Weaving Our Story

Presented by Lisa Alexander and Adele DiNatale-Svetnicka

A strong, solid foundation is the key to weaving a good basket. A strong, solid foundation is also key to a good human and a good life; often, faith and spirituality are part of this foundation. Many of the same elements needed to create good, strong and beautiful baskets are the same to create good lives and faith lives: Practice, Flexibility, Paying Attention and Don’t Give Up! And, mistakes will happen! Some are detrimental and in need of correction, while others add some unexpected character. Join us to weave a basket and reflect on the weavings of your life.

Space is limited to 12! Register early!

Lisa Alexander wove her first basket in 2014 and fell in love with the craft! It is such a special way to connect with art that has a meditative nature.  It is a gift to be able to weave hopes and prayers into each basket. The baskets are woven with natural reed. Each basket is unique and will reflect the weaver’s special touches. Lisa is an elementary school teacher working with multilingual students. She has been blessed to work with newcomers from a variety of countries. 

Adele DiNatale-Svetnicka is the Program and Retreat Coordinator at St. Anthony’s. She has twelve years of parish ministry experience, including creating, presenting, and coordinating retreats. She was active in the Superior diocese’s professional organization for catechetical leaders, SUMMIT, and one of its representatives to the state’s professional Board, WDREF. She is also an FSPA affiliate (Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration).

Registration begins at 3:00 pm on Friday, followed by orientation at 5:45 and supper at 6:00. The retreat concludes at 4 pm on Saturday.

The investment for the overnight retreat is $130 and includes lodging in a regular room and three meals.

To register, call 715-443-2236, email info@sarcenter.com, or click here.