A ministry of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

 

OPEN RETREAT DAYS

 

Retreat Donation: For all retreats listed here, a donation is asked of $35, includes a continental breakfast and a full lunch. Please mail the donation beforehand to: 529 Brainard Hill Rd, Higganum, CT 06441. Your registration is not complete until we have received this. Please make all checks payable to "Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus." This makes things much easier on our end. Thank you!​​​​​​​​

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ART AND SPIRITUALITY RETREAT

 

• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th from 10:00 am – 3:00pm |  Click to Register

Well-known local artist, Ed Rosado will team with Sr. Lany Jo at teaching and demonstrating how art can be a segue into prayerful mediation and contemplation.  Both of these Art/Retreats are for those that already have some background in art and in the media they most often use to do especially landscapes, which they will focus on at the scenic lake and grounds of the SHOTL Retreat Center.  Mr. Rosado will offer artistic critiques and pointers and Sr. Lany Jo will offer guidance at prayerfully focusing on our Creator God dwelling within us, allowing us to create with Him.  Please bring your lunch and art supplies.  Coffee, tea and other hot and cold drinks will be provided. 

A donation of $20 is asked for this Retreat Day.  Space will be limited, so register ASAP 

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THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: 7 Gifts & 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit

 AGAIN!!! BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! For the 4th time!!!

• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2025 from 9:30am – 3:00pm |  Reservations are necessary.  |Click to Register

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This retreat is open to all men and women of faith.  We will spend the day in Prayer like the 12 Apostles, Mary and the other Disciples awaiting the Coming of the Holy Spirit- We will pray with and for the 7 Gifts & 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit that they might penetrate us so deeply that the Holy Spirit once again might set Us & the World on Fire with His Spirit of Love, Power and Might. 

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SACRED HEART ON THE LAKE RETREAT CENTER

194 Candlewood Hill Rd. Higganum, CT. 06441

Retreat Presenter: Sr. Lany Jo Smith, ASCJ

Donation asked $35- includes a Continental Breakfast and Lunch

sacredheartonthelake@gmail.com

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 ADVENT RETREATS - PRAYING WITH THE O' ANTIPHONS

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• Saturday, December 6th or 13th  from 9:30am – 3:00pm |  Reservations are necessary.  |Click to Register

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This Retreat day will focus on praying with the deep meanings of the ancient, but still used O’ Antiphons. During the final days of Advent, the Church offers an ancient and timeless way of anticipating the celebration of Christmas: The O Antiphons. 

These are special prayers that recall the whole of salvation history and anticipate the birth of Christ. The Antiphons sum up all the longing for our Savior. They recall the Old Testament waiting for the Messiah, but they also reflect our waiting for His Second Coming at the Parousia. Throughout Advent the readings and prayers have been focused on preparation for Christ's coming in history and in the future.
 
The O’ Antiphons are prayed in the Gospel Acclamation at Mass, and in the Magnificat Antiphon at Evening Prayer(Vespers). The “O” in these antiphons is vocative: from the Latin vocare, to call. Each individual text is a cry, an invocation, welling up from humanity's desire for God.

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     17 December: O Sapientia       ~  O Wisdom.

     18 December: O Adonai.         ~  O Lord

     19 December: O Radix Jesse     ~  O Root of Jesse.

     20 December: O Clavis David   ~  O Key of David.

     21 December: O Oriens           ~  O Dayspring.

     22 December: O Rex Gentium   ~  O King of the Nations.

     23 December: O Emmanuel       ~  O God With Us

 

Offering asked $35- includes a Continental Breakfast & Full Lunch

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Please mail your check to Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

529 Brainard Hill Rd., Higganum, CT. 06441 

(Please make all checks out to The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus)

sacredheartonthelake@gmail.com

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SPIRITUAL BOOK AND VIDEO STUDY GROUPS

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Retreat Donation: A free will donation for these series is appreciated. Suggested donation for each session is $10. Checks can be made payable to "Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus" and mailed to 529 Brainard Hill Rd, Higganum, CT 06441.​
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LUKE: THE STORY OF SALVATION FULFILLED  |Click to Register

• 8 Wednesdays  from September 17 through November 5, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30
   

Jeff Cavins and Jeffrey Morrow take us on a journey through the Gospel of Luke with its best loved stories and its messages for our times. Through the DVD and discussions Jesus’ life comes alive in our imagination, Suggested donation is $10.00 per session. To register or for further information you can email or call Sr. Patricia at email: cigrandpatricia@gmail.com or 203-606-4830.

sacredheartonthelake@gmail.com

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NEW DAY SEMINAR FOR THE BEREAVED

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NEW DAY SEMINAR FOR THE BEREAVED  |Click to Register

•    9 Thursdays from September 25 through December 4, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:00 am

   [No sessions on  Nov. 13, and 27]

The New Day Seminar is a nine-week series that helps those who have lost a loved one with the tasks of grieving.  Each session provides a place and time for individuals to share their grief story and to learn about the grieving process and its tasks for healing. The cost of the book that is used is $15.00.  For further information or to register please contact Sr. Patricia Cigrand, ASCJ at 203-606-4830 or email: cigrandpatricia@gmail.com

sacredheartonthelake@gmail.com

 

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We also offer private retreat days for groups such as faculty and staff groups, parish councils, parish guilds, prayer groups, etc. 

If you are interested in scheduling your own private retreat day for a group, please call

Sr. Lany Jo Smith at (203) 606-9102