September 2018
Morning Star Rising Performance
Our special event to open our 2018-2019 retreat season is a performance by Morning Star Rising. Our MC will be Deacon Art Miller! Morning Star Rising is a Christian praise and worship band based in Northwestern Connecticut. They bring a blend of traditional and contemporary Christian and inspirational music along with original songs and three-part harmonies. The band features Darlene Fullerton (vocals/percussion) Bill Bridges (vocals/guitar, Becky Bridges (vocals/guitar/mandolin), and Fred Mertz (vocals/bass guitar). Bill and Becky Bridges are members of the OLC…
Find out more »OLC Book Club
OLC Book Club: New this Season OLC will be sponsoring a Book Club meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:30. Each meeting will be devoted to discussion of a different book. Jesus: A Pilgrimage by James Martin, SJ, has been selected as the subject of the September 25 session. This book and all subsequent books will be available in the OLC gift shop for your convenience. Future titles will be selected on a monthly basis,…
Find out more »October 2018
Movie Matinee – “Full of Grace”
Movie Matinee - Full of Grace Follow Mary of Nazareth in her last earthly days as she helps the fractious early Church regain their original encounter with the Lord. Full of Grace portrays the life of Mary post-resurrection, meaning her role in the early Church leading up to her Assumption. The film does a wonderful job presenting the Early Church after the death of their leader, messiah, and savior, Jesus Christ. It shows the role of St. Peter in the…
Find out more »60th Anniversary Mass and Reception
We will celebrate Our Lady of Calvary’s 60th Anniversary on October 6, 2018. Archbishop Leonard P. Blair will celebrate Mass in OLC’s chapel at 4:00 pm. The Gallery Choir of SS. Patrick and Anthony Church in Hartford will sing at the Anniversary Mass. A short meet-and-greet reception with light refreshments will follow the liturgy. Don't be disappointed. Seating is limited so please help us plan by registering, using the form below or by calling (860) 677-8519 if you will attend.
Find out more »Anniversary Celebration – Wine Tasting
We hope you will join us for our Anniversary Celebration - Wine Tasting at Our Lady of Calvary. The proceeds of this event will benefit the installation of new heating, cooling and ventilation systems at the center. Our Anniversary Celebration will be catered by Café Louise in West Hartford. Café Louise provides elegant contemporary, eclectic gourmet catering. Consistently recognized for their wonderful food, they are also known for their artistic presentation. Café Louise was named best caterer in Hartford for 2017.…
Find out more »Celebrating 300 Years of Connecticut’s Remarkable Women
Join us for an interactive multi-media program by the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame and learn about some of our state’s most remarkable women! Be inspired as you learn about well-known figures like Ella Grasso, Katharine Hepburn and Marian Anderson and lesser-known heroines like Maria Sanchez, Barbara McClintock, and Hannah Watson. This presentation will introduce you to the Hall, its mission, and programs, and give you a panoramic view of some of its 118 Inductees from across all fields of…
Find out more »Amazing Grace with Moving in the Spirit
Come experience a moving way to pray. Together we will share Amazing Grace in a gestural prayer that is an outward expression of our inner spirit and faith. No previous experience is necessary – just a willing spirit and an open heart. Dress comfortable – looser clothing is recommended. Moving in the Spirit was conceived by Karen Donahue Rossignol and Lisa Muscanell-DePaola. Our intention is to share movement as prayer in an exploration of the outward expression of our inner…
Find out more »OLC Book Club
OLC Book Club: New this Season OLC will be sponsoring a Book Club meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:30. Each meeting will be devoted to discussion of a different book. Jesus: A Pilgrimage by James Martin, SJ, has been selected as the subject of the September 25 session. This book and all subsequent books will be available in the OLC gift shop for your convenience. Future titles will be selected on a monthly basis,…
Find out more »Women’s Retreat
The theme of our Women's Retreat this year is "The World will be Saved by Beauty." Our spiritual path to God may begin with our attraction to beauty. The more we are aware of the beauty around and inside of us, the more beauty we project toward others. The beauty that flows from our hearts, reminds us of the source from which it comes: God. Beauty has been described as the intersection where our physical bodies can hold both the…
Find out more »OLC in Story and Object
The Story of OLC In the spring of 1958 the Sisters of the Cross and Passion, based in Rhode Island, purchased the 12-acre Bissell estate here in Farmington. Their purpose was to extend the women’s retreat ministry they had been carrying out in Peace Dale, Rhode Island, since 1948. This purpose was quickly achieved when the first weekend retreat took place in Farmington in August. A few weeks later, on September 14, 1958, the Feast of the Exaltation of the…
Find out more »Embracing the Other: Let’s talk about Difference and Connection
Our religious traditions teach us that we should treat others with love, kindness, and generosity. Yet, our impulses and actions often betray those core values. Too frequently, fear and suspicion affect our relationships with those we perceive as “different.” On Oct 28 we will hear from several outstanding speakers who represent three traditions (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism) on the topic of embracing the other. They will guide us, provide lessons and stories from their own religious backgrounds and offer inspiring…
Find out more »November 2018
Women’s Retreat
The theme of our Women's Retreat this year is "The World will be Saved by Beauty." Our spiritual path to God may begin with our attraction to beauty. The more we are aware of the beauty around and inside of us, the more beauty we project toward others. The beauty that flows from our hearts, reminds us of the source from which it comes: God. Beauty has been described as the intersection where our physical bodies can hold both the…
Find out more »Confirmation Retreat
What does getting your driver’s license have to do with Confirmation? What car part would you be as a disciple? What is the plan to get a car and ensure its safety and maintenance? Come to this interactive confirmation retreat and find out. The offering per person for this retreat is $35. If you are a DRE interested in bringing a larger class, please call OLC at 860.677.8519 to talk with us about a group rate. The program includes dinner. Presenter:…
Find out more »Movie Night – Sophie Scholl: The Final Days
Filmmaker Marc Rothemund utilizes long-buried historical records to reconstruct the last six days in the life of renowned German anti-Nazi activist 21-year-old Sophie Scholl (Julia Jentsch) in an Academy Award-nominated feature that earned star Julia Jentsch a Best Actress award at both the 2005 Lolas and the 2005 Berlin International Film Festival. The year is 1943 and Adolf Hitler's devastating march across Europe has resulted in the formation of the White Rose, an underground resistance movement born in Munich and…
Find out more »OLC Book Club
OLC Book Club: New this Season OLC will be sponsoring a Book Club meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:30. Each meeting will be devoted to discussion of a different book. Jesus: A Pilgrimage by James Martin, SJ, has been selected as the subject of the September 25 session. This book and all subsequent books will be available in the OLC gift shop for your convenience. Future titles will be selected on a monthly basis,…
Find out more »Iris Folding for Christmas
Iris folding is a fun and exciting way for anyone to make beautiful greeting cards and/or framed art. The craft uses a simple paper technique with a template and colored paper strips. Some of the most popular papers used are the insides of envelopes, gift wrap, origami, and holographic paper. The paper strips are layered in a spiral pattern behind an opening in a piece of cardstock. It resembles the iris of an eye or camera. Christmas designs will be…
Find out more »December 2018
Advent Retreat Day
Advent Retreat Day - Exploring the World of Mary and Joseph What was the world of Mary and Joseph really like? Join us for an Advent Retreat day at OLC. Our day will begin with morning prayer followed by a multimedia presentation by Sr. Mary Ann Strain, CP on the world of Mary and Joseph based on the Infancy Narratives and archaeological discoveries. Visit Ain Karim, where it is believed Zechariah and Elizabeth owned two homes. See how close King…
Find out more »January 2019
Wellness Day
OLC's Wellness Day will make a lovely Christmas gift for a special woman in your life. Our day will begin with a review of common women’s health issues and considerations with recommendations regarding support with essential oils and supplements by Alicia Clendennin. She holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Southern CT State University and is currently studying for her post-graduate certificate in Holistic Nursing at the University of CT. We will enjoy a healthy and delicious lunch prepared by…
Find out more »Movie Matinee – Paul, Apostle of Christ
Join us for a Movie Matinee at OLC! Paul, Apostle of Christ Where Sin Abounds... Grace Abounds More Paul, Apostle of Christ is the story of two men. Luke, as a friend and physician, risks his life when he ventures into the city of Rome to visit Paul, who is held captive in Nero’s darkest, bleakest prison cell. But Nero is determined to rid Rome of Christians and does not flinch from executing them in the grisliest ways possible. Before…
Find out more »Women’s Retreat
The theme of our Women's Retreat this year is "The World will be Saved by Beauty." Our spiritual path to God may begin with our attraction to beauty. The more we are aware of the beauty around and inside of us, the more beauty we project toward others. The beauty that flows from our hearts, reminds us of the source from which it comes: God. Beauty has been described as the intersection where our physical bodies can hold both the…
Find out more »Bible Workshop
Catholics are interested in the Bible, but most of us didn’t learn much about it. This interactive workshop will provide a basic overview of the structure and formation of the Scriptures, including the historical context that influenced their composition. You will learn which books belong to which parts of the Bible and when scholars believe they were written. We will discuss how to pray with the Scriptures and suggest some resources for further exploration. Participants will have the opportunity during…
Find out more »Women’s Retreat
The theme of our Women's Retreat this year is "The World will be Saved by Beauty." Our spiritual path to God may begin with our attraction to beauty. The more we are aware of the beauty around and inside of us, the more beauty we project toward others. The beauty that flows from our hearts, reminds us of the source from which it comes: God. Beauty has been described as the intersection where our physical bodies can hold both the…
Find out more »Pray Always? Really? But How?
I don’t know how to pray” “I can’t pray anymore now-days” “What’s the use? God doesn’t seem to hear my pleading!” “I talk to God all the time, yet I long for something more, something deeper” Sound familiar? Want to explore this deep need within your heart? Want to re-imagine prayer in your life? Come and see! There may be treasures hiding in plain sight. This program will be presented by Maria Decsy. She is a member of the retreat…
Find out more »OLC Book Club
OLC Book Club: New this Season OLC will be sponsoring a Book Club meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:30. Each meeting will be devoted to discussion of a different book. Jesus: A Pilgrimage by James Martin, SJ, has been selected as the subject of the September 25 session. This book and all subsequent books will be available in the OLC gift shop for your convenience. Future titles will be selected on a monthly basis,…
Find out more »The Art and Practice of Discernment
Intentional Living - The Art and Practice of Discernment Among the many effects of the fast-paced world in which we live is the loss of the ability to be self-reflective, to practice discernment. There is no time for taking time to ask the core questions: What am I doing? Where am I going? What is this event, circumstance telling me? This program will offer an overview of the ancient Christian process of discernment particularly the model developed by St.Ignatius of…
Find out more »The Six Crises of Mid-Life
At mid-life, somewhere between the ages of 35 – 65, you can expect to experience changes in your career, personal and spiritual life. Father Jim Kelly will discuss each of the six crises often encountered during mid-life and hopefully put your mind at ease by the end of the day as to how to navigate through these changes. Father Jim Kelly is a Franciscan Friar and a member of the OLC Retreat Team. He spent the majority of his priestly career…
Find out more »February 2019
Men’s Retreat – Do Not Be Afraid Of Holiness
This year’s Men’s Weekend Retreat will focus on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Gaudete Et Exsultate, Rejoice And Be Glad, On The Call To Holiness in Today’s World in which he encourages Christians, “Do not be afraid to set your sights higher, to allow yourself to be loved and liberated by God. Do not be afraid to let yourself be guided by the Holy Spirit. Holiness does not make you less human since it is an encounter between your weakness and…
Find out more »Women’s Retreat
The theme of our Women's Retreat this year is "The World will be Saved by Beauty." Our spiritual path to God may begin with our attraction to beauty. The more we are aware of the beauty around and inside of us, the more beauty we project toward others. The beauty that flows from our hearts, reminds us of the source from which it comes: God. Beauty has been described as the intersection where our physical bodies can hold both the…
Find out more »Women’s Retreat
The theme of our Women's Retreat this year is "The World will be Saved by Beauty." Our spiritual path to God may begin with our attraction to beauty. The more we are aware of the beauty around and inside of us, the more beauty we project toward others. The beauty that flows from our hearts, reminds us of the source from which it comes: God. Beauty has been described as the intersection where our physical bodies can hold both the…
Find out more »OLC Book Club
OLC Book Club: New this Season OLC will be sponsoring a Book Club meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:30. Each meeting will be devoted to discussion of a different book. Jesus: A Pilgrimage by James Martin, SJ, has been selected as the subject of the September 25 session. This book and all subsequent books will be available in the OLC gift shop for your convenience. Future titles will be selected on a monthly basis,…
Find out more »March 2019
Women’s Retreat
The theme of our Women's Retreat this year is "The World will be Saved by Beauty." Our spiritual path to God may begin with our attraction to beauty. The more we are aware of the beauty around and inside of us, the more beauty we project toward others. The beauty that flows from our hearts, reminds us of the source from which it comes: God. Beauty has been described as the intersection where our physical bodies can hold both the…
Find out more »Women’s Retreat
The theme of our Women's Retreat this year is "The World will be Saved by Beauty." Our spiritual path to God may begin with our attraction to beauty. The more we are aware of the beauty around and inside of us, the more beauty we project toward others. The beauty that flows from our hearts, reminds us of the source from which it comes: God. Beauty has been described as the intersection where our physical bodies can hold both the…
Find out more »OLC Book Club
OLC Book Club: New this Season OLC will be sponsoring a Book Club meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:30. Each meeting will be devoted to discussion of a different book. Jesus: A Pilgrimage by James Martin, SJ, has been selected as the subject of the September 25 session. This book and all subsequent books will be available in the OLC gift shop for your convenience. Future titles will be selected on a monthly basis,…
Find out more »Women’s Retreat
The theme of our Women's Retreat this year is "The World will be Saved by Beauty." Our spiritual path to God may begin with our attraction to beauty. The more we are aware of the beauty around and inside of us, the more beauty we project toward others. The beauty that flows from our hearts, reminds us of the source from which it comes: God. Beauty has been described as the intersection where our physical bodies can hold both the…
Find out more »April 2019
Women’s Retreat
The theme of our Women's Retreat this year is "The World will be Saved by Beauty." Our spiritual path to God may begin with our attraction to beauty. The more we are aware of the beauty around and inside of us, the more beauty we project toward others. The beauty that flows from our hearts, reminds us of the source from which it comes: God. Beauty has been described as the intersection where our physical bodies can hold both the…
Find out more »OLC Book Club
OLC Book Club: New this Season OLC will be sponsoring a Book Club meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:30. Each meeting will be devoted to discussion of a different book. Jesus: A Pilgrimage by James Martin, SJ, has been selected as the subject of the September 25 session. This book and all subsequent books will be available in the OLC gift shop for your convenience. Future titles will be selected on a monthly basis,…
Find out more »May 2019
OLC Book Club
OLC Book Club: New this Season OLC will be sponsoring a Book Club meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:30. Each meeting will be devoted to discussion of a different book. Jesus: A Pilgrimage by James Martin, SJ, has been selected as the subject of the September 25 session. This book and all subsequent books will be available in the OLC gift shop for your convenience. Future titles will be selected on a monthly basis,…
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