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August 2013 “What you let choose you, will drive you” --Interviewee on NPR. A place of peace. Igniting hearts. Dear Friend of Jesuit Retreat House: Board of Directors What do you seek for happiness? A big home? A recognized career? A Rita Carfagna fabulous salary? Chair What is the ‘drive’ or ‘passion’ in your life? What has grabbed you and John V. Biernacki absorbed you? What do you think about when you are alone? What consumes your energy, Hugh Buchanan your creativity, your relationships with others?

Elizabeth Cotter Or, perhaps, your relationship with God? Even more challenging: Is God part of this driven, Frank DeSantis tireless, motion-filled life that controls you?

Tina M. Facca, PhD When we give time to our soul, our spirit, we invite these furies of our competitive lives to be Kathleen Ferry confronted and challenged, to disappear and in their place we welcome peace, generosity, open mindedness, and love. Yes, the love of a God who has been waiting so patiently to Rita Mary Harwood, SND come in. St. Ignatius Loyola had a term for this openness to God: the Spiritual Exercises. Keith Lashinger We might refer to it as ‘retreat’. In the Book of Revelations, there is a warming and devotional image of Our Lord knocking on a door in the passage which says: “Here I stand, Paul V. Murphy knocking at the door. If anyone hears me calling and opens the door, I will enter his house and have supper with him and he with me.” Rev. 3: 20. Donald Petkash, SJ

Jim Riley, SJ The image has been captured by artists for centuries; no doubt you have seen a popular rendition on many a holy card over the years. I invite you to conjure up that image and ask Robert Welsh, SJ yourself, ‘What have I let choose me? What can I choose to replace it so that I am the person Mary Ann Flannery, SC God has created me to be? ‘ When I come close to answering these questions, I will be closer Executive Director to holiness. Barbara Leggott Associate Director So I invite you to come to the JRH. Make a weekend retreat. Or, start with a day retreat or an evening talk. Put your fear aside. Open the door on which He is knocking and let Him in during your quiet time here. Choose Him. Your life will never be the same because you will be letting His love drive your life, and the seductive attractions of secularism will no longer Our Mission: ‘choose’ you. Inspired by the Gospel of In Christ’s love, Jesus Christ, rooted in the spirituality of St. Ignatius, Jesuit Retreat House provides a sacred setting for outreach, Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, S.C. retreats and programs of Executive Director growth and development for people in the contem- porary Church and society. JRH New Board Chair 2013 Hearts on Fire

I am honored and happy to serve as the Chairperson of the JRH Board this year and I feel privileged to work alongside the many generous individuals who are also serving on the Board.

Together we are blessed to support Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, S.C. and the rest of the dedicated and talented staff as they strive to provide the spiritual nourishment for such a wide range of seekers - the youth who are growing in a heartfelt knowledge of Jesus Christ through their Kairos retreats, the young adults who are further discerning God’s call to them, the addicted who seek the healing that only Jesus can provide, the seniors who long to deepen their relationship with God, those in ministry who need to recharge their spiritual batteries, the professionals striving to live their faith in the workplace.

As a Board, we, too, are making a concerted effort at our own ongoing spiritual formation. Last winter, we participated in the 6-week “Called and Sent” Lay Leadership module, “Ignatian Spirituality: Grounding for Life.” Together we learned more about St. Ignatius and the Spiritual Exercises, we prayed together and we shared how we are finding God in the work we are doing at JRH.

Additionally, at each Board meeting, the opening prayer includes an “Ignatian moment” to help us stay focused on the Jesuit charisma that shapes all we do and we close each meeting with a communal discernment. We take several minutes to reflect on the meeting to notice the moments when we felt discouraged or confused (spiritual desolation) and the moments we felt energized or hopeful (spiritual consolation) to further discern how God may be leading us as a group.

Finally, over the past few months, several Board members have been interviewing past Board chairs and Executive Directors of JRH in order to piece together a “sacred history” of JRH. Although we are still finalizing this document, the rough draft provides ample evidence that the Holy Spirit has been very active in the ministry of JRH for many, many years! No matter the individuals serving or the problems they encountered, over the years, through the grace of God, JRH has continued to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through the good news of the Spiritual Exercises. It is humbling, indeed, to be a part of this awesome ministry as we write our own pages of its sacred history.

In closing, in the name of the One who loves us, heals us, leads us, and saves us, Jesus Christ, our Lord, I thank you for being a part of the sacred history of JRH and I ask that you continue to journey with us in support of its critical ministry – helping all seekers to know our loving God.

Christ’s peace, Rita Carfagna JRH Welcomes Fr. Roche, S.J.

JRH Welcomes Fr. Matthew Roche, S.J.

We are very pleased to welcome Father Matt Roche, S.J., as a fulltime minister here at the Jesuit Retreat House. Father Matt comes from the New York Province and will be living with the Jesuit community at St. Ignatius High School. He brings 27 years of experience in spiritual direction and has been on staff at Mt. Manresa in New York for three years before its closing this past June.

Fr. Roche entered the Jesuits in 1973. After entering he tutored ex-convicts, published books on tape for the blind, worked with the terminally ill at Calvary Hospital, and Men of the Street at a Soup Kitchen in Syracuse, as well as the mentally handicapped at Daybreak, a L’Arche Home outside of Toronto. He taught English at McQuaid Jesuit High School, Rochester, New York, edited a Province insert quarterly for Company magazine, and worked on the staff of two parishes: Xavier in Manhattan and St. Anthony’s in Oceanside, Long Island. JRH New Board Chair 2013 Hearts on Fire

On May 10, Jesuit Retreat House held its annual fundraising event “Hearts on Fire”. The event gathered more than 400 supporters of the retreat house for cocktails and dinner catered by Chefs For Hire. The theme for this years event was Celebrating those of faith who serve the underserved. The guest speaker was V. Rev. Timothy P. Kesicki, SJ. Honored at the event were Peggy Finucane, Ph.D., Director, Center for Services & Social Action at , James E. Skerl, Teacher, Theology Department at Saint Ignatius High School and Paul D. Lumsden, Volunteer with the Jesuit Retreat House and advocate for addition recovery programs. Ruth Graskemper along with Richard & Julie Co-Chairs Ruth Graskemper, Richard & Julie Jerdonek and JRH Executive Director Sr Mary Ann Flannery, SC. Jerdonek, served as co-chairs for the event. Ignatius in the Meadow Ignatius in the Meadow On July 31, Jesuit Retreat House celebrated the Feast of St. Ignatius With our second annual concert and Prayer Mob.

A crowd of over 200 people of all ages gathered in the JRH Meadow for an evening of music, prayer and fun led by Catholic musician Matt Fafrak. Those gathered texted prayers of forgiveness, gratitude and love to family and friends around the world. Did you miss it? That’s okay –we’ll do it again next year!

Save the date, July 31, 2014, and get your smart phones ready!

Jim Manney, of Loyola Press, has written an engaging little book on the gateway to the Spiritual Exercises titled, God Finds Us: An Experience of the Spiritual Exercises. This is a clear, down-to- earth testament of how the Exercises invite us to be captured by God’s love. Cleveland sportswriter, Terry Pluto, a friend of the JRH, has written two fine volumes of essays titled Faith and You, Volumes 1 &2, demonstrating the importance of faith in governing and directing our lives. Individually Directed Retreatants at JRH for a July Weekend These and other fine books can be purchased at our book Retreat. store. Day Retreats Advent Opportunities at JRH Day Retreats at JRH Day retreats at JRH are offered monthly beginning in September. Each retreat focuses on a different dimension of Christian living and uses Ignatian prayer practices to cultivate the soul. Day Retreats begin with coffee and pastry at 9:00 a.m., conclude by 3:00 p.m. Day retreats include celebration of Mass and home-cooked lunch. Cost $25.00 September 18 - Presenter TBA October 29 - Fr. Matt Roche, S.J. November 18 - Presenter TBA

Women’s Afternoon of Prayer: Coloring your Prayerlife. Sunday October 13, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Cost $20 Facilitated by: Sr. Mary Ann Flannery and Louisa Celebrezze Enjoy an autumn day of prayer reflecting on nature and using your imagination as a guide to a fuller experience of prayer. We will discover approaches to contemplation despite our busy-ness and ponder the gifts of creation to inspire deeper, loving prayer. The day includes cider and pumpkin bread. Evening Retreats Evening Retreats at JRH An evening retreat at JRH is an ideal way to end a busy workday. Evenings begin at 6:30 p.m. with coffee and pas- try. Retreats conclude by 9:00 p.m. Time is provided for prayer, presentation, and personal reflection. Cost is $15.00/retreat unless otherwise noted. Getting Lost, Getting Found. September 11. Come to the Jesuit Retreat House for this Men’s Evening Retreat. Fa- ther Connell’s reflections will play off the stereotype of the refusal of men to ask for directions when they are lost. Using stories from Sacred Scripture, the lives of saints, and popular culture, he will illustrate how getting lost can be a starting point for a new life in “getting found” by the love of God. Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! October 9. Are you facing an important change in life? A challenging decision to make? Father Matthew Roche, S.J. will take you through the steps of prayerful discernment so that you may find peace and the direction God wants you to take.

Spiritual Planning for the Third Age. October 16. It’s called the Third Age and if you are between 60 and 90, you’re in it. Many have done financial planning, but how many have planned from a spiritual point of view? How can my life in retirement be meaningful and productive spiritually? Join Fr. William Karg as he will discuss some insights that can help us realize new creativity and come closer to God in this time of life. Cost is $20 a person or $35 for a couple. Fall Programs

Morning Prayer for Women Thursday October 10, 6:30 -8:00 p.m. with Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, S.C. Progress & Promise Mondays, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Come Join us! August 26 September 23 A Presentation about the History and Ongoing Work of October 28 Sisters’ Ministries in the Diocese of Cleveland. November 25 Presenters: Sr. Elaine Berkopec, OSU, MA Women from all walks of life are invited to pray together Natalie Kertes Weaver, Ph.D. and learn more about the beauty of prayer. This prayer Sr. Lisa Marie Belz, OSU, Ph.D. group will refresh your spirit and help you find strength in Michele Stopera Freyhauf, M.A. regular prayer habits. Just bring your Bible and come as you are! Cost is $5, and includes coffee and pastry. Bring Free Will Offering. Walk-Ins Welcome a friend ~she will thank you! Day Retreats Advent Opportunities at JRH Advent Luncheon “Remembering our Martyrs.” December 2, 2013. Sr. Christine Rody, SC served as a along with Dorothy Kazel, OSU and , both from Cleveland who were martyred on December 2, 1980 in . Sister will tell what it was like to serve with these women and she will explain how our faith can support martyrs in today’s violent world. Midday prayer starts at 11:30 followed by lunch and the speaker. Program concludes by 1:30. Cost is $25.

“An Afternoon of Advent Reflection for Women Religious.” December 8, 2013 Sister Carol Kandiko, CSA, will facilitate the afternoon. Carol is the director of Centering Space in Lakewood, Ohio. She is very experienced in leading individuals to find peace and joy through prayer and artistic appreciation of God’s amazing presence in our lives. A perfect way to enjoy the advent season. Cost is $15, the program is form 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Refreshments Included.

Advent Day Retreat: “Awakening the Heart of Christ.” December 9, 2013. Facilitated by Fr. Matthew Roche, S.J. Do you believe that anticipation of the holidays is more than Hallmark’s Christmas specials? Does the background music of the season fail to move you as much as in the past? What will awaken your heart? A day of reflection based on the overwhelming love of God for us will put you in the spirit, not just for the holidays but for many days to come. Father Roche will present talks on the spirit of advent and provide prayer experiences to help you approach Christmas with more joy and peace. Day begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes by 3:00 p.m. Cost is $25.

Advent Weekend Retreat: “And the Word Was Made Flesh.” December 14-15, 2013. Do you want some peace and quiet before the hectic holidays? Are you looking to capture the meaning of Christmas, especially after a major change or loss in your life? How does this important holiday impact your life no matter how you celebrate it? Come and enjoy the beauty of the season in stillness and reflection. Facilitated by Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, SC and Fr. Mathew Roche, S.J. This weekend retreat takes place Saturday 11:00 a.m. through Sunday with departure after 10:00 a.m. Mass. Costs $90, including room and board.

Thank you to the Gesu Women

A big thank you to Mary Abood, of the Gesu Moms Annual Retreat who led the drive to collect funds for a fire pit as a gift to JRH. God Bless you, Mary and all the Gesu Moms! Pre-Cana Days In Loving Memory

Pre-Cana couples take time away form the flurry of Each month we remember our benefactors with wedding planning to reflect upon the Sacrament as it Mass. In a special way we remember our friends is lived each day. Married couples share witness who have gone home to the Lord. stories, and time is et aside for one on one We remember and pray for our longtime friend, Jerry Barry conversation. The day ends with Mass and dinner. who made over 60 retreats at JRH through the Saint Ignatius Pre-Cana days at JRH meet diocesan requirements Alumni. He is surely in heaven! for marriage preparation. We also remember and pray for Richard Norris who consistently made yearly retreats despite challenging health Upcoming Pre-Cana dates are: issues. September 22, October 20 and November 3 12:45 - 8:00 pm Please let us know when you lose a loved one, and we will add Cost is $80/Couple them to our Mass intentions.

Thanking Our Donors Our Donors Make Our Ministry Possible!

This is a list of donors who generously supported the ministry of JRH between July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013. Every attempt has been made to assure the accuracy of this report. If an error has been made, please accept our apology and notify Barbara at (440) 884-9300, x10 so that a correction can be made. Thank you for your generous support of our ministry! Individual Donors Mrs. Carol Connors Mr. & Mrs. Mike Gingo Mr. & Mrs. John Lenhard Mr. & Mrs. James J. Abel Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Conway Mr. & Mrs. Michael Goebel Mr. & Mrs. Michael Leonakis Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Airel Dr. & Mrs. Sebastian A. Cook Ms. Barbara Goebl Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Lieb Mr. Richard Alkire Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cook Mrs. Jeanne Golias Ms. Jo Lohn Mr. & Mrs. Jack Ambrose Mr. & Hon. John Cooney Mrs. Alice Graham Mr. & Mrs. Michael Long Dr. Priscilla & Mr. Rogelio Ancheta Mrs. Eileen Corrigan Mrs. Ruth Graskemper Ms. Patricia Ludick Mrs. Rita M. Andreano Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Corrigan Dr. & Mrs. Ramon T. Guiao Mr. Paul D. Lumsden Ms. Dolores A. Angelini Mr. & Mrs. Rick Costello Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Hager Ms. Ellen Lutjen Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Daniel B. Cotter Mr. Donald Hamed Mr. Mark Lysyj Ms. Mary Anthony Mr. & Mrs. William Coughlin Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hamm Laurie Malone Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Arceci Mr. Peter Covich Mrs. Rosemarie Hamski Mr. & Mrs. Michael Maroun Ms. Sylvia C. Arceci Mr. Tom Coyne Mr. & Mrs. Harry A. Hanna Ms. Joni Marra Mr. Mark J. Armbruster Mr. & Mrs. John P. Craighead Mr. & Mrs. John Hannon Mr. & Mrs. David Marshall Ms. Gloria Ashworth Mr. Frank Culkar Mr. & Mrs. Robert Harold Mr. William Marshall Mr. & Mrs. Bruce R. Asmus Mr. & Mrs. Tom Cully Mr. Rocky Hatfield Dr. & Mrs. Edward T. Marshall DDS Ms. Esther Baiocco Ms. Marilyn Cunin Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Hatgas Ms. Lori Mascia Ms. Terrie Baldwin Mr. & Ms. Dave Curran Mrs. Marian E. Hatton Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Maser Mr. Norbert Barman Ms. Eleanor Danz Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hayden Ms. Claudette Matero Mr. Greg Barrett Dr. Wayne Daum Mr. & Mrs. P. William Head Mr. & Mrs. Robert Maxwell Mr. & Mrs. Gerald J. Barry Mrs. Mary Day Mr. Rosco Heim Mr. & Mrs. Christopher R. Mayer Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Base Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Day Mrs. Eleanor Henkel Mr. Mark Maynard Mr. & Mrs. Luke Baum Mr. & Mrs. Michael Day Mr. & Mrs. William Henry Ms. Catherine Mazzarini Mr. Robert Bednar Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Day Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ron Herzberger Mrs. A.M. McCarthy Ms. Nancy Benacci Mr. Brian Day and Mrs. Colleen C. Day Mr. & Mrs. Fausto G. Hidalgo Mr. J. R. McCormick Ms. Marguerite Bergen Mr. & Mrs. Brian Dean Mrs. Betty Hissong Mr. & Mrs. Gregory McDermott Mr. Tony Bernardo Mayor Tim DeGeeter Mr. & Mrs. John Hlawati Ms. Marilyn McDonald Mr. & Mrs. William D. Berry Mr. & Mrs. Dan Delaney Mr. & Mrs. David Hollis Dr. & Mrs. Robert McEvoy Mr. & Mrs. Michael Biehl Mrs. Diane DeMelo Mr. & Mrs. Gil Holzheimer Mr. Michael McGuigan Mr. & Mrs. John Biernacki Mr. & Mrs. Frank DeSantis Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Horvath Mr. & Mrs. Dan McKenna Mrs. Pat Biesiadny Mr. David Deschler Mr. Jim Houser Ms. Mary McPolin Mr. & Mrs. George R. Blaha Mrs. Marge Diemer Ms. Geraldine T. Howe Mr. Michael McReynolds Mr. & Mrs. Robert Boehm Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Dobeck Ms. Joanna M. Hribar Dr. David LaGuardia & Ms. Lisa Mencini Mr. & Mrs. Robert Boehm Mrs. Eva Dolan Dr. John A. Hudec, D.D.S. Mr. & Mrs. David Meredith Mr. Joseph Bogdan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Downey Ms. Patricia Intili Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Merriman Fr. Carl Bonk, S.J. Mrs. Pat Doyle Mr. & Mrs. Peter Irmiter Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Metz Ms. Elaine Boudreau Mr. & Mrs. Jack H. Doyle Ms. Margaret Ann Jablonski Mr. Robert Meyo Mrs. Nancy Bouhall Mr. Dale Dumek Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Jerdonek Dr. & Mrs. Michael Michael Ms. Angela Bradley Mr. & Mrs. Paul H. Dunn Ms. Barbara L. Jones, Ph.D. Mrs. Diane Michutka Fraser and Dr. Mrs. Rebecca Brady and Mr. Jim Pelikan Ms. Teresa S. Dunsworth Ms. Margaret R. Joyce Thomas Fraser Mr. & Mrs. Bill Breckel Mr. & Mrs. Jim Eardly Ms. Gerry Kaftan Eugene & Helen Mikel Mr. & Mrs. Brendan Breen Mr. & Mrs. James Egli Ms. Karen M. Kapes Mrs. Elsie Milano Ms. Rachel Brennan Mr. George R. Ericsson Mr. Ralph L. Kearnes Mr. Joseph Milauskas Regina Brett & Bruce Hennes Mr. & Mrs. Karl Ertle Ms. Jean Keller Ms. Mary Minnillo Mr. & Mrs. Donald Brinkley Ms. Ann Ertle Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence P. Kelley Mrs. Benita Mocilnikar Mr. Dennis J. Brody Mr. Frank Faciana Ms. Laura Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Mooney Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Brosnan, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Larry E. Faulhaber Rev. John L. Kieffer S.J. Ms. Barbara Moore Ms. Jean Bucchieri Mr. Michael J. Finnegan Mr. & Mrs. George Kilcoyne Mr. & Mrs. John Morabeto Mr. Hugh Buchanan Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Finucane Mrs. Marie B. Kishel Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Moriarty Ms. Dorothy Budzek Mrs. Paula Fitzgerald Mr. Frank Kmiecik Rev. John Mullee Ms. Ellen Butler Sr. Mary Ann Flannery SC Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kmiecik Mr. & Mrs. Ed Mundzak Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cachat Mr. & Mrs. Brian Flannery Mr. & Mrs. Donald Koehler Ms. Susie B. Murphy Ms. Martha Campbell Mr. Martin J. Flannery Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kondzer Mr. Joseph Musca Dr. & Mrs. Fachtna Carey Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fogarty Mr. Bob Kontor Mr. Jim Mussey Ms. Kathryn Carey Mr. & Mrs. Raymond A. Foos Fr. Gerald Koos Mr. & Mrs. Kent G. Nehoda Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Carfagna Mr. & Mrs. Jim Fox Ms. Barbara Kostensky Mr. Jeff Nelson Mr. Hubert Carlin Ms. Jenene M. Francis Ms. Lucille Kowalski Mr. Donald E. Nemec Mr. John Carlson Dr. Richard B. Fratianne Mrs. Dolores T. Kratzer Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Nock Mr. & Mrs. Jack Carney Ms. Ann Frencel Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Krause Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nook Mrs. Joan Carney Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Friedson Mr. Kenneth Krol Mr. & Mrs. Richard V. Norris Mr. Frank J. Caruso Fr. Larry Frient Mr. Tony Kropinak Ms. Barbara Norton Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cauley Mrs. Jean A. Gaetano Mrs. Mary Ann Kunkel Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Nunney Ms. Jane Cavanaugh Mrs. Eileen Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Laheta Dr. Joan Nuth, Ph D Mr. Michael Cheselka and Mrs. Nancy Mrs. Kathleen Galovic Mr. & Mrs. John Lahl Mr. & Mrs. Frank O'Connor Russo Mr. Patrick Gannon & Mrs. Cathy Ms. Lucille Lang Mrs. Mary M. O'Grady Mr. & Mrs. Jon Chokan (Duhigg)Gannon Ms. Mary Ann Lanser Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O'Grady Mrs. Alice Ciotta Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Garry Ms. Mary Ann LaQuatra Mrs. Karen B. O'Hara Mr. & Mrs. Mike Cleary Dr. & Mrs. Charles Garven Mr. & Mrs. Keith Laschinger Ms. Mary O'Hearn Mr. & Mrs. Patrick W. Cleary-Burns Mr. Hugh J. Garvey Mrs. Joanne Lasky Mr. & Mrs. John O'Keefe Mr. & Mrs. Charles Clemens Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gaul Mr. Timothy Lavelle Mr. Gerald P. O'Malley Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Coakley Mr. & Mrs. Dan Gauntner Mr. Dennis Lazuta Mr. & Mrs. Tom Oberg Mrs. Marie Coffey Mr. Joseph Gibbons Mr. & Mrs. James Leggott Mr. Ivan L. Otto Mr. & Mrs. Brett Colvard Fr. Thomas Gilles Dr. George Leicht MD Mr. & Mrs. George Palko Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius Comella Ms. Jean C. Gillet Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Leitch Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Palmieri Thanking Our Donors Our Donors Make Our Ministry Possible!

Mr. & Mrs. John Parker Ms. Evelyn Sherman Anita & Frank Vergilii CBIZ, Inc.l Ms. Jan Parmenter Mr. Jeffrey Shibley Mr. & Mrs. Randy Vesco Chicago-Detroit Province of the Society Mrs. Beth Parnin Mr. & Mrs. John A. Shimko Ms. Mary Vetromile of Jesus Mrs. Theresa M. Pensis Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Sieniawski Mrs. Dorothy Vidic Compass Business Services Mr. & Mrs. James J. Pesek Ms. Linda Sipos Dr. Claudia Villabona Damon Industries, Inc. Ms. Cathrin Peter Mr. & Mrs. Gustave Skapek Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Vogel Ed Keating Center Mr. & Mrs. James Peters Dr. & Mrs. Michael Skerl Rev. John Vrana Emerald Energy Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Peters Mr. & Mrs. Gene Skerl Mrs. Diane Vreuls Friebert and Mr. Stuart First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Petti Mr. & Mrs. Philip Slaght Friebert FISH FOUNDATION Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Porath Mr. & Mrs. David Smith Rev. & Mrs. Robert Walcott Gene Ptacek & Son Fire Equipment Mr. & Mrs. John Power Mrs. Patricia Smith David J. Walkowiak Gesu Mr. & Mrs. David A. Pratt Ms. Celia A. Snyder Mrs. Mary Warren Incarnate Word Academy Ms. Marge Prosen Mr. Timothy J. Speer Mrs. Mary Lou Whitehead John Carroll Jesuit Comm. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Protzik Hon. & Mrs. Leo Spellacy Ms. Patricia Williard John Carroll University Mr. Adam Prusick Ms. Julia Spiker & Mr. Sunil Ahuja Mrs. Eleanor Willkomm Klaben Ford, Inc. Mr. Michael J. Quillin Mr. Tom Staab Ms. Judy Wilson Koch Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Laverne Raimer Ms. Phyllis Stanton Dr. & Mrs. William Wojno Magnificat High School Mr. & Mrs. Leo R. Reichard Ms. Joan Steigerwald Ms. Catherine Wolanski Mobility Works Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Reidy Mr. Walter Stein Jr Mr. & Mrs. Richard Woodward NOW Valet Service, Inc. Ms. Connie Renker Mr. & Mrs. Philip Sterrett Mr. George Young Ohio Fraternal Congress Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rhubart Mr. & Mrs. &rew Strada Mr. Robert J. Zack Parma Area Chamber of Commerce Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Richlovsky Mr. & Mrs. John Sullivan Mrs. Lillian J. Zahara Rehmann Financial Ms. Dorothy Rieman Mrs. Linda Sullivan Ms. Ann Marie Zaller Rinello Construction, Inc. Mr. Michael Riley Mr. James Sullivan and Ms. Gabrielle Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Zaverl Samuel H. & Maria /Miller Foundation Mrs. Carol Rini Brett Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Zawadzki Sisters of Charity Health System Mr. & Mrs. Tom Roach Mr. & Mrs. Michael Supler Mr. & Mrs. John R. Zickes Sisters of Charity Ministry Foundation, Mr. Renato Roman Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Surdy Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ziegler Cincinnati Mr. & Mrs. Roger Rose Mr. & Mrs. Peter P. Svancara Ms. Ellen Zoller Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Mr. & Mrs. Marc Rubin Mr. William Switaj Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Zunt Sisters of Charity of Saint Augustine Ms. Barbara Rudolph Mr. Robert Sykora Organizations/Foundations St. Ambrose Church Mr. & Mrs. William Rueb Ms. Rose Marie Tatalick Absolute Management, Inc. St. Ignatius High School Mr. & Mrs. Roderick R. Russell Ms. Judy Taucher-Lewis Alphonso & Son, Inc St. Ignatius High School Jesuit Ms. Lisa Russo Mr. Ian Templeton Altercare of Ohio, Inc. Community Mr. & Mrs. Andy Ruzich Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Terranova Ancora St. John's Jesuit High School Community Rev. Robert Sanson Mr. & Mrs. Bill Theiss Arthur B. McBride, Sr. Family Foundation St. Martin de Porres High School Mr. David Saven Ms. Nicole Thimke Axelrod Buick GMC Stella Maris Mr. John B. Schlosser Ms. Jennie Thomas Boler School of Business The Lawyers Guild of the Catholic Mr. John J. Schmitt Sr. Jeanne Tighe Byrne, Byrne & Co. Insurance Diocese of Cleveland Mr. & Mrs. Gerald F. Schroer Sr. Mrs. Barbara Tinker Catholic Charities Health & Human Walsh Jesuit Communuity Mr. & Mrs. John Schubert Mr. Roger C. Tresch Services Walsh Jesuit High School Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Selhorst Ms. Donna S. Trowbridge Catholic Daughters of Amer. #1430 Warren Roofing & Insulating Co. Mr. Peter T. Seliskar Ms. Alexandra Turk Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Weekley's Mailing Service Inc. Rev. Sharon Seyfarth Garner Mr. Michael Ullman Two Grants awarded to JRH In July, JRH received grant funding from two foundations. The first is from the SC Ministry Foundation for funding for 100 caregivers (from non-profit organizations) to attend two retreats. Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, SC and John Ropar, Ph.D., P.C.C. will facilitate the retreats: “Whole person, Holy Work, a Day of Reflection and Renewal.” The second grant was awarded to JRH from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland for the planning and im- plementation of three Seasonal Eco-Spirituality and Justice Retreats for Urban Youth. This is a collaboration between JRH, St. Martin de Porres High School, and the Humility of Mary Sisters. Sister Barbara O’Donnell, HM will facili- tate the retreats for 20 students at JRH. Join us for a taste of Italy, Sunday, October 6, 2013 Come enjoy a spaghetti dinner in the JRH dining room with friends and family from noon until 4:00pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children (age 5-10yrs). Children under 5 are free. For tickets call Barbara 440-884-9300. Tickets are also available for purchase at the door. Donated basket items are welcome - e.g. Spa, kitchen, items for children’s and men’s baskets; gift cards appreciated. Philanthropia Luncheon, December 9, 2013 JRH will be participating in the annual Christmas Philanthropia luncheon at 12 noon sponsored by Executive Caterers of Landerhaven on December 9, 2013. Come hear the Singing Angels and enjoy being with other friends of the JRH to start off the holiday season. Tickets are $75 each, a table of 10 is $750 (reserved table), and a Silver Table Sponsor is $1200 (table of 10, preferred seating, and recognition in the lobby and program presentation.) Please call Marian at 440-884-9300 x22 for details. 100% of the proceeds go to JRH. Colors & Bottles, February 2, 2014 Join us for a Sunday Afternoon of water color painting being taught by local artist as part of our St. Ignatius and the Art’s Series. Cost is $50 which covers all supplies and light refreshments. Space is limited to 30 participants so make your reservation now. Call Barb 440-884-9300 for details Featured September Programs Praying with St. Ignatius Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m. September 16 through November 4 at Jesuit Retreat House

REGISTER NOW! Space is limited!

Praying With St. Ignatius (PWSI) leads retreatants to experience God’s merciful love, grow in a heartfelt knowledge of Jesus, and enter into his passion, death and resurrection.

Cost is $75 or register as a group of 3 for $200, a savings of $25. To learn more about PWSI at Jesuit Retreat House please call Barbara at 440-884-9300 ext 10.

What are people saying about PWSI? “The structure really helped me develop my prayer life.” “I have a greater knowledge of myself and a personal relationship with Jesus.” “I am now so aware of how loved I am.” Lay Leadership Programs For Young Adults: Discernment and Decision-Making

A Program in Discernment and Decision-Making will be offered by Patrick Cleary-Burns at Jesuit Retreat House this fall on Mondays from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. on September 30th, October 14 and October 28th. The module includes a day of retreat which will be offered on November 16th at The Franciscan Center in Garfield Heights from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The program is designed for young adults in their 20s and 30s. Contact Patrick for more information and to suggest a young adult who may be interested in this program: [email protected]

The Jesuit Retreat House offers a wide variety of support programs, training and formation experi- ences for lay leaders.

To learn more about hosting a JRH Retreat at your parish, contact Martha Campbell, Lay Leadership Program Director at 440-884-9300 ext 44 or by email at [email protected] Lawyers Retreat “Spiritual Networking” & CLE for Lawyers: Balancing Faith, Work and The Spiritual Exercises

Sponsored by The Lawyers Guild of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Hosted by the Jesuit Retreat House. 2.5 Hours Continuing Legal Education Credits in Ohio: 1.0 hour Ethics, 1.0 hour Professionalism, and 0.5 hour Substance Abuse. Saturday, September 21, 8:00 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. Cost: $50 For complete details and schedule go to www.jrh-cleveland.org

Ignatian Currents: Embracing God’s Love in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Freedom to Love and Be Loved Choosing freedom to love and be loved is a central transformative dynamic in the Spiritual Exercises. This evening’s presentation will Friday, October 25, explore the experience of choosing freedom, what helps and hinders 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. our choosing from both a psychological and spiritual perspective. (Coffee and Conversation from 6:30 p.m.) The psychology of twentieth-century Swiss psychoanalyst, Carl Jung, will be used to interact with and unpack some of the dynamics in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

Embracing God’s How can we more fully embrace God’s transforming love? What helps us to be receptive to this love? Applying the psychology of Transforming Love twentieth-century Swiss psychoanalyst, Carl Jung, to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, we will focus on how our image Saturday, October 26, of God gets formed, “The Principle and Foundation” of the Spiritual 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exercises and the desires of the authentic Self. We will explore (Coffee and Conversation from 8:30 a.m.) “The Call of the King,” Ignatian contemplation and the practice This day includes lunch advocated by Carl Jung called www.redeentiactive imagination. The day will include input, experience-based learning as well as small and large group sharing.

About the Facilitator Janice Bachman, O.P. is a Dominican Sister of Peace who has been engaged full time in the ministry of spiritual direction and giving directed retreats since 1997. She has extensive background in the theology of the Spiritual Exercises and has directed numerous 6 and 8 day retreats as well as both the 30day Spiritual Exercises and the 19th Annotation Retreat in Everyday Life. Janice has been involved in the training of spiritual directors for the past 14 years has been practicing as a Jungian Analyst since 2008. She holds a MA in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University (Omaha) and a Diploma in Analytical Psychology from OAJA (Toronto), and also holds an MBA from Xavier University, Cincinnati.

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Please send this form along with your payment to Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Rd / Parma, OH 44134 or register online at www.jrh-cleveland.org. Questions? Call (440) 884-9300. NAME PHONE/EMAIL

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OPTIONS [check one]  Friday [$25]  Saturday [$50]  Both programs [$65]  Both programs plus overnight accommodations [$98]

Although the programs can be taken separately, it is encouraged that you participate in both the Friday and Saturday programs to receive the full benefit of the experience.

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SIGNATURE EXP DATE Program Attendance—Seat Count 2012-2013 September - December Calendar Youth Retreats 1069 Hosted Groups 1107 JRH Day/Weekend 1579 Individually-Directed 102 AA Recovery Retreats 386 Adult Sacramental 830

Total Attendees 5073 Total Seat Count (daily occupancy) 12146 Our JRH praying squirrel, even the animals pray on our Holy Ground.

Adult Sacramental 830 AA Recovery Retreats 386 Individually-Directed 102 JRH Day/Weekend 1579 Hosted Groups 1107 Youth 1069

Groups and Organizations Served 2012-2013 African American Ministry (prison Incarnate Word Academy Secular Franciscans ministry) Ignatian Spirituality Institute South West District Assumption School Ignatian Spirituality Collaborative St. Augustine Manor Avon Lake UCC Jesuit Volunteer Corps St. Francis De Sales HNS Bethesda Healing Ministry Jesuit Volunteer International St. Ignatius High School Borromeo Seminary Jesus Caritas St. Barnabas Cardinal Stritch High School John Carroll University St. Basil Parish Catholic Charities Corp. Kent State Campus Ministry St. Charles School Catholic Community Connections Lake Catholic High School St. Ignatius Jesuit Community Central Catholic High School L’Arche St. Josaphat Parish Chanel High School Legatus Men St. Joseph’s Home Christ Child Society Malachi House St. Mary of the Falls Parish Diocese of Cleveland Metanoia St. Mary Seminary Diocesan Educational Office Metro Health Nurses St. Michael School Diocesan Immigration Office OH-PA Fellowship St. Raphael Parish Lay Ecclesial Ministers Our Lady of Victory Confirmandi St. Vincent de Paul School Presbyteral Council Padua Franciscan High School Strongsville Youth Commission Emmaus Retreat Parma Ministerial Council Tuesday Study Club Gesu Parish Regnum Christi Walsh Jesuit High School Holy Family Hospice Rose Mary Center West Side Catholic Center Hospital Chaplains Sagrada Familia Parish YMCA For a detailed report, following our Fall Annual Audit call after September 30 for a copy Program Attendance—Seat Count 2012-2013 September - December Calendar September November .September 11. Men’s Evening Retreat: Getting Lost, November 18. Day of Prayer & Reflection. Cost is Getting Found. Fr. Marty Connell, S.J. Cost is $15.00. $25.00 See featured article. November 25. Morning Prayer for Women. Sr. Mary September 16 through November 4. Praying with St. Ann Flannery, SC. Cost is $5.00 Ignatius. See featured article. November 29 through December 1. Sr. Ignatia September 18. Day of Prayer & Reflection. Cost is Retreat for AA Women. Facilitator TBA. Cost is $25.00 $155.00

September 21. Lawyers Retreat. Cost is $50.00. December December 2. Advent Luncheon. Sr. Christine Rody SC. September 23. Morning Prayer for Women. Sr. Mary Cost $25.00 Ann Flannery, SC. Cost is $5.00 December 8. Retreat for Women Religious. Sr. Carol Kandiko, CSA . Cost is $15.00 October October 6. Spaghetti Dinner. $8 for adults and $4 for December 9. Advent Day Retreat. Fr. Matt Roche, S.J. children (age 5-10yrs). Cost is $25.00

October 9. Evening Retreat: Decisions! Decisions! December 14- 15. Advent Weekend Retreat. Sr. Mary Decisions!. Fr. Matt Roche, S.J. Cost is $15.00 Ann Flannery, SC and Fr. Matt Roche, S.J. Cost is $90.00

October 13. Women’s Afternoon of Prayer: Coloring Dec. 20-22. Calix Retreat for AA Men Facilitator TBA. your Prayerlife. Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, SC and Louisa Cost is $155.00. Celebrezze. Cost is $20.00 Dec. 24. Christmas Eve Mass. Limited seating, reserve October 16. Retirement and Spirituality Fr. Bill Karg . early. Freewill offering. Cost is $20 individual or $35 a couple Dec. 31-Jan. 1. New Year’s Eve Retreat. Fr. Matt October 25 & 26. Ignatian Currents: Embracing Roche. Cost is $90.00 God’s Love in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Janice Bachman, O.P. See featured article. Do you know the number one reason people sign-up for October 28. Morning Prayer for Women. Sr. Mary a retreat? Ann Flannery, SC. Cost is $5.00 Because someone like you personally invited them! October 29. Day of Prayer & Reflection with Fr. Matt Roche, S.J. Cost is $25.00 Encourage friends and family to make a retreat at JRH! Retreat Registration Form

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