MAKATI OFFICE SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS 2007

Starting Dec. 21, 2007, our Makati Office will close for the Christmas Season and will re-open on January 3, 2008 (Thursday).

For reservations and inquiries, you can contact us directly at 0917 883 4628.

Thank you and a blessed Christmas season to you and your family!

Thanks to the St. James Singles Apostolate

Thanks to the SJRM Singles Apostolate who made Karis their home base for their newly launched and exciting CSI:SA workshop. Hope to see you guys soon. paging those who have pictures (pwedeng maki grab) Thanks and God bless

Welcome to the Couples for Christ Paranaque South

Welcome to Couples for Christ Paranaque South (Nov. 30- Dec. 2) May you have a fruitful and grace (Karis) filled Bonifacio day weekend as we enter Advent. Thanks for choosing to stay and spend these days of prayer and fellowship with us.

Welcome to Singles Apostolate St. James AAV

Welcome to the Singles Apostolate of St. James the Greater Renewal Community Ayala Alabang. Hoping for a fruitful and enjoyable stay filled with grace!

Thanks to Life's Directions!

We'd like to extend a heart felt thanks to the young professionals
of "Life's Directions". Along with new co-pilgrims, organizers & facilitators, and of course, Fr. Ted, thanks for sharing your stories of joy and challenge!

Welcome to Life's Directions Retreat Batch 71

Welcome to the Lifes Directions Retreat participants, facilitators, organizers and of course, Fr. Ted Gonzales, SJ! We hope and pray that you have a comfortable and "grace filled" stay this weekend.

Welcome AdMU's CERSA Org

taken from the Ateneo de Manila Website

Welcome to AdMU's CERSA, an organization of college
students from Ateneo's in-campus dormitory community!
(our first collegiate guests but not our youngest!)
May you have have fruitful & grace filled weekend in Karis!

WELCOME GUESTS for November 2007

We are looking forward to opening our doors and our home to our guests this November. May you have a blessed & grace filled stay with us!

Nov. 9-11 Ateneo de Manila University CERSA

Nov. 16-18 Life's Directions Retreat (Fr. Ted Gonzales, S.J.)
Ateneo de Manila University-Center for Family Ministries

Nov. 24-25 Singles Apostolate Community
St. James the Greater Renewal Movement-Ayala Alabang

Nov 30- Dec 2 Couples for Christ South B

Peace & Sympathies (Antonio Galvey, Father of Eva Galvey)

On behalf of the Karis Retreat House Family, We would like to extend
our prayers and sympathies to the family of Ms. Eva Galvey for the passing away of
her Lipa based father, Antonio Galvey. Prayers for rest & peace during these times are appreciated!

THANKS to ON FIRE!

On Fire Weekends will always have a special place in Karis
since the On Fire Community was the first group we welcomed
in Karis. Its such a joy and blessing to be reminded of where
and how we started!

To Fr. Ted & the People of On Fire! Thanks for making Karis
you home and grace as you spread the warmth of Gods love.

Goldies & Youngies!

TLC Retreatants

We'd like to thank our goldies & youngies guests from last week
for making Karis our home of grace!

Assumption High School Class 195(beep secret!) Retreat

The Learning Child Grade 7 Retreat (c/o Mrs. Ponce, Ms. Clarise & Eden, Sir Buen & Bro. Roland)

Thanks for leaving your stories of grace!

God bless

Thanks to Martha's Vineyard

To the ladies of Martha's Vineyard, thank you for making Karis your home of prayer over the weekend. May the fruits of your prayer bring you peace joy and love always. Thanks Fr. Mon Bautista, SJ for being an instrument of peace.

Welcome Guests for October 2007

MARTHAS VINEYARD Oct 5-6
ASSUMPTION HS (1957) Retreat Oct 16-17
THE LEARNING CHILD Retreat Oct 19-20
ON FIRE Sexuality & Spirituality Weekend Oct 26-28

Invitation for the On Fire Weekend with Fr. Ted Gonzales, SJ
(on behalf of the On Fire Community of Ateneo-CEFAM)

Guests for October 2007

Welcome to Karis Retreat House

Martha's Vineyard Oct 5-6,2007
Assumption High School Reunion Retreat Oct 16-17
On Fire Sexuality & Spirituality Retreat Oct 26-28

Prayers for a fruitful & meaningful weekend ahead.

Thanks to Educhild Philippines

Over a cool and wet weekend, 20 couples joined Educhild's "Beyond I Do" Weekend, an opportuned time to step back and see where to improve one's married relationship. Thanks to the couples who took time as well as to the organizers (Pebbles & Monchu), Presenters and Marievic who will also know how to creatively go about and bring something new to our humble place. Thanks and see you next year.

EDUCHILD PHILIPPINES' BEYOND I DO WEEKEND

WHAT IS THE BEYOND I DO WEEKEND
A venue for husband and wife to take a closer look at their marriage – their conjugal life…! How it has been, how it can be better. Through short talks and workshop activities, participants can expect to gain deeper understanding of their spouse's needs and learn practical and effective communication skills. The program will surely enhance the marital bond and help keep married love alive.

Program hopes to:
discover the best way your spouse would like to be loved; and nurture day to day conjugal living
gain practical skills that will help you communicate your love to your spouse;
experience activities that help bond and strengthen your marital relationship;
To have another opportunity to please, affirm and show affection to your spouse.
continue with the Magic of Marriage

WHO IS EDUCHILD PHILIPPINES?

EDUCHILD stands for Education for the Upbringing of Children. A non-profit organization formed by parents to help fellow parents in the delicate task of rearing a family.

Since 1976, EDUCHILD has assisted parents and educators to appreciate the nuances of family life.

EDUCHILD is a founding member of the FONDATION INTERNATIONALE DE LA FAMILLE (I.D.F.) based in Zurich, Switzerland. I.D.F. is a worldwide effort to support the family as the natural setting for the education of children and counts on parent groups like EDUCHILD from some thirty countries in the five continents to organize family orientation programs and promote a continuous exchange of experiences in the field of family education.

EDUCHILD is also a member of INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (IFFD) based in Madrid, Spain.

EDUCHILD lends you a guiding hand, by being catalyst to parents who would learn and benefit from one another’s experiences in child-rearing.

EDUCHILD conducts researches, workshops, seminars, forums, conferences and similar activities where parents, students, educators and other professionals can acquire valid principles, techniques, attitudes and values on family life and child upbringing. EDUCHILD is founded on the principle that the parents are the primary educators of their children. It is the parents who have to teach their children values, good habits or virtues, moral principles to make them productive members of society and responsible citizens of the country.

(for more information visit educhild.org.ph)

The Karis Guests for Sept 2007

Welcome to Karis (guest/participants, organizers and
facilitators of the following weekends)

Aug 31-Sept 2 Life's Directions
Sept 21-23 Educhild Philippines

May God bless you and your participants
as you make Karis your sacred place.

Thanks to Life's Directions

As always, for the past 2 years we have welcomed to our sacred place the young professionals of Lifes Directions headed by Fr. Ted Gonzales, SJ. We like to extend a hearty thanks to Fr. tEd participants Camille,She,Jeditte,Marge,Joana,Ramil,Ej,Starr,Jenica,PAolo,liza,richard,mae,miklos,
trina, vinci, daphne,sheryl,chiara/ weekend organizers Jovin,becky,buccino.cam,celle,ceezar,chinggay.des,jp,monicah,nina and pamela caleya/facilitators & sharers, aj,javi,criselle & vero (63),ian,ida,isabel,katch,lito&mona,maella,memey,mia,patch,reese,rheena,rodney (SOA)&tetet. thanks for leaving your stories and finding your sacred space in Karis over the last weekend.

thanks to witnesslane for the image used. batch pics to follow.

RESCHEDULE

Our grief & loss retreat (LONG WINTER + DISTANT SPRING)
is rescheduled pending the availability of our presentors
(late 2007 , early 2008)

We thank all for their interest & inquiries for our activity.

God bless

Life's Directions Retreat August 31- Sept. 2

ATENEO DE MANILA Center for Family Ministries would like to
invite individuals seeking for "more" in their lives.

Life's Directions Weekend
August 31-Sept 2
Karis Retreat House

Fr. Ted Gonzales,SJ moderates the weekend. It gives
opportunity for reflection, sharing, eucharist & rest for
many young professionals over the past ten years.

Contact us for more details.

LONG WINTER + DISTANT SPRING

LONG WINTER + DISTANT SPRING
Grief & Loss Retreat
August 10-12, 2007
presented in cooperation with
The Emmaus Center Foundation (Ateneo De Manila University)



This weekend is for those who have lost a loved one
through death and have not had a chance to attend
to their grief.

If you are currently seeking time and space to listen
and pay attention to the feelings evoked in yourself
by this loss, then this week-end is the opportunity to
honor these feelings.

A presentation on the dynamics of grief will be given
& there will be many occasions for personal reflection
& prayer.

Participants will have the option to share in a group or
in an individual consultation setting.


CHECK-IN: 12:00 noon (lunch to be served) FRIDAY AUG 10, 2007
CHECK-OUT: After lunch SUNDAY AUG 12, 2007

Presentor:
Eva Galvey
(Emmaus Center Foundation)
The center is based at the Ateneo de Manila University, a Jesuit
office whose primary work deals with psycho spiritual formation
of lay & religious.


Retreat Fee: Php 4, 500.00 inclusive of board & lodging
(single occupancy), materials and presentors honorarium.
Maximum of 8 participants.

Thanks to the Emmaus Center's TCSD program

Weve concluded our hosting of Emmaus Center's 25th Annual Training Course in Spiritual Direction!

We are very thankful and blessed to have been choosen by Emmaus and to test our mantle during their 2 week program. We thank you for the opportunity of welcoming your clergy and religious participants to our humble facility!

A great thanks to the Bulacan Blues Brothers (Fr. Sonny, Fr. Tegs and Fr. Ronnie), The Aldeguer Sisters (Sr. Juneth and Sr. Jean, SSpS), SHYGUYS(Fr. Jeffrey, Fr. Cards and Fr. Patrick), kulambo idol (Fr. Joe),Father time (Fr. Max), Smiley (Sr. Christine, Fr. Beni & Fr. Bong), early bird (Sr. Flor)and Poor Claire Abbess Sr. Mary Loiuse Gretche, OSC (Barretto.. before gretchen I am!), Miss Saigon (Sr. Marivic, CB).. birthday gel and closet UK Queen... (madame eva)... UK first princess (Francisca) and trauma warden (Jopie)...

Eva, Emmaus Center director summed up our vision for Karis...
"I think what chris and their family wants Karis to be a holy place..."

nuff said!

Welcome to Emmaus Center's Spiritual Director Training Workshop

On our first opportunity, Karis will be the home of psycho-spiritual formation proponent, EMMAUS CENTER's Spiritual Director's Training...

Marking its 25th year, we welcome different religious and clergy from all parts
of the country where KAris would be their home for the next two weeks. It's their first time to hold a workshop in a non-clergy facility (our first time to host religious and clergy at the same time... o di ba blessed!)

Welcome to Ms. Eva, Emmaus Center Director and her co-presentors Ms. Francisca & Ms. Jopie of Emmaus Center.

Looking forward to a fruitful and meaningful stay for all!!!

A Million Thanks to Lou(ie Cale) for this blog!

Peace.

Im just amazed with how God moves.

Calling different individuals with no
idea who or what Karis is.

And a few days after the retreat, it
seems to me... God's work is indeed
marvelous in our eyes!

Thanks to all the retreatants for
spending their sacred days in prayer
and reflection.. big bugs!!
(Ricky,Lou,Chit,Malu,Gladys,Nilds,
Mike, Teetel, Raetz, Nikki, Sansu,
Louiecals,Mita,Merce, Chec, Kris
and Marthyn,Mike-d-Dude,Jools and Leah)

Thanks to Jesuits, Fr. Kit for accompanying and
selflessly celebrating ALL the liturgies,
the mother of all liturgies! Thanks to
Brother Javi, JOrdan and Ody for being
religious multi-taskers (thats why you guys
are all things to all men and women di ba?)
as well as witness and companions to
pilgrims

Thanks to jools and leah plus tabby and claire
of Hangad for making sure I dont need to sing
papuri sa diyos by my lonesome self (turning
it into a stevei wonder song) and give our
intimate liturgies (esp. EASTER V.) the melody
it deserves!

Thanks to ka roger, oti, liberty, tess and
hansel for quietly yet very significantly
work behind the scenes in order for all
of us to have a good retreat!

Thanks to Ronald for being co-organizer of
this endeavor and being there through and through...
either clicking away or making grilled cheese!


IT IS ALL MARVELOUS IN OUR EYES...

p.s. hope we all got our directories and mike dudes link-mhicean.multiply.com/photos/album

2007 Holy Week Retreat

SACRED DAYS
The Karis Holy Week Silent Retreat
April 5-8, 2007

Stepping back from our hurried pace of life, both home
and work, and find time to immerse and celebrate God's
unique and personal love that moves the stars in the
heavens, as well as our hearts who desire to encounter
such a love.

A silent & individually-directed Ignatian retreat for
young professionals centering around the Pascal
mysteries of our faith combining silent
prayer/reflection, spiritual readings, one-on-one
direction highlighted by liturgical celebrations
accompanied by specially invited Jesuit Fathers and
Brother-scholastics.

AMENITIES

AT A GLANCE

24 Guest Rooms with en-room toilet and hot water showers are contained amongst three two-storied casitas through out the property.






Aside from scheduled weekend retreats and conferences, The Karis will maintain its own calendar of workshops and retreats welcoming guests/pilgrims who wish to enter in solitude to relish the fruits of their previous experiences and immerse in a completely new one.


Conference Room has its own sound system, white-boards, over-head projector as well as an LCD projector*, TV, VHS and DVD players.

The Dining Room contains a small creativity corner with color and paper supplies for guests as well as a small selection of meditation and religious music

Indoor and Outdoor Chapel as well as sharing areas for prayer, reflection and discussions.

ABOUT KARIS

INSPIRED

The Karis was born out of an awareness of God's love and graciousness. Throughout their lives, Mabini & Norma Juan had given time and effort to their local parish and renewal communities. A few years ago, they realized that they wanted to take their generosity and gratefulness a step further.

Sensing the need for a place for formation and growth, they found a parcel of land in Iruhin, West Tagaytay and proceeded to dedicate a sanctuary for the heart. Later, on a trip to Mexico, inspired by the simplicity and faithfulness of Our Lady of Guadalupe, The Juan couple dedicated the facility to her- The Karis, meaning grace in Greek.



In February 2005, Mabini Juan, through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, successfully recovered from a sudden quintuple-heart bypass operation, fuelled this initiative even more. Inspired by all these, The Karis continues to grow: God's constant invitation for all of us, no matter where we are, to accept and embrace our lives as grace to be received and shared.


HEART - MISSION

Our mission is to be a sanctuary for "people of the journey", constantly invited by our Father to go beyond ourselves - our brokenness, our pains and selfishness; a journey to accept our own lives as grave to be received and shared.




PURPOSE
To be a prime center for pastoral and formation activities for different parish communities, of all social levels and groups, who are brought together through an experience of faith, the word, sacrament and of each others story.

To provide an atmosphere of reflection to groups and individuals availing our facility and to assist them in the best of our capacity and capabilities.

To assist in seminars, workshops and training courses for corporate groups.