| WHAT IS CORNERSTONE? |
| Cornerstone is a 26-hour retreat which
provides you with the opportunity to reflect , renew and strengthen your faith
while meeting other members of our community. The retreat is hosted at our
parish center by parishoners who have enjoyed the fruit of past Cornerstone
retreats.
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Cornerstone...
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... is an outstanding opportunity to meet and interact with other members of
the parish
... is a welcoming, non-judgmental environment
... provides an opportunity to step out of the hustle of daily life to pause
and reflect
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CORNERSTONE SCHEDULE
Arrival: Friday Evening with an overnight stay
Meals: Friday dinner through Saturday dinner
Departure: The Cornerstone retreat will conclude on Saturday evening
(dinner included)
Several weeks prior to Cornerstone you will receive a letter with further
details regarding the weekend and what you should bring.
Should you have questions in the meantime, please email Ellen Murphy at
ellenmurphy811@gmail.com
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The stone that the builders rejected has become the Cornerstone
-Matthew 21:42
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| WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT |
There's no big mystery to Cornerstone weekend. It is simply
ordinary people sharing stories and experiences of trying to live the Gospel
amidst the challenges of the modern world. It's a simple but moving experience.
The retreat is facilitated by a team of parishoners who have previously
experienced Cornerstone. During the weekend, some members of the Cornerstone
team will give talks which you will have the opportunity to discuss with others
in attendance. It is a very casual atmosphere and you may share in the
discussion as much or as little as you'd like - or not at all, if that is your
preference.
There will also be a number of opportunities to examine your relationship with
God, you family and others in your life. Most of all, it is an opportunity to
think about those things that matter most to you, in an atmosphere that lends
itself to reflection and contemplation.
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The Cornerstone Story
The idea of Cornerstone is simple, but its impact has been profound. Since
the inception of this weekend retreat, it is estimated that "nearly 1700 men and women
have attended Cornerstone at St. Helen alone."
Give yourself the gift of Cornerstone
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