Dear Centering Prayer Friends,
We hope you are all well in every sense.
Early Bird Special Extension to Friday, December 10th!

We have just a few spots left for the Centering Prayer Retreat,
December 17-19, 2010 at St. Anthony's Retreat Center in Three Rivers, CA.
Shared room accommodations: $190
Single room accommodations: $230
After Dec 10th: $220 (for shared); $260 (for single).
With peace and blessings,
Everardo Pedraza and Beverly Garcia, Co-Coordinators
Contemplative Outreach of Central California
For registration or info, please contact Everardo at:
centeringprayerretreat@yahoo.com
559-230-9736

Silent Second Saturdays of Centering Prayer
Palo Alto

When: Saturday Dec. 11. at 8:00-10:00am
Where: St. Albert the Great Church
1095 Channing Ave.
Palo Alto 94301
Three 20 minute sessions of Centering Prayer: 8:15, 8:45, & 9:15(ten minutes between) Enter quietly whenever you want to join us.
Thanks for your fidelity to the practice!
For More information call Jean Ramacciotti 650-326-5256

3 Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Three Rivers, CA Print a Flyer

When: December 17 to the 19th, 2010
Where: St. Anthony’s Retreat Center, Three Rivers, California
2243 S. Bundy Drive, Fresno, CA 93727.
Space is limited to 25 participants. Please register before November 15th to reserve your space and save $25.
Why not come aside and rest a while and prepare for Christmas by nourishing your Centering Prayer practice in community and the scenic beauty of the retreat center?


4 Day Advent Retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault
St. Benedict’s Monastery, Snowmass, Co. Print a Flyer


When: Friday, December 17 to Monday, December 20, 2010
At this holy time of year, consider giving yourself this Advent gift of silence and Cynthia’s remarkable teaching. This is an opportunity to come together in this sacred valley as we prepare to enter the Mystery of Incarnation with stillness and a listening heart. Please plan to arrive at the retreat center between 3 and 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 17. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. The retreat will end at noon on Monday, December 20.

Dear Centering Prayer Friends,


The following question has been asked. "What is the relationship of Contemplative Outreach teachings to Eastern Traditions?"
Click here to read the answer and a fuller understand of this teaching,
Contemplative Outreach & Eastern Traditions.

From, Beverly Garcia & Everardo Pedraza,
Co-Coordinators of Contemplative Outreach of Central California

Deadline for early registration discount ends December 10th.
3 Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Three Rivers, CA Print a Flyer

5-Day Silent Retreat
Engaging the Silence, A Deepening of Centering Prayer
Santa Barbara Print a Flyer

When: December 1 - 5, 2010 Wednesday, 7:30 pm, to Sunday, 1 pm.
Where: La Casa de Maria Retreat Center,
800 El Bosque Road,
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Advent Day of Prayer
Presented by Contemplative Outreach, Oakland - Eastbay
Lafayette Print a Flyer


When: December 4, 2010, Saturday 10:00 – 2:30 pm
Where: St Perpetula Catholic Church
3454 Hamlin Rd, Lafayette, Ca.
Please RSVP Carol Weyer Email or 925-932-1845
For More information email Helen McKennon or Carol Weyer


CENTERING PRAYER INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTORY SERIES
Mercy Center, Burlingame
Led by Ruah Bull and Catherine Regan, Ph.D
Click Here for more information and registration


When: November 7, 2010, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Mercy Center Burlingame, CA
Cost: $60 for the series
First session only: $40
This introduction to Centering Prayer series will include:
Instruction in Centering Prayer Practice in a method that fosters contemplative prayer.
These sessions will also include the group practice of Centering Prayer.


The Beguines: Women in Community
Santa Rosa Print a Flyer


When: Saturday, November 13, 10a - 1p
Where: The Journey Center
1601 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
Guest facilitator Father Terry Ryan, C.S.P., is a Paulist priest who travels throughout the United States offering workshops and retreats on the Contemplative Experience that focus on contemplation as a way of deepening spirituality. Cost: $15 donation.

Silent Second Saturdays of Centering Prayer
Palo Alto

When: Saturday,Nov. 13 at 8:00-10:00am
Where: St. Albert the Great Church
1095 Channing Ave.
Palo Alto 94301
Three 20 minute sessions of Centering Prayer: 8:15, 8:45, & 9:15(ten minutes between) Enter quietly whenever you want to join us.
Thanks for your fidelity to the practice!
For More information call Jean Ramacciotti 650-326-5256

CENTERING PRAYER INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTORY SERIES
Mercy Center, Burlingame
Led by Ruah Bull and Catherine Regan, Ph.D
Click Here for more information and registration


When: October 24 & November 7, 2010, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Mercy Center Burlingame, CA
Cost: $60 for the series
First session only: $40
This introduction to Centering Prayer series will include:
Instruction in Centering Prayer Practice in a method that fosters contemplative prayer.
These sessions will also include the group practice of Centering Prayer.


CENTERING PRAYER 11th STEP RETREAT AT MERCY CENTER
Print a Flyer or Click Here for registration.

When: October 22-24, 2010 $265 Ovenight Friday 5:00 pm (dinner) to Sunday 1:00 pm
Where: Mercy Center Burlingame, CA
For those new to Centering Prayer, this retreat includes an introduction to Centering Prayer and its use as the 11th Step practice.
For those familiar with Centering Prayer, this retreat offers a time to deepen one's practice (through additional sits) and integrate it more fully with 12-Step work.
For More Information Email Geoge Biniek or Email Vicky Bolts



Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
Oakland Print a Flyer


When: Saturday, October 30, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: St. Theresa Church, Conference Room 1 and 2 of Events Center
30 Mandalay Road, Oakland (Off Broadway Terrace, Upper Rockridge)
This is an introductory centering prayer workshop, but all are invited.
Registration with coffee and rolls will start at 9:00 a.m. You should bring your own lunch. We will have four presenters with each assigned a portion of the workshop.
The four sections of the workshop are:
Prayer as Relationship The Method of Centering Prayer (with practice period of prayer)
Distractions in Prayer (with another period of prayer)
Fruits of the Prayer Pre-registration would be very helpful.
We would like to know how many chairs to set up and how much coffee and tea to prepare.
To register email Eileen Halliburton or leave a phone message at 510-763-1829.

PATIENCE FED BY HOPE
San Francisco Print a Flyer

Presented by Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP

When: Saturday, October 30, 2010 9 AM to Noon
Where: Old St. Mary’s Church Paulist Center
California and Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Sponsored by Contemplative Outreach and the Paulist Center.
Free will offering is welcome.
Coffee at 9 AM and the workshop talks begin at 9:30 AM.
Contact: Paulist Center 414-288-3844


Dear Friends,
Highlights of the Contemplative Outreach annual Conference

can be found on the conference blog http://co2010.posterous.com/ where you may access many notable talks, including a brief opening blessing by Fr. Thomas on page 4 of the blog, and a closing message on page 1. Also are pictures from the signing of the archival agreement with Emory University which was signed the day before the conference began, September 22. We are very pleased to announce that Emory will house the archives of Fr. Thomas’ lifetime body of work.

Centering Prayer/Labyrinth
Quiet Evening
Sacramento Print a flyer

When: 3rd Friday of the Month 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
October 15 -- November 19th -- December 17th
Where: Trinity Cathedral Sacramento
2620 Capitol Ave.
For information contact Janice Boyd


“Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10


3 Day Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
Santa Barbara
Click Here for more information and registration


When:October 15 - 17
Friday, 7:30 pm to Sunday, 1 pm
Where: La Casa de Maria
800 El Bosque Road
Santa Barbara CA 93108


Ignatius of Loyola, Soldier-turned-Mystic
Santa Rosa Print a Flyer


When: Friday, October 15, 7-9 p.m.
Where: The Journey Center, 1601 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
Call Ruah Bull at 707-762-3404 for information.


Silent Second Saturdays of Centering Prayer

When: Saturday, October 9, at 8:00-10:00am
Where: St. Albert the Great Church
1095 Channing Ave.
Palo Alto 94301
Three 20 minute sessions of Centering Prayer: 8:15, 8:45, & 9:15 (ten minutes between) Enter quietly whenever you want to join us.
Next "Silent Saturdays" Nov. 13, and Dec. 11.
Thanks for your fidelity to the practice!
For More information call Jean Ramacciotti 650-326-5256

Interspiritual Peace Meditation
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Woodward Park, Fresno, California
Saturday, Sept 18, 2010, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
PRACTICE SILENT MEDITATION A PATH TOWARD INNER PEACE
INTRODUCTION TO ZEN, CENTERING PRAYER AND RAJA YOGA MEDITATION EVERYONE WELCOME

The Expanded Moment
Art and Spirituality in the Protestant Tradition
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When: Saturday, September 18, 10 a.m. to Noon
Where: The Journey Center, 1601 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
Call Ruah Bull at 707-762-3404 for information.


CENTERING PRAYER SUMMER POTLUCK in the FALL
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When: Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: St. Theresa’s Conference Center, Oakland, CA
RSVP Betty Wharton 510-531-6124



2010 National Contemplative Outreach Annual Conference
Awakening to the Contemplative Dimension of Life


When: Thursday, September 23, 2010 - Sunday, September 26, 2010
Where: Sheraton Gateway Airport Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia
1900 Sullivan Road
Atlanta, GA 30337
For More Information Click Here

Mystic’s Workshop Dorothee Soelle
Presented by Fr. Terry Ryan, CSP
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When: Saturday, September 25, 2010 9:00 AM to Noon
Where: Old St. Mary’s Paulist Center California and Grant Avenue San Francisco

Interview on Catholic Radio about Centering Prayer

Earlier this week Mary English, the coordinator of Contemplative Outreach in Northern California and GeorgeBiniek were interviewed on Catholic Radio about our involvement with Centering Prayer. We were grateful for the opportunity to educate people about this simple prayer.You can listen to it live on on 1260 AM Radio on Sunday 11 a.m. and Monday 9 p.m. Please spread the news to any one who might be interested. Click here to listen the Podcast on line.

Meeting the Mystics Series
Meeting the Holy in Poetry
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When: Friday, August 6th, 7:00 - 9:00
The Journey Center, 1601 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
Call Ruah Bull at 707-762-3404 for information.


August 11-15

CENTERING PRAYER – FIVE DAY RETREAT
Mercy Center
Presented by Fr. Tommy Brennan & Eileen Halliburton
Burlingame, CA More information.

CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OAKLAND-EAST BAY
SUMMER DAY OF PRAYER
Library of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Oakland
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When: SATURDAY, July 24, 2010 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Doors open at 9:30.
Come early for conversation, if you wish.
Program starts at 10:00. First sit about 10:10.
Where: Library of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Oakland
2808 Lakeshore Avenue Oakland, CA 94610
We will have periods of Centering Prayer and also view sections of Fr. Keating’s Heartfulness interview series.
Lunch will be in silence, if in the room. Conversation outside will be optional. Bring a brown bag lunch Snacks and beverages provided Reservations are helpful for us, but not required RSVP Betty Wharton Email or call 510-531-6124
Suggested donation $20.00 No one turned away for lack of funds.

Meeting the Mystics Series
Hildegard of Bingen
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When: Friday, July 30th, 7:00 - 9:00
Where:The Journey Center, 1601 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa
Call Ruah Bull at 707-762-3404 for information.

3 Day Centering Prayer Retreat
St.Anthony’ Retreat Center, Three Rivers , California
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When: July 9-11, 2010
Space is limited. Please register now to reserve your space.
Where: 43816 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA 93271-9708
$190 for Shared room; $230 for Single Room.
BBC CEU’s available to therapists for $25.
For registration or information, please call St. Anthony Retreat and ask for Barbara or Gail at 559-561-4595 or email: Click Here
Please send check payable to “St. Anthony Retreat” to the following address: St. Anthony Retreat, P.O. Box 249, Three Rivers, CA 93271
See Flyer for details.


May 24-31

8 DAY INTENSIVE and POST INTENSIVE
Mercy Center
Presented by Lorita Moffatt, RSM & Carol Fowler
Burlingame, CA More information.

June 12, 2010 9:30 am - 1:30Pm

Half Day of Meditative Prayer with Thomas Keating Video

St. Cecilia's Parish, 2555 18th Avenue Old Convent Building
Presented by Patricia Zambrano
San Francisco, CA
Contact: Patricia Zambrano 415-751-6098

June 27- July 4

8 DAY CENTERING PRAYER POST–INTENSIVE RETREAT
Holy Spirit Retreat Center
Presented by Sr. Linda Snow CSJ
Encino, CA More information.

April 1 - 4

4 DAY CENTERING PRAYER TRIDIUUM RETREAT, $270/$240 Commuter
Mercy Center
Presented by Carol Fowler (650) 340-7474
Burlingame, CA. More information..

April 11 Sunday 5 - 8 pm

EAST BAY ANNUAL COMMUNITY BUILDING DINNER
St. Theresa Church
Oakland, CA More information..

April 23-29

7 DAY CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT
Center for Spiritual Development
Presented by Fr. Carl Arico and Marie Howard
Orange, CA More information..

March 7 and 14th, Sunday, 1-4 pm

INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER WORKSHOP SERIES
Mercy Center
Presented by Catherine Regan, Ph.D. & Ruah Bull
Burlingame, CA. More information..

March 2, 9 and 16th, Tuesday evenings, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER WORKSHOP SERIES
St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church
Presented by Susan Turpin
Lodi, CA More information..

March 19 and 20

LECTIO DIVINA WORKSHOP Presented by Sr. Maria Tasto
St. Theresa’s Catholic Church
Presented by Sr. Maria Tasto
Oakland, CA More information..

March 20, 3 to 5 pm

LECTIO DIVINA WORKSHOP for FACILITATORS
Presented by Sr. Maria Tasto
St. Theresa’s Catholic Church
Presented by Sr. Maria Tasto
Oakland, CA More information..

February 28, Sunday, 1-5 pm

INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER WORKSHOP SERIES
Continuing March 7 and 14, 1-4 p.m.
Mercy Center
Presented by Catherine Regan, Ph.D. & Ruah Bull
Burlingame, CA. More information..

February 27-28, Saturday and Sunday

INTERSPIRITUAL WISDOM CONFERENCE--SHARING THE MYSTIC HEART
First United Lutheran Church
Presented by Mary Wyman and Others
San Francisco, CA More information..

February 23, Tuesday evenings, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER WORKSHOP SERIES
Continuing March 2, 9, and 16th.
St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church
Presented by Susan Turpin
Lodi, CA More information..

February 27, Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

LENTEN DAY OF PRAYER
Christ the King Church
Presented by Contemplative Outreach Oakland - East Bay
Pleasant Hill, CA More information..

Second Thursday evenings from 6:15 to 9:00 pm

SHARE A CENTERING PRAYER PERIOD and THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY VIDEO SERIES by FR. THOMAS KEATING
Trinity Cathedral
Presented by Janice Boyd
Sacramento, CA More information..

February 19 and 20th, Friday and Saturday

PRAYER OF THE HEART
University Presbyterian Church
Presented by Father Robert hale
Fresno, CA More information..

February 16th Tuesday evenings, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER WORKSHOP Continuing March 2, 9, and 16th.
St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church
Lodi, CA. More information..