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| 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Centering Prayer |
| 9/9/2010 |
| Join a group at Presentation Gatheirng Space, 3001 11th St S, for 20-minutes of contemplative prayer, 15-minutes of instruction on... |
| Annual High Tea |
| 9/9/2010 |
| 15th Annual Presentation Benefit Tea will be December 5 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Read more... |
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Prayer Center
A quiet place
of prayer and solitude in a busy city.
25th Annual Presentation Prayer Center
Fund Raiser Brunch
with Mary Jo Lewis, MD
 Servant-Leadership:A Transformational Way of Being and Doing
My call within the community of Presentation Sisters and Associates has been both through the spirituality of the Presentation Sisters and founder, Nano Nagle, and also through Ignatian spirituality. The Prayer Center has a long history of giving the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in Every Day Life. My own experience of making the exercises in 2001-2002 has led me on a spiritual journey that has been transformational for me. One of the main elements in the spiritual exercises is discerning one’s unique role or calling to help build God’s kingdom. My journey since making the exercises is one of trying to make sense of that call in my work and my communities of practice with my specific gifts and talents. How am I called to serve? How am I called to lead? How might that change over time?
In the course of my study and work in the last ten years I have come upon Robert Greenleaf’s work in Servant-Leadership. I believe the notion of servant as leader is compatible with my faith, my work and my role as an Associate of the Presentation Sisters. I would like to share some of my story and some of the principles of Servant-Leadership with you at the Brunch on October 26th. Discover with me how we might be called to be both serving and leading in our communities.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010
Fargo Holiday Inn
Tickets: $30.00
Call 237-4857 for tickets
The Presentation Prayer Center is the retreat ministry of the Presentation Sisters since 1981 and is:
A place for prayer and reflective listening and sharing in a group or for individual growth. A place of solitude and natural beauty on the city’s edge, situated on the banks of the Red River with private bedrooms (5), kitchen, chapel, & large gathering space, and good wholesome food. - A place to experience God’s creative energy in the changing of the seasons and affirm and develop a relationship with self, others and God and pray with a community.
Phone: 701-237-4857, ext 211
Email: presprayerctr@cableone.net
Current Programs
Recent “Ponderings” (PDF) Published in Fall and Winter.
Mission Statement: The Prayer Center collaborates with individuals and groups in nurturing mind, body and soul to discover ever-deepening relationships with God, self, and others.
YOU ARE WELCOME AT PRESENTATION PRAYER CENTER…
• persons of any denomination desiring to deepen their spirituality
• individuals or groups
COME TO PRESENTATION PRAYER CENTER WHEN...
• desiring to deepen or renew your spiritual life and/or needing a reflective listener to help you see the direction your life is taking
• needing some time to think, pray and reflect
• wanting input into your view of life, relationships or faith experience
FEES FOR SERVICES...
• depend on type of service or program and the ability of the individual to pay
• suggested fees are given
• donations over and above specified offerings are gratefully received
• memorials and bequests are appreciated
• scholarships are available. Ask for details
WHAT DOES THE CENTER OFFER?
Directed Retreats
• daily conference with a director
• prayer periods based on Scripture
• silence
• length- a few hours, a day, days
Retreats
• day, overnight and weekend
• variety of themes
• for men and women
Centering Prayer
• groups meet Monday at 9:00 am and Thursday at 6:45 pm
• newcomers always welcome
Prayer in the Spirit of Taizé
• third Friday of each month, Sept-May, 7:30 pm songs, silence, scripture read in various languages praying for peace and reconciliation
Extended Ignatian Retreat
• based on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius
• 30 weeks in length
• assigned scripture text for daily prayer and individual sessions weekly
• begins with orientation September 21, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Presentation Gathering Place, 3001 11th St S. Print Application for Ignatian Retreat
Spiritual Direction
• one hour sessions, once or twice a month and as desired
• sharing of your spiritual journey, your experience of God, and to be challenged to surrender to the Holy One
• call to make an appointment
SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS AVAILABLE
Sr Andrea Arendt, 237-4857, Ext 211
Sr Petronilla Metzger, 237-4857
Sr Francine Janousek., 237-4857, Ext - Sr Elaine Garry, PBVM, monthly, email garrye@presentationsisters.org for an appointment.
Ellen Zaeske, 232-6224
Peter Edwards, 235-8246
Food & Film
• monthly
• enjoy a simple meal with friends
• see a movie
• discuss the deeper meaning of the film and characters
Women’s Camp/Retreat
• Weekend at a Lake Cottage in Minnesota
• August 27-29, 2010
• Experience the power of praying, reflecting, and sharing with other women in a natural environment.
• Ecumenical
Staff will hear 5th Steps with individuals
Beyond the Center staff will travel to facilitate presentations and prayer experiences.
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