Ongoing Programs

Centering Prayer

with Greg Johnson and Herb Kaighan
Second & Fourth Wednesdays
7:30 to 9:00 pm

Centering Prayer prepares us for the gift of contemplation. It is a relationship with God and a discipline to foster the relationship. The group prays in the chapel on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Please come
and join us in prayer. No reservation needed.
COST: Donation.

Taize Prayer 

with Tammy Ichinotsubo-Ezzi, PhD 
Every Fifth Wednesday:
March 31, June 30, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Taize is a Christ-centered form of prayer. It draws together the needs of the whole world and places those needs at the foot of the cross. Evenings of Taize prayer include silence, meditative prayer, candles and soft music. Cost: Donation.

Contemplative Path:
Silent Meditation

with Cecilia Soriano
Third Sunday
of each month,
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm  

The Contemplative Path program is open to people of all religious backgrounds. All are invited to join us for an afternoon of sitting, walking, and movement meditation in the Zen format (zazen). COST: $10.00 Donation.

Peace and Comfort ~ The Art of the Quilt
Tuesday classes begin on January 12, 2010, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Please join us for our 3rd annual class, learning the “piece”-ful art of quilting. Bring a notebook, pencil and ruler to the first class.

An Evening of Support...
for those with loved ones in the military
1st Wednesday of each month
starting January 6, 7:00 pm

This evening is meant to provide a place for questions and reassurance, laughter and tears, and most important, sharing our pride.

To register for any of these events contact Gerry at (310) 377-4867 ext 234 or email Gerry

Special Programs

Valentine’s Day Couples Dinner and Celebration 
with Fr. Alexander Joseph Lewis

The Journey of a Lifetime:
Growing Together in a Sacred Space
Sunday, February 14, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Today in the United States there are more divorces than marriages. The commitment of a couple to journey together through a lifetime is a real witness of Gospel love. This evening we will celebrate the Eucharist together on the Lord’s Day, enjoy fine dining, and touch the sacred space where God invites couples to enter His love as they take the risk and blessing of growing old together.

COST: Per Couple $110 ($100 if paid in full before February 5, 2010)  Overnight accommodations at $75 per couple, subject to availability. Appetizers and wine with dinner included.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Sunday, March 14, 2010
6:00 pm Appetizers 6:30 pm Dinner
Corned Beef & Cabbage, Potatoes, Soda Bread,
Irish Coffee...
Celebrate the "wearin' o' the green" over a delicious St. Patrick's day meal of corned beef and cabbage and other Irish fare. Spend some time at the Retreat Center and enjoy the conversation and camaraderie before, during and after dinner. Special entertainment by our favorite Barbershop Quartet 'Bring your favorite “leprechaun”. COST: Per person $25

Easter  Brunch
Sunday, April 4, 2010 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon
Come join us for a delicious buffet brunch as we celebrate the Feast of Easter with family and friends.
Easter Egg Hunt for children. COST: Adult per person $26, Children 4-12 $13, Children under 4 Free

Mother's Day Champagne Brunch  May 9, 2010   10:00 am to 12:00 Noon
Come together for a delicious buffet brunch celebrating the special woman in your life! Bring the entire family, give Mom what she wants the most – time with her family, a delicious meal she didn’t have to cook, and a beautiful photograph to commemorate the event! COST: Adult per person $26, Children 4-12  $13,  Children under 4 free

Father’s Day BBQ and Summer Concert in the Garden  June 20, 12:00 Noon to 1:30 pm
Now it’s Dad’s turn! Fathers, Grandfathers, Great-grandfathers and all who love and appreciate them come together for a delicious barbeque lunch in our gardens. COST:  Adult per person $28, Children 4-12 $13, Children under 4 free (Above cost includes afternoon concert)

Annual Concert in the Garden!  2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Enjoy music and dessert with family & friends.
Entertainment by: South Bay Coastliners Barbershop Harmony Fresh Strawberries on Homemade Shortcake with “All the Fixin’s” and Lemonade too! Cost: $10 per person  (Unless you also attend the BBQ then it is included in the price of the BBQ)

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