Mini Prosit Newsletter November 10, 2020

All Souls and Remembrance Mass

This month Catholics celebrate the Feast of All Saints and remember the souls of our beloved dead. As we look out the windows here on the beautiful campus of Malvern Retreat House, we ponder the impact this place has had on helping souls grow closer to God. Malvern has a unique past. Countless men, women and families have visited the grounds. They have walked on the paths of our shrines and the Stations of the Cross. They have stayed in the buildings and offered prayers in the chapels. Lives have been transformed and grace has been bestowed. This month, we will honor our beloved dead with the Annual Mass of Remembrance on November 15th, 2020 at 1 p.m. Please join us in prayer via Zoom for this remembrance Mass. Malvern Retreat House Annual Mass of Remembrance for our Deceased Members Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86841402802?pwd=aXJ6Vng0ZXovN255M3hHbzdlU0J2QT09 Meeting ID: 868 4140 2802 Passcode: 863158 Take a moment and watch the VIDEO HERE from Mark J. Poletunow, President of Malvern Retreat House about the Feast of All Souls.

Photos are of the tree removal project at Malvern Retreat House. The wood from the trees will be sold. This is one creative way to increase our income.

‌ In our last newsletter, we shared that we have reached the halfway mark for the Malvern Forward Campaign. So many people have supported the effort. Retreatants who donated their deposits from cancelled retreats were incredibly generous! As we enter into November, we are confident that we can reach the goal of $1.2 million needed to sustain Malvern during the pandemic. An anonymous donor will match your gift up to $20,000 if it is received between now and Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. This year Giving Tuesday will be held on December 1, 2020. Please support this effort and donate to Malvern Retreat House by December 1, 2020 and double the impact of your gift! Giving Tuesday

Men and Women of Malvern Retreats   Upcoming Retreats   ·    November 20-21: Knights of the Immaculata ·    November 27-28: Thanksgiving IHM ·    November 4-5: Immaculate Conception ·    December 11-12: Sons of Italy   Visit our calendar for registration information and virtual options. Please note: All Men and Women of Malvern onsite retreats are broadcast simultaneously virtually as an alternative to attending in person.   Malvern Retreat House has also developed a series of modified special retreats for the remainder of 2020. The theme is "In Challenging Times - Take Heart and Have Courage". You can register on our calendar for the Retreats. The cost is $75.   2-Day Virtual Only: November: 11/16 and 11/17 Time: 7 – 9 p.m. December: 12/8 and 12/9 Time: 7 – 9 p.m.   1 Day On-Site with Virtual Option December 3: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m   Overnight Mid Week Retreat Tues. 12/15 at 5 p.m. to Wed. 12/16 Closing Mass at 4 p.m.

Blood Drive MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE BLOOD DRIVE “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed” - Proverbs 11:25 Share your perfect gift, just one hour of your day will provide that gift to three people in need. Please consider being a blood  donor at our upcoming blood drive. If you are healthy and well, please join us on: December 15 from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm at the Family Life Center. Register now: rcBlood.org/appt We are sorry, but walk in appointments cannot be accepted. Masks are required. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality” - Romans 12:13

Retreat for Married Couples

We are happy to announce that we will host a Marriage Retreat in November. The retreat theme is “Love-Marriage-Blessings.” Jack and Johnnette Williams are very involved in Catholic ministry, particularly EWTN and Women of Grace. We are so excited that they will serve as the directors of the retreat. Guests will stay in the beautiful Family Life Center. All rooms with private baths. The cost is $395 per couple. Please feel free to call us for additional information at 610.644.0400. To register online, please visit our website here. Space is still available.

Advent Day of Recollection Join us for an Advent Day of Recollection on December 2nd. This day-long program begins at 9 a.m. with breakfast. Father Jim McGuinn will lead us in the day. Our theme is "Christmas is Coming 'Advent-ually' " ~ Learning to Pray Patiently in an Impatient World." There will be time for prayer, confession, and Mass at 2:30 p.m. before the 3:30 p.m. departure. This is a wonderful preparation for Christmas. The cost is $40.00 per person on-site and $25 to participate virtually. REGISTER HERE Spirit Power Join us for Spirit Power on Tuesday, December 8th. The program begins at 9 a.m. and Mass will be at 3 p.m. This retreat features Marty Rotella, Singer/Songwriter and Evangelist and, special guest speakers Fr. Stephen DeLacy and Anna Iatesta. There will be uplifting music and powerful teaching. Mass will be offered for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The cost is $45.00 per person on-site and $25 to participate virtually. REGISTER HERE

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