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Retrouvaille is announcing a program for couples with marriages in distress entitled "Marriage Help Program" to be held at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center on September 13-15, 2019, starting on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. and concludes on Sunday. Some couples feel frustrated or angry in their marriage. Many find that talking about it only makes it worse. Some couples experience coldness and simply shut down. Other couples have severe conflict and angry arguments. Most don’t know how to change the situation or even talk with their spouse about it. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels of distress including disillusionment and deep misery. The program is designed to provide the tools to help get marriages back on track. For more information, please visit our website by clicking on the logo! Or call: 1-800-470-2230 (confidential).

Please join us for the 7th Annual Diocesan Guatemala Mission Celebration to be held at Barrister Winery at 1213 W Railroad Ave in Spokane beginning at 5:30 p.m. Featured guests are Lourdes Tzoc Ramirez, director of Nawal Estereo, the radio station in Nahuala, and Sr. Mary Bertrand, SSND, adviser and consultant for the radio station. This special event includes appetizers and coffee and is free to the public. All are welcome!

Please join Msgr. Robert Pearson at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center for a "Summer Barbecue and Discussion" on Tuesday, September 17 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. The theme is "Divine Mercy on Display. Do we believe it?" Come hear Divine Mercy from one of Pope Francis’ designated Ministers of Mercy. Connect with a priest of our diocese over a summer barbecue with beer and wine. Enjoy a talk from Msgr. Pearson over dessert and coffee in the soft breeze on Immaculate Heart Retreat Center’s Sunset Terrace. The evening begins with Mass. Cost: $25 per person . For more information on Msgr. Pearson and this event, please click on the logo!

The Diocese of Spokane wants to start a Diocesan Choir, directed by Henry Bauer, the Director of Music at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes. The choir is to be made up of vocalists from throughout the diocese to sing for diocesan liturgies. To participate, one needs to be available for all three (3) scheduled events, the mandatory rehearsals held before each event, and be active in a parish or religious institution’s music ministry. Vocalists will be chosen based on the quality of their singing voice, balance among sections, and proof that they are actively involved in a parish or religious institution’s music ministry. Interested vocalists are to submit a registration form and a recording by Monday, September 23 to be considered. Recordings are needed as the first event is Saturday, October 5, and we want to get music to the vocalists ahead of time. To obtain more information about the Diocesan Choir and a registration form, please contact Henry Bauer at hbauer@dioceseofspokane or 509-358-4290. We would love to have representation from each parish and religious institution in the diocese.

The Women at Pope St. Pius X Parish in Coeur d'Alene presents a Catholic Women's Retreat: "The Mighty Mercy of Jesus!" to be held on September 20-22, 2019 at Camp Lutherhaven (location: 3258 W Lutherhaven Rd) in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho! This retreat will be lead by international speaker and author, Dr. Mary Healy, a professor of Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. For more information and to register please click on the logo above or email: stpiuswomens@gmail.com.

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center presents: Summertime Spiritual Moment - "Yeast of the Pharisees" lead by Fr. Mike Savelesky. Jesus tells us, his disciples, to beware of the spiritual path of the Pharisees. But what was the problem? What did they not see and avoid that we should? How are we to make bread without their brand of yeast? Summertime Spiritual Moments are programs designed to give participants a taste of what it is like to attend Day of Prayer or Retreat. They begin with Mass, a delicious breakfast will be served, and a spiritual talk will be presented. There is no cost to attend. Please invite a friend to join you, who has not been to Immaculate Heart in a long time or before. For further info, please click on the IHRC logo!

Please join us for a 24-hour retreat on "Painting Sacred Art, Illuminated Manuscripts: Word & Image" starting September 27, 2019, 5:30 PM and concluding on September 28, at 5:30 PM at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center. This special retreat is lead by Hannah Charlton. Hannah is an artist living in Washington State. She interned at the Grunewald Guild in Leavenworth, Washington, and attended Whitworth University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 2014, studying art, graphic design, and history. During this retreat, we will create two pages of an illuminated manuscript using historical techniques and materials. This retreat will include a friendly introduction to Gothic calligraphy, and the the step-by-step painting of a medieval style miniature. (Note to those interested: the work painted and calligraphied during this retreat will be a new Christmas image one can use as one's own Christmas card that can be scanned and used for this purpose.) $137 per person (Includes supplies) $50 non-refundable deposit required. For more information on this retreat and information on Hannah Charlton, please click on the IHRC logo!

Please join us for a Silent Day of Prayer on the "Theotokos, The Incarnation, and the Resanctification of Women," lead by Dr. Catherine Tkacz on October 1, 2019 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center (location: 6910 S Ben Burr Rd). In the Eastern calendar, October is the month of the Protection of Mary and so a fitting time to consider her venerable Eastern title “Theotokos” and her role in the Incarnation. She exemplifies for all Christians, and in particular for women, the universal vocation to holiness. In fascinating ways, reproductive science and genetics help us see how her willing role in God becoming Man brought about the resanctification of women. The Silent Day of Prayer includes the Mass, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, two conferences, lunch and concludes with the Rosary and Adoration. $40 per person, ($50 with use of a private room for the day). This Day of Prayer is silent. For more information on Dr. Tkacz and this event, please click on the logo!

New Employee Orientation (includes Virtus Safe Environment training) is mandatory for all incoming employees. During the months of September - December 2019, New Employee Orientation will be held at Sacred Heart Parish located at 219 E Rockwood Blvd in Spokane. You must pre-register at virtusonline.org before the session. All employees must attend from 9:00am to 1:00pm. School employees must also attend from 1:00 - 2:00pm.

5-Day Byzantine Icon Workshop/Retreat “Contemplating the Mystery of the Incarnation: Painting the Icon of the Annunciation." Co-presenters: Fr. Damien Higgins & Raymond Vincent, to be held at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center. Using traditional techniques and materials, Fathers Damien and Raymond will guide participants through the second of the dyptych of the Annunciation with the Archangel Gabriel, "the one who breaks through" or the Virgin Mary, the Theotokos, with egg tempera on gesso. Participants may paint either figure, but will have guidance and assistance. No experience necessary. Icons will be blessed at the end of the retreat. All supplies and materials will be provided by the instructor. $125 non-refundable deposit required upon registration $700 per person (includes $125 deposit for materials). For more information on this event, please click on the IHRC logo!

Join the vision of the Catholic Newman Center at Eastern Washington University, as Bishop Thomas Daly and Fr. Paul Heric (Director of the Newman Center) share the exciting happenings at the EWU Newman Center! This exciting event will be held on Thursday, October 3 , 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Barrister Winery (Location: 1213 W Railroad Alley - Spokane). Please join us for wine, beer, heavy hors d'oeuvres and live music. Please register prior to September 27 by clicking on the logo!

The first Saturday of each month, there is a Mass of Remembrance at Holy Cross Funeral & Cemetery Center at 9:00 am. All are welcome.

Please join us for the Northwest Eucharistic Marian Conference to be held on Friday, October 18 starting at 5:00 p.m. and concluding at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 19 at St. Anthony Parish in Newport (location: 612 W 1st Street). The weekend will be a gathering of local and nationally known speakers and artists with the goal of "re-charging your soul and increasing your prayer reflection." For more information on this special event, please contact: Marie by phone (425) 327-8753; or mail: 568 Snug Harbor, Sandpoint, ID 83864.

Anunciando un programa para parejas con los matrimonios en apuros que se celebran en español el 25-27 de octubre 2019 en Richland, WA Algunas parejas sentirse frustrado o enojado en su matrimonio. Muchos encuentran que talking sólo lo hace peor. Algunas parejas experimentan frialdad y simplemente se apagan. Otras parejas tienen Severa conflictos y discusiones enojadas. La mayoría no sabe cómo cambiar la situación o incluso hablar con su cónyuge al respecto. Reunión (pronuncia Retro-VI con un largo i) ha ayudado a 10 de 1000 de parejas que experimentan dificultades matrimoniales en todos los niveles de angustia incluyendo desilusión y profunda miseria. El programa está diseñado para proporcionar las herramientas para ayudar a conseguir el matrimonios vuelve a la pista. Para más información visite nuestro sitio web en www.HelpOurMarriage.com o para información confidencial llame 1-800-966-7981

Rachel's Vineyard will be presenting a post-abortion healing retreat on Friday evening, April 12 and concluding on Sunday, April 14 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center (address: 6910 S Ben Burr Rd) in Spokane. Retreatants enter into Living Scripture exercises which facilitates healing. Retreats are limited to ten retreatants. Register at www.rvspokane.org or call 509.994.4355.

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center is hosting a Silent Retreat on Friday, November 1, 2019, 6:00 PM - November 3, 2019, 1:00 PM. The theme: "On The Spirit of Fun...Surprising Gifts: Living the Life of the Spirit in Joy, Beauty, and Fun!" presented by Fr. David Robinson, S.J. Many of us learned at an early age that the Holy Spirit brings 7 gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. However, we have also learned that the Spirit blows where it will, and can infuse our lives in a multitude of ways. During this retreat, we shall explore the presence of the Holy Spirit in our experiences of Joy, Beauty, and Fun. Those aspects of our daily walk that enliven our sense of fulfillment and rejoicing, individually, and as families and communities are the "simple gifts" that God pours into our minds, hearts, and bodies, to amaze us with the bounty which is ours in every time and place. We gather to embrace that bounty together! $204 per person, $318 couples, (includes two nights lodging and 5 meals) and $118 commuters This retreat is silent. For more information, please click on the IHRC logo!,/b>

The first Saturday of each month, there is a Mass of Remembrance at Holy Cross Funeral & Cemetery Center at 9:00 am. All are welcome.

New Employee Orientation (includes Virtus Safe Environment training) is mandatory for all incoming employees. During the months of September - December 2019, New Employee Orientation will be held at Sacred Heart Parish located at 219 E Rockwood Blvd in Spokane. You must pre-register at virtusonline.org before the session. All employees must attend from 9:00am to 1:00pm. School employees must also attend from 1:00 - 2:00pm.

Please join us at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center for a Weekend Retreat on Simplicity and Peace "The Simple Care of a Hopeful Heart " Dr. Robert Wicks will lead this weekend. Dr. Wicks, an expert on the prevention of secondary stress (the pressures experienced in reaching out to others), offers insights into how we can extend our warmth to others without losing our own inner fire in the process. $204 per person, $318 couples, and $118 commuters (includes two nights lodging and 5 meals). This retreat is silent. Please do your best to purchase Dr. Wicks’ book, "Night Call: Embracing Compassion and Hope in a Troubled World," for your retreat. Dr. Wicks asks that participants not read the book previous to the retreat. For more information on this Silent Retreat, please click on the IHRC logo!

Save the date for a Choral Workshop with Dr. James Savage, Director of Music Emeritus of St. James Cathedral, Seattle. The workshop will take place at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Dr. Savage will focus on choral techniques with the workshop participants and then they will sing for the Cathedral’s Saturday 4:00 pm Mass. Music will be sent to participants ahead of time to prepare. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. More information will be provided later about the workshop and cost for participants. Please save the date on your calendar!

Please join us on Saturday, November 9, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the Hemmingson Center on the Gonzaga University campus for our 2019 Annual Hope Peace and Healing Fundraiser: "Spiritual Courage through Retreat Ministry… find the Inner Strength in Challenging Times." Keynote speaker: Dr. Robert Wicks, PsyD., renowned Psychologist, Author, and Speaker. A light brunch will be served. There is no cost to attend. Guests will be asked to consider making a charitable donation, although no minimum gift is required. Free parking is available at BARC parking facility across the street from the Hemmingson Center. Please register in advance: (509) 448-1224 or click on the IHRC logo!

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center will be hosting a Silent Day of Prayer: "Spiritual Help in Dealing with Grief and Loss." on Wednesday, November 13 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. This Silent Day of Prayer will be lead by Teresa Warren, LMHC, NCC and Michael D'Esterre, MSW, LICSW. They will discuss how we find grace in the middle of suffering and loss. Join these licensed counselors for help in finding the path in the midst of loss, disillusionment, and sorrow. Tools from our faith and practices of the saints will help guide us on the road to healing. The Silent Day of Prayer includes the Mass, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, two conferences, lunch and concludes with the Rosary and Adoration. $40 per person, ($50 with use of a private room for the day). This Day of Prayer is silent. For more information on Teresa Warren and Michael D'Esterre and this event, please click on the logo.

Fr. Stan Malnar, M.D., will lead a 24-Hour Retreat on The Hereafter... Mercy and Caring: Lightening the Burden at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center on Friday, November 15 starting at 4:30 p.m. and concluding on Saturday, November 16 at 4:30 p.m. Through stories of compassion and forgiveness and his personal expertise as a medical doctor, Fr. Stan will meditatively open the mystery of that powerful, personal moment when Time meets Eternity in each of our lives. Join him for this short retreat, which includes the Sacrament of the Sick, closing with a Vigil Mass for Sunday. $112 per person, $182 per couple There will be times of silence. Please click on the IHRC logo for more information on this event.