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.