HolyFamily Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford will sponsor an advent centering prayer retreat led by Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler from Dec. 3 to 5. How can we experience God in the midst of daily life with all its busyness, activity, and responsibility? This retreat for men and women will explore the practice of Centering Prayer as a contemplative practice of silence. Yet, although silence in community will be observed much of each day, there will be opportunities for questions and discussion. Beginners are welcome. Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler is a founding member and the current president of Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. The retreat offering is $250.00. Register at www.holyfamilyretreat.org or send the offering to HFPRC, 303 Tunxis Rd., West Hartford, CT 06107. Information is available at www.holyfamilyretreat.org or you can contact us at 860-521-0440.