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King's House is located on 47 beautiful, wooded acres just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis or the JB Bridge. We are a ministry of the
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate,
a Roman Catholic religious community of priests and brothers who are dedicated to walking with people in their search for God, especially the poor and those who find themselves "on the margins." We welcome people of all faith traditions with warm hospitality and opportunities for spiritual growth.

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SPECIAL, ONE-TIME PROGRAMS:

Brother Vic Capek, OMI turns 87!

On April 26, 2012, Bro. Vic was celebrated during the annual special luncheon for King's House retreatants who have made more than forty retreats. Brother Vic has been a key part of the ministry of hospitality here at King's House for 49 years! Hardly a guest come or goes without receiving a genuine smile and a "God Bless!" from Brother Vic. Happy Birthday, Vic, and God Bless You!

REGULAR ONGOING PROGRAMS:

Just for Women!
"Women Weaving Our Lives Together"

Join us for a time of informal, woman to woman, spiritual sharing. Open to women of all faith traditions. A new topic is offered each month. All gatherings are 7-9 p.m. on the first Thursdays of the month. Come and explore your spirituality and find kinship on your journey!

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Just for Men!
"A Gathering of Men"

King's House has this monthly program just for men in order to foster open, respectful discussion about men's common experiences - especially around our beliefs and values. Join us and help us develop this exciting new opprtunity! The group meets monthly, every 2nd Tuesday. from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. No fee.

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Taizé Prayer for 2012

Join us for an evening of prayer using the songs and prayers from the ecumenical monastery at Taizé, France, founded to pray for reconciliation between nations. Refreshments and fellowship follow prayer service. Each evening begins with an optional introductory video at 6:30 p.m. and the service itself lasts from 7-8 p.m., followed by refreshments. No registration necessary. Donations gratefully accepted.

Upcoming Dates: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 21, Apr. 25, May 9, June 13
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Spiritual Cinema for Spring of 2012

Looking for a way to nourish body, mind and spirit? Join other mature movie aficionados for a light dinner and explore the spiritual depths of thought-provoking movies. Begins at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Please call one day or more in advance.

Feb. 7: "I Am David"
Mar. 6: "Vision - From the Life of Hildegard of Bingen"
Apr. 17: "A Man For All Seasons"
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Catholic Engaged Encounter
Prepare for your Marriage, not just your wedding. These weekend retreats are open to all couples preparing for Catholic marriage. They begin Saturday morning and end before supper on Sunday. Overnight lodging, significant reflection time together, informative conferences, meals and snacks are all included.
Upcoming 2012 dates: Feb. 11-12, May 19-20, Aug. 11-12, Dec. 1-2.
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SUMMER & FALL 2012 RETREATS:

Two Special Programs with FR. RON ROLHEISER, OMI

A Weekend Retreat -
"Solitude & Prayer: In Search of
the Deepest and Ultimate Sustenance"

Fri. June 29 - Sun. July 1, 2012
Fr. Ron Rolheiser has written: "When dealing with the struggle to experience God, the issue obviously is not so much one of God's presence or absence as it is one of the presence of absence of God WITHIN OUR AWARENESS. ...In Western culture today, most of us have an atrophied contemplative faculty, a muddied self-awareness. God is present to us, but we are not present to God." (from The Shattered Lantern, p. 19)

Give yourself the gift of this weekend retreat, an opportunity to
IMPROVE YOUR CONSCIOUS CONTACT WITH GOD!

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* WEEKEND RETREAT - LODGING OPTION IS FULL; COMMUTER OPTION AVAILABLE *

A One-Day Workshop -
"The Incarnation: Keeping God in the Flesh"

Mon. July 2, 2012 - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
God didn't come to earth in the flesh for just 33 years. Christ didn't leave us when he ascended into heaven. We, the Christian community, continue the Incarnation. We are the Body of Christ. We do not re-present Christ, replace Christ, or become merely his mystical body. We ARE the Body of Christ and we continue to give physical flesh to God. This has astonishing implications for how we pray, seek healing, look for guidance, understand religious experience, and for how we "bind and loose" our loves ones. Join us for this engaging look at the concept of the Incarnation and its astonishing implications.

Monday's presentation will be video recorded by Oblate Media, and seating is limited; register early!

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WEEK-LONG RETREATS OPEN TO ALL -

7-day RETREAT with Paula D'Arcy:
"A Power and a Tenderness: God's Extravagant Love"
Love shapes all things. Sometimes Love is experienced as a tremendous power, and at other times, a very gentle touch. How can we grow in recognition of the Love that holds all life in being, and open inner doors to a greater knowledge?

4 p.m. May 21 - 10 a.m. May 27, 2012

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7-day RETREAT with Carla Mae Streeter, OP:
"Coming Home: Conversion, Transformation, and a Spirituality of Compassion for Today"

Where's home? Converted from what? Transformed into what? How can we be at home with God and still live an active, busy life in the world today? What does conversion really
look like? What is spirituality anyway, and what happens when it is "compassionate"? Come and "soak your soul," with the possibility that you will leave a different person than when you came.

4:00 PM July 6th - 10:00 AM July 12th Click here to see or download a flyer

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WEEK-LONG RETREATS FOR WOMEN RELIGIOUS -

7-day RETREAT with Fr. John Mark Ettensohn, OMI:

"Free-falling into the Mystery of the Presence of God"

The mystics invite us to see that the spiritual journey is not about a constant striving for perfection as much as it is about letting go in order to be received in love.

This retreat will help us to live into and embrace the awesome Mystery that cannot and need not be solved but can be and need be surrendered to.

4:00 PM July 23rd - 10:00 AM July 29th Click here to see or download a flyer

SORRY - FILLED TO CAPACITY!

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WEEK-LONG DIRECTED RETREATS OPEN TO ALL -

Two opportunities to make a directed retreat in the summer of 2012:
         I - Friday, June 8th - Friday, June 15th   This retreat has the option for a shorter experience.
        II - Monday, July 16th - Monday, July 23rd   Only full retreat option

Air-conditioned facilities, 47 wooded acres with walking trails, excellent spiritual directors, beautiful chapel, top-rated food service.
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3 day CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RETREAT
with Bishop Robert Hermann of St. Louis
Theme: Repentance, Reconciliation & Renewal

Let YOUR spirit be enlivened by the HOLY SPIRIT through the preaching ministry of this noted columnist, conference and retreat speaker.

August 24-26, 2012

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ANNUAL TWELVE STEP RETREAT - November 16-18, 2012

"A Journey of Recovery Through the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous" with Fr. Larry Dolan, OFM

A weekend spiritual retreat for Alcoholics in recovery and others in 12-step programs -
Open to men and women.

Much has been written and shared about these twelve steps; but the steps only work if the path is actually taken! Join with others in recovery for this enlightening weekend, where we will share our experience, strength and hope with each other and continue to grow on our Road of Happy Destiny. By the grace of God and the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous, Larry has celebrated thirty years of sobriety!

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