THE CHURCH IS A GARDEN OF MANY COLORS Pope Francis has said, “We need unity in the midst of diversity.” Using his own paintings and the stories which inspired them, Bro. Mickey will help us celebrate these words and the colorful and cultural diversity of the church. In word and image, we will look at saints from across church history- from Mary of the Magnificat through St. John XXIII and Sr. Thea Bowman- each of whom shows us how beauty heals divisions and brings our hearts closer to God. On day two we will take a look at Laudato Si and its lessons on caring for creation here on earth and our ever- expanding universe.

Presenter: Brother Mickey McGrath, OSFS Brother Mickey McGrath, OSFS, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, is an award- winning artist, author, and storyteller. Using his own paintings and the stories which inspired them, Bro. Mickey makes deep and often humorous connections between art, social justice, and religious faith. Mickey’s message is always about the healing power of art and its ability to lead us to light and grace. To him, life is all about seeing familiar, ordinary things with new eyes, the eyes of the heart. Come share these days and see the world with your heart!

Place: Sacred Heart Center – Newton NJ

Time: Wed., June 6—Check-in at 9 am/Welcome at 9:30 am Thurs., June 7—Closing after lunch

Cost: Overnight ------$140.00 (includes room and all meals) Commuters --- $115.00 (includes lunch both days) (There are some additional options for accommodations and meals below.) ------THE FORUM – JUNE 6 & 7, 2018 – REGISTRATION FORM Reservation due by NOON May 31st. (That is the Thursday after Memorial Day!)

If registering close to the deadline, phone (973- 497- 4294) or FAX it (973-497-4249) or email: [email protected]

Name: ______Email: ______

Parish: ______City: ______Phone: ______

Special dietary needs (must be requested before 5/31):______Check #: ______Check one: Overnight Guests Cost Commuters Cost ___Regular Overnight: (Wed. lunch and dinner, $140 ___Regular: (Includes lunch both days, $ 115 Wed. night, Thurs. breakfast and lunch) but not Wednesday dinner ___Add-on night: (Above plus Tuesday night stay, $185 ___ Add-on: (above plus Wednesday dinner) $ 130 Wed. breakfast.( No dinner is served Tuesday night) ___If necessary, I could share a double room with: ______

Make check payable to: “Catechetical Office” Mail to: Archdiocese of Newark - Catechetical Office – P.O. Box 9500 - Newark, NJ 07104 SACRED HEART RETREAT CENTER 20 OLD SWARTSWOOD RD NEWTON NJ 07860 973-383-2620

DIRECTIONS

1. Route 80 West 2. [Exit 25] --Route 206 North 3. Travel about 10 miles to Newton 4. Follow Route 206 North signs around the town square in Newton —per a, b, c a) Pass flashing yellow light, keeping LEFT to stay on 206 North b) At 2 nd light [facing Cochran House building], turn LEFT and then keep RIGHT to stay on 206 North c) Move to LEFT turn lane

5. Turn LEFT at signal onto 519 North (also called Mill Street ) 6. At signal (corner of Sussex County Community College ), turn LEFT onto 622 West (also called Swartswood Road) 7. Travel 1 mile to right hand fork 8. Turn RIGHT onto Old Swartswood Road (Blue and white sign reading ”Salesian Sisters – Camp Auxilium – Sacred Heart Center) 9. Travel about 8/10 of a mile to #20 (On right side of road; blue and white signs on 2 stone pillars at entrance) 10. Keep left at top of driveway 11. Parking is behind the retreat house. —(We will post signs to the parking lot) 12. There is handicapped parking in the front of the building.