Franciscan Center Announces November Events
Tampa,
FL – The Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa, 33603, offers a number
of activities to promote personal and spiritual wellness in November including:
Tuesdays in November
Eileen Strawser and Jill Biebel
Centering
Prayer is a method of silent prayer and contemplation following the way of
Thomas Keating. The group meets weekly with Eileen Strawser and Jill
Biebel. For more information email: eileenstrawser@tampabay.rr.com
or jillbiebel@aol.com. To register email:
info@franciscancentertampa.org. Donations are appreciated. More info: (813) 229-2695 or info@franciscancentertampa.org
Straz Music Discovery Series
The Acoustics of Sound: Tone Color
and Sonic Painting
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Lauren
Baker Murray, Music Chair, Patel Conservatory
Presented
in partnership with the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, this ongoing
music lecture series covers a wide range of topics concerning the inner
workings of music and the musical world. Free, RSVP requested: 813-229-2695 or Info@FranciscanCenterTampa.org
- Moment by
Moment: Retreat in Everyday Life
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10 am – noon
Sister Nancy
Christopher, O.S.F.
An “at home”
retreat which guides reflection and prayer as a daily life-response to God. The
structure is reflective of The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
with the intent of following Jesus with greater faith, love, and freedom. The
group meets with a spiritual director once a month. Register online. Fee: $50
per meeting. More info: (813) 229-2695 or info@franciscancentertampa.org
- An Advent Journey with Luke: Preparing Our Hearts For God
Wednesday,
Nov. 20, 9:30-1:00 pm
Bob Griffiths, Chaplain
This half-day retreat explores the great mystery of the
Incarnation and the promise it holds, with time for prayer, meditation, and journaling.
Register online with full payment by Nov. 14. Fee: $27 (includes lunch); Late Registration Fee:
$30. Balance is due October 15. Fee:
$279/Single, $249/Shared. More info:
(813) 229-2695 or info@franciscancentertampa.org
- Conscious Contact Men’s Retreat
Fri., Nov.
29, 5 pm – Sun., Dec. 1, 11:30 am
Rev. John Gubbins
The weekend after Thanksgiving is an ideal time to reflect on
gratitude and what God has provided. This retreat offers presentations and
discussions, as well as time for quiet and individual reflection. Open to men
interested in recovery from alcoholism Register online with a non-refundable
deposit of $100. Balance is due November 19. Fee: $188/Single, $160/Shared More info: (813) 229-2695 or info@franciscancentertampa.org
The Franciscan Center, 3010
N. Perry Ave., Tampa, FL 33603, is a non- profit, 501(3)(c), private retreat
house sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY with a dedicated
staff who are committed in carrying out the mission of providing the community
with a place of peace, growth and wellness for the body, mind and soul. More
information about the Center, upcoming retreat and events, and booking the
venue is available by calling (813) 229-2695 and by visiting http://www.franciscancentertampa.org/.