The apostles told Jesus all
they had done and taught. Then he said to them, "You must
come apart to an out-of-the-way place by yourselves and rest for a
while." - Mark 6:30
The Purpose
of the Pauline
House is
w to
provide a place for solitude that nourishes contemplation
w to
affirm the need for active religious
to "go apart
from time to time
for reflection
and prayerful listening to the Word of God
so that one may
return to community and ministry
with an
ever-deepening commitment & loving response
w to
provide a place for others to also "go apart" and listen
more deeply to the sound of God's Word in their
lives.
Scheduling
for the hermitage will go through Sister
Virginia Ann and the key will be kept in the Villa.
w Bed
linens and towels are provided
w Guests
bring their own food and prepare their own meals
w East
guest is responsible for washing the bed linens and towels
for the next guest. Guests are also
responsible for cleaning the
rooms before they leave.
Maintenance
Needs:
When the guests
returns the key to the Villa, they will also be asked to note anything
that they observed needs to be attended to by those in charge. If
it is a maintenance need, it will be reported to Sister Virginia Ann.
Finances:
Those who use the
hermitage (outside of community members) will be invited to make a
donation according to their means. The suggested offering will be
$50.00 per day for those who can afford it.
If you are interested
in this experience for a
weekend w a
day
w
a part of a day
Please contact: Sister
Virginia Ann Barry,
SCC
Or call: (973) 543-9058
Villa
Pauline Retreat Center
w 350
Bernardsville Road
Mendham, New Jersey 07945
w
973-543-9058
For
more information, please contact: Virginia
Ann Barry,
SCC
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