The Addictions Recovery Ministry
of the
Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana
announces
its 26th Annual Weekend
for men and women who are
or who want to be in recovery
Being Made Instruments
of God’s Peace
The Prayer
Of
St. Francis
August 7 - 9, 2009
Solomon Episcopal Conference Center
Robert, Louisiana
In the Twelve and Twelve we are offered a prayer that has become the favorite of many people, “Lord, make me a channel of thy peace.” (p.99). On this retreat we will reflect on this prayer in different ways, weaving the wisdom of the prayer and the wisdom of the steps. Talks, discussion and time for quiet reflection will help us to improve our conscious contact with the God of our understanding – and to become conscious of God’s contact with us!
Sister Cathy Cahill, OSF is a Franciscan Sister who is currently Director of the Franciscan Center in Tampa, FL. She has been leading retreats for persons in AA and other 12 step programs for over 25 years. Her sense of humor and her willingness to share her own experience, strength and hope make her a well-received retreat director in many places around the country. She believes that the 12 Steps and the spirituality they encourage are the greatest contribution made to American spirituality (and beyond) in the 20th century.
The weekend begins with supper at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 7 and ends after the Eucharist on Sunday, August 9 about noon.
You may check in on Friday, August 7 after 4:00 p.m. However, participants may arrive at the Conference Center as early as 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 7.
The cost of the weekend is $176 per person and includes a room for two nights, Friday night supper, three full meals on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. Sunday lunch is not provided. A $75 non-refundable deposit is required and should be sent along with the attached registration form, no later than July 20, 2009.
All rooms at the Conference Center are double occupancy. Single rooms may be requested but are not guaranteed. The cost of a single room for the weekend is an additional $46, or a total of $222. Single rooms will not be assigned until after the final registrations are received and the weekend census is known. Single rooms will be assigned on a “first come, first request” basis and no one will be turned away in order to accommodate those who desire a single room.
Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs. Handicap accessible rooms are available.
For further information or additional brochures contact:
Lance Armstrong at (225) 216-9083
The Brother James Mark Eddy and The Rev. Daryl Canfill Memorial Scholarship Fund can help defray up to 50 percent of the cost of a double occupancy room. Please contact Lance Armstrong at
(225) 216-9083 to apply.
Please Note
The actual breakeven cost of the Mixed Weekend is $236 per person.
If you are able to pay more than $176 for a double room or $222 for a single room for this weekend, the additional contribution will be appreciated.
Thank you.
Make checks payable to: “Solomon Episcopal Conference Center” or “SECC” and mail with registration form to:
SECC
54296 Highway 445
Loranger, LA 70446
REGISTRATION
26th Annual Recovery Weekend
SECC Event #E00448
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Name
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Address
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Phone (Day)
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Phone (Evening)
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E-mail
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Roommate Preference (if any)
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Is a handicap accessible room required?
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Special Dietary Needs
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Church Affiliation
Circle One: Male Female
The Conference Center also accepts
TRAVEL DIRECTIONS
From New Orleans:
Cross the Causeway. Take I-12 towards Hammond. Exit at Robert and turn right onto La. Hwy. 445. Travel north on La. Hwy. 445 for approximately 12 miles. The Conference Center sign and entrance are on the right side of the road.
From Baton Rouge:
Take I-12 through Hammond and exit at Robert (Exit 47). Turn right onto La. Hwy. 445 and travel north for approximately 12 miles. The Conference Center sign and entrance are on the right side of the road.
The Addictions Recovery Ministry (ARM) of the Episcopal Church helps recovering Christians find a home within the Church. ARM seeks to provide education, guidance, and support for families struggling with, or wishing to learn more about addiction.
Our desire is not to be dogmatic or exclude anyone in their spiritual search, but to live out the acceptance and love taught by Jesus.
