The Master’s Garden: Gardening in Harmony with Nature
Welcome To Manresa Manresa Jesuit Retreat House is a place of quiet, peace and prayer that seeks to help people grow in their spiritual life by offering retreats and other spiritual programs. It is a place to get away from everyday stress, problems and humdrum to commune with Nature and seek God.
What Is A Retreat And Why Make One? A retreat is a time of quiet when you can get away from the ordinary demands of life, a time to get a better perspective on the deeper meaning of your life, a time to come into closer contact with God, a time of reconciliation and peace. It is a time to be good to yourself.
Who is Welcome? We are Jesuit and Catholic but anyone is welcome regardless of religious affiliation or ability to pay. Generally, any man may take part in any men’s retreat and any woman in a women’s retreat whether or not part of the particular group scheduled for that weekend. (See page 20 for the schedule.) Who is welcome? You are.
What to Expect at a Retreat Retreats at Manresa typically begin on Friday with dinner and end around noon on Sunday. During that time a director will offer several talks based, in general, on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. The benefit from the retreat comes not from what the director says, but from the retreatants’ reflection on those elements of the presentation that resonates in thier hearts. Time is set aside for personal reflection and prayer to determine how those insights apply in their own lives. Silence is maintained throughout the weekend so nothing will distract the retreatants from listening to God and their own hearts.
Thanks for Joining Us! It’s a great pleasure for me to welcome all of you to the Manresa Jesuit Retreat House for our first garden event entitled, The Master’s Garden: Gardening in Harmony with Nature. Today, we celebrate the beauty of the natural world, and the role we play in nurturing and protecting that beauty. The great religions of our world all recognize the spiritual dimension of Nature in its capacity to connect us with the transcendent, and remind us of the interconnectedness of all living things in Creation. We recognize that the beauty we find in Nature has the power not only to raise our spirits, but even to heal us. We recognize also in our efforts to nurture that beauty, we become co-creators with the Lord of creation and caretakers of the beautiful gift we have received. I hope that you will enjoy the day and find opportunities for reflection and meditation, as well as practical guidance and suggestions for ways in which you can better look after the treasure you have been given, cultivating the beauty that can be found in your own garden. I would like to thank all those who have cooperated in making this day possible, and hope you take advantage of all that is offered. Please feel free to walk around the grounds and visit the retreat house itself. We hope that you, too, will discover why so many people treasure Manresa and will return to us when you wish to cultivate your own spiritual life. Fr. Gregory Hyde, SJ Executive Director
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What Else Does Manresa Offer? You will find a variety of other programs, seminars, and workshops for growth in self knowledge and the spiritual life at Manresa. These may be one-day or evening events, or they may last for a weekend or be spread over several months. Topics may include: • • • • • • • •
Christian Yoga Church History Discernment Workshops Family Therapy Journal Prayer Learning to Pray Lenten and Advent Programs Marriage Enrichment
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Parish Days of Recollection Parish Staff Workshops Personal Growth Praying with the Body Reading Seminars Recovery from Divorce Scripture Study Women’s Programs
OUR SPEAKERS Janet Macunovich, author, educator and garden designer known for plans that are simple, enduring, creative and individually pleasing. Today she discusses Earthwise Gardening; how to prepare your garden and maintain soil condition so the garden grows well for many years. A variety of methods for soil preparation will be discussed, including double digging “virgin soils,” working under trees, and enlisting Mother Nature’s help in correcting problem soils. Rick Vespa, host of WXYZ TV 7’s “Home Gardener.” will share his years of experience as gardener as well as with English Gardens. Putting the right plant in the right location is just as important as using the right product in the right place, in the proper amount. Achieving the right balance is key to success in the garden.
Dr. Michael Stafford, Director of the Cranbrook Institute of Science and a passionate beekeeper, will discuss the current thinking and research related to understanding the causes of and solutions to the potentially devastating phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder. The sudden collapse of domestic honeybee colonies in North America has us wondering “Where have all the honey bees gone?”
Cyndi Ross is the River Restoration Program Manager for Friends of the Rouge. She has been coordinating public education events and restoration projects for the non-profit organization since 2001. Cyndi specializes in native plant gardening and rain gardens. She will discuss the importance and advantages of using native species and will share the story of the creation of Manresa’s own riverside garden. Rev. Bernie Owens, SJ has been part of Manresa for 19 years, director of the two-year internship in Ignatian Spirituality, leader of seminars in Christian spiritual classics, and an avid gardener. Today he asks, “What is it that unites us all and everything around us?” He will reflect on this Source and its implications for a way of living that more and more we are having to embrace . . . if we are to survive.
Down by the River Lisa Appel, Botanist and Coordinator of Watershed Education for the Cranbrook Institute of Science, focusing on Great Lakes environmental education programs will be denonstrating Life in the Stream: What are benthic macroinvertebrates and how do they measure water quality? SOCWA Volunteers will be doing table-top demonstrations on composting and environmental lawn care from noon until 2 PM.
In the Gazebo
Jill Jack’s magical connection to her audience is the result of her generous artistry. By combining her gifts as a conceptual visionary with a warm gathering of musical influences, Jill touches that secret heart of ours with her melodies and lyrics. She will be entertaining in the Gazebo at 1:00 PM.
Our thanks to our Flower Pot Raffle Donors Affordable Flowers AnnaBella’s Closet Gail Callaghan Cranbrook Institute of Science Elaine Redmond English Gardens Fallen Branches Four Seasons Garden Center Fuch’s Church Supply Funstuff! Garden Gems by Two Sisters Gardenspirations Golden Gardens June Schutt L. Jay Hansen Enterprises
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Liven Up Your Meals With Herbs Fresh from The Garden By Jennifer Youngquest Marketing Manager at English Gardens
Add a little spice to summer meals with herbs fresh from your garden. They’re easy to grow in the garden or in containers. Containers are great because they can be positioned near the cooking areas for easy access. Start by selecting a container with proper drainage. Fill with a container potting mix. When planting in the ground, select an area that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of sun each day. The soil should be rich and loamy, and well drained. Amend appropriately with compost, peat moss or manure, just like any other garden bed. Incorporate a slow-release fertilizer, like Osmocote, into the soil to give plants a good start. Then choose your herbs. English Gardens carries nearly 100 different varieties delightful for their fragrance, foliage texture and robust flavor. Some of the most popular include basil, parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. Select those you’ll use most in cooking. • Basil: use for pesto, salads, eggs, fish, poultry and sauces • Chives: salads, eggs, potatoes, gravies, soup • Mint: garnishes, salads • Oregano: Italian dishes, spaghetti sauce, pizza • Parsley: salads, soups, eggs, garnish • Sage: meat stuffing, lamb, sausage • Rosemary: chicken, lamb, stews, vegetables • Thyme: poultry, stuffing, fish, soup After the herbs are planted, they’ll need regular care throughout the summer. Water is important. Herbs planted in containers will need more water than those planted in the ground. Water when the soil is dry to the touch about an inch down. Fleshier leaves, like parsley and basil, will need to be watered more often than plants like rosemary. Fertilize every two weeks with a water-soluble fertilizer. Remember to snip and use the leaves, so they don’t get too leggy and overgrown. Grow those you cook with most often and leggy, overgrown plants won’t be a problem. It’s fun to experiment with a new variety to introduce to your cuisine.
Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Herbs and Parmesan Use parmesan and any fresh herbs you have on hand for this roasted cauliflower dish. While parsley, tarragon, and thyme make a nice combination, you can also try sage, chives, and rosemary for this recipe suggested by Rhonda Brown, Manresa’s Master Chef from Ovations.
Ingredients 6 cups cauliflower florets 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Place cauliflower in a large roasting pan or jelly-roll pan. Drizzle with oil; toss well to coat. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until tender and browned, stirring every 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, thyme, tarragon, and garlic. Bake 5 minutes. Combine cauliflower mixture, cheese, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss well to combine. Lorrie Hulston Corvin, Cooking Light Nov. 2005
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“I leave this retreat a changed and better person.� Manresa Retreatant We are a diverse, Catholic community, in a historic downtown Detroit church. We are committed through prayer and service in the Jesuit tradition, to living as men and women for others, to serve God and His people.
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Janet Macunovich Earthwise Gardening Break- First Flower Pot Raffle Drawing Rick Vespa It’s all About Balance
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Be sure to buy your Flower Pot Raffle tickets, available throughout the day. 10 for $10 or 25 for $20 You need not be present to win, just put your name and phone number on all your tickets.
4:00 PM Farewell- Last Flower Pot Raffle Drawing
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Jill Jack Musical Entertainment 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM English Gardens Caring for your Summer Garden Mike Stafford The Disappearing Honey Bees 2:45 PM - 3:10 PM Break- Third Flower Pot Raffle Drawing 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Fr. Bernie Owens, SJ We Are All Connected: A Spirituality of Creation as One Community
Cyndi Ross Planting with Natives 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Picnic Lunch- Second Flower Pot Raffle Drawing SOCWA Composting Demonstrations
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 AM - 4 PM MarketPlace opens, Flower Pot Raffle Sales Begin Tours of the House and Grounds (on request) Lisa Appel Life in the Stream Demonstrations 9:45 AM Fr. Greg Hyde, SJ Welcome
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10th Annual Spirit of Manresa Dinner Gala & Auction • Saturday • September 21, 2013 • 5 pm
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• 5:00 pm Eucharistic Celebration • Hors d’oeuvres & Silent Auction • Cocktails, Dinner & Live Auction • Games, Music & Dancing
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Head and Heart Women’s Book Club A spiritual book club for women offering opportunities to… o Read inspiring books o Enjoy being with other faith-filled women o Share and gain new insights in a focused, open-ended discussion format o Learn how to apply what you read to your own life and grow in faith, hope and love
Session One
Mondays: Sep 30, Oct 28, Nov 25, 2013 & Jan 6, 2014 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The Four Teresas
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Mondays: Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, & Jun 2, 2014 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Redeemed
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Facilitator: Diane Neville Cost: $40.00 per session due at registration Location: Manresa Library YOU MAY REGISTER: Online at: www.manresa-sj.org (click on “Registration”) By Mail: Send your name, address, phone number, and a check made out to Manresa Jesuit Retreat House to: Manresa, 1390 Quarton Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Phone: Call the Manresa office at (248) 644-4933, ext 10 to register or for further information.
Retreat Schedule Aug 2 - 4 Married Couples' Retreat Aug 7 - 16 Directed Retreat Session III Aug 16 - 18 Urban Parish Retreat for Men & Women Aug 23 - 25 Men's AA Retreat Sept 6 - 8 Men Sept 13 - 15 Men Sept 17 - 19 Women VII (Midweek) Sept 20 - 22 Manresa Healing Retreat Sept 27 - 29 Women III Oct 4 - 6 Men Oct 10 - 13 Men's 4-Day Oct 17 - 20 Women VIII (4-Day) Oct 25 - 27 Men Nov 1 - 3 Men Nov 8 - 10 Men Nov 15 - 17 Women IX Nov 28 - 29 AA Women II Dec 6 - 8 Men Jan 3 - 5 Men Jan 7 - 9 Midweek Men Jan 10 - 12 Men Jan 14 - 16 Women I (Midweek) Jan 17 - 19 Men's Fellowship Retreat Jan 24 - 26 Men Jan 31 - Feb 2 Caregivers' Retreat Jan 31 - Feb 2 Couples Prayer Retreat Feb 7 - 9 AA Men Feb 14 - 16 Men Feb 14 - 16 Discernment of God's Will workshop Feb 21 - 23 Women II Feb 28 - Mar 2 Men Mar 15 - 17 Inner Healing Retreat Mar 21 - 23 Seekers' Retreat (Young Adults 20s-30s) Mar 28 - 30 Christian Meditation Retreat Apr 4-6 Men Apr 11 - 13 Palm Sunday Men's Retreat Apr 13 - 14 Women Palm Sunday overnight retreat Apr 17 - 19 Holy Week Retreat Apr 25 - 27 Men May 2 - 4 Men May 8/9 - 11 Women IV & V May 16 - 18 Men May 23 - 25 AA Women I May 30 - June 1 Men To register for a retreat contact Manresa’s Front Office www.manresaSJ.org (248) 644-4933 office@manresa-sj.org
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Concerts at Manresa We invite you to join us in the Wernert Lounge October 6, 2013 Leszek Bartkiewicz December 8, 2013 Cantate! January 26, 2014 Wisaal and The Klezmer Fusion Band March 2, 2014 Metro Jazz Voices with Carl Cafagna
Concerts begin at 3:00 PM and include an Afterglow. Tickets are $25 each concert or purchase the series for $75 For more information call 248-644-4933 or online www.manresaSJ.org.
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The Master’s Garden Committee
Co-Chairs: Ann-Marie Ciceri and Marilyn Rice Kathryn Baruch Alda Marie McCook Kathleen Sherry Karen Brown Anne Marie Monette Deanna Tabar Jan Brown Br. Mike O'Grady, SJ Patty Ward John Cunningham Joe Olesnavage Terri Weber Gretchen Gonzalez Paul Seibold Sharon Wetherington Elaine Maderal Grace Seroka Rita Tinetti - Staff
Let Us Be Protectors Of Creation The vocation of being protector is not just something involving us Christians alone: it … is simply human, involving everyone. It means protecting all creation, the beauty of the created world, as the Book of Genesis tells us and as Saint Francis of Assisi showed us. It means respecting each of God’s creatures and respecting the environment in which we live …In the end, everything has been entrusted to our protection and all of us are responsible for it. Be protectors of God’s gifts!” Pope Francis
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