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Mt. St. Macrina Retreat Center Now House of Prayer

October 27, 2005, Uniontown, Pa. -- The Mt. St. Macrina Retreat Center, formerly the J.V. Thompson mansion, is now the House of Prayer. “The word retreat does not have the same meaning that it did ten years ago. Today, the word retreat is now a popular way to convey meetings or seminars,” comments Sister Carol Petrasovich, directress of the facility. “We changed the name of the Retreat Center to House of Prayer because we desire that the image be a place to withdraw for prayer, meditation, and solitude.”

In its 30th year of operation, the House of Prayer is an elegant facility with small conference rooms, chapel, dining area and overnight accommodations for 21 people. The peace-filled atmosphere surrounding the house offers a sense of serenity and refreshment to all who visit.

Since many people realize the need to withdraw from their hectic everyday schedules, the House of Prayer offers the ideal place to relax and rest quietly with themselves and the Lord. Persons seeking to open themselves to God through prayer, reflection and solitude are invited to experience this in the quiet and beauty of the house and the spacious grounds.

The staff conducts retreats and provides hospitality and opportunity for personal spiritual guidance. The house also hosts a number of "Days of Prayer" for various church groups.

Programs are designed to meet the needs of an individual or group. Groups may also provide their own program and director.

Individuals and groups are invited and encouraged to visit and/or plan day pilgrimages to the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help which is the focal point of the House of Prayer. Though thousands of people gather at Mount Saint Macrina over the Labor Day weekend for the annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, few realize that they can visit the Shrine all through the year.

The following programs are scheduled in the near future at the House of Prayer:

November 10, & November 17, 2005
Icon Reflection Series
10:00-11:30am and repeated 7:00-8:30pm
Presenter: Sister Barbara Jean, OSBM
Offering- $12 a session or $40 for the series

Christmas Preparation
December 10, 2005
Presenter: Very Rev. George Appleyard
Registration due December 2. Offering - $25, includes meal


Those seeking further information or anyone wishing to register for these programs, may write to: Mount Saint Macrina House of Prayer, 510 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 878, Uniontown, PA 15401-0878, or call (724) 438-7149, or fax (724) 438-3048.

The Sisters of St. Basil the Great respond in sensitivity and service to the needs of the Catholic Church and of the people. Their ministries encompass prayer, education, communications, cultural and heritage studies, translation and publication of liturgical books, religious education and organizational work, iconography and fine arts, health-related services, retreat work, social and pastoral ministry, and ecclesiastical arts and sewing. Sisters also serve in the Chanceries of the various Byzantine Catholic Eparchies (Dioceses), and in the Generalate, their headquarters in Rome. The Sisters are known internationally for their annual Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. For further information, contact the Sisters directly at (724) 438-8644.

For further information, contact: Susan McCarthy
Director of Communications
Sisters of St. Basil
500 W. Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-8644
mccarthypr@zoominternet.net
 

Archived news from prior years:

• 2003-0520 - Women explore Basilian Life at Mount St. Macrina

• 2003-0520 - Planning underway for 69th Annual Pilgrimage

• 2003-0509 - Harvest of Hope to benefit Manor residents 

• 2003-0120 - Sisters of St. Basil Invite Young Women to Explore Religious Life

• 2002-0911 - Basilian Sisters Rejoice With Jubilarians

• 2002-0911 - In Peace, Pilgrimage 2002 Fueled Hope, Enthusiasm For Future

• 2000-0701 -Solemn Blessing of Holy Resurrection Mausoleum

• 72rd Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Perpetual Help

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