Dominican Center at Marywood Spiritual Programs ~ Spiritual Direction Conference Services
Dominican Center at Marywood shares the Dominican spirit and tradition that is at the heart of our campus located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
OFFERINGS for SUMMER 2012
Our programs are rooted in experiential prayer, shared study and community building. Open to people of different faith traditions and walks of life, Dominican Center at Marywood (DCM) enriches the spiritual journey and deepens the relationship with God.
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Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids Emboldened by faith, serving with joy
We, the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, are a community of 245 women who follow the Catholic traditions of St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena. Since 1877, we have taught children and ministered to the orphaned, partnered with nonprofit agencies and served in hospital ministries, social service agencies and hospice care. We have created works of art, helped lead liturgical reform and fostered life in parishes and communities. Today, based on the Marywood campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we engage in a wide variety of ministries throughout the United States with missions in Peru and Honduras. To volunteer, make a financial contribution or learn more about us, visit www.grdominicans.org
What people are saying “My spiritual life has been so enriched by my classes here at Dominican Center. I have learned to pray and to be present to God in a much more centered way that has helped me in all of my life.” “Our great thanks for a wonderfully executed evening at the Dominican Center on the occasion of our annual Celebration Dinner…your hospitality, food and service were exceptional.” “The Bookstore brings a breath of fresh air – many wonderful books and unusual gifts.” “I am encouraged and uplifted – there is something special here.” www.dominicancenter.com ♦ 616.454.1241 (Option 5)
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SUMMER 2012
Dear Friends: It’s summer in Michigan. Hooray! Even though I love to travel, I never want to leave the beauty of Michigan in the summer. As Dorothy said upon her return from Oz, “There is no place like home.” Places are important to us, aren’t they? We all have our favorites – the back porch, grandma’s kitchen, a certain stretch of beach. Even though we live in a technological age that allows us to be “virtually” anywhere we want to be, nothing is the same as “actually, physically, being” somewhere special. Many people speak of Dominican Center at Marywood as a special place. Whether they visit our campus to attend a business conference, a social gathering or a spiritual program, they consistently remark about the special, peaceful feeling that comes over them as soon as they enter the driveway. Perhaps it is the beautiful grounds, or the quiet, welcoming smiles of the Sisters who live here. Perhaps it is the atmosphere steeped in decades of prayer.
Mary Vaccaro
I invite you to visit us at Dominican Center this summer. Come to this peaceful, warm and welcoming place – to reflect and pray, learn and grow, as individuals and/or through meeting with others. We provide a variety of spirituality programs, workshops, retreats, individual and group spiritual direction. We offer hospitality, delicious food and gracious service, for those who use our conference services as groups, organizations, or simply as family and friends, gathering to celebrate life’s special events. If you are in search of a special place to be this summer, Dominican Center may be the place for you. All are welcome. Peace/Shalom/Salaam Alaikum P.S. Although Michigan summers are lovely, they also include construction detours. Please note that the intersection of Fulton and Lakeside will be inaccessible until early June. Please plan to approach our campus from Michigan and Lakeside. We apologize for any inconvenience. Mary Vaccaro Director
Our Mission: We foster the growth and transformation of persons, communities and organizations through prayer, learning and collaboration in an inclusive, hospitable environment.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Dominican Center at Marywood Art Gallery ................................................................................................ 10 Bookstore ................................................................................................ 10 Conference Services.................................................................................... 11 Staff Directory.............................................................................................. 4 Spiritual Direction...................................................................................... 10 Spiritual Formation...................................................................................... 9 Spirituality Programs Bodyworks and Movement Bodyworks Services Listed............................................................. 10 Yoga ............................................................................................ 5, 8 Relaxation 101............................................................................ 5, 9 Formation for Leaders Annual Gathering for Spiritual Directors......................................... 5 Two-Week Directed Retreat Practicum for Spiritual Directors......... 6 Women and the Word..................................................................... 7 • Preaching with the Mind, Eyes, and Heart of a Woman • Misunderstanding Judaism Means Misunderstanding Jesus • Entrusted with the Word Interfaith 2012 Tuesday Tabletalk............................................................................ 5 Misunderstanding Judaism Means Misunderstanding Jesus............. 7 Avoiding Anti-Jewish Preaching and Teaching................................. 8 Pilgrimages England and Scotland...................................................................... 9 Programs for Men Men’s Spirituality Breakfast Series.................................................... 6 Programs for Women Writing as a Spiritual Practice: A Weekend Retreat for Women....... 8 Retreats Two-Week Directed Retreat Practicum for Spiritual Directors......... 6 Journey into Silence (DeWitt, MI).................................................. 6 Writing as a Spiritual Practice: A Weekend Retreat for Women....... 8 Workshops SoulCollage® Workshop................................................................... 6 Other Ministries on the Marywood Campus Dominican Associates................................................................................. 13 • Saint Series: Julian of Norwich • Associate Film Series: Which Way Home • Preparations for Associate Life Prayer and Listening Line........................................................................... 12 Vocations.................................................................................................... 14 Volunteers................................................................................................... 14 Worship ....................................................................................................15
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Dominican Center Hours of Operation Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Staff and Contact Information Dominican Center at Marywood General Information 616.454.1241 (Option 5) dcmreceptionists@dominicancenter.com Bookstore 616.454.1241 (Ext. 109) kprzybylski@grdominicans.org Mary Vaccaro, Director 616.643.0371 Tim Pirochta, Director, Conference Services 616.643.0243 Diane Zerfas, OP, Director, Programs 616.643.0356 Carmelita Switzer, OP, Staff Presenter/Facilitator 616.454.0160 Rosemary Steers, Administrative/Technical/Web 616.643.0373 Francetta McCann, OP, Art Gallery Curator 616.295.3740 Kathleen Przybylski, OP, Bookstore Manager 616.643.0308 Mary Sluggett, Event Booking/Billing 616.643.0161 Gretchen Sills, OP, Spiritual Direction Referral 616.643.0363 Kit Fessenden, Reception Desk Coordinator 616.454.1241 (Option 5)
mvaccaro@dominicancenter.com tpirochta@grdominicans.org dzerfas@dominicancenter.com cswitzer@grdominicans.org rsteers@dominicancenter.com fmccann@grdominicans.org kprzybylski@grdominicans.org events@dominicancenter.com gsills@grdominicans.org cfessenden@dominicancenter.com
Dominican Associates ~ Grand Rapids Mary Kay Oosdyke, OP, Director David Lincoln, Coordinator
616.643.0144 mkoosdyke@grdominicans.org 616.643.0144 dlincoln@grdominicans.org
Vocations and Volunteers Katheryn Sleziak, OP, Director
616.643.0378 ksleziak@grdominicans.org
Worship Janet Brown, OP, Director, Pastoral Life Joan Thomas, OP, Director, Liturgical Music
616.643.0147 jmbrown@grdominicans.org 616.643.0143 jthomas@grdominicans.org
"If you are what you should be, you will set the world on fire" - Catherine of Siena 4
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YOGA – SUMMER SERIES I (May – June) Thursdays, May 10 – June 28, 2012 (May 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 14, 21, 28) Basics (086-069) 7:00 – 8:15 pm Beyond Basics (086-070) 5:30 – 6:45 pm Instructor: Susan Duesbery Come join us for Yoga and promote the union of body, mind and spirit. Discover postures that encourage us to cultivate strength, flexibility and balance in our bodies and in our lives. Learn breathing techniques that foster vitality and peace in all we do. Cost: $80.00 per series of 8 sessions. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits for $12.00 per session. Susan Duesbery Tuesday Tabletalk (086-056) Origin of Life (Last Session until September) Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 5:30 – 7:30 pm DCM invites you to celebrate Interfaith 2012 at Tuesday Tabletalk. Participants dine at round tables of eight comprised of persons from varying faith traditions. The evening will include a brief presentation on a theme common to most faith traditions, followed by discussion among dinner companions as well as large group Q and A. With respect to all religious dietary customs, only vegetarian meals will be served. If you or someone in your group has other special dietary needs, call us at 616.454.1241(Option 5 or 0). Cost: $10.00. ANNUAL GATHERING OF SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS Friday and Saturday – (086-044) Friday Only – (086-019) Saturday Only – (086-032) Presenter: Dr. Clara Brower Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:00 – 9:00 pm. (Introduction to “Lectio on Dreams” with personal examples from Dr. Brower). Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. (Expansion on the use of dreams with participants shared examples. All sharing is voluntary.) As spiritual directors we receive stories, hurts, dreams, and prayers in our own lives and from our directees. This gathering will support our ministry as spiritual directors and help us use Clara’s method of "Lectio on Dreams" to integrate dream work into our spiritual practice. Based in our Biblical tradition of dreams, we will explore the layered meanings of dreams and awaken the Dream that dreams us into being. Cost: Friday only - $25.00. Price includes refreshments. Saturday only - $55.00. Price includes continental breakfast and lunch. Friday/Saturday - $75.00. Price includes all of the above refreshments and meals. Clara Brower RELAXATION 101: EASY TECHNIQUES TO USE WHEN YOU’RE STRESSED Instructor: Susan Duesbery Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 5:45 – 7:00 pm (086-076) and/or Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 5:45– 7:00 pm (086-077) Is the constant stress of your busy life leaving you exhausted, unhappy, and overwhelmed? Would you like to learn ways to cultivate increased health and well-being? Do you wish you could live with more joy and greater peace? If so, then come spend some time with Susan Duesbery, and learn tools you can use throughout your day to help you manage the stress in your life. You will leave with a relaxed body, a calm mind, refreshed spirit, and a greater awareness of and commitment to the necessity of taking time out to relax. Note: Pre-registration is recommended to secure your space in this program. Cost: $5.00 per session.
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MEN’S SPIRITUALITY BREAKFAST SERIES (086-083) 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:00 – 8:30 am. This monthly series offers men an opportunity to gather together for a hot breakfast, a presentation and conversation about a variety of spiritual topics as they relate specifically to men. (7:00 – 8:00 am breakfast and program / 8:00 – 8:30 am continued discussion for those who are able to stay).
JUNE
George Heartwell May 23 A Pathway to Fathering (086-079) Al Heystek, MA, LPC, MDiv June 27 Discerning Life’s Choices (086-080) Joachim Lally, CSP July 25 Living Faith in the Marketplace (086-081) George Heartwell, Mayor of GR August 22 Breaking the Man Code (086-082) Brian Plachta, Spiritual Director Cost: $10.00 per session; $35.00 for the series: May, June, July, and August. (086-083) SOULCOLLAGE® WORKSHOP (086-078) Facilitator: Nora Butcher, LMSW Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Do you wish you could reduce feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Do you wish you could feel contentment and wholeness/wellness? Do you hear the call to nurture your growth with the changing seasons? Combining art, psychotherapy and spirituality, presenter Nora Butcher, LMSW, helps people discover their unique strengths and connect with their inner wisdom. Nora is a SoulCollage® facilitator, psychotherapist and artist. SoulCollage®, founded by Seena Frost, is a fun process that anyone can do. You select images that appeal to you and create your own personal collaged cards that have rich meaning and messages for your life. Nora Butcher See with new eyes. Welcome springtime into your life and celebrate your uniqueness in a comfortable and supportive group. You do not need artistic talent or previous art experience. SoulCollage® is a fun process for self-exploration and community building. Cost: $35.00. Price includes lunch. TWO-WEEK DIRECTED RETREAT PRACTICUM FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS (086-065) Facilitator: Nancy Brousseau, OP, MDiv, DMin Location: St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, Michigan Monday – Friday, June 4 – Friday, June 15, 2012 This practicum is designed for spiritual directors who have made an individually-directed retreat and completed a certificate program in spiritual direction. Week One: Continuing education in the theory and practice of spiritual direction, individual and group mentoring. Week Two: Participants will serve as directors for the Journey into Silence Retreat listed below. Cost: $1,395.00 ($150.00 non-refundable deposit with registration). The balance is due prior to beginning the Practicum. Please Nancy Brousseau, OP make check payable to Dominican Center at Marywood. JOURNEY INTO SILENCE: SIX-DAY RETREAT (086-003) Facilitator: Nancy Brousseau, OP, MDiv, DMin Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 5:30 pm – Friday, June 15, 2012 at 3:00 pm St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, Michigan, provides a peaceful sanctuary for your spiritual journey. The Center is nestled amidst 95 acres of grassy knolls and pine groves. Butcher Cost:Nora $390.00. 6
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WOMEN AND THE WORD (086-057) Keynote Speakers: Barbara Reid, OP; Mary Catherine Hilkert, OP; Amy-Jill Levine, PhD Monday, Friday. June 11 – 15, 2012 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm In celebration of the 800th Anniversary of the founding of the Dominican Order, Dominican Center at Marywood presents a Barbara Reid, OP week-long conference and retreat for women, men, preachers, hearers and doers of the Word. Each day will begin with Morning Prayer with preaching. Optional workshops, including storytelling, poetry, photography, music, movement and art will be offered Monday through Thursday afternoons. Each day will close with Eucharist or Evening Prayer with preaching. Note: This conference includes the programs Misunderstanding Judaism Means Misunderstanding Jesus (086-058); Avoiding Anti-Jewish Preaching and Teaching (086-049); and Entrusted with the Word (086-059) which are also available separately in this catalog. Cost: $300.00 ($360.00 after April 15, 2012). This price includes continental breakfast Monday through Friday at Dominican Center. MISUNDERSTANDING JUDAISM MEANS MISUNDERSTANDING JESUS (086-058) Presenter: Amy-Jill Levine, PhD Co-sponsors: Congregation Ahavas Israel, Temple Emanuel, The 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 7:00 – 9:00 pm Jesus of Nazareth followed the Torah of Moses, found inspiration in the Prophets of Israel, and founded a community of fellow Jews. Yet often Jesus is misunderstood as rejecting Judaism, and first century Judaism is misunderstood as legalistic, misogynist, vengeful, and xenophobic. Correctly locating Jesus in his Jewish context not only brings new meaning to his parables, his politics, and his piety, it both prevents anti-Jewish teaching and opens a new path for Jewish-Christian relations. Cost: $10.00. Amy-Jill Levine, PhD ENTRUSTED WITH THE WORD (086-059) Presenter: Mary Catherine Hilkert, OP — Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame. Friday, June 15, 2012 at 1:00 – 3:00 pm According to Vatican II's Constitution on Divine Revelation, Dei Verbum, the Word of God has been entrusted to the entire church. This presentation will focus on the share of all baptized persons in the prophetic mission of the church and the charism given by the Holy Spirit as the source of the authority to preach. Particular attention will be given to the experience of women since the time of the Second Vatican Council and how Dominican spirituality can be a resource for the preaching ministry of the entire church. Cost: $10.00. Mary Catherine Hilkert, OP
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AVOIDING ANTI-JEWISH PREACHING AND TEACHING: A BREAKFAST FOR CLERGY AND OTHER RELIGIOUS EDUCATORS (086-049) Presenter: Amy-Jill Levine, PhD Co-sponsors: Congregation Ahavas Israel, Temple Emanuel, The 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 7:00 – 9:00 am Too often Jesus of Nazareth is incorrectly seen as rejecting Judaism, and too often his Jewish context is incorrectly regarded as legalistic, elitist, and obsessed with ritual purity, misogynist, vengeful, and xenophobic. Understanding Jesus in his Jewish context corrects false stereotypes, brings new meaning to his parables, his politics and his piety, and offers a new path for Jewish-Christian relations. Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Levine, who has waived her speaker fee, and a mini-grant from The 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding, we are able to offer this program for a low cost to participants. Copies of The Jewish Annotated New Testament by Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Z. Brettler will be available for purchase at the DCM Bookstore for $20.00 (retails for $35.00). Cost: $15.00 (includes a full, hot breakfast).
Interfaith 2012
Ahavas Israel
Dominican Center at Marywood
Temple Emanuel
WRITING AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE: A Weekend Retreat for Women (086-075) Facilitator: Jan Lundy, Spiritual Director, DCM Adjunct Staff, Writer Friday, June 22 at 7:00 pm – Sunday, June 24 at 12:00 pm. Join us for a weekend of sacred rest, writing, and communion with other women who love the written word. We'll explore various ways writing can serve as spiritual practice, connecting us with our spirit and the Divine. Enjoy the luxury of a weekend of writing, walking, being with yourself, Spirit and others. Experience the power of beauty to inspire you; the joy of community with those who understand how writing reveals the soul. This program is ideal for new writers or those who journal as well as the experienced writer. We will feature presentations, group discussions and practice sessions; five delicious meals, labyrinth walk and movie night. Also included is a Sunday Jan Lundy Morning Salon to share our writing. Cost: $135.00 which includes meals (vegetarian option available and most dietary needs can be accommodated). Cost does not include overnight accommodations. There are a limited number of retreat rooms available onsite; there are also some hotels that offer a discounted rate for DCM guests. Contact the DCM receptionist for details at 616.454.1241 (Option5). YOGA – SUMMER SERIES II (July - August) Thursdays, July 5 – August 23, 2012 (July 5, 12, 19, 26, 31 and August 9, 16, 23) Basics (086-071) 7:00 – 8:15 pm Beyond Basics (086-072) 5:30 – 6:45 pm Instructor: Susan Duesbery Come join us for Yoga and promote the union of body, mind and spirit. Discover postures that encourage us to cultivate strength, flexibility and balance in our bodies and in our lives. Learn breathing techniques that foster vitality and peace in all we do. Cost: $80.00 per series of 8 sessions. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits for $12.00 per session.
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RELAXATION 101: EASY TECHNIQUES TO USE WHEN YOU’RE STRESSED Instructor: Susan Duesbery Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 5:45– 7:00 pm (086-077) Is the constant stress of your busy life leaving you exhausted, unhappy, and overwhelmed? Would you like to learn ways to cultivate increased health and well-being? Do you wish you could live with more joy and greater peace? If so, then come spend some time with Susan Duesbery, and learn tools you can use throughout your day to help you manage the stress in your life. You will leave with a relaxed body, a calm mind, refreshed spirit, and a greater awareness of and commitment to the necessity of taking time out to relax. Note: Pre-registration is recommended to secure your space in this program. Cost: $5.00. F A L L
CELTIC PILGRIMAGE TO ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND (086-062) Hosts: Diane Zerfas, OP and Nancy Brousseau, OP Sunday, October 21, 2012 – Wednesday, October 31, 2012 During our eleven-day pilgrimage, we will discover the land of Julian of Norwich, Richard Rolle, Bede, Cuthbert and Evelyn Underhill. We will conclude with three nights in Iona. Cities included in the pilgrimage are: Cambridge, Durham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Iona, Lindisfarne, London, Mull and Norwich. Cost: $3,098.00 (double occupancy) plus tax and tips. SPIRITUAL FORMATION The following three programs begin every fall. More information is available on our website www.dominicancenter.com/programs Foundations in Spirituality Program available in Grand Rapids, Michigan and in Toledo, Ohio. A serious reflective study of the saints and great spiritual teachers of the Christian tradition, the practice of contemplative prayer and the writing of and living of a personal Rule of Life. Cost: $600.00 (includes $50.00 non-refundable deposit with registration). Spiritual Direction Practicum Program available in Grand Rapids and in Toledo, Ohio. A practicum Diane Zerfas, OP consisting of two years during which participants engage in the practice of Spiritual Direction while participating in both peer group and individual spiritual direction mentoring. Cost: $2,000.00 each year for 90 class hours. Spiritual Companioning Program available in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio. Program consists of one or two years of twelve sessions each year. This pastoral program is offered for persons in all walks of life who desire to hone their ability to companion others on the journey. One need not be in a professional ministry to participate. Cost: $575.00 each year, 12 three-hour sessions (36 class hours).
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Ongoing Programs and Services Art Gallery The Marywood Gallery is a space reserved by Dominican Center for the purpose of exhibiting art created by West Michigan artists. Dominican Center appreciates and supports the Arts and desires to empower local artists in their creative works. The gallery is located on the Ground Floor Main Lobby of Dominican Center of Marywood. Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 am – 9:00 pm || Fri. 8:00 am – 8:00 pm || Sat. and Sun. 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Bodywork Services Dominican Center offers an integrated approach to bodywork that values and honors the whole person. Modalities available are: Raindrop Technique, Shiatsu Anma, Foot Reflexology, Thai Yoga Massage, La Stone Massage, Ear Candling, Paraffin Hand / Foot Treatment, Relaxation / Therapeutic / Deep Tissue, Massage, Prenatal Massage, Manual Therapy / Medical Massage, CranioSacral Therapy and Non-Needle Acupuncture. For more information call 616.454.1241 (Option 5) Bookstore The bookstore at Dominican Center supports the Dominican charism of study and reflection with a fine collection of books and materials that will nourish the mind and the heart of all pilgrims seeking light and food for the journey. Browse, read and let yourself get caught up in learning, reflection, enjoyment of ancient sources and contemporary resources. Books on spirituality and contemporary life are in abundance. An array of gifts, cards, candles and music round out the possibilities. Hours: Weekdays 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm Spiritual Direction Spiritual Direction can best be summed up as the art of contemplative listening, which is listening with the whole of one’s being. Traditionally, Spiritual Direction has been described in terms of a one-to-one relationship. Another approach that is relatively new is that of Group Spiritual Direction. One’s situation in Spiritual Direction offers a safe, nonjudgmental place of welcome for the directee where his/ her experiences are taken seriously. Contemplation and personal reflection on one’s life and prayer bring this communication to awareness. Articulating and clarifying these experiences with a spiritual director assists the person to notice even more about his/her conscious relationship with God. Weekly Contemplative Prayer Groups • Lectio Divina Wednesdays at 12:00 - 12:30 pm. Looking for a way to deepen your prayer life? Join us on Wednesdays for a blend of slow, prayerful reading of scripture and silence. • Centering Prayer Tuesdays at 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Come to learn and be renewed in the practice of this wordless, silent prayer. Centering prayer is a method of deep prayer described in the Cloud of Unknowing in the 14th century. It has been put into contemporary form by the Trappist monk Fr. Thomas Keating, OCSO and has become a popular source of spiritual renewal.
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Conference Services & Meeting Rooms Located on the beautiful 34-acre campus of Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, Dominican Center at Marywood is a conference and meeting center with facilities available for day and evening use, seven days a week. More than a conference center, Dominican Center and its staff offer an experience that assures a peaceful, tranquil environment for a retreat from your normal workplace. The facility offers 13 spacious meeting rooms that accommodate 8-150 people, full dining facilities, convenient parking at no cost, and barrier-free accessibility. Five bedrooms with private baths for program presenters, retreatants and guests are also available.
For information or event booking, please call: 616.643.0161 events@dominicancenter.com Offering accommodations for: • Businesses • Nonprofit organizations • Churches • Government organizations
Other amenities • Staff assistance • Room setups • Audio visual equipment • Wireless internet • Bookstore • Art gallery • Non-smoking campus
Workshops, programs, training, staff planning, mediation, company picnics, holiday gatherings, luncheons, banquets and receptions.
Conference space Rental rates include room setup, easels, flip charts, and markers. • 13 rooms, ranging from 380 – 2,560 square feet • Daily availability; flexible hours: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm • Full and half-day rates
Meal services • Continental breakfast • Breakfast buffet • Noon and evening meals • Light luncheons • In-room buffets • Snacks and beverages • Custom menu creations
• Package rates available • Wide range of audio visual equipment, e.g., LCD projectors • Wireless internet in every room • No gratuity
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Other Ministries on the Marywood Campus
In addition to Dominican Center, the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids minister in a variety of locations in North and South America. Listed below are a few based on the Marywood campus.
Prayer and Listening Line
Do you need a listening ear, a prayer via the phone, to know that someone cares? A Dominican Sister from Marywood is available by phone from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. When a Sister is not at the phone, callers are invited to leave a message. The intentions of these callers are included daily when the Sisters gather for prayer. Contact: 616.454.2424
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Dominican Associates ~ Grand Rapids
Dominican Associates are baptized Christians who are drawn by the Dominican spirit to a deeper way of living their Christian life. Associates commit themselves to developing a contemplative attitude toward all reality, attending to God’s voice within and joining with others in service for the common good. The following programs are free and open to the public.
Saint Series: Julian of Norwich – Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 6:30 – 7:30 pm at MHC Associate Film Series (086-084): Which Way Home Friday, May 18, 2012 at 6:00 pm This documentary film follows unaccompanied child migrants, on their journey through Mexico, as they try to reach the United States. These are stories of hope and courage, disappointment and sorrow. They are the children you never hear about; the invisible ones. Language: Spanish with English subtitles. Note: It is recommended to have read the book Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario (Pulitzer Prize) before watching this documentary.
Preparations for Associate Life: Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm at DCM.
Contact: 616.643.0144.
Mary Kay Oosdyke, OP
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Vocations & Volunteers
Do you know a woman we should know? Dominican Sisters ~ bring the Gospel to life through centuries-old traditions of community living, prayer, study and service in new and vibrant ways that address the needs of God’s people today. Do you know a woman who should know about us? Benincasa Benincasa House of Discernment, a ministry of the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids, provides a place and opportunity for single Catholic women (beyond high school age) to experience and share in the Dominican Life of prayer, study, common life and ministry. This live-in experience occurs within the context of a life-giving community of Dominican Sisters who offer their support as the woman discerns God’s call and her future life direction. Weekend or weeklong experiences are offered for women who would like to “try on” Dominican Life in a time frame that fits their school or work schedule. A longer stay is welcomed and encouraged. Contact: 616.643.0378.
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Worship
Sunday Eucharist In 1985, with the renovation of the Dominican Chapel Marywood, the Sisters invited lay people to join them in worship and song. Many have responded and the body of worshipers has grown along with their level of involvement. The Sunday Assembly continues to be a growing community of Sisters, Associates and lay people who have developed a strong spiritual bond with each other. We are grateful for the services of our Diocesan and Order priests who come to celebrate liturgy with us: Monsignor Gus Ancona, Fathers Lou Anderson, Bob Balser CSsr, Ray Bruck, Melvin Fox, Joachim Lally, CSP, Phil Shangraw, John Thome, Tom Thompson, and Don Weber. September – April 9:45 am – Chapel of the Word (Marywood Health Center) 11:00 am – Dominican Chapel (Main Building) May – August 10:00 am – Dominican Chapel (Main Building) Holiday Weekends Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day Saturday, 4:30 pm – Dominican Chapel (Main Building) Morning and Evening Prayer When Dominicans pray the Liturgy of the Hours, we pray as ecclesial people for the life of the world. This form of prayer is an integral expression of our common life. The psalms of Morning and Evening Prayer express the moods of the human heart: praise and thanksgiving, petition and longing, hope and confidence, lament and complaint. Morning and Evening Prayer are celebrated daily. All are welcome. 9:30 am Morning Prayer Chapel of the Word 4:30 pm Evening Prayer Dominican Chapel Marywood and Chapel of the Word 7:00 pm Night Prayer Chapel of the Word (Sunday evenings only) We invite you to pray with us. For more information, call: 616.643.0147, or visit our website at www.grdominicans.org
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