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Reopening July 8
Mount Saint Mary House of Prayer holds sacred our responsibility to provide a safe environment as your Oasis of Peace, Contemplation, and Hospitality. As we prepare to reopen our doors on July 8, 2020, we ask for your cooperation as we implement the following regulations that will ensure the safety and wellbeing of all:
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
*If you have a fever, cough, sore throat, headache or feel sick, please stay home.
*All guests will have their temperature taken upon arrival. Anyone who registers a temperature of 100.4 or higher will not be permitted to enter. If you arrive with a group and anyone has a temperature of 100.4 or higher, no one in the group may enter.
*All guests in our building will need to sign in and out and provide your phone number. We ask you to carry your own hand sanitizer, however we will have touchless sanitizer dispensers at the front desk and in other locations in the building.
*Face masks must be worn inside the building at all times. You may carry one with you outside when walking the grounds, but may need to wear it if you encounter one of the resident sisters on the property.
*We will practice social distancing which will limit the number of people who can be in the building at the same time. This will require registering by telephone, email, or on our website for ANY program that will be held inside.
*We will host day groups of persons up to 6 after July 8 th (subject to change as the situation evolves).
*We will not host any overnight guests until August (subject to change as the situation evolves). -
Virtual Teas: July 9, 16, 23, 30
From 3-4pm on Thursdays
Please sign in around 2:45pm
Free will offerings are most appreciated!
Join us for an hour of lectio divina prayer, conversation and small group sharing.
When you click the first link, you will receive the information from Zoom for the program. The online payment link does not automatically register you for the program--sorry for the extra step!
Link for Tea 15 on July 9
Link for Tea 16 on July 16
Link for Tea 17 on July 23
Link for Tea 18 on July 30
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July 8--In Person and Virtual
Too Hot to Handle
Wednesday, July 8th from 7-9pm
Presented by Jerry McKenna
At the end of the 7th day, God looked back and loved His developing Creation, making us co-creators and stewards. Years of our abuse of Planet Earth are brining us to the brink of irreversible destruction caused by climate change and its effects. Every one of us is called to respond to this problem individually and socially. Perhaps the first step is to start loving our gift of Earth as God loved it. Join us for an evening to discuss this!
This program will be held in person at the House of Prayer with limited spots available and also on Zoom. When you register, please indicate if you wish to attend in person or if you will join virtually. If you will use Zoom, we will send you the link after we receive your payment (credit card online or check in the mail). You must register and pay no later than 3pm on the 8th in order to receive the Zoom link.
Program fee: $20-$30 as you are able
Jerry is an Environmental Scientist and Teacher and long time volunteer at the House of Prayer.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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July 14--Virtual Program
Virtual Pottery Experience
God is the Potter, You are the Clay.
Tuesday, July 14 from 7-8:15pm
Potter, Ray Boswell has been giving retreat for over 30 years to all ages, in settings from Schools and Churches to Prisons. This retreat is a virtual retreat where Ray will use pottery making, storytelling, and thought provoking images to invite participation through interactive conversation and prayer. The hope is that this will be a continuation for some, and possibly a beginning for others, to witness, experience, and honor this season’s recent events. If that were not enough, might we tease out a few insights, so as to, through acceptance and greater connection with the Spirit, discern when to discard and when to transform.
Program fee: $20-$30 as you are able
When you click the first link, you will receive the information from Zoom for the program. The online payment link does not automatically register you for the program--sorry for the extra step!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE PAYMENT
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July 22--Virtual Program
Growing in Wholeness Through the 5 Universal Shapes
Wednesday, July 22nd from 7-8:30pm
Presented by Mary Jo Kearns, RSM
Do you know that shapes have meanings? Have fun and discover what they are and what they reveal about your personality.
Program fee: $20-$30 as you are able
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE PAYMENT
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July 25 Program
Power Tools for Life
Saturday, July 25th from 10am-3pm
Presented by Connie Palmer
Jesus turns our human understanding of power upside down. In order to be strong, we must be weak. The last shall be first and the first shall be last. Let the little children come to me. Blessed are the poor, the meek...Jesus wants us to use our God-given power, but how? How do we use our power when we go through trials? What are the power tools Jesus has given us to build the Kingdom here on Earth? We will explore the meaning of power and how we are specifically empowered by prayer, confession, acts of service, grace, hope and love. Lunch is included with this day as we are planning to hold this program in person.
Program fee is $50-$60 as you are able.
Connie holds a LCSW degree and is the Clinical/Training Director for IMAGINE, a Center for Coping with Loss.
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Silent Directed Retreats
An experience of personal prayer based on Scripture. Daily spiritual direction.
Weeklong Retreat:
August 7-14 -- WAIT LIST ONLY
Discount offered when staying the entire week.
See the calendar for additional information.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Email Reflections
If you would like to receive email reflections on a frequent basis, click below and write Reflections on the registration form.
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Videos
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OUR VIDEOS
Our first Promotional video is here as well as individual reflections from those featured in it: Jerry McKenna, Pat Flynn, Lisa Gervasio, The Reverend Jack Zamboni, and Joan and John Dwyer!
These are also posted on Mount Saint Mary House of Prayer's page on Vimeo!
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Our Latest Brochure!
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Sacred Time, Sacred Space Days
Sacred Time, Sacred Space
A personal, quiet day to enjoy God's presence. Day begins with communal prayer. Bring a bag lunch.
Days are from 9:30am-3pm.
Wednesday, July 8
Wednesday, August 5
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Men's Group
MAN TO MAN
Men have unique roles in life...husbands, fathers, grandfathers, the single life and religious life...
We're pushed and pulled in a thousand directions by responsibilities, stress, loss and by joys.
Where can we find time to reflect on the loss and gain of our lives?
For all men--young, old and in between.
Join our group over coffee or tea for life affirmining discussions and prayer to find God in our lives and to make a difference in our own worlds.
4th Tuesday monthly from 7-8:30pm.
July 28
August 25
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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The Perfect Gift!
Searching for the perfect gift for someone? Why not a gift certificate for Mount Saint Mary House of Prayer?They are available in any amount you wish and are valid for one year after purchase.
Call today for more information, or order one online. Indicate Gift Certificate in the event line on the registration form.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
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Register and Donate Online!
You can register and pay for all programs that are included in the Calendar section online! You can also donate to support the ministry of Mount Saint Mary House of Prayer!
The amounts listed for each program do not cover the full cost for our offerings, so any additional money you can afford is greatly appreciated!
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House of Prayer Says Thank You
Thanks to funding from the Sisters of Mercy, Mount Saint Mary House of Prayer thanked the Watchung Police Department for their service to the community with lunch from Paisano's Pizzeria and Restaurant in Watchung. Each officer and restaurant worker received a gift certificate to attend a program so they can recharge after these stressful months.
We were also able to thank the workers at McAuley Hall Health Care Center with lunch from Harlee's Tap and Grille in New Providence. Each worker was gifted with a certificate to renew themselves at our House of Prayer.
