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Volunteer Days: Tuesdays May- September 9:30 am- 12 noon - cancelled June 2020

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All TUESDAYS from May to September 10:00 am- 12 noon. Volunteers play an important role
at Loretto Maryholme by lending a hand with projects.  If you’d like to help, you can come
any Tuesday and spend any amount of time you have between 10 am and 12:00 pm. Secondary students needing community service hours are welcome.
No registration necessary.


Solstice Celebrations

Summer Solstice: June 21st each year - cancelled June 21, 2020

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6:00 pm - 8:30 pm.
6:30 pm Potluck Supper       7:30 Ritual & Labyrinth
Summer Solstice is the time of year when the sun reaches its maximum elevation, 
a time when it appears that the sun has stopped moving higher in the sky. 
June 21 is usually the day that marks the longest day of sunlight, shortest night of darkness.
We celebrate the longest day of sunlight and welcome the season of fullness and growth.
Enjoy a Potluck Supper followed by a ritual and the walking of the labyrinth at 7:30 pm.
No registration necessary. Gather at the Labyrinth entrance just inside the front gate. Outdoor event. Please bring your lawn chair, bug spray, and ready-to-serve dish with serving utensils.

Winter Solstice: December 21st each year

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7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
7:00 pm Ritual & Labyrinth followed by Potluck Snack
Winter Solstice is the time of year when the sun is at its lowest elevation, a time when it appears
that the sun can go no lower in the sky. December 21 is usually the day that marks
the shortest day of sunlight, the longest night of darkness. 
Many cultures and faith traditions mark the coming of the new light into the world. On this night we gather to pray, light the fire and walk the labyrinth together for peace, and then warm up afterward with shared snacks and a hot drink. Gather at Edgar (Main) House by 7:20 pm. Please bring finger foods to share.
No registration necessary.


​Our 2020 Winter Solstice Celebration has been postponed until 2021!
You are welcome to walk/pray the labyrinth
on your own or with a small group (max 10) at any time.
Enjoy this short recording with ritual offered to mark the occasion.

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