The Bridge

Caroline Sullivan, O.P. is a member of the Dominicans of Sinsinawa and founder of The Bridge-Between Retreat Center, Inc. Denmark, WI. She was born in Scotland, and educated in England. Caroline has been a teacher, principal, pastoral associate and is now executive director, spiritual guide and avid organic gardener at The Bridge-Between, a retreat center that welcomes all…tending soul and soil.

Caroline holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and Theology from Edgewood College, Madison, Wisconsin; and a Masters Degree in Spirituality and Counseling from Loyola in Chicago, IL. In 2002, she received the Distinguished Alumni Service Award from The Edgewood College Alumni Association. This tribute is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a history of extraordinary service to their community, church, state or nation.

Caroline is an entertaining, energizing and engaging speaker addressing both large and small groups throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. She brings with her a bit of merrymaking and fun, a sharing of experiences, and time to reflect on life.

Brenda Korinek is a wife, mother, grandmother, spiritual director, creative writer; retire RN and a former pastoral associate with an undergrad degree in Theology form Silver Lake Collegeand a graduate degree in Pastoral Ministry from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.

Caroline Sullivan, OP was speaker to the International
Conference of Altrusas

When was the last time you examined your shoes?
Your shoes can tell a lot about you.
Wear a comfortable pair, and let them do the talking!
Discover what your shoes are telling you about your journey through life.
See if your shoe really “fits.
Walk away with more awareness.

We all wear many faces. Which one is authentic?
When was the last time you “came as you were” to a surprise party?

RE-GREENING YOUR DAILY LIVING WITH EARTHY WISDOM:
How to play your part in the new Earth symphony

Remember, ripen the senses, and replenish your soul’s desire to be connected to life.
What is Earth asking of us?
How can we heighten our awareness and participation in being a part of the one Earth web?”

The Bridge-Between provides a place to come home to God, self, neighbor and creation.
Discover its unique history.
Taste and see what it is offering today that people are looking for as they search for authenticity.

The enlightened diet…let us look at what food’s gift is to us.
Celebrating meal time around the table.

An invitation to converse led by questions, rather than answers.
Questions encourage a sharing of thoughts.
Come and experience a non-threatening process that can help you in any situation!
(This talk is limited to 16-20 participants)

Is your life a constant juggling act?
Do you feel pulled in all directions?
Are you always the “giver/hugger”?”
Come be treated to ways to put balance and energy back into your life.

Calendars are filled with appointments; work and home schedules are crammed.
Beepers, pagers and phones constantly alert us to incoming messages.
God is much more subtle; but given a chance, also wishes to speak to us.
How can we possibly find time to listen and to pray?

Experienced a significant loss in your life? We’ll search for meaning among the “whys.”

(Can be either one or three sessions.)
A beginning exploration of Paul’s life, his journeys and his support of women in the Church using the Acts of the Apostles, some of Paul’s writings and my journey to Greece.
Come willing to express something you are passionate about.
Bring a Bible or New Testament.

Taking a look at what is really written about the birth of Jesus
Mary and Joseph’s Baby Book? Birth Announcements?
Angels, shepherds, a magi? No room for birthing?
Who is this Child born in the sacred town of Bethlehem (House of Bread)?
How does our faith grow?
Please bring a Bible for references.

Celebrating 200 years of the remarkable journey and phenomenal legacy of a
Dominican Priest in service to God’s people in Green Bay, Wisconsin and neighboring states.
Always on call, this founder of the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters
was friend, teacher, builder, preacher, pastor and writer.
The 1½ hour presentation includes a video, a bit of history, and the continuing influence of Samuel Mazzuchelli in the lives of many. You will be glad you came!

* Karin Posdal is a wife, mother, teacher, spiritual director and former pastoral associate and parish director.

** Carrie Arnold is a wife, mother, aspiring grandmother, student, community volunteer, avid reader and music lover. She has 20 + years in parish ministry both as volunteer and as Director of Family Life and interim Youth Ministry.

***Jo Ann Dold, OP is a Sinsinawa Dominican Sister, with graduate degrees in education/music and liturgical studies from St. Mary Seminary and the University in Baltimore, Maryland. She recently completed a four-year course at the Diocesan School of Biblical Studies in the Diocese of La Crosse.

Jo Ann was born in South Dakota and raised on a farm with four sisters and one brother. She has been an elementary school teacher, parish coordinator of music and liturgy, a retreat and parish mission preacher, and a retreat director and spiritual guide. Her experiences include five years in inner city Chicago, two years on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Northern Wisconsin, and ministry at a medium security prison for men.

                                   The Bridge-Between Retreat Center, Inc.
                                    4471 Flaherty Lane
                                    Denmark, WI 54208-8627
                                    920-864-7230
                                   bbrci@theglobalnet.net
                                    www.bridge-between.org

Because it is the general practice to offer an honorarium to a special speaker, the suggested minimum donation is $150 per speaking session. In addition, we ask transportation reimbursement and coverage of conference fees and accommodations when applicable.

However, if this cost is prohibitive for any group, we can certainly negotiate. We feel money should never prevent ministry. If you can provide more than the minimum donation, our ministry is then enhanced to serve those less financially able. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

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