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A Special Place of Silence
Steeped in the spirituality of the heart of the Missionaries
of the Sacred Heart, the Retreat Centre is set on 500
hectares of natural bushland. This peaceful environment,
supported by a praying community, is conducive to a
prayerful encounter with God in silence and solitude. All
retreats are nourished by silence to support prayer and
healing.
The Home of a Spirit
St Mary’s Towers is home to a way of life. The people
at St Mary’s Towers are motivated
and informed by their personal
experience of the love of the heart
of Jesus to create an environment
where people can listen deeply to
God in their personal lives and in
creation.
Spiritual Direction
Each retreat is supported by a
retreat team of dedicated spiritual
directors who listen to and enable
individuals to respond to the Spirit
of God in their hearts.
Ongoing Spiritual Direction is
offered by our directors. Please
contact your director of choice personally to make an
appointment. Retreat Team
Fr. Stephen Dives msc
Fr. Terry Naughton msc
Ms. Michelle Vass
Fr. Dominic Gleeson msc
Fr. Michael Fallon msc
Sr. Pauline Compton fdnsc
Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
St Mary’s Towers Retreat Centre
415 Douglas Park Drive,
Douglas Park, NSW 2569
Phone: (02) 46300233
Fax:
(02) 46309364
E-mail: [email protected]
http://towersretreat.abundance.org.au
St Mary’s Towers
Retreat Centre
Douglas Park Australia
2015
Program
By Car
From Sydney or Canberra
Leave the M5/F5 at Exit 88 (Picton / Wollongong
exit). Drive towards Wollongong. After 3 km turn left
at the Wilton / Almond Street sign, then immediately
right at the Appin/ Argyle Street sign. After 3km, turn
left into Douglas Park Drive. Follow this for 4km to St.
Mary’s Towers front gate on the left.
From Wollongong
Leave Wollongong on the Picton Road and continue
until you reach Macarthur Drive on the right.
Continue on to the ‘T’-junction. Turn right and then
immediately left into Douglas Park Drive. Follow this
for 4km to St. Mary’s Towers front gate on the left.
By Train
The Retreat Centre is 4km from Douglas Park Railway
Station. As there are no taxis available, we will gladly
meet your train. If you are coming from Sydney Central
you may need to change trains at Campbelltown for
the Southern Highlands Line.
Arrangements can be made for pickups from Sydney
Airport or Sydney Central Station if required.
All Dietary requirements can be accommodated.
To be on Earth
the Heart of God
DECEMBER 30th 2014–JANUARY 29th 2015
Life’s Journey Experience
or 30 days with a Mystic
10-12
JANUARY
31-8
Guided Retreat - Peaceful Living- Retreat Team
31-8
Directed Retreat
10-18 Life’s Healing Journey
10-18 Directed Retreat
20-28 Directed Retreat
FEBRUARY
MARCH
13- 15
16-22
27-29
27-4
27-4
APRIL
2-4
10-16
24-26
Retreat House closed
Prayer Weekend - Praying with the Heart
and Body - Michelle Vass & Lou Nulley
Directed Retreat
Palm Sunday Prayer Weekend
Easter Directed Retreat
Easter Guided Retreat
Easter Triduum
Guided Retreat - Embracing our Part in the Church’s Mission - Michael Fallon msc
Couple’s Prayer Weekend May 1st - May 31st
Life’s Journey Experience
or 30 days with a Mystic
MAY
2-10
2-10 12-20
12-20 22-30
JUNE
5-11
12-14
Guided Retreat - Contemplating the Mystery
Directed Retreat
Life’s Healing Journey
Directed Retreat
Directed Retreat
Guided Retreat - Mindfulness and Contemplation: An Emergent Presence
Chris Chaplain msc
Prayer Weekend - Drawn into Mystery: Praying with Music and Imagery
Mary Baker rsj
19-25
Guided Retreat - The Poetry of Prayer Michelle Vass
19-21
Prayer Weekend as above
26-2 July Guided Retreat - “Now Showing”:
26-28
JULY
3-9
Movies that lead us to the Heart of Contemplative Living - Dominic Gleeson msc
Prayer Weekend as above
Guided Retreat - The Gospel of Mark :
Peter’s Portrayal of the Jesus who won
his Heart - Michael Fallon msc
17-23
17-19
24-26
Prayer Weekend - Streams of Living
Water: Praying with the Longings
of our Hearts - Sr Pauline Compton fdnsc
Guided Retreat - Contemplative Transforma-
tion of Consciousness and Self
Steve Dives msc
Prayer Weekend as above
Men’s Prayer Weekend
August 1st - August 31st
The Ignatian Exercises
or 30 days with a Mystic
AUGUST
2-10
Guided Retreat - The Gift of Ageing Retreat Team
2-10
Directed Retreat
12-20
Directed Retreat
21-23 Women’s Prayer Weekend - Healing Beauty
Michelle Vass & Sr Pauline Compton fdnsc
22-30
Directed Retreat
SEPTEMBER
4-10
Guided Retreat - Heart of God, Heart of Creation - Retreat Team
4-6
Prayer Weekend as above
25-1 Oct Guided Retreat - Opening to the Presence
Michelle Vass & Lou Nulley
25-1 Oct Directed Retreat
OCTOBER
2-8
Guided Retreat - St. John of the Cross:
A Sure Guide to Communion with God
Michael Fallon msc
2-8
Directed Retreat
16-24 Life’s Healing Journey
NOVEMBER
6-12
Guided Retreat - New Testament
Portraits of Jesus - Michael Fallon msc
13-15
Prayer Weekend - Walking with Jesus
Michelle Vass
27-3 Dec Guided Retreat - Let it Be With Me: Yielding to Love with Mary - Michelle Vass
27-29
Prayer Weekend as above
DECEMBER
4-10
Advent Guided Retreat
Fulfilling the Promise- Retreat Team
4-6 Prayer Weekend as above
4 -10 Directed retreat
DECEMBER 31st 2015 JANUARY 30th 2016
Life’s Journey Experience
or 30 days with a Mystic
JANUARY
1-9
Guided Retreat - Journey into the Heart
Retreat Team
1-9
Directed Retreat
11- 19 Life’s Healing Journey
11-19 Directed Retreat
21 - 29 Directed Retreat
DATES: All retreats commence with a practical
introduction at 5.45pm followed by the evening meal.
They conclude with a 1.45 pm Eucharist on the last date.
TARIFF: Our basic cost is $92.00 per day
Prayer Weekend - $184.00
6 Day Retreat - $552.00
8 Day Retreat - $736.00
30 Day retreat - $2760.00
Brown Corridor Rooms: $82 per day
Tariff is all inclusive
Concession tariffs are negotiable with the Director
Deposit (non-refundable) to confirm your booking:
$30.00 for 8 days or less
$150.00 for longer retreats
MasterCard, Visa and EFT are accepted
Eucharist is celebrated daily
and Reconciliation is available