Each of us is a storehouse of memories and experiences that give meaning and purpose to our lives. This retreat will focus on the spiritual life of the retreatants in the context of their life story. Based on the book, The Mystery of My Story, retreat facilitator Monica Hildebrand will present creative strategies for remembering, processing and recording life experiences. This retreat requires no prior writing experience. There will be time for writing, reflection, and dialogue. Monica will be available for spiritual direction during the retreat. You are invited to join us on this pilgrimage of personal discovery and exploration.
The Mystery of My Story may be purchased at the retreat for $15 or online at paulasullivan.org.
Retreat Facilitator
Monica Hildebrand has been an independent public relations consultant since 2007 and has more than 20 years of PR expertise. Monica’s PR career spans from non-profits to corporate professionals – with such companies as Embassy Suites Hotels, Promus Hotel Corporation, and FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated. She has provided PR services to Oblate School of Theology, Hilton Hotels Worldwide, Tobit Ministry, University of Dallas, among others. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in journalism with a concentration in Public Relations from the University of Texas in Austin, an MBA in International Management from the University of Dallas, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Monica is a certified spiritual director. She has years of experience collaborating with faith leaders through her PR agency, Ascension Public Relations. Monica’s gift is promotion through publicity and she strives for quality results. Her specialty is building long lasting relationships with her clients and their key stakeholders.
Tentative Retreat Schedule
Monday, May 7, 2018
9:30am – 10:30am Introductions, Opening Prayer Experience
10:45am – 11:45am Clustering and Listing Techniques
12pm – 2:00pm Lunch and resting, writing, walking (Spiritual direction 12:30-1:30pm)
2pm – 3pm Mind mapping
3:30pm – 5:30pm Quiet time. Monica available for spiritual direction
6pm Dinner
7:15pm Wrapping up the day, Conference room. Bring notebooks, please.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
8am Breakfast
9:15am Conference room. Morning prayer and feedback. Stages of development
12pm – 2pm Lunch, rest, write, walk. (Spiritual Direction 12:30 to 2 p.m.)
2:15pm Conference room. Roles, Choices, Choosing Ourselves
3:30pm – 5:30pm Catching up on unfinished writing. Rest. Spiritual Direction
6pm Dinner
7:15pm Conference room. Wrap up and Night Prayer
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
8am Breakfast
9:15am Conference room. Morning prayer, checking in. Integrating daily life and Spirit
11am Catching up on unfinished writing. Rest. Spiritual Direction
12pm Lunch
1pm Conference Room
2pm Retreat ends
Registration
Commuter Retreat Fee: $180
Does not include lodging. At the time of purchase, please notify us of any dietary restrictions in the notes section.
Includes snacks and the following meals:
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday lunch
Monday and Tuesday dinner
Lodger Retreat Fee: $350
Includes retreat fee plus lodging for one individual in a single occupancy room at Oblate Renewal Center.
Check-in at 9am on Monday, May 7, 2018.
Check-out at 11am on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. (Secure storage space available for luggage until departure.)
Includes snacks and the following meals:
Tuesday and Wednesday breakfast
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday lunch
Monday and Tuesday dinner
Participants are encouraged to bring a light jacket/shawl, reusable water bottle, and writing materials.
For information or to register by phone, contact Noemy (210) 341-1366 EXT 212
Continuing Education events are free* to all enrolled OST students.
All other students, 50% off with student ID.
To receive discount, register with Noemy Colón at ncolon@ost.edu or (210) 341-1366 EXT 212
*Does not apply to meals and lodging.
All refunds subject to 10% processing fee.