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Sue Wilhelm
DIRECTOR
Sue Wilhelm, who received her Doctorate in Ministry in 2008, comes to Victory Noll from Toledo, OH. She brings years of experience in leading and facilitating retreats, leadership workshops, spiritual formation programs and labyrinth walks. Also a spiritual director, Sue's greatest passion lies in helping others broaden and deepen their relationship with God, others, and the earth while becoming God's dream of who they can become.
Sue can be reached at (260)356-0628, ext. 128 or by e-mail at suewilhelm@olvm.org
Sr. Rita Musante OLVM
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
RETREAT GUIDE
PRAYER MINISTRY
Sister Rita Musante is originally from NW Pennsylvania. A Victory Noll Sister with 33 years experiences as a spiritual director, she has also ministered as catechist, liturgist, pastoral associate, and house of prayer director in California, Utah, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Indiana. Sister Rita holds a B.A. in Theology from the University of Detroit and an M.A. in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She is available for spiritual direction and retreats. To schedule time with her, you can contact her at ritamusante@juno.com or (260)356-0628, ext. 183.
Barbara Viti
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Barbara began her ministry in May 2006. For two days a week, Barb assists in the many activities and events held at the Center. She brings her vast experiences in working in retreat houses, parishes, and nursing. She worked at the former OLVM ministry, Elizabeth House of Prayer in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She also brings her life experience as a mother, grandmother, and wife to enhance her ministry at the Center. You can contact Barb at barbviti@olvm.org or (260)356-0628, ext. 174.
Sr. Rose Zita Rosonke, OLVM
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Sister Rose Zita Rosonke, originally from Iowa, has been a member of the Victory Noll Sisters since 1957. Over the years she has ministered in Michigan, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Indiana with Religious Education, Youth Ministry and various other missionary endeavors. Sr. Rose Zita holds a B.A. in Social Service from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne, and an M.A. in Religious Studies with the Pastoral Institute Program from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio. You can contact Sr. Rose Zita at info@olvm.org or (260)356-0628, ext. 174. |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
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Taize Prayer Services
7:00 p.m.
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Program Overview
The service, used by the community in Taize, France, is based on an ancient style found in the church, with songs, Psalms, a Gospel text, silence and prayers of intercession. In Taize, people young and old gather to pray with the brothers for reconciliation and peace between divided Christians and between separated peoples. From its beginning, the Taize community has been inspired by two aims: to live in communion with God through prayer and to be a leaven of peace and trust in the midst of the human family.
All welcome. No registration required.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays each month at 7 p.m.
March 9, March 23, April 13, April 27, May 11, May 25
Services last approximately 1 hour
Cost: The gift of yourself to God in prayer |
Second Saturday each month from January through June |
Ways of Praying
A 6-month program of study and reflection
to deepen our prayer life
9 a.m. to noon
January 9, February 13, March 13,
April 10, May 8 & June 12
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 Program Overview
Join us once a month for three hours as we explore 6 ways to pray beginning with Praying the Scriptures and continue with Great Christians who witness the many paths to union with God. Each participant is encouraged to practice the particular way of prayer during the month with the intention of deepening their own relationship with God.
SCHEDULE
January 9...............Praying Scripture
February 13 ..........Hildegard: The Prayer of Art
March 13 ..............The Cloud of Unknowing:
Beyond Words
April 10 .................Dominic: Prayer Postures
May 8 ....................Ignatius Loyola: Discerning Prayer
June 12 .................Dorothy Day: Prayer as Reflective
Writing and Service
Cost: $25 per session OR $125 for the entire series
OR $100 each if you bring a friend or family member
Registration required by January 4
REGISTER
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Thursdays
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“You” Time
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily
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Program Overview
 “You” time. You are invited to take a little time for yourself at Victory Noll Center on Thursdays beginning March 4th.
“You” time is exactly that, it is a time for you. You are welcome to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, find a book to read, sit in a chair and gaze out the window, engage in conversations, or be creative with art materials. Stay 15 minutes or a full threehours. It’s for you — a space and time held open for your possibilities. |
Saturday
June 12
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5K Cross Country Run & 1K Fun Walk
5K run at 10 a.m. • 1K Walk at 10:15 a.m.
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 Program Overview
Pre-register by calling (260) 356-0628, ext. 174, or register the day of the race beginning at 9 a.m. There is no registration fee for the race, however donations will be gratefully accepted. Come enjoy the beautiful campus along with light refreshments afterwards!
Sponsored by the
Victory Noll Center Women’s Auxiliary
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Wednesday
June 23
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Butterfly Workshop:
Metamorphosis in Your Own Backyard
Two sessions: 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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 Program overview
Learn about Monarch butterflies and how to raise your own to release. Discover their lifecycle and what to plant in your yard to attract them.
No cost
Leader: Karen Hinshaw, Huntington County Purdue Extension Educator
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Saturday
June 26 |
Labyrinth Retreat and Workshop
Morning Retreat: 9 a.m. to Noon
Afternoon Workshop: 1 to 3 p.m.
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 Program Overview
Experience the Labyrinth as a Sacred Pilgrimage, a Holy Journey where God meets you where you are! Learn about this ancient prayer form and the ways you can step into this journey of faith with your fellow-pilgrims. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a journal if you have one.
Led by Sue Wilhelm, who has studied the Labyrinth as a prayer form and facilitated many retreats around the Labyrinth.
In the afternoon, a workshop on how to make a Labyrinth. Whether it is for your backyard, your church, or just how to draw/design one, Sue Wilhelm will provide tips, resources and how-to’s to make your own Labyrinth.
Cost: $15 for morning retreat or afternoon workshop only.
$30.00 for both includes lunch
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Wednesday
June 30 |
Cosmic Walk
7 p.m.
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Program Overview
“In the beginning was the Word”
 This is the opening of John’s Gospel and also the narrative of the Cosmic Walk.
Originally created in the mid-1980s by Sr. Miriam Therese MacGillis, the Cosmic Walk is designed to provide some sense of sequence in the “story of the universe” and in the Earth’s unfolding process. It also conveys a brief history of humanity, the uniqueness of each life event—of each unique expression of the cosmic story in the unfolding of the whole, of which each of us is a part.
You are invited to participate in our story and grow in appreciation of our interconnectedness with the Earth, the Universe and our gracious, creative God.
No cost • Donations accepted
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Saturday
July 31
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Overshadowed by the Spirit:
The Word Made Flesh
Women’s Auxiliary Retreat
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
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Program Overview
A spiritual renewal opportunity especially for women who are part of the Women’s Auxiliary or who are interested in being part of what they do. This retreat, facilitated by Sue Wilhelm, will explore how we can grow in sensitivity to the presence of the Holy Spirit and allow the Spirit’s action in our hearts draw us into the Word so that it made be made flesh in our lives.
Sponsored by the Victory Noll Center Women’s Auxiliary
Suggested donation $10-$15 • Please register by July 20.
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Tuesdays
August
3 to 24
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My Story: Reflecting on the Path
of Spirit in My Life
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Program Overview
Our stories are filled to the brim with the fullness of life: achievements, joys, struggles, grief, “figuring stuff out” to name just a few pieces. It is fruitful to think about the presence of God throughout this life. During this four week series, we will ponder questions, such as, What have I come to believe? What am I grateful for? How have various people or life experiences been my teachers (comforting or severe)? What brings me pleasure? What do I struggle with? What am I being “called” toward right now in my life?
Join us for a few hours of learning, reflection, writing and Grace, which will culminate in our own written spiritual autobiography.
Facilitator: Cheri Krueckeberg, MDiv, MSW, ACSW
Cheri teaches social work and human conflict and is the Gerontology Program Director at Manchester College. She loves to invite people toward discerning grace and purpose in their lives — through the deepest challenges, the most profound joys, and even in the “ordinariness” of our lives.
Cost: $35 for all four weeks • Journals provided
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Sunday
August 8
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Sundaes on Sunday
1 to 4 p.m. |
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Program Overview
Join us for ice cream sundaes, live music, clowns, face painting and fun!
Sponsored by the
Victory Noll Center Women’s Auxiliary
Suggested donation: $5 per person or $20 for family of 4 or more |
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Be still and know that I am God.
— Psalm 46:10
The Victory Noll Center is sponsored by Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters to serve the people of God. The Center offers a welcoming place for people of all faiths and cultural and ethnic traditions who desire to enrich their lives and deepen their relationship with God in an atmosphere of peace and beauty. The Center embraces a multicultural and ecumenical stance with special outreach to the Hispanic community.
Offering hospitality, seeking justice and non-violence in all areas of our lives, and walking with people in their faith journey are at the heart of the mission of the Victory Noll Sisters and the Victory Noll Center.
The Center is a gathering place for individuals or groups. Events are designed to foster personal and spiritual growth. Some of the activities and opportunities offered at the Center include:
* retreats
* prayer and reflection
* a labyrinth to walk and pray
* study groups
* spiritual direction
* educational workshops
* enrichment workshops
* meeting place for support groups
Helpful Explanations
Spiritual direction is the art of Christian listening carried out in the context of a one-to-one relationship for the purpose of being attentive and responsive to the movement of God’s presence, inviting one into a deeper relationship with God.
Private retreat is time and space apart for persons who search and hunger for deeper and quieter prayer, desiring to know God more personally and to spend time with Him.
Directed retreat is a private retreat as described above, with the assistance of a spiritual director.
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