115 Victoria St, Resurrection Way, Rosettenville Booking and Enquiries - (011) 435-3662 Individual Private Retreats Welcome by arrangement with the Warden.
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Choosing a Retreat
A retreat is an encounter with God in silence, and is a time specifically set aside for this encounter. Going on retreat means setting aside the business of our lives and the demands people make on us, to be quiet in God's presence.
Retreats, like people, come in a wide variety of styles, focus, intention and length. Generally there are two main kinds of retreat: Open (sometimes called Preached); and Guided. If you have not been on a retreat before it may be easier to start with a preached retreat. In these, the leader provides a series of addresses through the retreat. This is often easier for a beginner than an individually guided retreat, as in these, the leader gives guidance on topics and scriptures to pray into and meditate on, and then interacts with each person, separately, on the retreat to guide them in what the Lord may be saying to them.
St Benedict's programme of retreats
and quiet days is for everyone!
Programme for 2011
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Helping people to pray
RETREATS + QUIET DAYS
21-24 February
Lenten Preparation Retreat for Clergy - Bishop Peter Lee & Fr Kumeran
(R950 per person) We suggest that parishes offer this as gift to their clergy to prepare for Lent.
5 March
Quiet Day: "Echoes of mercy, whispers of love" Being in tune with God - Lynn Fletcher
11-13 March
A Retreat to begin the Lenten Journey - Fr Kumeran
18-20 March
Ukuzila - Lenten Retreat on Fasting - CHN Sisters
2 April
Quiet Day: Praying when you are depressed - Revd Michelle Pilet
9 April
Prayer Day for Families: Setting Personal Boundaries - Pat Anthony
30 April
Quiet Day: Experiencing Resurrection Light - Fr Kumeran
13-15 May
Forgiveness - the African-Christian Way - Fr Ziphozonke
27-29 May
The World, Religion & Spirituality: Awakening to Divine Reality - Revd Dr Jeremy Jacobs
6-10 June
Come Spirit Come - Revd Trevor Hudson (R1300 per person)
25 June
Quiet day: Caring for the care-ers - Sue Tinsley
COST
Weekend Retreats are R600 per person and Quiet Days are R100 per person.
A non-refundable deposit of R300 is required in order to secure your booking for a Retreat.
Please Note: For a Retreat or Quiet day to take place we require a minimum of 8 people.
CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS
The House is also available for conferences and workshops. The price is R330 per person, per day, inclusive of all meals and the use of the facilities. For day groups the rate is R100 per person, and this includes 2 Teas and Lunch as well as the use of the facilities. A Non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure your booking. Groups are welcome to discuss their requirements and the rates with us.
RESERVATIONS
Tel: 011 435 3662 Fax: 011 435 2970
Post: St Benedict’s House, P.O. Box 27, Rosettenville, 2190
BANK DETAILS:
St Benedict’s House, First National Bank
Acc No: 50382047014
Branch: The Glen. Code: 259605
Donations are welcome. This will be used to upgrade the facilities and assist those who cannot afford our rates.
Please note that we strive to maintain an atmosphere of prayerfulness at all times on the property.
We hope that you will have a blessed stay at St Benedict’s.
Fr Kumeran Soobrayan
Programme Director of St Benedicts Retreat House in Rosettenville
Phone: 0114353662 for bookings or 0837636096
