AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 You are welcome: “Come and See” “Master, where do you live?” “Come and see” said Jesus. (John 1:39) A warm greeting to all our of guests and friends. This year has been designated “The Year of the Word”, a year to celebrate the gift of God’s sharing of his life with us in the scriptures. I am reminded of Christ’s promise in Saint John’s gospel: “If you make my word your home, you will truly be my disciples, and you will come to know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”(John 8:31) As you look through this brochure you will notice a number of events focusing on the Word of God in different ways. In particular I would like to draw your attention to a series of monthly day events set aside to explore different ways of approaching and understanding the Word. There are also a series retreat days that are entitled Friends of Hospitality. A number of different people have shared time together on retreat at Ampleforth and discovered friends along the way. There is the beginning of a sort of community of retreat goers. Many people would like to be able to return more regularly and spend time with familiar faces – to strengthen that sense of community, of a journey shared. The days have a very simple structure: coffee – a talk – some space for reflection, conversation or relaxation – a meal together – and some time for sharing and prayer together at the end. Whether you are a “seasoned” retreat goer, or someone who simply finds the possibility attractive, do please get in touch with us! By now the monastic community is well and truly settled back into the monastery and it is a particular joy to be able to welcome guests to join our prayer in the Abbey Church. May I take this opportunity on behalf of the monastic community to wish you every blessing throughout this year and for those of you able to come for a visit we look forward very much to welcoming you. With every best wish, Fr Kevin Hayden OSB Dean of Hospitality 2 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 Contents Welcome Inside Front Cover Meet our Pastoral Team 4 A Chance to Relax and Reflect 6 The Year of the God Who Speaks 8 Friends of Ampleforth Hospitality 10 The Path of Life 11 An Invitation to University Students 12 Parish Groups & Self-Led Retreats 12 School Groups 13 Easter Triduum 14 Retreats 15-27 Retreat Booking Enquiry Form 28 The Abbey Shop 29 The Abbey Tea Room 30 The Visitor Centre 31 3 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 Meet our Pastoral Team Fr Kevin Hayden OSB Fr Oswald McBride OSB Fr Kevin brings to his retreat work a wide range of Fr Oswald joined the Ampleforth Community in experience both as a monk and as a diocesan priest. 1991. After studies at Ampleforth, in Oxford and in He has been involved for many years in parish ministry, Rome, he was ordained Priest in 1999. For many years, as well as leading retreats with both young people and he taught in the College, serving as a Housemaster adults, engaging in individual accompaniment, and being from 2004-11. From 2011-2018 he was Vocations involved at diocesan level in a variety of inititatives. He Coordinator for the Community, and currently works is now Dean of Hospitality and Vocations Co-ordinator. as Prior and Chaplain at St Benet’s Hall, Oxford. Fr Christopher Gorst OSB Fr Chad Boulton OSB Seeking a link between psychology and spirituality is Fr Chad Boulton has been a monk for more than 25 Fr Christopher’s particular interest, and his Tai Chi years, running the Chaplaincy in Ampleforth College and Meditation Retreats, which he runs with Terry for the last 10 years. He is now Novice Master and is Doyle, have proved very popular. After his years in also focussing his time on the formation of monks. Zimbabwe, he has worked for 12 years with the Team. 4 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 Fr Henry Wansbrough OSB Fr Richard ffield OSB Fr Henry is a Biblical scholar with an international Fr Richard joined the monastery 50 years ago after reputation. He is a former member of the Pontifical training as an engineer. After being a Housemaster Biblical Commission and author of many books. He for 21 years, he spent 12 years as a member of our also edited the New Jerusalem Bible and is in great Monastery of Christ the Word in Zimbabwe. demand as a speaker. Fr Wulstan Peterburs OSB Fr Wulstan entered the monastic community at Ampleforth Abbey in 1998, having previously taught in the school, and has served variously as Teacher of Religious Studies and History, Head of Religious Studies, Housemaster, Procurator and Headmaster. He holds a doctorate on the theology of John Henry Newman, both publishing and delivering a number of papers on his work. 5 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2019 A Chance to Relax and Reflect Jesus said: “Let us go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” (Mark 6:31) Perhaps you would value some time out, some space for yourself, a chance to rediscover a sense of peace and calm. Perhaps you would value an opportunity to have some time to reflect on the direction of your life, and to reconnect with yourself and with God. Perhaps you sense a need simply to be present for a while or to get some well-earned rest. At whatever point you find yourself in life, you are very welcome to come and spend some time with us at Ampleforth. We will provide you with a private room, with food, with the opportunity to join the Community in prayer, and a beautiful, peaceful setting within which to find your centre and renew your relationship with God. Individual guest charges per person per day are as follows: Sun-Thurs Fri & Sat Sun-Thurs Fri & Sat En-suite En-suite Standard Standard Resident Full Board £62.50 £64.00 £57.00 £58.50 Supper, Bed and Breakfast £54.00 £55.50 £48.50 £50.00 Bed and Breakfast £41.50 £42.50 £36.00 £37.00 For guests making a private retreat we require a £25.00 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit per person. For anyone who is unemployed or in special need, there is no fixed charge. Any contribution within your means would be welcome. Disabled Guests En-suite accommodation and facilities for disabled guests are available. Please contact our Pastoral Team for further details. Ampleforth is built on the side of a hill and therefore access around the campus necessitates guests negotiating stairs and walking between accommodation, the Abbey Church and the refectory. If you are interested or would like some further information please contact our Hospitality and Pastoral Office at [email protected] or call us on 01439 766486. 6 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 7 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 The Year of the God Who Speaks Scripture is at the centre of everything the Church does. Thursday 26 March 2020 The word of God shapes our prayer and worship. The Bible Holy Book and Holy Week – Liam Kelly shows us how to understand the world, how we are called to live and relate to each other. Wednesday 13 May 2020 The Bible as prayer book: Lectio Divina The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales The Weave of Manquehue Prayer has dedicated 2020 as a year of focus on the Bible and ‘The God Who Speaks’. Wednesday 10 June 2020 Celebrating the Bible in Seasons – Fr Chad Boulton OSB During the year, we will be celebrating, living and sharing God’s word through a series of monthly Study Days at Wednesday 8 July 2020 Ampleforth Abbey, with different speakers helping us to The Bible in Music and Art – Fr Cedd Mannion OSB and reflect and celebrate God’s Word in a variety of ways. Stephen Bird Wednesday 11 December 2019 Wednesday 9 September 2020 Why bother with the Bible? Opening the Word The Psalms as the Christian Prayer – Sr Petra, Stanbrook Fr Henry Wansbrough OSB Abbey Wednesday 8 January 2020 Wednesday 14 October 2020 The Gospel of Matthew – Fr Henry Wansbrough OSB Contemplating the Bible – Sr Laurentia, Stanbrook Abbey Wednesday 12 February 2020 Wednesday 11 November 2020 Engaging with the Bible: See, Judge, Act – Patricia Kelly ‘Go out and proclaim the Good News’: what do I do next? – Fr Kevin Hayden OSB Wednesday 11 March 2020 The Bible and families – Kit and Caroline Dollard 8 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 The Year of the God Who Speaks Outline of the day: 11.00am Arrivals and coffee 11.30am Talk 1.00pm Little Hour in the Abbey Church 1.15pm Lunch 2.00pm Time for reflection 3.00pm Talk 4.00pm Closing Liturgy 4.30pm Tea and departures Cost: A suggested donation based on £31.00 per person will fully defray costs, but this is a suggestion only and is left entirely at the donor’s discretion. For further details, please contact the Hospitality and Pastoral Team 01439 766486 [email protected] 9 AMPLEFORTH ABBEY PASTORAL PROGRAMME 2020 Friends of Ampleforth Hospitality An opportunity to share the journey Dates for the diary: A number of different people have shared time together on Tuesday 21 January retreat at Ampleforth and discovered friends along the way. Tuesday 18 February There is the beginning of a sort of community of retreat Tuesday 17 March goers.