THE GRACE OF YES Women's Retreat

THIS IS A ROMAN CATHOLIC WOMEN'S RETREAT DAY, presented by Lisa Hendey, author of "The GRACE OF YES."  Check in begins at 8:30 am.  Price includes light breakfast, beverages, lunch and snacks.  Discount available to any group who wants to purchase a whole table of 8-10.  Contact Dawn at the parish office directly.  Dawn@lotw.orgRETREAT THEME:_  How do we prayerfully give God our best "yes" and to live as generous spirits in the world around us?_ Inspired by Mary's strong and faithful "fiat", we will focus together on generosity in our faith lives, our relationships, our work, during times of challenge and on how sometimes a prayerful "no" can be our best "yes" to God and our loved ones. With time for quiet reflection and guided conversation, we will spend a restorative day contemplating our unique calling to be of love and service to those around us while nourishing our own spiritual, emotional and intellectual reserves.  PRESENTER: LISA M. HENDEY is a best-selling author of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. She serves Editor-at-Large with Ave Maria Press.  Lisa co-edited The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion with 80 co-authors.  Her “Chime Travelers” fiction series is being read and studied nationwide. A frequent television and radio guest, her writing has been featured in multiple outlets. Hendey speaks internationally on faith, family, and technology topics. She has traveled worldwide with non-profit organizations to support their humanitarian missions. Lisa and Greg Hendey worship in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Visit Lisa at www.lisahendey.com [http://www.lisahendey.com/].