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From the quiet of the inner courtyard garden and adjoining chapel, the spirit of simplicity and tranquility permeates the Center. Dedicated to a "Contemplative Way of Being", Santa Sabina offers a place of quiet and beauty for groups and individuals who come for Center retreat programs or for their own conferences and group retreats. Santa Sabina, Catholic in its history and heritage, is ecumenical in its philosophy and outreach. We welcome people of all faiths to participate in programs or to spend personal retreat time at the Center. Below is the schedule of retreats for 2010. For more details please read the linked brochure. July 23-28, 2010: with Biblical scholar from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Barbara Green, OP. August 20-26, 2010: with with Esther Kennedy, OP, Director of Spirit Mountain Retreat in Idyllwild, CA. November 12-14, 2010: continuing to explore with us the unfolding story of our universe and of the earth in which we dwell. December 17-19, 2010: is our annual contemplative Advent retreat. More information TBA. February 24-27, 2011: with Sylvia Boorstein. April 21-24, 2011: with with Jude Siciliano, OP and Patricia Bruno, OP, reflecting on the pattern of life, death, resurrection in the life of Jesus and in our own lives. June 2-5, 2011: withwriter Phyllis Theroux. Explore how a well-kept journal can be a powerful source of illumination for yourself and others. June 2-5, 2011: withwriter Phyllis Theroux. July 18-249, 2011: A Cosmic Communion - Eucharist and the Healing of the Earth - with Joe Nassal, CPPS. We will reflect on how our celebration of the Eucharist is a communal acti of reconciliation that reflects our commitment to care for the earth and each other. Monthly Days of Prayer with Camalodolese monks, Thomas Matus, Arthur Poulin, and Andrew Colnaghi: Wednesday, 9:30-2:30, including 1:15 Eucharist ~ 2010-11 dates are: September 15, October 13, November 10, December 15, January 19, February 16, March 9, April 13, and May 18. will continue fall and spring on the evenings of the Day of Prayer from 7 - 8 PM. In the fall, the half hour introduction will focus on the Lives of the Saints. The evenings will be led by Kayleen Asbo, cantored by Robin O'Brien and accompanied by piano and flute. will be held on October 19, December 5, and April 10 at 3 PM in the Santa Sabina Chapel with refresments to follow. The Way of Hand Papermaking: Saturdays September 18 and Novermber 6 from 10:30-2:30. A contemplative day of hand papermaking from natural fibers with papermaker Harriet Hope. To receive further information about retreats and/or a Program flier, contact the Center at: Santa Sabina Center, 25 Magnolia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 . 415-457-7727; sntasabina@aol.com |
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