SPIN
Posted by Elizabeth Chitwood Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:07:45 GMT
August 5 – 7, 2011 SPIN Marriage Retreat, with ten couples attending, took place at a private ranch in Farmington, MO. We focused on our most important relationship on earth – our spouse. The theme of SPiritual INtimacy was confirmed by the Pastoral Letter of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 'Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan'. The purpose of the retreat was to help us understand our spouse's relationship with God through presentations and opportunities to share practical methods of prayer together. God's love was so powerful during one session in particular and many people were moved deeply. There was ample 'down time' to enjoy this beautiful setting and each other. We came away more fully recommitted to each other and our journey toward eternity. 'A three-ply cord is not easily broken.' Ecclesiastes 4: 12.
Presenters : Deacon Dennis & Elizabeth Chitwood Scott & Jeana Schoenberger
August 13, 2011 Permanent Deacon Day of Reflection was attended by 30 deacons and wives at the Regali Center in St. Louis. We based the day on the Pastoral Letter of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 'Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan'. The purpose of the day was to enhance the spiritual intimacy for each couple to better equip them to help hurting couples in their parishes. We had presentations and opportunities to share practical methods of prayer together. The day began with Liturgy of the Hours and ended with Benediction. One of the prayer experiences was overwhelming to us personally as we were filled with awe at God's abundance. All came away filled with hope and joy, many wanting to bring this to their parishes.
Presenters: Deacon Dennis & Elizabeth Chitwood Deacon George & Mary Miller
