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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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Wednesdays
in February and March |
'Life of the Beloved'
Bag Lunch and Book Discussion
Noon to 1 p.m.
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 Program Overview
The book we’ll be discussing over lunchtime during the Lenten season is: “Life of the Beloved” by Henri Nouwen.
A secular writer and friend asked Nouwen to write a book explaining the spiritual life in terms he could understand. Nouwen’s answer has become one of the most cherished books of our era. “All I want to say to you is, ‘You are the Beloved.’”
We’ll be talking about the book over six Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch, and the book. We’ll provide beverages and take a free will offering. We will focus on specific chapters each week:
February 24.........
March 3................
March 10..............
March 17..............
March 24..............
March 31..............
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Prologue and “Being the Beloved”
“Becoming the Beloved” and “Taken”
“Blessed”
“Broken”
“Given”
“Living as the Beloved” and Epilogue |
No cost • Free will offering for beverages
No registration required • All welcome |
February
26 & 27 |
Ready from Within
A weekend of discovery and awakening
to what God is creating within you
February 26 • 7 to 9:30 p.m.
February 27 • 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Program Overview
Women Empowering Women are gathering with the Women from Elizabeth's House in Toledo, Ohio for a weekend retreat at Victory Noll Center. You are invited to join with them for this special time!
The program is based on the book "Showing Mary" by Dr. Renita Weems on how women can share prayers, wisdom and the blessings of God.
Presented by: Beth Collins, Co-creator of Elizabeth’s House in Toledo.
Cost: $25 or $30 for you and a friend.
Includes lunch. Bring a journal and a snack to share.
Registration required
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Thursdays
beginning
March 4
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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 three hours. It’s for you — a space and time held open for your possibilities.
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Thursday,
March 24
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Bread for the World
1 to 6 p.m.
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 Program Overview
Fasting and Almsgiving are Lenten practices. Join us in the Bread for the World Offering of Letters 2010 which calls on Congress to protect and strengthen key tax credits to help working families who struggle to put food on the table. We will have all you need: information, writing materials and addresses to prepare your letter to legislators. Stop by Victory Noll Center during this time to be part of making a difference in the lives of low-income families. The almsgiving is your time of 20-30 minutes. The fasting is your choosing to be in solidarity with those who are hungry.
No cost • No registration required • All welcome
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Friday, April 23 & Saturday, April 24 |
Weekend with Edwina Gateley
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 An Evening with Edwina
Friday, April 23
7 to 9 p.m.
An informal gathering/book signing to meet Edwina Gateley, an internationally-known speaker, writer, advocate, poet and mother. Browse and purchase her books and have them signed.
$5.00 includes dessert and coffee
In God’s Womb:
Your Soul Journey with God
A Retreat led by Edwina Gateley
Saturday, April 24
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Program Overview
A contemplative day thinking into God through poetry, music, visuals, reflections and contemplative prayer. During this day, we will reconnect with the relationship with God we had as children, through adulthood and moving into the wisdom years. A true vacation with God for women and men graced with life experience!
Cost: $40.00 includes lunch
Registration required by April 1
Register early, limited space!
REGISTER
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Friday, April 30 & Saturday, May 1 |
Visions of Victory Noll
Artists Weekend
Noon to 7 p.m. Friday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
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 Program Overview
The grounds of Victory Noll have long provided inspiration to artists, from painters to photographers. We invite artists of any medium to take advantage of the campus in the full bloom of spring. Artists can find that perfect subject and settle in to create. Non-artists are invited to walk the grounds and watch as the artists produce their visions. Light refreshments will be available. Artists must provide their own materials.
 KIDS CAN CREATE ART, TOO!
Victory Noll Center will provide space and materials for children to create their own Visions of Victory Noll. Crayons, washable paints and paper will be available..
Cost: $5.00 per person, good for the entire weekend. Registration the day of the event.
School-age children: $2 each, or $5 for families with 3 or more children.
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Saturday
May 15 |
Women’s Day Away
9 a.m. to noon
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 Program Overview
When was the last time you gave yourself three whole hours just for you?
Join other women for a morning to relax, breathe, celebrate what Clarissa Pinkola Estes calls “Our Joyous Bodies”, build relationships with new and old girlfriends, share gifts and laugh! This morning, sponsored by Women Empowering Women, will be full of surprises that will leave you saying, “It’s wonderful to be a woman among these women!” Invite your girl friends to join you for this Women’s Day Away.
Cost: Suggested donation from $10-$15.
Includes continental breakfast.
Registration required by May 7
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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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