MOMS - Ministry of Mothers Sharing - at Wisdom House

Eleven women from St. Joseph's Parish in Brookfield, CT came to Wisdom House on October 24 for a morning program about the labyrinth. They walked our 7 circuit labyrinth, had an opportunity to tour our grounds and facility, and share lunch together. They belong to a group in their parish called, "MOMS"- Ministry of Mothers Sharing.

'Soul Fire: Accessing Your Creativity' with Fr. Tom Ryan

Father Tom Ryan, CSP is joined by some of the participants who took his October 17-19 retreat weekend, "Soul Fire: Accessing Your Creativity." The retreat opened new pathways for individuals to develop and express their creative energies.

Wisdom House Receives Grant from Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation

Wisdom House was one of 143 not-for-profit organizations to receive grants from Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation. A total of $255,165 was awarded on October 7, 2008 to local charitable causes. Wisdom House received $1500 toward kitchen and dish room repairs.

David J. Carlson, President of the Foundation wrote, "I believe we have witnessed today the kindness and charity of many of the individuals that make a distinct difference in our local townships."

Photo: A grant of $1500 is given to Sister Rosemarie Greco by bank managers Iona Blouin and Roger Perault.

Senior Class of Convent of the Sacred Heart Retreat to Wisdom House

The Senior class from the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, CT held their senior retreat at Wisdom House in early October.

Author Mary Fahy, RSM, at Wisdom House

Mary Fahy, RSM, author of "A Time For Leaving" with some participants in her September 27 workshop, "The Grace of Letting Go." Her two books,"The Tree That Survived the Winter," and "A Time for Leaving" can be purchased through Wisdom House. Contact programs@wisdomhouse.org.