Special events
December 9, 2008
“A Season for Waiting...A Time for Expectation”
The second program presented by Fatima Retreat House and The Benedict Inn: Faith Building Institutions (FBI)
Fr. Jim Farrell will present this Advent evening of reflection which will take place at The Benedict Inn.
Step back from the busyness of the Christmas rush to take a breath and experience the stillness and peace that Advent offers as we embrace anew the chalenge of "waiting on the Lord". The evening will provide a prayer experience and a reflection by Fr. Jim that will help us to tune into the true reason for the seasons of Advent and Christmas.
Check back for more details on this special evening soon! You can register for this program by calling The Benedict Inn at (317) 788-7581.
December 11, 2008
“Advent Dinner and Concert with Tony Avellana”
Join us for this 3rd Annual Dinner and Concert with Christian Music Artist Tony Avellana.
Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the concert to follow in our chapel.The cost is $35 per person. Single reservations are accepted or reserve your table of 8.
Tony will share his talents of music and song on this special evening as we prepare for the coming of the Lord.
To find out more about Tony, please visit www.journeysongs.net
December 31, 2008-January 1, 2009
“Following the Star: Discovering Christ in our Midst”
Fr. Jim Farrell, Director of Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House and Fr. John McCaslin, Pastor of St. Anthony and Holy Trinity Parishes in Indianapolis will be the presenters for this special overnight retreat.
Come and celebrate the New Year at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House and spend some time inviting Jesus into your life as the New Year begins. Fr. John McCaslin and Fr. Jim Farrell will lead the reflections for this annual overnight retreat. Come away from the hectic holiday schedule and experience the peace that Our Lady of Fatima offers. Take time out from the round of Christmas cheer to listen for the voice of God as together we discover where Christ may be calling us to for the New Year. Come away renewed and refreshed during the 12 days of Christmas as we pray together and welcome in the New Year.
The retreat will begin with check in any time after 4:00 pm and will conclude with brunch on New Year's Day.
The cost is $135 per person or $250 per married couple and includes the program, overnight accomodations, a festive New Year's Eve dinner, a late night Mass to welcome in the New Year, a New Year's celebration, a guided meditation experience and several conferences.