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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. |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
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Taize Prayer Services
7:00 p.m.
Special Advent Service Dec. 8
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Program Overview
In a small town called Taize (tah-zay) in France, people young and old gather to pray for reconciliation and peace. The format used is simple and based on an ancient style found in the church. Simple songs, usually based on the Psalms are repeated so the words and meaning sink from the head into the heart, inviting one into communion with God. Along with the singing, the service includes a selection from the Psalms, those ancient prayers familiar to Jesus, immersion into a Gospel text, silence and prayers of intercession.
All welcome. No registration required.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays each month at 7 p.m.
Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9 & Feb. 23
Services last approximately 1 hour
Cost: The gift of yourself to God in prayer |
Wednesdays
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'The Shack'
Bag Lunch and Book Discussion
Noon to 1 p.m.
January 6, 13, 20, 27
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 Program Overview
Come with your lunch, we’ll provide beverages and open discussion on “The Shack,” a novel by William P. Young.
You may have already read “The Shack” or heard about it and have needed an excuse to actually read it. Here’s your opportunity! You may not agree with everything in it, but it is guaranteed to make you think and perhaps rethink how you think about God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, forgiveness and eternity.
If you have particular questions you’d like to explore around the book, email them to suewilhelm@olvm.org and we’ll be sure to bring them up as part of the discussion starters!
No cost • Free will offering for beverages
No registration required • All welcome
COMING WEDNESDAYS IN MARCH: LENTEN BOOK DISCUSSION
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
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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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February 9-11 |
Call to Holiness:
A Three-session Retreat Preparing for Lent
6:30 to 9 p.m. each night
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Program Overview
Please join Sr. Ginger Downey, OLVM and Dr. Barry H. Sargent, Ph.D. of Faith on Fire ministry formation team of Phoenix, Ariz., as they present this special retreat. Just as baptism calls us into a life of holiness in Christ, the journey to personal holiness can only mature and grow in and through a shared life of community. During these three evenings we will explore how the call to holiness is revealed in our understanding of prayer and liturgy, in the discernment of gifts given to us by the Holy Spirit and in service offered for the building of community and bringing reconciliation and healing to the world.
 Presenter: Sister Ginger Downey, OLVM
Sr. Ginger Downey is a member of the congregation of Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters. She has a Masters of Theology in Liturgical Studies from St. John’s University, in Collegeville, Minn. She has ministered in parishes doing Religious Education and Liturgy as well as serving as vocation director for her religious community. She ministered as the Director of the Office of Worship for the Phoenix Diocese. Her current ministry is with Faith on Fire. Sr. Ginger has conducted workshops on liturgy, religious education and discernment and is an experienced retreat director and spiritual companion for those continuing on their journey of faith.
 Presenter: Dr. Barry Sargent
Dr. Barry Sargent holds a PhD in Historical Theology from Marquette University and has over 20 years experience in Catholic Education: high school, college and adult formation. Along with being a sought after facilitator for parish staff development and Ecumenical and Interreligious issues, he currently serves on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s Committee on Certification and Accreditation. Dr. Sargent is married with four teenage children and his currently ministry is with Faith on Fire. For more information on Faith on Fire,
log on to www.faithonfirenow.org
Cost: $45 per person for all three nights
OR $30 each if you bring a friend or family member.
Registration required by February 3
REGISTER
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Thursday,
March 4
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Poverty Simulation
7 p.m.
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 Program Overview
The poverty simulation experience is designed to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family trying to survive from month to month. It is a simulation, not a game. The object is to sensitize participants to the realities faced by low-income people. Take a few hours to put yourself in the shoes of someone living in poverty and understand what it’s like. Learn what you can do to make a difference.
Presented in partnership with Karen Hinshaw of Purdue Extension of Huntington County
No cost , but registration required by Feb. 25.
REGISTER
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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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