Our Presenters

Fr. Felix Just, S.J.

Fr. Just, a member of the California Province of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), is the Director of Biblical Education at the Loyola Institute for Spirituality in Orange, CA. He has taught theology and religious studies at Loyola Marymount University (LA), the University of San Francisco, and the University of Santa Clara.

Tammy Ichinotsubo-Ezzi, PhD

Tammy is a licensed psychologist, a spiritual director/retreat leader,
and certified Labyrinth facilitator. She is currently serving as the Spiritual Development Coordinator for Mary & Joseph Retreat Center.

Julia Costello, DMJ

Sr. Julia serves as a Spiritual Director and retreat presenter at Mary & Joseph Retreat Center.

Joan Trivett

Joan is a trained spiritual director and facilitator of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises (19th Annotation). She works in Orange, CA, with the Loyola Institute for Spirituality and with the Center for Spiritual Development, and offers occasional contemplative retreats and workshops.

“When old words die out on the tongue, new melodies break forth from the heart; and where the old tracks are lost, new country is revealed with its wonders.” 
Rabindranath Tagore

Extended Retreats

Holy Week Retreat: Felix Just, SJ
Experiencing the Passion & Resurrection of Jesus with the Gospels of Luke and John
7:00 pm Sunday, March 28, to 9:00 am Sunday, April 4
To help us enter more deeply into the central mysteries of our Christian faith, this retreat will focus on the two Gospels used during Holy Week this year: Luke and John. The week includes daily Eucharist, morning and evening prayer, scripture presentations, art and music meditations, time for individual prayer, sacramental reconciliation, and optional faith sharing.  It culminates with the special Triduum liturgies (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil).
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COST: per person/shared $490  ($465 if paid in full before March 12) single room $575  ($550 if paid in full before March 12) 

5 Day Guided Directed Retreat
Spiritual Directors: Tammy Ichinotsubo-Ezzi, PhD;
Joan Trivett; Julia Costello, DMJ and others to be announced.
6:30 pm Sunday, June 27 to 4:00 pm Friday, July 2
“Come… I will give you rest.” (Mt. 11:28) Say “yes” to Jesus’ invitation to come away, rest in Him and open yourself to what God may have for you. This 5-day silent retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius provides time for spiritual reflection, solitude, prayer and individual retreat direction inviting retreatants to be attentive to the inner movements of the Holy Spirit. Retreat theme to be announced. For information or to register, call Tammy at (310) 377-4867 ext 252 or tezzi@maryjoseph.org
COST: per person/shared $400 ($375 if paid in full before June 4) single room $490 ($465 paid in full before June 4) 

19th Annotation Program
Tammy Ichinotsubo-Ezzi, PhD
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius:
A Retreat in Daily Life
The journey of the Spiritual Exercises is an opportunity to experience a heart-felt encounter with God through Christ that allows for a deeper openness to God, a more acute attentiveness to God’s movements within and a greater responsiveness to God’s invitations, bringing greater interior freedom. The “Retreat in Daily Life” is given over 10 months. It involves a total of 60-75 minutes of daily prayer, 15-30 minutes of journaling everyday, a weekly 1 hour meeting with an Exercises director, and attendance at a Faith Sharing Conference every 5-6 weeks.

Contact Tammy Ichinotsubo-Ezzi at (310) 377-4867, ext 252 or email to Tammy for the application form or download it from Here. Tammy will contact you for a follow-up discernment interview upon receipt of your application. Applications now being accepted. *July 30, 2010 Application Deadline

Orientation Weekend: Saturday, September 11, 2010,  9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday, September 12, 2010, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Sunday Faith Sharing Conference Dates, 2:00 to 4:00 pm:
October 24, 2010; December 5, 2010; January 9, 2011;
February 6, 2011; March 6, 2011, April 10, 2011, and May 22, 2011.

Sending Off Retreat: Sunday, June 26, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Upcoming Programs: July

Build-Your-Own-Retreat, July 18-23
Our first Build-Your-Own-Retreat (BYOR) provided the opportunity to learn various forms of prayer, to encounter God in different ways, and to meet fellow pilgrims on the spiritual path. This year will be another time of journeying with each other and with God for one day, two days, a whole week…you choose. Theme and topics to be announced.

August

8-Day Guided Directed Retreat, August 8-15
An extra day added to this popular Ignatian retreat.

Spiritual Direction & Private Retreats

Spiritual Direction:
From time to time we all feel the need for guidance, compassionate listening or help with discernment. A spiritual director is a companion on the journey who enables you to tune in to your deeper self and to
recognize the still, small voice of God within.

Spiritual direction is available for individuals or couples on an on-going basis, meeting about once a month. A donation of $40 to $60 is suggested for each one-hour session. For information on spiritual direction contact
Tammy (310) 377-4867 ext 252 or email to Tammy.

Private Retreats:
“Come away… and rest a while” (Mk.6:31). In today’s stressful world there is often a need to get away for a quiet time of prayer, reflection and rest. Our peaceful environment, pleasant rooms, beautiful gardens and enjoyable meals offer a sacred space where the whole person is nurtured. One day or a few days of refreshment and renewal reinvigorates us, body, mind and spirit, so we can return to our lives with a new sense of God’s presence to focus and ground us. Individual spiritual direction is also available to enhance your private retreat experience. For information on private retreats contact Sydne (310) 377-4867 ext 258 or email to Sydne.

 

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