Men's Emmaus Retreat # 1

CATHOLIC CHURCH OF
Saint Rose of Lima & Saint Martha invites you for a weekend of spiritual exercises and reflection.
“I rejoiced when I heard them say, ‘let us go to the house of the Lord?”

The Emmaus Community of Saint Rose of Lima & St. Martha’s invites you for a weekend of spiritual exercises and reflection. The Retreat will be held at Chalais House. We will provide alt meals beginning Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. If you have any special needs or special dietary restrictions, please let us know and we will make all the necessary arrangements. Due to space restrictions we are limited to 20 participants. Apply early to ensure your spot!

DATE: October 17-19, 2008 - Friday, Saturday & Sunday

TIME: Retreat begins at 5:00 pm sharp on Friday, the 17th and ends by 4:00 pm on Sunday, the l9~ - See Mass schedule below

PLACE: Chalais House — We will meet in the parking lot of St. Rose of Lima Parish at 415 NE 105th Street Miami Shores, FL 33138

MASS: Sunday, October 19th — Please arrive by5:00 pm at the
Saint Rose of Lima Church —415 NE 105th Street in Miami Shores
It is the formal conclusion of retreat. Please bring all your loved ones

You will need the following items for the Retreat:
• Bath towel, comfortable clothing for 2 days
• Personal effects - deodorant, toothpaste, soap, toothbrush, medicines, etc.
• A pillow, sheets and blanket

In case of an emergency during the weekend, you may be reached at Jose Mechelli’s Cell 305-216-1024. You will be asked to leave your cell phones at home during the weekend. Please keep in
mind that a key factor in getting the most out of the Retreat is to detach, however briefly, from our everyday lives.

The retreat will end at about 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. From the Retreat house, we will return to St. Rose of Lima Parish to meet at the church with our families for the 5:00 p.m. Mass to officially conclude the retreat. The retreat participants and their families will have reserved seating in front of the church. All participants should arrive at the church no later than 4:30 p.m., as the 5:00 p.m. Mass can become very crowded.

If you have any questions or concerns, please Call James Murphy at 305-401-6222 or e-mail: feel free to contact us:
murp7083(aT~bellsouth.net

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Q Exactly what is Emmaus?.

Emmaus is a passive Catholic retreat weekend dàsigned for men who seek to improve their personal relationship with Christ. Although Emmaus is a Lay Ministry, all our activities are approved of by the Parish. The men of Emmaus who will be serving you that weekend are regular, non-clergy, members of our Parish. Their reasons for serving have nothing to do with wanting to appear holy to others or any special theological knowledge, but rather a desire to have other men benefit from how Christ has impacted their varied and imperfect lives. Our experience, and that of many others who have attended the Retreat, is that the Emmaus experience can help make men better husbands, better fathers and better persons. The men of Emmaus serving you that weekend will not try to convince anyone of any particular belief. We simply seek to share our experiences with you and let you draw your own conclusions.

Q. How do they go about doing this?

You will hear a series of talks by other men concerning their own experiences with the Lord. No Retreatant is required to disclose personal information during the weekend. As a retreatent you will not be asked to speak in front of the group but there will be opportunities for you to express yourself if you choose to. Feel free to talk to any of the men serving during the weekend about anything you would like to discuss.

Q. How long does this weekend last?

The Retreat begins Friday at 5:00 pm and concludes Sunday at about 4:00 pm. We then meet later that Sunday for the 5:00 pm Mass.
Q. How do I dress for the weekend?

Casual and comfortable; shorts, sandals, or anything you like. Please remember to bring a sweater as you may get cold. Also, please bring a pair slacks to attend the Sunday mass.

Q. What should I bring?

• Bath towel, comfortable clothing for 2. days
• Personal effects (deodorant, toothpaste, soap, toothbrush, medicines, etc.)
• A pillow, sheets and blanket Q. How about food?

All food will be provided — as well as any special dietary requirements, just let us know on the application form or when you arrive for the weekend.

Q. How much does Emmaus cost?

We request $150 donation from each retreatent to help cover the costs of putting on the Retreat. However, many men who have not been in a position to pay the donation have attended the Retreat. jt is our mostfer~tt hope 1~ no one should fail to attend the Retreat due to financial reasons. If thiN is the case please speak to the person who invited you to attend the retreat.