FSC Calendar May-

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FSC Monthly Calendar: May 2010

May 13, 2010

Women at the Well Second Thursday of the Month, May 13, from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. This monthly gathering is a time for renewal of body, mind and spirit in the company of a small group of supportive women who seek to encounter God on a deeper level. The group will journey with the often forgotten women of Scripture to hear their wisdom come alive for our time. Cost: Donation To register, call (503) 794-8542 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit www.francisspctr.com.

May 13, 2010

Couple’s Communication May 13, 20, 27, June 3 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. This class is for couples who desire to improve their communication and also for couple’s who are contemplating marriage. The skills that you learn can be applied to your work or relationship with your children or friends. Facilitators are Sr. Guadalupe Medina and Mary Erickson.  Cost: $200 per couple. Franciscan Spiritual Center, 6902 SE Lake Rd, Suite 300, Milwaukie; To register, call (503) 794-8542 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit www.francisspctr.com.

May 18, 2010

Women’s Spirituality Group  Third Tuesday of the Month from 10-11:30am.  Join Marilyn Kirvin for a time of reflection, quiet, and conversation as we talk about things that matter to us.  Cost is $10 per session. Franciscan Spiritual Center, 6902 SE Lake Rd, Suite 300, Milwaukie; To register, call (503) 794-8542 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit www.francisspctr.com.

May 20, 2010

Spring Forest Qigong 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Franciscan Spiritual Center, 6902 SE Lake Rd, Suite 300, Milwaukie; Sister Emma Holdener leads active exercises & meditation practices through December. $5.00 donation per session. To register, call (503) 794-8542 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit www.francisspctr.com.

May 22, 2010

In the Upper Room: A Marian Retreat Saturday May 22 from 9:30am – 12:00pm. Join Marilyn Kirvin for a morning of reflection on the day before Pentecost, to spend time with Mary, mother of Jesus.  We will explore how Mary might speak to our lives today, and have time for prayer to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Spirit in new ways.  Cost is $25 per person. To register, call (503) 794-8542 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit www.francisspctr.com.

May 28-30, 2010

God’s Extravagant Love This workshop is an opportunity to take an in-depth look at the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition through the lens of God’s Extravagant Love. Based on the theology of St. Bonaventure and John Duns Scotus, three major themes are explored:  •The Primacy of Christ and the Mystery of Love •Creation •The Dignity of the Human Person.  The workshop includes input, discussions, personal reflection and applications to daily life. Facilitators: Sr Mary Jo Chaves and Sr Celeste Clavel.  Cost is $125 per person for the series.

     Friday, May 28              7 PM – 9 PM

     Saturday, May 29          9 AM – 4 PM Bring a lunch

     Sunday, May 30                        9 AM – noon

Franciscan Spiritual Center, 6902 SE Lake Rd, Suite 300, Milwaukie; To register, call (503) 794-8542 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit www.francisspctr.com.