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Prosit \proh-sit, -zit\ A Latin word praising God that means: “May it be for your benefit.” May it be for your benefit Traditionally used as a closing prayer during retreats at Malvern Retreat House. Winter - Spring 2013

It’s Our Turn | Planned Giving — a Legacy of Faith Just as their generosity and vision ensured that Steve and Mary Ford Malvern would be here for us today, many current Steve and Mary Ford, members of the Good retreatants feel that now it is their turn to help reach Shepherd Club, are one such couple who have out to ensure the future viability of Malvern for chosen to support Malvern Retreat House as generations to come. Through estate planning, they a legacy of faith through the purchase of a $1 have found a convenient way to leave a lasting legacy million life insurance policy that names Malvern of faith at Malvern, which means so much to them. as the beneficiary. They see the fruits from their time at Malvern and The Fords see their financial contribution as a way want to give back by helping others experience the to perpetuate the legacy that has been handed same benefits with which they have been blessed. on to them by the generous men and women who Members of our Good Shepherd Club (those who have supported Malvern for the past 100 years. have included Malvern Retreat House in their They want to do their part to ensure that the estate planning) have found that gifts made to next generation of men and women are able to alvern’s 100th Anniversary Celebration gave us Malvern through an estate plan allow them to partake of the spiritual benefits of a Malvern the chance to reflect on the legacy of Malvern M support Malvern in the future, while maintaining Retreat experience. Retreat House—made up not only of the buildings control of their assets and without affecting their and grounds, but of the countless retreatants whose cash flow today. And, the best part is that planned The Fords, members of St. individual legacies combined to support Malvern for giving brings them peace of mind. There is no Parish in Chester Heights, Delaware County, us. We are the future generation they sought to help. worry with these plans, because these gifts are have been married for 39 years, and have been blessed many times over. As Steve says, “We have It is because of their legacy of faith that we reap the revocable, and can be adjusted if circumstances five children, all grown—and all employed!” benefits of Malvern Retreat House. change or if they change their mind. continued on page 3 » Accepting the Challenge |Co-Chairing the Capital Campaign By Duane and Bernadette McCarthy s great traditions abound with many Malvern Family Life Center in memory of my father and his Afamilies, the McCarthy Family, too, has a brothers and cousins who came to love Malvern legacy. My father, John and the retreat experience. P. McCarthy, Sr., came to Malvern in the mid- What Malvern Means to Us ’60s and became quickly On a personal level, Malvern is not just a collection engaged in the retreat of buildings, beautiful grounds and Shrines experience on many levels. scattered throughout the property. Malvern is an experience; it is a place that has drawn us into a Inside the Issue Dad was a member of the Finance committee for closer and deeper relationship with God. In the President’s Letter 2 many years, a CA Captain early years it was one weekend a year; today we Father Zlock! 3 and recruiter who had a great passion for Malvern. have made it a part of life. We look forward to the many events that take place throughout the year Development News 4 My brothers and I started attending retreats in the mid ’70s, along with a few of Dad’s brothers for us and our children to connect, celebrate and In the News 5 and their children. It not only became a time of find a few quiet moments to slow down and listen Behind the Scenes 6 reflection, but a family reunion in many ways. to God. One must experience Malvern to really understand this feeling. As Parents, we want so Retreat Programs 7 Fast forward 30 plus years later, and Malvern has much for our children. We want to provide a loving Women of Grace 8 grown to become an anchor in our lives and our home, have them attend great schools, and a safe Recovery Retreats 9 continued reunion of many of my cousins along environment to grow in. We buy them nice clothes, with our children today. In 2006, the McCarthy provide healthy meals (Mom does at least!) and love Retreat Listings 8, 10 Family was fortunate to come together to dedicate them the best way we know how. How often we In Memoriam 11 The McCarthy Memorial Patio and Garden at the forget how important a relationship with our Lord A Legacy of Time 11 continued on page 5 » President’s Letter

Dear Retreatants: our grounds. Look for next year’s publicity for of the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center this event. I would like to thank our Associates and the 100th Anniversary of our first retreat at The Lenten season offers us a wonderful and the very talented committee of community St. Charles Seminary (August 29th). While we opportunity to see the world in a different way. leaders who organized and hosted this event. were founded in 1912, our first retreat wasn’t John Keating, the teacher in the movie, Dead It was a great show and enlivened our grounds organized until August of 1913. Poets Society, challenged his students when he with many individuals who now know about our May you and your family have a joyous Easter said, “Just when you think you know something, many retreat offerings. you must look at it in a different way.” season and please pray for us at Malvern and As you know, we have iniatiated the public phase all our 20,000 retreatants who join us annually. John Keating [stands on his desk]: of our Capital Campaign to raise $2.5 million Why do I stand up here? Anybody? for the renovation of our oldest building, St. Prosit! Dalton: To feel taller! ’s Hall. To date we have raised $1.7 John Keating: No! million in cash and pledges. We have been [Dings a bell with his foot] entrusted to strengthen this retreat ministry John Keating: Thank you for playing, and provide the facilities and strong programs James A. Fitzsimmons Mr. Dalton. I stand upon my desk to that will help facilitate the faith development of President remind myself that we must constantly our retreatants. This renovation will include an look at things in a different way. elevator, upgraded electric power, refurbished rooms and air conditioning. Many of our As we get accustomed to our surroundings retreatants can no longer make it comfortably and settle in for the long ride, we are annually Prosit to the upper floors or stay here in the hot and confronted with the well-thought-out liturgical Published three times a year muggy days of summer. These improvements seasons that challenge us to look at our faith in a will help provide a welcoming environment Francis J. Marx Sr., Chairman different way. for reflection and prayer and James A. Fitzsimmons, President I hope the practice of prayer, allow us to host additional Beth Racine, Editor fasting and almsgiving of groups in the late spring and 315 S. Warren Avenue Lent has so moved you that summer months. Please join P.O. Box 315 l Malvern, PA 19355 you have reexamined your and participate by entrusting 610-644-0400 faith and strengthened and us with a sacrificial gift [email protected] refocused your resolve to be to strengthen our retreat MalvernRetreat.com a faithful, loving vehicle for ministry and secure our future Vol 73, No. 2 Fall 2012 God’s love for all of us. I pray in this region and beyond. this Easter season, that is fast We are currently planning for approaching, will allow you to Malvern Retreat House is owned and the 50th Anniversary of the Our be more aware of God in your operated by Catholic Lay Leadership Lady of Confidence retreat on life and his unending love for since 1912, and is the largest Catholic October 8-9-10. This retreat you and all humankind. retreat house in the country. We allows us to host individuals host 20,000 people annually at 250 As you will see in this issue of Prosit, we are the with intellectual disabilities retreats on 125 acres in beautiful beneficiaries of a wonderful gift from Steve and for a full Malvern retreat. The group began with Mary Ford. I have developed a good friendship Chuck McCann, group, Chester County. We invite you to find with Steve and Mary over my nine years here at Don Joos, and now Peter Shumaker working a spiritual retreat that’s right for you. Malvern and value their commitment to their with our local institutions and the Archdiocese faith and the institutions that have nurtured of Philadelphia to identify individuals who would Reflect, Refresh and Rejoice them. Steve and Mary have joined our Good benefit from our ministry. Fifty years later we are Shepherd Society and have enabled us to secure stronger than ever with over 125 retreatants and Malvern’s financial future with their planned buddies attending. If you would like to support giving. I would ask you to consider joining us as this retreat by sponsoring an individual or Stay connected! a Good Shepherd Society member and include joining us as a Buddy for part or all of the retreat, Follow Malvern Retreat House on us in your estate planning. please let me know (484-321-2525).

Our Art Show was a great success once again Look out for upcoming golf outing news (May this year, and it welcomed over 1000 visitors to 6th at Talamore), 10th Anniversary celebration

facebook.com/MalvernRetreat 2 Prosit | Winter/Spring 2013 | MalvernRetreat.com twitter.com/MalvernRetreat Father Zlock! It’s Our Turn! - continued from the cover » They have been blessed with three grandchildren relationship with Him (i.e., when you start as well. Before retiring, Steve worked as a lawyer taking your prayer life seriously), but, sooner for two corporations, and Mary worked as a or later, God will lead you into the desert registered nurse for several years, then became Fr. Charles Zlock where prayer becomes a dry ritual. But it is in the desert that the relationship, though it a stay-at-home mom. They lived in Drexel Hill, Rector seems cold, is tested, refined and deepened. Concord Township (Delaware County), moved to 11. No one with a prayer life says that prayer North Jersey for 12 years, and then came back doesn’t work. to Concord Township for retirement, happily 12. God is not “out there,” but rather, God is re-joining their St. Thomas Parish family. n a retreat last year, I found a book on prayer “in here.” Oentitled, Twelve Keys to Prayer by The Spiritual Committee Retreats at Malvern – Kodell, O.S.B. It’s only 12 pages, but summarizes The Spiritual Committee recently submitted a an Annual Tradition 12 aspects of prayer that will help anyone serious new “charter” to the Board of Directors, which Steve’s first Malvern retreat was in 1975, when about the spiritual life. Much of what he wrote describes the purpose for the committee, group he and Mary lived in Drexel Hill. “A friend, Ralph concurs with my own experience as well others values, procedural guidelines, interpersonal Babusci, invited me for a weekend 38 years ago, who have shared about their own prayer lives. The rules for behavior, needed resources and planned and I have been coming every year since, with book is less than $4 and well worth the price. outcomes. In addition to supporting the Rector, the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Retreat Group, The prayer traditions of the have the committee hopes to support Malvern Retreat which meets the first weekend in June, (and a long history and the vein that can be mined is House in the creation and implementation of with the Six Three Group, when I had a schedule deep. Prayer can be based on traditions of the the new strategic plan so that retreatants conflict,” he said. spiritual masters such as Teresa of Avila, John are nurtured through spiritual and religious of the Cross and Therese of Lisieux (Carmelite), experiences that elevate their relationship with And, no matter where he is, he has continued Ignatius of Loyala (Ignatian), God and awaken their commitment to share the coming to Malvern annually; he didn’t miss (Salesian), Benedictine, Marian and others. One Gospel and their Malvern experience with others. a retreat when he and Mary moved to New Jersey, and even lately, he journeys to Malvern can pray with icons (see Linette Martin’s book, In view of the strategic plan to reach out to new from their summer home in Maine. Says Steve, Praying With Icons). You can even use bodily retreatants, the committee expanded to include “I have been able to meet Ralph (who now postures as a form of prayer (see Benedict’s several new women members (Kathy Shegda, lives on Cape Cod) in Boston, and we travel to audience on the “9 Postures of Prayer” from his Carmen DiPasquale, Elizabeth Allen, Beth Racine Wednesday Audience on August 8, 2012). (Dir. of Sales/Marketing), as well as a new Young Malvern together.” There are different types of prayer: contemplative, Adult member, Rebecca Pine (Faculty, Bishop Both Steve and Mary gain tremendous blessings mental, verbal, etc. (Look up Jeffrey Morrow’s Shanahan High School). In addition, Board from their time spent on retreat at Malvern. “Sharing Among Friends” online for a good article members Jacqueline Delaney, Dr. Joseph Capista, “Not to get too mushy, but Malvern is a peaceful on mental prayer). One can pray alone, in a small and Thomas Keiser generously agreed to attend and relaxing place,” says Steve. “It affords me group, or large community. monthly meetings in an advisory capacity. the opportunity to think about the things in Let the Holy Spirit Lead You in Prayer Over the course of the next year, the committee life that are most important.” Below are some insights from Fr. Kodell. The key hopes to: Mary has always enjoyed the evenings of is to simply get started and let the Holy Spirit • Charter, define the purpose of, and deliver recollection at Malvern, which not only afford lead you from there: (to Board of Directors and President) a plan 1. Prayer is a relationship  of specific outcomes that the Committee her the opportunity to be fed spiritually, but 2. Prayer is like love; it’s a decision – not a plans to complete (by end of January 2013). also to interact with others seeking to deepen their spiritual lives. “It’s important to have such feeling. • Research, prepare and recommend three new 3. Involuntary distractions do not interrupt retreat programs/initiatives/retreats-with- a place as Malvern; it offers a place to meet and prayer. speakers tied in with the “Strategic Plan” for get to know others on a spiritual level, rather 4. Prayer is not about thinking; it’s about loving. rollout by Director of Sales, Marketing and than only on a social level.” 5. Several shorter times at prayer are better than Public Relations (Program for “Young Adults” one long period of prayer. by end of March, 2013; Program for “Women” Ensuring a Spiritual Future 6. Public prayer does not make up for private prayer. by end of June, 2013; “Busy Persons’ Retreat” for Young People 7. Do not expect the reward of prayer time to be between July – December 2013). “Malvern is an important spiritual resource,” felt during the actual prayer time. • Deliver an “enhanced” retreat theme for says Mary, “and we wanted to make it available 8. The proof of prayer is seen in how we treat 2014 (By end of October 2013). to younger people. It is important to attract each other. young men and women and allow them to get 9. Either you will stop praying and start • Review (with revision, if necessary) of Charter by December 2013. in touch with their Catholic faith without the sinning, or you will start praying and stop distractions of daily life. It is our hope that our sinning. If you’re praying continually, it’s • Submit “Completion-of-Plan Report” of gift will help maintain such a sacred place and harder to sin continually. activities to Board of Directors/President (by 10. The warmth of spiritual courtship is followed December 2013). give young people the opportunity to discuss by the cold of ritual testing. In other words, with others the many moral dilemmas which God may offer you spiritual and emotional will be their challenges in the future.” consolation in the beginning of your continued on page 6 » Facebook.com/MalvernRetreat | Winter 2013 | Prosit 3 Development News

2013 Membership Capital Campaign I’m sure you’ve heard it said at least 100 times Answering the Call Norton before, “You can see the Lord in smiling faces.” I want to give a special shout out to the C.A. Director of A smile makes everyone feel the love of God. Captains and group volunteers who have answered the call to help us reach our Phase Development Each year your voluntary membership dues help I capital campaign goal. Each C.A. Captain bring a smile to so many beautiful faces here at recruited volunteers to make follow-up phone the Malvern Retreat House. I wish you could calls to their group members who received the Planned Giving with the see the smile of the adults and children with Capital Campaign request letters. Good Shepherd Club: A Legacy of Faith mental, physical, or he Good Shepherd Club honors individuals emotional challenges On January 30, 2013, we sent out letters to who have made generous commitments that join us on the Our 4,000 Men and Women of Malvern asking for Tto Malvern that extend beyond a lifetime Lady of Confidence their participation in our Capital Campaign. by naming Malvern as a beneficiary in their Retreat, or the men Throughout the month of February, the estate plans or by making a life-income gift. who attend our Men Captains and volunteers reached out to these The Good Shepherd Club is our way to recognize in Transition Retreat. retreatants to answer any questions and the profoundly personal and meaningful Men who at one time encourage participation. commitments of retreatants that will ensure the were homeless, but sustenance of Malvern, bring future generations The good news is we are over halfway to our now, through hard closer to God, and Leave a Legacy of Faith. Phase I goal of $2.5 million. The better news work, professional is I am confident that with the help of the Details: A gift through your estate plan can be help and the love of C.A. Captains and volunteers, the Men and a bequest made through your will or a revocable God, they are on their Women of Malvern will answer the call for trust or a beneficiary designation of specific way back to leading this Capital Campaign. assets, such as a retirement plan or a life insurance productive lives. To policy. These types of gifts allow you to support see the enthusiasm Malvern in the future, while maintaining control 5th Annual on teenagers’ faces at of your assets and without affecting your cash Malvern Retreat Golf Classic one of our High School flow today. These gifts are revocable, and you It’s getting close to that “tee” time of year can adjust your plans if circumstances change or Kairos Retreats as again... Practice your golf swing for the 5th change your mind at anytime. they strive to deepen Annual Malvern Retreat Golf Classic event! their Catholic Faith is Membership Benefits truly to see our Lord When: Monday, May 6 Membership is voluntary and without obligation. at work. Where: Talamore Country Club It does, however, allow us to thank you during This golf outing is held each year to raise funds your lifetime for your sincere generosity, while Your Membership dues that will ensure the continuity of Malvern inspiring others to do the same. You will be help to cover some of Retreat House’s tradition of excellence. presented with a special Good Shepherd Club the costs associated pin, be recognized in Malvern publications, and with these retreats. You make it possible for so For more event details, visit our website or receive invitations to special events. many to participate in the retreat experience. contact Michael Norton at 484-321-2539 or Your generosity can be seen in their smiles. For more information, please call me at 484-321- e-mail [email protected]. 2539 or email [email protected]. How much is smile worth? It’s priceless.

Volunteers Needed for 50th Anniversary of Malvern Cards Our Lady of Confidence Retreat: Enrollment in the Malvern Retreat House Remembrance e are currently planning for the 50th Anniversary of the Our Lady of Confidence retreat on Association is a thoughtful way WOctober 8-9-10. This retreat allows us to host individuals with intellectual disabilities for to remember your loved ones, a full Malvern retreat. Fifty years later we are stronger than ever with over 125 retreatants and enabling them to share in the Masses and prayers offered at buddies attending. Malvern Retreat House. Cards We will also be collecting clothing for men and women, any size, any season. If you would like to are available in our main office. support this retreat by sponsoring an individual, joining us as a Buddy for part or all of the retreat, To place your order, please contact or donating clothing, please contact CA Captain Pete Shumaker at 215-412-4382. Marie Liebsch at 484-321-2513, or email her at [email protected]

4 Prosit | Winter/Spring 2013 | MalvernRetreat.com Accepting the Challenge - continued from cover » In the News is and what that can mean in their life. Malvern has created many memories for our family. Valentine Evening of Reflection Now that many of our children have grown up, and n Sunday, February 10th, nearly 200 people gathered at the Family Life Center to celebrate several have families of their own, we know that OValentine’s Day. Couples young and old enjoyed the elegant surf and turf candlelight dinner, the times we have spent at Malvern sharing little followed by an outstanding talk by Fr. Christopher Walsh, whose gift of humor and deep spirituality concerns have equipped them to face the bigger challenges in life that may lie ahead. drew attendees in, and left everyone with much to ponder. The evening finished with a celebration of Mass, including a renewal of vows for those who are married. Couples at all phases of their We have shared special times together at Malvern. relationships enjoyed this wonderful evening together recognizing the power of love. We have walked the beautiful grounds as a family and have enjoyed a closer connection to Malvern in so many ways. Why We Support Malvern A place like Malvern doesn’t just happen. There is much sacrifice in the making of the Malvern experience. This may seem odd to some, but we all need to be a little selfish from time to time. We Photo top right: Fr. Chris Walsh hams it up with Valentine Retreat attendees Michael and Vicki Logan from St. Andrew all need a place to be refreshed. We all need to stop Parish in Newtown; Middle: Fr. Chris begins his talk in the Family Life Center Chapel. Bottom: Retreat attendees Craig and reflect on our own life circumstances. Over the and Wenqi Glantz of Visitation BVM Parish in Berwyn enjoyed the evening. years, I have come to Malvern with deep concerns, the struggles of raising a family, business concerns, Art Show 2013: A Crowd-Pleasing Success! and, yes, I too have asked God what is His plan for me. Once you experience Malvern, you realize deep ver 1,000 people from surrounding and a complimentary Friday Night Wine and in your heart that you want others to get a glimpse communities enjoyed Malvern Retreat Cheese Social on February 1, which gave the public of what Malvern could mean for them. OHouse’s extraordinary showcase of fine art pieces a chance to meet some of the artists and fellow at ArtShow 2013. This event featured a collection art enthusiasts, and introduced many people to Malvern recently celebrated its 100th Anniversary. of juried, original artwork by more than 100 Malvern Retreat House for the first time. If we can play a small part in providing others the professional artists in various media: painting, opportunity to experience Malvern, then it is our Even people who attended their first-ever art responsibility to find a way to support Malvern as sculpture, photography, ceramics, show were pleased with Malvern often as possible. jewelry, and glasswork. Retreat House’s ArtShow 2013. Honored to Accept the Challenge ArtShow 2013 ran from “I was impressed by the large When we were asked to head up the Capital Campaign, Wednesday, January 30 to Sunday, amount of pieces on display and we were honored to be considered. In our many years February 3 at the McShain- by the wide variety of styles,” in business working alongside so many great people, I Horstmann Family Life Center, said guest, Mary Harrison have always been inspired by their motivation to give and featured free admission with (Havertown, PA). back. We knew it was important to make the time for all artwork available for sale. A Malvern Retreat House this important endeavor. This is our chance to give portion of the sales benefitted wishes to thank the Art Show back for the many years of great experiences we have Malvern Retreat House. Committee Members and had at Malvern. ArtShow 2013 was well-received Volunteers whose hard work Malvern: No Better Place to Leave a Legacy by guests in attendance and and dedication made this Art First and foremost, I hope that the Malvern volunteers. “I just enjoy the show’s Show 2013 such a success. Rachel Mullen, the youngest experience has been a great influence in each environment and seeing the art,” ArtShow2013 artist, shows off her Jury applications are retreatant’s life. Sometimes we are searching for said volunteer, Maggie Silva beautiful pieces now available for next a big defining moment in our life, waiting for the (Kimberton, PA), “I like getting a year’s art show. All forms are due on light bulb to go on. But that doesn’t happen for most whole behind-the-scenes look at the planning and Sat., May 4. Jurying will take place on of us. We go through life continually searching, setup of everything now that I’m a volunteer, too.” June 3, 4, and 5. For more details, visit www. always wanting answers to life’s many mysteries. Special events included Artist Demonstrations MalvernRetreat.com/ArtShow.htm. Malvern offers that to each of us, that value of the relationships that come as a result of seeking a Annual Blessing Tree Remembrance Ceremony closer relationship with God. A Capital Campaign of this nature needs each r. Zlock led this beautiful memorial ceremony of us to be engaged. This will ensure a place of Fon Sunday, December 2, where attendees peace not only for us, but also for our children, remembered their loved ones by placing a and hopefully our children’s children. That is the customized ornament inscribed with their loved legacy we are challenged to leave. No matter how one's name on the Christmas tree in St. Joseph's small, no matter how insignificant, we each get a Hall. After the ceremony, participants enjoyed chance to leave our mark; and what better place festive Christmas music and light refreshments to than Malvern to do that? celebrate the blessings of the Christmas season.

facebook.com/MalvernRetreat | Winter/Spring 2013 | Prosit 5 Behind the Scenes Getting to Know...Maureen Sullivan What is your What is your favorite movie? title? M.I.S. Clerical Pride and Prejudice How many years What is your favorite book? have you worked The Time Traveler’s Wife at Malvern Retreat House? I’ll Who is your favorite singer or band? be here seven years FUN. and Sarah Brightman this April. What activities do you like to do when you’re away from work? What are your job responsibilities? Entering Walking, Reading, Scrabble A Fond Farewell to Two Retirees registrations and pledges, sending out and spending many hours on my computer. n December, Malvern Retreat the CA Captains, with whom she confirmation cards and printing out House bid a fond farewell to worked extensively while inputting Friday reports for the CA Captains, If you could travel to any place I two dedicated and knowledgeable data, entering registrations and and keeping in touch with them on in the world, where would you employees: in photo at left, Rose making sure the Captains received a regular basis, pledge billings, and like to visit? Japan. opening and closing retreats, among Cook, MIS Clerical, and, seated in their Friday reports. What is your favorite quote? other things. photo at right, Roger Reed, Director “Life is too Short.” of Maintenance, bottom right. In By all accounts, Roger Reed, a What do you like most about your What advice would you give to the photo with Roger are clockwise: Malvern employee since June current job at MRH? I love data someone who is considering his wife, Sandy, John Cannon, 1994, knew all the ins and outs of entry and talking to a wide variety attending a retreat at MRH for Malvern’s buildings and systems. of people. Malvern’s Director of Hospitality, the first time? Take time to relax and Jim Fitzsimmons, President. Since you are from England, what and reflect; enjoy the peace and All at Malvern are grateful for their has surprised you most about quiet in our wonderful 125 acres Employed at Malvern since July years of loyal service, and we wish America since you’ve been here? of grounds, and enjoy the fine 2003, Rose Cook was well-known them both many blessings in their The sincere friendliness of the people. food provided. among the regulars, especially retirement years.

It’s Our Turn! - continued from page 3» “I think the retreat experience is so important,” says Steve. “It seems fund can be used by Malvern for the cost of major maintenance items, to be getting further away from us. We think about the young people such as roofs, foundations, HVAC, etc. In this way, by making gifts of coming to Malvern—how it’s so important for young people to get away a relatively modest initial premium and subsequent, even more modest from everything and think about what is important in life. Then they, in premiums, Malvern will have a steady source of income to help defray turn, can share the retreat experience with others.” the cost of major maintenance projects.” Mary and Steve’s generous financial support of Malvern stems from the It is their hope that this will assist in preserving Malvern for others fact that they recognize the day-to-day expenses involved in keeping to experience. Malvern Retreat House running efficiently. Figured into that is the Although Mary and Steve have not talked to their children directly about cost of upkeep, and the need to hire people to raise money and handle their philanthropic choices, Mary feels that, “Our children learn by what development. They feel their support is a way to show their appreciation they see their parents do.” Steve adds, “They see we believe it’s important for all they have received from Malvern. Says Steve, “We’ve been very to support non-profit institutions such as Malvern.” fortunate. I am thankful for all the blessings we’ve had, and for each year I get the chance to come back to Malvern.” Hopes for Malvern’s Future are Rooted in our Past Mary says, “God has been good to us and has blessed us, so it’s a benefit “One of the best things about Malvern,” says Steve, “is that it is available for everybody. We put it in God’s hands.” to all socio-economic groups. A lot of the people who go on retreat here might not have the means, but Malvern has a long and proud history Planned Gift through a Life Insurance Policy of other retreatants who give more than the annual cost of the retreat, In order to ensure Malvern’s continued financial support in order to with either their time or money, so those who are less fortunate have the preserve it for others to experience as they have, Mary and Steve decided opportunity to experience a retreat.” to make a planned gift through a life insurance policy. As Steve explains, “Mary and I are big believers that whatever you give comes back tenfold; “Because Mary and I are still in good health, we qualified for a ‘second- and it’s definitely worth it—we want to help Malvern be here for another to-die’ life insurance policy. We bought the policy, then transferred 100 years and beyond, for all people, not just people who can afford ownership to Malvern and committed to pay the premiums as they come to attend.” due. When we have both died, our Malvern-endowed fund will receive the $1 million death benefits under the policy. The income from the endowed Visit www.malvernretreat.com/legacy for more information.

6 Prosit | Winter/Spring 2013 | MalvernRetreat.com Retreat Programs

Malvern’s Focus Groups Spark New Retreat Initiatives lans are currently underway to expand met with a Women’s group, a Young Adult Interestingly, many of the people involved Malvern’s retreat offerings based group and a General Session, comprised of in planning of these programs and talks are on the feedback from the listening current retreatants. newcomers to Malvern. Look for details of P some of these programs in the next few pages sessions held throughout the fall. Three focus groups met last year to provide Lively discussions have already borne much of this edition of Prosit and on our website. information about their groups’ spiritual fruit. Based on the feedback we received, a We are grateful to all who provided feedback, needs, and how Malvern could help them detailed, workable plan for a Young Adult which helps us to spiritually nourish these by offering programming to reach out to retreat, two Women’s initiatives and a session critical and important communities within new constituents. Malvern staff members on Faith, Science and the Law are underway. our Church.

Young Adults Plan Inspiring Retreat “Becoming the Person God Created You to Be”

ost young adults are still discovering which Some of the members of the Young Adult Planning Committee finish up their meeting before heading to the Chapel for gifts and talents they have to share with Eucharistic Adoration. Left to Right: Johanna Mikitka, Zach Mutschler, Katie Flemming, Marissa Baldassano, Sarah M Murphy, Fr. Charles Zlock, Rector of Malvern, Becca Pine, Evan Liu, Mike Slish, and Beth Harrison. the world as they develop into the human beings Christ wants them to be. Malvern’s desire to offer a place for fellowship important to have opportunities for young and spiritual retreats for young adults has been Fortunately, Malvern Retreat House’s upcoming adults to be able to meet with other like-minded especially important during this Year of Faith. Young Adult Retreat (May 10-11) can help them people for fellowship, prayer and faith-filled in this discovery process. Fr. Charles Zlock, “Gathering young adults at Malvern helps us discussions,” he said. Malvern’s Rector and leader of the Young Adult bond with others who desire to deepen our This retreat is attractive to Young Adults, who Retreat planning committee, will direct the relationship with Christ,” said Christine Friel, prefer the shorter schedule since they often Retreat, “Changing Water into Wine: Becoming another member of the planning committee. do not have the luxury of time or finances for the Person God Created You to Be.” There is also a collaboration between older adults a longer retreat stay. Becca Pine loves the fact Retreat participants will use the Catholic Spiritual to guide the young adults through their retreat that she doesn’t have to travel very far to find Gifts Inventory ( Institute) to planning process; members of Malvern’s Spiritual a restful place for retreat. “I can still be ‘in the help them discover which of the 24 spiritual gifts Committee and staff are working together with thick of things’ in the Philadelphia area, and yet God has blessed them with, and, through talks, these young people in a mentoring capacity to Malvern is removed from the hustle and bustle prayer, and discussions, will learn more about finalize the details of the retreat. of daily life. I feel like I’m truly on retreat, ‘away from it all.’” how to develop these God-given gifts to deepen These connections have been established in a their prayer life and further The Kingdom. trusting and healthy environment, which have “The entire experience has been very positive, The young adults have played a significant increased their determination and commitment exciting, and rewarding for all involved,” said role in developing this retreat. “Over the past to see the results of their hard work. Fr. Zlock. several months, we have met with a number of “Being a Malvern staff member while Evan Liu adds, “I hope that it reignites each wonderful young people who have shared their contributing ideas for the Young Adult Retreat young adult to reflect on their relationship with ideas, requests, hopes, concerns, and enthusiasm has been an enjoyable experience,” said Beth Christ and to strive to strengthen and build with the Malvern Retreat House staff and Board Harrison, Malvern’s Marketing Assistant. “It’s that relationship.” members,” explained Fr. Zlock. nice to know people around my age who share And this is only the beginning. Watch for This retreat will feature talks, Holy Hour, that same motivation to plan an inspiring retreat more YA programs as Malvern taps into this Guided Examination of Conscience, small group for our age group. I’m always wondering what enthusiasm to expand its programs for this vital discussions, as well as many other spiritual gifts I really have to offer to others, so I am group of the Church. components for young adults to enjoy. looking forward to discovering them through this retreat, and applying them towards certain Becca Pine, one of the Young Adult Retreat aspects of my life.” If you or someone you know is interested in planners, said, “Personally, I am excited about attending the Young Adult Retreat, please visit taking the inventory, so I can come to understand Evan Liu felt inspired to help plan this retreat our website at www.MalvernRetreat.com for more clearly what gifts God has given me and how in order to help strengthen the Young Adult more information or to register online. You may He is calling me to use them more effectively.” community in the Philadelphia Region. “It’s also call 610-644-0400.

facebook.com/MalvernRetreat | Winter/Spring 2013 | Prosit 7 Retreats for Women & Men

Women of Grace Retreat — Expect to be “Wowed!” alvern Retreat House’s popular Women of Grace Retreat, directed by and decisions. Retreatants will be drawn deeply into the awesome reality MEWTN’s Johnnette Benkovic, consistently draws hundreds of women of God’s individual and specific love just for them.” each year. This year’s retreat, July 12-14, marks their seventh year at Malvern! The Healing Service The theme for this retreat, “Entering the Heart of the Father: Healing for Retreatants find the healing service to be one of the most profound Divine Love ‘For Such a Time as This,’” promises to provide much spiritual experiences of this retreat. “God knows precisely who will attend and food for thought. the best way for each of them to experience His healing For Such a Time as This love, so every healing service is unique.” Suffice it to say Johnnette indicates that the Closing Message to that the Holy Spirit definitely shows up! Women from the Documents of Vatican II indicate the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is vitally important significant mission God is entrusting to women today. to the healing service. “As we gaze upon His Eucharistic According to the message, women have been called by Presence, we are made new, transformed, healed, and God to do nothing less than save the peace of the world: restored,” says Johnnette. ‘Reconcile men with life,’ the passage says. ‘Watch carefully Benedicta Leadership Institute over the hand of man, who in a moment of folly might The Benedicta Leadership Institute, held the day before destroy human civilization. Women of the entire universe, the WOG retreat, is geared to women who seek to make you to whom life is entrusted at this grave moment, it is a difference in the world through the healing love of for you to save the peace of the world.’ Jesus Christ and the truths of the Catholic Church. It “These are stunning words, and Women of Grace a m so looking includes a workshop element in which women problem- seeks to respond to them,” says Johnnette. “We live forward to our solve, strategize, and tackle issues. This year’s Institute in unprecedented times, and God is pouring out “I “incorporates the call for a new evangelization, identifies unprecedented graces. Our goal is to help women receive upcoming retreat at the obstacles women can expect (from both the natural these graces, move in these graces, and transform the Malvern!” and the supernatural), and provides practical strategies world through these graces.” to equip women to overcome them,” says Johnnette. —Johnnette Benkovic, Expect to be “Wowed!” For Women of All Ages Women of Grace “Women of Grace is a demographically diverse apostolate, “I am so looking forward to our upcoming retreat at and women of all ages find a home in it,” says Johnnette. “It Malvern, and I want to extend a personal invitation to is most encouraging that so many younger women seek the solid spiritual join us,” says Johnnette. “Everything about Malvern adds to the retreat formation the Women of Grace apostolate promotes and offers. experience – from the beauty of the grounds to the hospitality of the staff to the good food provided. I am quite certain that the cumulative Fr. Philip Scott, Co-Director effect of all the prayers that have been offered on these grounds for the Co-directing this retreat with Johnnette will be gifted speaker, spiritual past hundred years unite us in a significant way with the Communion of director, and presenter, Fr. Philip Scott, FJ, the founder of the religious and prepare us to receive all God has in mind for us.” community, Family of Jesus. Says Johnnette, “Fr. Philip has a unique capacity for helping retreatants enter into the healing love of God the Father “I am confident all who come will enter more deeply into the heart of God to be set free from wounds of the heart, including those that come from our and experience His Divine Love for such a time as this.” family of origin as well as those that come from unfortunate experiences “Expect to be wowed!”

Men of Malvern Upcoming Retreats Schedule Returning retreatants and newcomers are invited to attend any of the retreats below. Call 610-644-0400 or visit MalvernRetreat.com Date Group Retreat Director(s) Date Group Retreat Director(s) 4/5 Matt Talbot #8 Fr. Kyle St. Claire 5/10 Matt Talbot #66 TBD 4/5 Divine Mercy Fr. Stephen DeLacy Fr. Charles Zlock & 5/17 Mid-May 4/12 Matt Talbot #57 Fr. Thomas McCloskey Fr. Donnell Kirchner, CSsR Fr. Dennis O’Donnell & Fr. Dennis O’Donnell & 4/19 Most Blessed Sacrament 5/24 St. Pius X Fr. Bonanno Fr. Joseph Breighner Fr. Charles Zlock & Our Lady of the Sacred Fr. Richard S. Bennett, CSsR & 4/26 Archbishop Fitzmaurice 6/7 Fr. Charlie Smiech Heart Fr. Charles Zlock Fr. Richard S. Bennett, CSsR & 5/3 Matt Talbot #48 TBD 6/14 Six-Three Fr. Richard Sirolli, OSA 5/3 Padre Pio Fr. Richard A. Boever, CSsR 6/21 Our Lady of Lourdes Fr. Eamonn Mulcahy, CSSP 5/7 League of the Sacred Heart Fr. Charles Zlock

8 Prosit | Winter/Spring 2013 | MalvernRetreat.com Recovery Retreats

Women’s Serenity Retreat, “From Fear to Faith” Introducing Heather King, Retreat Director About Matt Talbot n area of growth for Malvern Retreat House many years, got sober in 1987, and converted to Retreats: Ais for Women’s Recovery Retreats. Our Catholicism in 1996. An essayist and blogger, upcoming Serenity Retreat, Heather is the author of several books, including Matt Talbot retreats bring together a “From Fear to Faith,” May Parched; her spiritual reflections appear regularly group of recovering alcoholics in a setting 10-12, is geared towards in Magnificat Magazine. that promotes fellowship and sharing women in recovery who throughout the weekend. We have Her witty, entertaining style draws her audience are working any 12-Step recognized the need for help in connection into the deeper aspects of the spiritual journey. program. with a power greater than ourselves. She has an authentic razor-sharp clarity about Most retreats focus on one broad topic We are pleased to introduce accepting life on life’s terms. For those who desire for the weekend; retreat directors usually Heather King, director of the Serenity Retreat. to take time apart with God and with other include both a recovering alcoholic and Heather is an ex-lawyer, sober alcoholic, recovering women, Malvern’s Serenity retreat members of the clergy. These retreats contemplative and National Public Radio provides a safe haven in a tranquil 125-acre bring valuable insights into the spiritual commentator who struggled with alcoholism for wooded setting. part of alcoholism. Our solution is to use the Matt Talbot spiritual retreat weekend to find out Why a Matt Talbot Retreat? how to utilize the tools suggested in By Michael* the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of peaking as a member of the Matt Talbot What greater gift Alcoholics Anonymous. Sretreat community, I would like to take can one man offer to We offer: Mass, Confession, Adoration, this opportunity to share with you my humble another recovering Conferences, Discussion group break-out experience and my gratitude in connection with individual, than to sessions and AA meetings. All faiths are attending a Matt Talbot Spiritual Retreat. I have extend an invitation to welcome. The Matt Talbot Retreats are non- been truly blessed, and “But for the Grace of God,” follow in his footsteps seeking Spiritual Growth? denominational, ecumenical, and spiritual I am still alive. Needless to say, as I have shared this experience, I rather than specifically religious. This is not As I look back during the early years of my hope to offer and convince you that this opportunity an AA, Al-Anon, NA, SA, GA, or any other recovery from alcoholism, I felt that there was will enhance your spirituality and reconnect you with A. Nor is this a religious event sanctioned still something missing in my life. Unaware that a “Power Greater Than Yourself.” by the Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, and Muslim, Hindu or any other organized God was still present in my life, I went through As my spirituality evolved, the sanctuary of where religion. All of God’s children are welcome. all the usual rituals and steps suggested through I could speak with God was as important as my the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, but I was interaction with Him. The solace and tranquility lacking the spiritual connection I so desperately of Malvern Retreat House has provided the silent needed. I was what you would term a “dry drunk”: spiritual stimulus I needed to reconnect with God. up. There’s the one we take at day’s end, when we living my life without alcohol and trudging Contemplation through prayer and meditation review the happenings of the hours just past. Here through my daily routine unaware that there was was enhanced as I overlooked the Grotto of Our we cast a balance sheet, crediting ourselves with more to be gained. Lady of Lourdes, and the beauty surrounding me things well-done and chalking up debits where due. It wasn’t until I was persuaded, most casually, helped me know I was in God’s presence. It was Then there are those occasions when alone, or in to attend my first Matt Talbot Spiritual Retreat, there I understood the meaning of “God’s will, the company of our sponsor or spiritual advisor, where I received such an immense feeling of “God not mine, be done.” we make a careful review of our progress the last time. Many A.A.’s go in for annual or semiannual awareness” and witnessed His presence, that I I marvel at my good fortune of finding a retreat housecleanings. Many of us also like the experience was convinced that this truly was my “Spiritual house of such world-renowned spirituality, and of an occasional retreat from the outside world where Awakening.” The passion that I have for my have come to the conclusion that this isn’t a we can quiet down for an undisturbed day or so of recovery and my life events can only be attributed coincidence…but, a “God-incidence.” to the willingness to let my Higher Power into my self-overhaul and meditation.” ** Those in recovery know the necessity of taking life. For this, I am eternally grateful. As I reflect on the purpose of making a spiritual personal inventory, and the founding fathers of retreat, what comes to mind first and foremost: The Matt Talbot Retreat Spiritual Movement Alcoholics Anonymous stressed the importance of to reconnect with your Higher Power; second: to had offered a unique and personal path to enrich annual and semiannual housecleaning for those observe God’s will for us; and third: to enrich our my mind, body and soul through prayer and in recovery: meditation and to achieve a conscious contact recovery through prayer and meditation. with a God as I understand Him. I have witnessed “Although all inventories are alike in principle, the *Last Name is kept anonymous, in the tradition of Alcoholics time after time the life-changing spiritual time factor does distinguish one from another. Anonymous rehabilitation experienced only by individuals There’s the spot-check inventory, taken at any time of *Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous; seeking God with an open mind and an open heart. the day, whenever we find ourselves getting tangled Step 10 pp. 89 – Bill Wilson, author.

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Divine Mercy Retreat Women’s Evening of Reflection April 5-7 June 13 Director: Fr. Stephen DeLacy Director: Fr. Charles Zlock Immerse yourself in the grace of Christ’s Divine A popular evening of reflection for women of Mercy. Includes reflections, speeches, one- all ages with Dinner, talk, Mass and Anointing. Special woman drama, devotions, reflective rosary walk, private adoration times, and much more! Visit Priests’ Preached Retreat Requests? www.DivineMercyRetreat.com for full details. June 17-21 Director: Rev. Eamonn Mulcahy, CSSP Mothers of Children with Disabilities A retreat for priests that runs from Monday We Can Help! May 7 through Friday. Director: Fr. Dennis O’Donnell ospitality Manager John Back by popular demand, this retreat is for July 4th Family Retreat Cannon reminds retreatants mothers whose children (of any age) have Jul. 5-7 that we can handle special disabilities. Come experience a time of prayer, Director: Fr. William Gaffney, CSsR H requests here at Malvern. Mass and discussion just for you. Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center, this is a retreat for families with “Retreatants should not let special Young Adult Overnight Retreat young children, teens and even grandparents. It dietary needs or special room needs “Changing Water into Wine— features great food, outside games, inspirational or wheelchair needs keep them from Becoming the Person God Created You to Be” teaching, music, and fun, of course. making their retreat. We are happy May 10-11 to handle special requests, be it for Director: Fr. Charles Zlock Eileen George Healing Retreat gluten-free meals, egg whites, or This overnight retreat for people in their 20s and Jul. 8-12 (also Nov. 18-22) whatever. Just let us know and we 30s (single or married) will help you discover Director: Eileen George will take care of your needs.” which of the 24 spiritual gifts God has blessed you Eileen George, from the Diocese of Worcester, with, using a “Catholic Spiritual Gifts Inventory.” Massachusetts, is renowned for her healing Retreatants can note special requests Talks and small group discussions will focus on ministry, which has the approval of her local on their reservation slips or when how to develop these God-given gifts, deepen Bishop. This powerful five-day healing retreat they register through the RPS or, your prayer life, and help further The Kingdom includes conferences, private Adoration of the for dietary needs, simply tell your of God. This retreat also includes Holy Hour, Blessed Sacrament, meals, prayers and quiet waitress when you get to the dining Examination of Conscience, and Mass. time. A Healing Service is open to the public room. Chefs Jim Hall and Jeff Kazin on Thursday evening of the retreat, scheduled will be happy to take care of you. Serenity Retreat “From Fear to Faith” at 7:30 p.m. For Women in Recovery, Working any 12-Step Program Ramps at Our Lady’s and St. Women of Grace May 10-12 Joseph buildings and automatic Director: Heather King Benedicta Leadership Institute door openers around the building Heather King’s witty, entertaining style draws Jul. 11-12 have been installed for easy access her audience into the deeper aspects of the Director: Johnnette Benkovic The mission of the Institute is to identify, for our retreatants with physical spiritual journey. For those who desire to take educate, develop and train Catholic women to be limitations. The Family Life Center time apart with God and with other recovering active leaders and mentors in accord with their is completely accessible. women, Malvern’s Serenity retreat provides a state in life, infusing institutions, organizations, safe haven in a tranquil 125-acre wooded setting. As John Cannon reminds us, “Don’t and governmental agencies with Catholic moral let your special needs keep you from and social teachings to bring about the culture In His Sign: 6th Annual Healing Retreat making your retreat at Malvern.” May 31-June 2 of life. Director: Kathleen McCarthy; Co-Director: Fr. Stephen DeLacy Women of Grace 7th Annual Retreat This weekend for men, women, couples, and Jul. 12-14 Director: Johnnette Benkovic families includes Mass, Teaching, Concert, with Fr. Philip Scott Fellowship and Reflection/Free Time, and four The theme of this retreat is “Entering the Heart powerful witnesses giving testimony about their of the Father: Healing for Divine Love ‘For Such Interested in healings--physical, emotional and spiritual. a Time as This’.” joining a retreat? Father & Daughter Evening of Reflection Sisters’ Preached Retreat For more information, June 9 Jul. 14-19 visit www.MalvernRetreat.com, Director: Fr. Charles Zlock Director: Fr. Gallagher email [email protected], A popular evening of reflection for fathers This is a retreat for Sisters in full-time ministry or call (610) 660-0400 and daughters. or an active apostolate, and retired Sisters.

10 Prosit | Winter/Spring 2013 | MalvernRetreat.com A Legacy in Time

The Laymen’s Retreat League congratulates the following Men of = In Memoriam Malvern on having achieved these anniversary milestones. Our prayer Joseph E. McGrath, former Board member and C.A. Captain, is that they return year after year to St. Joseph-in-the-Hills. of the Atlantic City/K. of C. Auto Club Group Joseph E. McGrath 60-Year Retreatants died on January 7 after a short illness. Joe served on the Board Mr. John J. Matthews December Immaculate Conception of Directors from 1989 to 1996. He was the C. A. Captain from 50-Year Retreatants Mr. Paul L. Coppa November Ave Maria 1978-1993. Joe followed in the footsteps of his dad, the legendary Mr. Gerald C. Strouse November Ave Maria T. Walter McGrath, who also served on the Board of Directors and Mr. Frank K. December Immaculate Conception was C. A. Captain of the AC/K of C Group. Mr. Gerald V. McDevitt January SS Peter & Paul Mr. Robert J. Pomante January Holy Spirit In recognition of his leadership contributions, Joe was inducted Francis G. Pileggi, Esq. February St. Blaise-Curran Memorial into the C.A. Captains Hall of Fame in 1995, and received the Mr. Peter F. Zippel, Jr. February ST. John N. Neumann Mr. Carmen S. Campanicki February PECO/Good Shepherd Kathleen Perri Award in 1999. Joe was president of TWM Travel and coordinated the Malvern Travel Club trips. Joe was a Grand 25-Year Retreatants Mr. Joseph J. Clark September St. Joseph Knight with the San Salvadore Council. Captains may remember Mr. Bernard J. Long, Jr. September St. Joseph Joe as a presenter of the Credentials Report at the Annual Meetings Mr. Frank J. Noonan, Jr. September St. Joseph Mr. Edward J. Schwarz September St. Joseph through the years. Mrs. Anne C. Sabol September Our Lady of Peace Like his dad, Joe was small in stature, yet, like his dad, he was a Mr. Brian L. Beers September Matt Talbot #34 Mr. Art DiDomenico September Matt Talbot #34 giant of a Man of Malvern. Mr. Joseph C. Ackerman October Prosit Mr. Joseph A. Barone October Christus Rex Mr. John M. Gasper, Jr. October Christus Rex Daniel J. Haley, Jr., former member Mr. Ronald G. Heberlig October Christus Rex of the Board of Directors and C.A. Mr. Ronald W. Laessig October Christus Rex Captain of the Pope John XXIII Group, Mr. Michael T. McGinn October Christus Rex Mrs. Theresa A. Johnson November Legion of Mary died on January 20, 2013. Dan was a 42- Mr. Robert E. Paglee November Ave Maria year retreatant. He served on the Board Mr. Richard J. Bosco November Furey Memorial-St. Gabriel from 1998 to 2004. With his brother, Bob, Mr. Michael M. Colgan November Furey Memorial-St. Gabriel Mr. Bernard J. Long, Jr. November Furey Memorial-St. Gabriel Dan was a founding C.A. Captain for the Mr. Charles J. Ward, Jr. November Furey Memorial-St. Gabriel Pope John XXIII Group, a midweek retreat Mr. Daniel C. Clancy, Jr. November Thanksgiving I.H.M. for businessmen. Mr. Haley was President Mr. Eugene J. Mackey November Thanksgiving I.H.M. Mr. Robert Maneely III November Thanksgiving I.H.M. and former CEO of Finnaren & Haley Paint Mr. D. Clark Pierpont November Thanksgiving I.H.M. Company. A WWII naval officer, Dan was active in the Philadelphia Mr. John R. Colosimo, Sr. November Sons of Italy Mr. Vincent G. Gallo November Sons of Italy Catholic community and received many awards including the Barry Mr. Anthony P. Mashintonio November Sons of Italy Award of the Catholic Historical Society and the Sourin Award of Mr. Anthony M. Naccarato, Sr. November Sons of Italy the Catholic Philopatrian Society. He also received the Knight of St. Mr. Dino Petrongolo November Sons of Italy Mr. Robert D. Bonneau, Sr. December Immaculate Conception Gregory Papal Award. Mr. Madonna December Immaculate Conception Mr. William R. Rowley, Jr. December Immaculate Conception Paul J. Phillips, former Board member Mr. Brian P. Boyle January Epiphany Mr. Anthony Spinelli January Epiphany and C.A. Captain, passed away on February Mr. David M. Tulli January Epiphany 26, a few days after attending his 65th Mr. Stephen A. Tulli January Epiphany retreat with the St. John Neumann Group. Mr. Joseph M. DiGiandomenico January Our Lady of Fatima Mr. Ronald F. Dusablon January Our Lady of Fatima Paul served as captain of the group from Mr. Robert A. Enos January Our Lady of Fatima 1996 to 2004. For his outstanding leadership Mr. John A. Gandolfo, Jr. January Our Lady of Fatima Mr. Joseph A. Greco January Our Lady of Fatima Paul was inducted in the Captains Hall of Mr. Edward K. Molloy, Sr. January Our Lady of Fatima Fame in 2008. He also served on the Board of Mr. Joseph B. Vogdes January Our Lady of Fatima Directors from 1998 to 2007. In recognition Mr. Joseph T. Winning January SS Peter & Paul Mr. Henry J. Wisniewski January SS Peter & Paul of his extraordinary contributions to the Mr. Lawrence W. Bily January Holy Spirit mission of Malvern Paul received the prestigious Willam M. Lennox Mr. Joseph Deighan, Jr. January Holy Spirit Award in 2007. Mr. Dan Shields, Jr. January Holy Spirit Mr. John Countryman February St. Blaise-Curran Memorial Paul was also active in the Irish community and served as Grand Mr. Francis X. Pileggi February St. Blaise-Curran Memorial Mr. Francis J. Reilly February St. Blaise-Curran Memorial Marshall of the St. Patrick’s Parade in Philadelphia. Though small Mr. Robert W. Derowski February St. John N. Neumann in stature Paul J. Phillips was a giant of a Man of Malvern. Our Mr. Michael J. Jacobs February St. John N. Neumann condolences to the Phillips family and the St. John Neumann Group. Mr. Vincent C. Jolly, Sr. February PECO/Good Shepherd Mr. Daniel P. McGrath February PECO/Good Shepherd

facebook.com/MalvernRetreat | Winter/Spring 2013 | Prosit 11 Easter Blessings Tee it high from Malvern let it fly! Retreat House! th & 5 Annual Malvern Retreat Golf Classic Monday, May 6, 2013 • Talamore Country Club Featuring Dinner Speaker: Kevin Reilly Former Eagles Linebacker Congratulations to Malvern’s 2013 Honorees

he MRH Awards Committee has announced the names of the 2013 honorees who will Tbe recognized at the 2013 Night of Awards Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at a festive dinner at Memorial Hall Dining Room. The committee has invited each honoree to bring up to eight guests to share in this special event. Congratulations to the following: William M. Lennox Award The Petrongolo Family – Sons of Italy Group John J. Ferreck Award Stephen and Mary Ford – Our Lady of Sacred Heart Group Chairman Awards Anne C. Sabol – Our Lady of Peace Group Patrick H. McKay – PECO/Good Shepherd Group John F. Givnish - Immaculate Conception Group John J. Sullivan Awards Frank M. Lario Jr.-Epiphany Group John T. Maxwell – League of the Sacred Heart Group Dominick F. Bucciarelli – Holy Spirit Group Gary J. Valentine – Pope Pius XII Group Captains Hall of Fame John J. Bowes – Our Lady of Fatima Golf Classic Package $250 Includes lunch, golf, reception, dinner, Kathleen M. Perri Award Maureen Sullivan auction and golfer gift. Distinguished Service Award – Joseph R. Can’t Play? Ferdinand Esq. – Ferdinand/Hazleton Group Join us for Dinner! $ 65 Outstanding Service Award Includes reception, dinner, and auction Frank P. Onesti – Caenaculum Group Joseph V. DiGiandomenico – Our Lady of Fatima Group 23 Talamore Drive For additional information or sponsorship Michael A. Hinton Sr. – Archbishop Fitzmaurice Group Ambler , PA 19002 opportunities, please contact Michael Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Norton @ 484-321-2539 or [email protected]