The cost is $18. Time is 6PM-8PM.  Dinner is also available, if desired.
For further information contact Donna's Cafe at 410-465-2399 or http://www.donnas.com  .
Upcoming themes are listed under their current events and news section.
RSVP: Dee, dhearle04@comcast.net or 410-381-7660.

Tuesday May 13, Monthly Dinner
This month's dinner is at Strapazza :
8775 Centre Park Dr. Columbia.
Meet at 6:00 PM for drinks, followed by dinner at 7:00 PM.
RSVP (by 5/12): Mary Young, mmyoung24@yahoo.com.

Sunday May 18, Wine In The Woods
Join us for the annual Wine in the Woods in Columbia at Symphony Woods.
The event includes a souvenir wine glass and unlimited tastings.
Wines may be purchased at the event.  Artisans and crafters show their wares and
listening/dancing music is available at two different stages.
You can bring your own food or buy from restaurant row.
Wine in the Woods is held May 17 & 18, 2008 from noon to 6pm.
The SJS group will be attending on May 18, Sunday.  Bring a chair or blanket and join the group near the big stage after 1:00pm.
We will have balloons on our chairs so you can find us.  
General Admission is $25.00 or $20.00 for Advanced tickets or Designated Driver.
Check the website ( http://www.wineinthewoods.com ) for information including advanced ticket sales.
There is no requirement to RSVP but if you let one of the sponsors know you are coming we can look for you.
SJS Sponsors: John Lautz (jlautz@absconsulting.com) and Dee Hearle (dhearle04@comcast.net).

Tuesday May 20, Monthly Meeting
This month's meeting is held 7-8:15 PM at the Oakland Mills Interfaith Center.
Topic: Is it Possible to Have Less Contentious Legal Processes?
If your marriage is ending, you may feel overwhelmed. Often for the couple and for extended family and friends the worst part about a divorce is the contention felt by all.
Collaborative Law (also called Collaborative Divorce or Collaborative Practice) is a structured process that provides an alternative to court.
The Collaborative choice offers the opportunity to focus on what is important to you, your family and your future.
Collaborative law, started in Minnesota by Stewart Webb, is a new practice model for divorcing families that stresses “cooperation over confrontation and resolution over revenge.”
There are many collaboratively trained family law attorneys in Howard Court who believe that this model is better for families than the stressful, expensive and uncertain litigation model.
Tonight’s presenter is Ann Balcerzak, a parishioner at St. John’s, who graduated from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America.
Prior to that she earned a Master of Social Work degree from Marywood College School of Social Work.
Since graduating from law school she has practiced domestic law/family law in Howard County for over twenty years.

The Program is free, all are welcomed, and refreshments will be served. Many SJS attendees go out for a bite to eat after the meetings. No need to RSVP.

Friday thru Sunday May 23-25, Retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics
The Center for Life Choices presents a Retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics at the
Loyola Retreat House, May 23 - 25, 2008 in Faulkner, Maryland.
Come for a weekend of emotional, social, and spiritual stimulation at the scenic Loyola Retreat House on the
Potomac River. This year’s retreat will be led by Father Joe Breighner, lecturer, author, host of the weekly
syndicated radio show “Country Road “ and a columnist for the Baltimore Catholic Review.
The retreat will be directed not merely at coping with separation, divorce and loss, but with emerging as a more
confident and hopeful people.
Topics covered in the sessions by Fr. Joe will include:
--letting go of our past and moving toward the future through spiritual growth; and
--achieving new life, love and a sense of worth.
There will be a time to pause and reflect on being alive and well and turning our defeat into victory.
Total cost of the retreat is $218.00 for the weekend. $208.00 of the cost is for room and board and $10.00 to cover
the Retreat Director’s expenses (room, stipend and travel). A non-refundable deposit of $104.00, by check, payable
to Loyola Retreat House mailed before May 16 will reserve your room. The balance of $104.00 is due to
Loyola on arrival. The Directors stipend will be collected by Patty Combs at that time, also. A confirmation card
will be sent upon receipt of your deposit.
Mail deposit to: Loyola Retreat House
P.O. Box 9
Faulkner, MD 20632-0009
Please register as soon as possible. For more information call Patty Combs at 301-231-9412 or the retreat House at
301-392-0801. For directions to the retreat house: www.loyolaretreat.org.

Registration for
Retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics
May 23-25, 2008
Name:_________________________________________________________Male ___ Female ___
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ Phone______________________________
Special Needs:

SJS Sponsor: Derek Coelho, derekcoelho@hotmail.com


JUNE

Saturday June 7, SJS Anniversary Party
A barbeque, cook-out anniversary party celebrating our fourth year as a group will be held 6:30 PM until 11:00 PM.
The party will be at 3908 Blue River Court, Ellicott City, MD 21042.
Directions: off Grey Rock halfway between Columbia Road and Route 144, Frederick Road.
Please let the sponsor know what kind of food or beverage you are bringing.  Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided.
We will need salads, hot dog and hamburger buns, appetizers, and sodas.  SJS will provide a sheet cake.  Bring your own beer and wine.
RSVP (by 6/1/2008): Rosalie, rosalierd@comcast.net.


JULY

Saturday July 12,  SJS Summer Dance Party
The SJS Summer Dance Party will be held 8:00-11:30 PM at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center.
This dance will feature a popular local DJ.
Further details will be given as we get closer to the event.


SEPTEMBER

Friday September 12,  SJS Fall Dance Party
The SJS Fall Dance Party will be held 8:00 PM - Midnight at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center.
This dance will feature the band Oracle.
Further details will be given as we get closer to the event.