We've taken the work out of writing bulletin announcements. Just fill in the blanks and ask your parish secretary to take it from there. When promoting the retreats, please include BOTH the Men's and Women's retreat dates in the bulletin.

2011-2012 Bulletin Announcement with Theme

The Courage to Hope: Finding God in All Things is the theme for the 2011-2012 retreat season at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford. Sometimes it’s easy to experience God’s presence in the world; feelings of peace remind us we’re not alone. But other times we may feel God is absent, and we may lose our grounding in the faith that has sustained us. Becoming agents of hope in a world of distraction, pessimism and busyness takes great courage. Together, we will explore how God’s presence, hidden in every moment of life, equips us to be courageous and hopeful for ourselves and others. Check our website for additional dates, www.holyfamilyretreat.org and programs.

Men’s Retreat:
Women’s Retreat:

General Announcement
DO YOU NEED WHAT WE HAVE?
Revive your body, soul and mind by going on retreat. Re-charge through conferences, workshops, prayer services, delicious home cooking, and plenty of free time. Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford invites the men and women of the parish on retreat to enjoy rest and renewal on our 48 beautiful acres. For information call 860-521-0440 or register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org.

Men's Retreat: Date
Women's Retreat: Date

Six Weeks to Go
FATHERS AND SONS/MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS
Spend a weekend of meaningful time together. Make a retreat at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford. Stroll beautiful grounds and enjoy free time with a chance to rest, reflect on life, and renew your relationships. For information, call the retreat center at 860-521-0440 or register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org.

Men's Retreat: Date
Women's Retreat: Date

Five Weeks to Go
LOOKING FOR PEACE?
Sign up now for our Parish Retreat at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford. It begins on Friday evening and ends on Sunday about noon. Enjoy some free time and a chance to think about those things that really matter-- like your relationships with your family, friends and God. For information call the retreat center at 860-521-0440 or register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org.

Men's Retreat: Date
Women's Retreat: Date

Four Weeks to Go
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU STOPPED TO RELAX?
Revive your body, soul and mind by going on retreat at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford. Enjoy rest and renewal on our 48 beautiful acres. Re-charge through conferences, workshops, prayer services, delicious home cooking, and plenty of free time. For information call the retreat center at 860-521-0440 or register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org.

Men's Retreat: Date
Women's Retreat: Date

Three Weeks to Go
ENCOURAGE A LOVED ONE TO GO ON RETREAT!
Loved ones need your encouragement and support to go on retreat. A weekend dedicated to rest, spiritual refreshment, friendship, and peace is what we all need in the world today. Deer graze on our back lawn, homemade cookies bake in our kitchen, and beautiful music awaits you in our chapel. We look forward to welcoming you. For information call Holy Family Passionist Retereat Center in West Hartford at 860-521-0440 or register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org.

Men's Retreat: Date
Women's Retreat: Date

Two Weeks to Go
DO YOU NEED WHAT WE HAVE?
Revive your body, soul and mind by going on retreat. Re-charge through conferences, workshops, prayer services, delicious home cooking, and plenty of free time. Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford invites the men and women of the parish on retreat to enjoy rest and renewal on our 48 beautiful acres. For information call 860-521-0440 or register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org.

Men's Retreat: Date
Women's Retreat: Date

One Week to Go
LAST CALL FOR THE MEN'S PARISH RETREAT
Many men have been thinking about making the retreat - but they haven’t done anything about it! Now is the time to make it happen. Join us for a weekend of rest, prayer, relaxation, and engaging conferences. For information call Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford at 860-521-0440, or register online at www.holyfamilyretreat.org.

Men's Retreat: Date
Women's Retreat: Date