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 From
the Director
Hello and Welcome to the new MorningStar E-Announcer! In an effort to reduce the number of programming emails we send, we’ve organized them all here for you (with some other MorningStar news as well!)
Let us know what you think!
We hope to see you this Lenten Season for one of our upcoming programs. May God bless you as you seek all the Lord has for you on the horizon.
In Jesus, our Morning Star,
Sue DeFerrari
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MorningStar’s Secret to Success It's our Volunteers!
Did you know that in the Month of January:
• 29 out of 31 days had programs
• 24 were overnight retreats
• 2,245 individual meals were served
which means . . . we are really busy and…we need you!
If you are already a volunteer, Thank you! If you haven’t yet experienced the joy of serving at MorningStar please contact us, you really are our secret to success.
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Newsworthy Notes
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Shooting for the Stars -
Here's Our Wish List
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Conference tables and chairs for upcoming renovated conference space
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New twin size mattress covers & pillow covers.
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Italian Expresso coffee maker (approximately $500.)
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Rider mower (60” deck) or new Kohler motor for existing mower
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Commercial pressure cleaner
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2 new commercial front load washing machines & dryers.
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In Next Month's Issue
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Events on the Horizon |
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The Three R’s of Lent - Reflection, Repentance and Renewal
Start this Lent with a wonderful day of retreat - including presentations, prayer, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass, the distribution of ashes, and a simple lunch. Fee: $30 pp
Director: Fr. Mark Reeves
Wed. Feb 6, 9:30-2 PM Sign Me Up! |
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St. Valentine's Day -
Married Couples Evening
Celebrate this day of love in a special way with that special love of your life! Evening will include an elegant dinner, faith-filled presentation, and time to enjoy one another. Fee: $60 per couple. Almost sold out!
Thurs. Feb. 14 7-9:30 PM Sign Us Up! |
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Lessons for Lent & Life: from the writings of Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Enrich your Lenten journey. Gain insights derived from the book Come Be My Light which focuses on the private writings of the “Saint of Calcutta.”. Be encouraged, inspired, and challenged by the lessons taught through the blessed life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Facilitator: Sue S. DeFerrari Fee: $15 pp.
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Pray the Rosary
A wonderful opportunity to begin the morning with prayer and reflection on the life of Christ through the gift of the rosary. Open to all, the prayer will be in the MorningStar Chapel. Come and be blessed! FREE
Tuesdays Feb. 19, and Mar. 18 7 - 8AM |
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Coming Soon! |
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Concert Under the Stars – Live Christian music, family, friends, and food. Bring your own picnic dinner and a blanket or buy a picnic dinner from us, ready for you upon arrival.
Sat. Mar. 8th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. FREE. Please RSVP.
Christian Seder Meal – The Jewish tradition of the Seder meal, and the last supper which Jesus celebrated.
Tues. Mar. 11, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Fee: $12 per adult, $30 for family of 4 (recommend children be age 10 or over to participate).
Holy Week Silent Day of Retreat – “Be Still and Know that I am God” Enter the Triduum with the peace and grace experienced on a one day silent retreat. The day will include presentations, time for personal prayer and reflection, opportunity for spiritual direction, the sacrament of reconciliation, Mass and lunch. Directors: Myrna Gallagher and Dawn Fleri. Fee: $30 pp
Wed. Mar. 19th, 9:30 am. – 2pm. Sign up early!
MorningStar
Garage Sale! – Sat. Mar. 29th
To
register for these and all MorningStar Programs please
call 305-238-4367 or click Sign Me
Up! to send
an email. Space is limited and is given on a first come first
served basis. Your paid registration reserves your spot! |
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About Us |
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MorningStar Renewal Center is a non-profit ministry of the Archdiocese of Miami offering a full schedule of retreats, lectures and other opportunities for faith formation, spiritual renewal, and ministry development.
The staff and volunteers of MorningStar also provide hospitality to the many Churches and organizations that rent the facility for their own programs and retreats.
To host your next event at MorningStar: check the calendar for availability and then contact us at 305-238-4367 or email info@morningstarrenewal.org to reserve your dates.
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