GETTING TO GALONG

BY ROAD From Sydney (330kms) take the Hume Highway. Eighteen klms north of Yass (and thirteen klms on from the Yass Service Centre) on the Hume Highway turn right into the Harden exit on Burley Griffin Way (State Route 94), which has been re-routed around Bowning. Drive on through Binalong and for a further 10 klms towards Harden to the Bouyeo - Galong crossroad. Take the right hand turn to Galong village and follow the signs to St Clement’s.

From Canberra (111 kms) take the Barton Highway which joins the Hume Highway near Yass. Take the Melbourne-Gundagai Exit. On the Hume Highway take Burley Griffin Way R.94 as above. Buses run daily from Canberra Civic at 9.47am arriving at Galong at 11.45am.

From Melbourne (603 kms) branch off Hume Highway at the Jugiong exit and take the Jugiong-Harden Road; turn right at Harden and continue along Burley Griffin Way towards Yass for 20 kms. Take the left hand turn at Galong/ Bouyeo crossroads to Galong village and follow the signs to St Clement’s.

BY TRAIN From Sydney The nearest station is Harden. The 7.42am XPT from Sydney arrives at 12.18 pm. Retreatants are met at the Harden Station and driven to Galong. ($20 pp return) The return Sydney train now leaves Harden at 3.13pm arriving in Sydney at 7.54pm.

From Melbourne. Please book ticket & luggage to Galong (not Harden). The 8.30am XPT arrives at Cootamundra at 2.37 pm where the CountryLink bus meets the train and at 3.35pm arrives in Galong village where you will

be met by a courtesy car and driven to the Retreat Centre. The bus leaves Galong at 11.45am for the return journey with the train arriving in Melbourne train at 6.55pm.

Transport to and from buses and trains must be pre-arranged with the Retreat Coordinator well in advance of your visit.

Pools of Silence

ST CLEMENT’S RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTRE

GALONG NSW

2014 Retreat Program

January

Annual Summer School

The Mother of God and Our New Life. Friday 17 – Friday 24 January

‘The New Evangelisation: Contemporary Challenges to Mission and Attunement to the Needs of the World.’

Fr John Fahey-Guerra CSsR and Fr Maurice Nutt CSsR

With like minded women and men this program will be an opportunity to grow in understanding and practice of the gift we have all received at Baptism, to make the Mystery of God’s love alive and active in the lives of everyone we meet. The program will be of particular interest to people directly involved in pastoral ministry. It will also be an opportunity to catch enthusiasm and benefit from the wisdom and experience of the two presenters.

Summer School and Retreat Friday 17 - Sunday 26 January (10 days)

Ensuite room $890 Single Room, shared facilities $790

Summer School Friday 17- Friday 24 January (7 days)

Ensuite room $690 Single room, shared facilities $590

Registration requires a deposit of $100 Pay in full before 1 November & receive a $40.00 discount.

Encountering Jesus Retreat Friday 24 – Sunday 26 January (3 days)

Ensuite room $270 Single room, shared facilities $250

This three day retreat, from Friday evening meal to Sunday lunch, is a follow-on from the Summer School. The retreat is also available to participants who have not attended the workshop.

Further details are available in the Summer School brochure and on our

website: www.stclements.com.au

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Accommodation

Unless otherwise stated accommodation will be in single rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Most rooms are air conditioned, comfortably furnished and have wireless Internet access.

Subject to availability ensuite accommodation may be offered at an additional cost of $20 per night.

The Centre’s rural setting has extensive surroundings with walks to various parts of the property so bring your walking shoes, hats and sunscreen. A swimming pool is available for the use of retreatants during the warmer months.

Costs Our registration fee includes all meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner, morning and afternoon teas), bed linen and towels. Tea making facilities, chilled water, biscuits and fresh fruit are available at all times.

Deposits A non-refundable deposit of $60 per person is required to confirm a booking.

Special Diets We regret that we are unable to cater for special diets other than vegetarian, gluten-free and diabetic diets. Dietary preferences must be advised at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the retreat.

Extremes of temperature Galong can experience fluctuations ranging from minus temperatures in winter to 40⁰C in summer. Our buildings are air-conditioned but please dress accordingly to maximise your comfort.

Medical facilities The closest pharmacies, medical facilities and ambulances are at Harden (21 klms).

To register for any of the programs or retreats please contact

The Retreat Coordinator St. Clement’s Retreat and Conference Centre, Galong NSW 2585 Tel 02 6380 5222 Fax 02 6386 7353 Email info@stclement.com.au www.stclement.com.au

Bookings are essential for all retreats, workshops and conversations.

Retreat Directors

Information on programs and presenters is available on the St Clement’s website or by the contacting the Retreat Director on 6380 5247.

February

The Presentation in the Temple ‘Now let your servant go in peace . . . ‘

‘The Heart is a Lonely Hunter’ – What Do We

Really Want Out of Life? Sunday 9 February 1.00pm—4.00pm

A conversation facilitated by Richard White. Donation.

Life Journey Expressed in Art Friday 21—Sunday 23 February

Sr Helen Barnes rsj A weekend art retreat commencing with the evening meal and finishing with lunch on Sunday $260 plus materials $25

March Season of Lent

‘Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness . . .’ Psalm 51

Wednesdays in Lent 5 March 12 March

19 March 26 March 2 April 9 April

16 April ‘Rest and Reflect’ each Wednesday in Lent is an opportunity for quiet, prayer and conversation with a member of the Retreat Team. 10.00 am to 3.00 pm, light lunch included $25

The Emmaus Journey Monday 10—Friday 14 March

Fr Leo Coffey CSsR & the Retreat Team

For those retired or in the second half of life. A happy blend of ‘holiday’ and ‘holy day’. This four day gentle experience leads to a sense of wholeness and well being. Ensuite: $550 Single room with shared facilities $450

Family Day and Fete at St Clement’s Saturday 15 March

For further details see website — www.stclements.com.au

Bookings are essential for all retreats, workshops and conversations.

The prices shown in this brochure are for St Clement’s 2014 Retreat program. We are happy to accommodate other retreat groups, conferences, seminars, general interest groups and special celebrations. Small corporate groups are especially welcome. The Centre is able to accommodate 115 people with a range of accommodation options and a number of meeting and dining spaces. Please contact the Retreat Coordinator to discuss your

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Fr Pat Corbett CSsR Fr Leo Coffey CSsR

Fr Joseph Carroll CSsR Fr Bill Heng

FR John Hill CSsR Fr Michael Fallon MSC

Sr Helen Barnes rsj Sr Moya Unthank rsj

Richard White Joanna Thyer

Fr Paul Coury CSsR Fr John Fahey-Guerra CSsR

Fr Maurice Nutt CSsR Fr Tom Santa CSsR

March Directed Retreat

Monday 17 -—Monday 24 March Fr Joe Carroll CSsR and Richard White

An opportunity to spend time in quiet and with the help of the retreat director, to reflect and discover how the Spirit is working in one’s life. $550

A Day with St Joseph—an art retreat Saturday 22 March

10am—4pm Helen Barnes rsj

Honouring the life and exploring the spirit of this homely saint, inspirer of Mary MacKillop and friend of families. $40

April The Easter Season

Gold in the Memories Friday 4—Sunday 6 April

Sr Helen Barnes rsj

A weekend art retreat reflecting on religious and secular rituals and symbols that have nourished our lives. Commences with the evening meal and concludes with lunch on Sunday. $260

A Retreat in the Spirit of St John’s Gospel ‘Taste and see the goodness of the Lord’, Psalm 34.

Monday 7—Monday 14 April Fr Pat Corbett CSsR

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of Life.’ 1 John 1:1.

A contemplative journey through the Johannine Scriptures. A six day retreat commencing with the evening meal on Monday and concluding after breakfast the following Monday. Ensuite $650. Single room, shared facilities$550

Sexual Abuse and the Royal Commission: Where

is the Holy Spirit in all this? Sunday 27 April

1.00pm—4.00pm A conversation facilitated by Richard White. Donation.

The vision is to prepare spiritual directors and spiritual companions through in-depth study, peer learning and spiritual mentoring to serve the growing community of women and men who, from all walks of life and all religious traditions, seek the guidance of the Spirit. Commencing with the evening meal on Sunday and ending after breakfast on Friday 17. Ensuite room $1070 Single Room, shared facilities $950. Registration requires a deposit of $100 .

November Our Brothers and Sisters—

Darkness and Glory

Recording the Griefs of Our Lives and

Harvesting the Love. Sunday 2 November

1.00pm—4.00pm A conversation facilitated by Richard White. Donation.

Beginning the Advent Journey: A Day

of Reflection on the Sundays of Advent Sunday 30 November

11.00am—3.00pm The Retreat Team Donation

December The Coming of the Christ Child

A Family Retreat: a Preparation for

Christmas Friday 5—Saturday 6

For further details see website — www.stclements.com.au

‘The Word became flesh . . . ‘

Attitudes to the body and sexuality. Sunday 14 December

1.00pm—4.00pm A conversation facilitated by Richard White. Donation.

Bookings are essential for all retreats, workshops and conversations.

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May ‘Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you . . . ‘

Marian Procession at St Clement’s

Sunday May 4

The Mystics, Friends for Our Lives Monday 5—Monday 12 May

Sr Moya Unthank rsj

An introduction to the great mystics of the Church, as friends and companions for our lives and prayer. Commences with the evening meal on Monday and concludes after breakfast the following Monday. $550

Images of Mary - Art for Our Times Friday 16—Sunday 18 May

Sr Helen Barnes rsj

A weekend art retreat commencing with the evening meal on Friday and finishing with lunch on Sunday. $260 plus materials $25

June

Pentecost: The Gift of the Holy Spirit

A Time for Yourself: For Health Care

Professionals. Friday 13—Sunday 15 June

Sr Helen Barnes rsj A weekend art retreat commencing with the evening meal on Friday and finishing with lunch on Sunday. $260

The People of the Book: Judaism,

Christianity & Islam—Brothers and Sisters. Sunday 15 June

1.00pm—4.00pm A conversation facilitated by Richard White. Donation.

Portraits of Jesus in the New

Testament—The Gospels and St Paul Friday 20—Friday 27 June

Fr Michael Fallon MSC

A six day retreat commencing with the evening meal on Friday and concluding after breakfast the following Friday. $550

September

Waiting for the Spirit Monday 22—Monday 29 September

Fr Leo Coffey CSsR

A prayerful, reflective time naming and celebrating the presence of God in every dimension of our lives and in our world and becoming more deeply connected to that life-giving presence. A six day preached retreat commencing with the evening meal on Monday and concluding after breakfast the following Monday. Ensuite $650. Single room, shared facilities $550

October

Theresa and Therese:

Women of Prayer, Women of Action Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction

Sunday 5—Friday 17 October

Frs Tom Santa CSsR and Paul Coury CSsR, Redemptorist Renewal Centre, Tuscon, USA.

A two week program for spiritual directors, men and women in the healing professions and anyone with an interest in their own growth and development. The Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction is based on the Desert Fathers and Mothers of Egypt, Palestine, Arabia and Persia. Hesychia means ‘watchful, inner stillness, silence’.

The Hesychia School is an ecumenical and inter faith program designed to provide resources and support for the ministry of spiritual guidance and to encourage the deepening of the spiritual life of participants.

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July

Mid-winter

‘Who would have thought my shrivel’d heart could have recover’d greenesse?’ George Herbert.

The Wintering of the Heart—Depression, Anxiety

and Prayer: The Terrible Sonnets of Gerard

Manley Hopkins and Key Poems of Francis

Webb. Saturday 12 July

Richard White

10.00am—4.00pm Hopkins, the English Jesuit and Webb the often neglected Australian poet, both suffered from emotional pain and their poems reflect the depth and the faith that transformed that pain into life and hope. A reflective reading of their poetry and a learning from their spirit. $40

The Land—A Path to God: Reading the

Bible in an Australian Setting. Friday 18—Sunday 20 July

Fr John Hill CSsR A weekend retreat commencing with the evening meal on Friday and finishing with lunch on Sunday $260

Ignatian Prayer and Spirit of Discernment Friday 25—Sunday 27 July

Bill Heng CSsR and Richard White A prayerful workshop outlining St Ignatius Loyola’s experience of the working of the Spirit in his life and the relevance of his experience for our lives. A weekend retreat commencing with the evening meal and finishing with lunch on Sunday $260

August

The Transfiguration

The Word Reveals and Illumines—In the Life of

Mary MacKillop and our lives, too. Friday 8—Sunday 10 August

Sr Helen Barnes rsj

A weekend art retreat commencing with the evening meal on Friday and finishing with lunch on Sunday $260 plus materials $25

The Emmaus Journey Monday 11—Friday 15 August

Fr Joe Carroll CSsr & the Retreat Team. For those retired or in the second half of life. A happy blend of ‘holiday’ and ‘holy day’. This four day gentle experience leads to a sense of wholeness and well being. Ensuite: $550 Single room with shared facilities $450

Conversion and Healing Friday 15—Sunday 18 August

Joanna Thyer

A reflective weekend on the spiritual significance of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and the deep healing it can bring. Commencing with the evening meal on Friday and finishing with lunch on Sunday $260

‘How Can Religious Progressives and

Conservatives Share Their Vision of the Church?’ Sunday 24 August 1.00pm—4.00pm

A conversation facilitated by Richard White. Donation.

September The Springtime of our lives

Innocence and Experience: William Blake’s

Poetry and Imagery and Prayer. Saturday 7 September

10.00am—4.00pm Richard White and Sr Helen Barnes rsj

A workshop reflecting on the creative works of William Blake. Lunch provided. $40

Icons at the Monastery: An Experience of

Spirituality and Painting. Thursday 11—Sunday 14 September

Coordinated by Sue Orchison

An icon painting workshop commencing with the evening meal on Thursday and concluding with lunch on Sunday. Single room, shared facilities: $380 plus materials fee

Bookings are essential for all retreats, workshops and conversations.

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