December 31st, 2011 from 8pm to after midnight.

Liturgy is the coming together of God's faithful in order to celebrate the rhythm and seasons of life.

At the end of this year 2011, we would like to gather, take a glance at the year that passed and look forward

by getting in touch with our need for peace amidst threats

to life brought by economic crisis, environmental disasters, rising criminality, on-going war, illness and death.

We can go on and on but our faith tells us that all these shall pass. Jesus Christ calls us to listen and

stay with God, our Shalom, our Peace to welcome the New Year with courage and renewed hope.

Join us that evening with seven reflections on peace interspersed with songs, prayers and quiet.

This event will be held at the Chapel of Our Lady of the Cedar at Il Ritiro.

Our schedule:

8pm to 12pm Reflections and Prayer

12 midnight    New Year's Mass

After midnight mass is a Potluck. Please bring a dish to share.

You are also welcome to stay overnight for a fee:

$35/person or $50/ couple sharing a room

A light breakfast will be served if you stay overnight. 

DONATIONS are welcome. Donations will be go to

The 8th Day Center

and

The Institute for Peace and Justice