</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Friday Program: 7-9 pm</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Saturday: 9-12noon, 2-4pm , 6-9pm</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Sunday 8-11 am</p>
<p><strong>Program includes:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Orientation to contemplative practices.</li>
<li>Daily Prayer sessions.</li>
<li>Time for prayerful movement, chant, reflection and rest.</li>
<li>Individual meeting with Mark Kutolowski or Rev Will Burhans as time permits.</li>
<li>Celebration of Communion.</li>
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<p>Cost: $225 per person covers retreat expenses, private room, three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday morning. Scholarships are available upon request.</p>
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