Mar 20, 2015 2 min read

Mercy Parish Nurse and Health Ministry Program, part of Pittsburgh Mercy Health System and Trinity Health, will host “Joy of the Resurrection: A Reason to Celebrate,” an overnight, contemplative retreat for faith community nurses, health ministers, clergy and others interested in reconnecting with and celebrating their spirituality, from 4 p.m. April 24 to 4 p.m. April 25 at Martina Spiritual Renewal Center, 5244 Clarwin Ave., Pittsburgh.

Amy B. Armanious, a certified Faith Community Nurse and health ministry specialist at the Mercy Parish Nurse and Health Ministry Program; the Rev. Christina Hosler, moderator at Great Lakes Presbytery and pastor at Paris Presbyterian Church; and the Rev. Donna Yanosy of Friendship Parish in Slippery Rock will serve as retreat facilitators.

The retreat includes overnight accommodations, dinner on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, light snacks and retreat materials. Parking is free. Time for prayer, rest and spiritual direction will be available. Cost is $110 per person, and partial scholarships are available.

Reservations are limited to 20 participants. Download a registration form at http://www.pmhs.org/about-us/news-and-publications.aspx.

Send the completed form along with a check made payable to “Mercy Parish Nurse and Health Ministry Program” to: Mercy Parish Nurse and Health Ministry Program, Mercy Health Center, 1515 Locust St., Suite 705, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Completed forms and payment must be received by April 15.

For more information or to inquire about partial scholarship opportunities, contact Armanious at ParishNurse@pmhs.org or 412-232-7151.