8 October 2005, Saturday The 2005 Eucharistic Congress The Closing of the Year of the Eucharist Savoring the Present - A Day Retreat Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Location: Villa Maria Retreat & Conference Center Audience: All Cost: $30-$45 (sliding fee) includes meal Combine meditation and Chi Gong to reclaim the bounty of the present. Calm your heart and mind, begin to let go of past and furture fantasies. No previous experience necessary. Wear comfy clothing. Recommended reading: "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle Catholic Charismatic Renewal 2005 Conference "Bishops Speak to the Renewal" Time: 5:30pm Location: The Earle Browne Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center 55430 Sponsored by: The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office Contact: The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office at 612.721.2543 Time: Registration opens Friday, October 7 at 5:30 pm Registration: $65 Call for broochure to pre-register A look at the Catholic Charismatic Renewal over the past 40 years through the eyes of our Shepherds, the Bishops. Never before has a group of Bishops gathered for the express purpose of evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the Charismatic Renewal. Bishops from across the country-Bishop Sam Jacobs (Louisiana), Archbishop Harry J. Flynn, Bishop Tom Flanagan (Texas), Bishop Robert Hermann (Missouri), and Bishop Paul Dudley will share their thoughts and reflections about the Renewal-past, present and future... ò How has the Renewal benefited the Church? ò How it can have a greater influence? ò What are the barriers to its effectiveness? Separate tracks for young adults, laity, deacons, priests and seminarians, and religious For questions regarding this calendar, contact: Cindy Keller Licensed To: Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis