CLM Fall Healing Retreat
November 9-12, 2023 ~ In Person

 Theme: "Unleashing Your Divine Potential"

 

Please join speakers Padre Paul, Bishop Robert Bearden, Bishop Dana Duryea, Bishop Renee Plendl, Monk Francois Levannier, and the entire Celebrating Life team for a full weekend of spiritual healing and restoration as you unleash your divine potential! 

Something is happening in people's lives who decide to spend time soaking in The Presence of the Divine for extended periods of time. As Fall approaches, we will feel a change that will stir our hearts and emotions to keep growing, and expanding our awareness of Heaven Here On Earth!

Join us as we walk the path of healing and restoration for new beginnings in our lives. Our spiritual community offers you a place to heal and restore those areas of your lives that need the touch of the Divine. Come and experience it with us...

*We will not be having an in-person Spring Healing Retreat in 2024, so do not miss out on this special experience!

*Please note: Everyone attending must provide proof of a negative COVID test each day of the retreat.


 



COVID Testing Instructions: 

Daily testing is required – All participants must show proof of a negative COVID test result prior to entry. Below is information to create a smooth flow for this process: 

  • When providing a negative test result:
  • An antigen (at home) test is taken each day of the event (all four days).

As soon as you have your negative test results, please take the following steps:

  1. Write your initials and the date on the test.
  2. Take a photo of the results. (Bring a picture of your test each day.
  3. Save the photo to your phone.

We will have a “Covid Test” table outside the main entrance to confirm your negative test results. Once your test is confirmed, you will proceed inside to the registration table where you will be checked in for the event. (We will have at-home tests available if you need one.) 

 We appreciate your support, consideration, cooperation, and understanding, in helping to align with the purpose of coming together for a live event, with the goal to share and host The Presence in the highest love and respect for all. Thank you.

  • By signing up for this Fall Healing Retreat, you are stating to us that you are healthy & symptom-free of any fever, cold, flu, or illness related to the Covid-19 outbreak. For your safety, and the safety of others, we will ask that you NOT ATTEND this retreat if any of those symptoms exist.
  • By signing up for this Fall Healing retreat (Registration), you take Full Responsibility for your health choices, and in good faith not hold CLM responsible for your choices, or those in attendance, with masked concerns.
  •  CLM will make easily available hand sanitizer, tests, and mask(s) if needed for your convenience. 
We are looking forward to meeting with you in person at Embassy Suites once again as our "Spiritual Family" here at CLM!!!

3 Steps Necessary to Attend the Fall Retreat

Step #1 - Register to attend the event ($375/person) after November 1st, the price increases to $475..( To view the Retreat Schedule ...scroll all the way down this page)
 
Step #2 - Register for your Meal Plan Package ($200/person) by November 2nd
 
Step #3 - Reserve your Embassy Suites Hotel Room ( $179 Single / $199 Double) by Oct. 17th ~ When calling the hotel, please use this Code: "CEL". Contact Maya Paul if your having trouble reserving a Room for yourself. Or use our booking link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/celebratinglifefall2023. (If you decide to come earlier and stay later, the same room rate will apply.)
 
TIP: Why should I consider staying at the Embassy Suites or at another Hotel and purchasing the Meal Plan?

CLM suggests staying at The Embassy Suites Hotel and doing the Meal Plan if you do not live close to or out of state. Because the work often goes very deep and the schedule is unpredictable, being able to walk up to your hotel room at breaks, instead of having to drive home, makes things easier and more efficient for you to receive the fullest benefit of your retreat experience. Please tune in to see what is best for you, but please know that the hotel requests that no outside food is to be brought into the hotel.
 
NOTE: An alternative hotel within driving distance to the Embassy Suites is the FOUR POINTS SHERATON HOTEL in San Rafael, CA.
 

Step #1 - Registration Fee

The cost to attend the 2023 CLM Fall Retreat is $375 per person. After October 10th November 1, the price increases to $475. It represents a 100% donation to our Ministry and as such, is tax deductible (Still taking reservations)
 
Please register and pay using the Registration Fee ticket item shown above.
 
If you wish you may alternatively pay by sending a check or money order in the amount of $375 per person payable to: Celebrating Life Ministries, PO Box 1064, LaSalle, IL  61301

IMPORTANT: Please be advised that a cancellation fee of $100 towards the CLM Retreat Registration Fee will be charged for cancellations received in writing prior to October 29th, 2023. There will be no refunds after that date.

 

Enjoy powerful presentations from Padre Paul Funfsinn, Bishop Robert Bearden, Bishop Dana Duryea, Bishop Renee Plendl, and Monk Francois Levannier. Musicians Monk George Lopez, Monk Ryan Rigoli, and Rev. Angelika Schafer will provide live worship music for this special In-Person Fall Retreat.

On Thursday evening, we open our Retreat. Friday and Saturday will be full of special talks and multiple healing experiences. On Sunday, we'll experience Communion together and wrap up the retreat.

Presentations

Padre Paul Funfsinn: "The Greater"

Bishop Dana Duryea: "The Calling"

Bishop Robert Bearden: "The Heart"

Bishop Renee Plendl: "Step into Your Destiny"

Monk Francois Levannier: "Unleashing Your Divine Potential"

 

Intention colors: Gold, purple, green

 

What to expect at this special In-Person Retreat:

  • How to step into silence and soak in God's presence
  • Discover how to step into God's plan for your life
  • Maintain peace during these chaotic times
  • Embrace unexpected healing and restorations
  • Get lost in spirited worship
  • Receive times of prayer and healing
  • Enjoy building new relationships with the CLM community

Step #2 - Meal Plan (optional)

Celebrating Life has created a delicious meal plan for those who desire to EAT IN during our 4-day retreat. A wide selection of foods will be served; including vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The Meal Plan Package includes Buffet Style meals that are served with complimentary coffee, tea, or ice tea. The 5 meals included are: Thursday evening dinner; Friday and Saturday lunch and dinner. All meals will be served in a separate room.
 
Please pay for the Meal Plan ($200) using the ticket item shown above.
 
The Embassy Suites will be accommodating our group with more gluten-free, vegan/vegetarian options. The Hotel desires to inform each guest that should they choose to order anything “extra” (sodas or different meals, etc.) they will be charged individually by cash, credit card or room charges.

IMPORTANT: While the Meal Plan is optional, CLM advises ALL participants to purchase the Meal Plan to enhance and deepen their retreat experience, the cost is $200/person. This price includes all service fees and applicable taxes. This price does NOT include breakfast. Breakfast is available for registered hotel guests ONLY! The Meal Plan is non-transferable and any unused meals will not be refunded. 

Meal Plans must be purchased by October 29th, 2023 at the latest. No Meal Plans will be sold after that date.

Any questions concerning the meal plan, email Maya Paul at mayawpaul@gmail.com or call 415-686-1311.

 

Step #3 - Hotel Reservations (optional)

The CLM Fall Healing Retreat will be held in San Rafael, CA at the following location:

Embassy Suites (by Hilton San Rafael Marin County)
101 McInnis Parkway
San Rafael, CA  94903
 
Toll Free: 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667)
Outside the US: +1  415-499-9222     Use Code: CEL
 
For a virtual tour Click Here

IMPORTANT: We have negotiated a Special Group Rate of $179/night for a king suite; $199/night for a 2-queen suite. It is advisable to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. CLM has contracted to reserve a limited number of rooms for this retreat at these prices. Once these rooms are sold out you can still reserve a room, but only at the higher non-contracted rate. The hotel recently started charging a $7 overnight parking fee, but they are waiving it for our CLM group at the November Fall Retreat.

 

Cut-off date to make hotel reservations at these prices is October 17, 2023. In the last six years, we sold out our contracted rooms for Fall Retreats!

To Reserve your Room with Embassy Suites ONLINE:
This is the link: 
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/celebratinglifefall2023

 

 
Celebrating Life Special Group Rates are:
*CLM STANDARD KING SUITE is $179 plus sales tax of 9.25%, and the hotel occupancy tax of 12%. 
*CLM DOUBLE/DOUBLE SUITE is $199 plus sales tax of 9.25%, and the hotel occupancy tax of 12%. 
 
*Additional adults in a room are charged $15 per person, per day.
 
Individual Guest Deposits/Confirmation To confirm a sleeping room within your Room Block, the sleeping room must be secured with a valid credit card provided by the guest attending your Event, along with a first night's deposit.
 
Check-In/Out Time:  Our check-in time is 4:00 PM, and check-out time is 12:00 PM.  All guests arriving before 4:00 PM will be accommodated as rooms become available. Hotel’s Front Desk Staff can arrange to check baggage for those arriving early when rooms are unavailable and for guests attending functions on departure day.
 
Early Departure Fee: If a guest who has requested a room within your Room Block checks out prior to the guest's reserved checkout date, the Hotel will add an early checkout fee to that guest's individual account (currently, $50.00).  Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise the Hotel at or before check-in of any change in the planned length of stay.  The Hotel will inform your Group attendees of this potential charge upon check-in and requests that you also inform your attendees of this obligation.
 
Want to Share a Room: For those wishing to share a room at this retreat, please contact  Maya Paul mayawpaul@gmail.com or call 415-686-1311 (California). There is no guarantee of finding a suitable roommate for you, however, she will do her best to network with others wishing to share a room and to let you know of the possibility.
 

Embassy Suites Hotel Guidelines

The following are requests from The Embassy Suites Hotel and Celebrating Life Ministries:

  1. All individual room and food charges are the responsibility of the retreat participant and registered guest of The Embassy Suites.

  2. No smoking is allowed.

  3. No food is allowed in the Conference areas.

  4. Hotel Check-in is 4:00 p.m. Check-out is 12:00 noon.

  5. The Embassy Suites and Celebrating Life Ministries do not assume any liability for the damage or loss of property or merchandise left in the hotel, prior to, during or following the retreat.

  6. Parking will be charged for your daily stay at the Hotel. A charge of $10 per day will be charged. The Embassy Suites and Celebrating Life Ministries do not assume liability for any damage, lost or stolen items while in the parking facility.

  7. The Embassy Suites and Celebrating Life Ministries does not assume any responsibility for personal injuries suffered due to accidents while on their premises.

NOTE: We are looking forward to seeing you. If you have any questions concerning this or any other aspect of the Retreat, please feel free to contact CLM Coordinators.

 

Travel Information

The Embassy Suites by Hilton
101 McInnis Pkwy

San Rafael, CA 94903

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel in San Rafael, CA is located 45 minutes north of the San Francisco (SFO) International Airport or 45 minutes northwest of the Oakland International Airport (OAK). Convenient to theaters, restaurants, and shopping in and around the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
There are two choices of Airports to fly into for the retreat:
 
1) San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
2) Oakland International Airport (OAK)
 
San Francisco International Airport - Directions
Take Hwy 380 to Hwy 280 North - it will turn into 19th Ave
Follow 19th Ave to the Golden Gate Bridge, as you cross the bridge it turns into Hwy 101 North
Exit right onto N. San Pedro East
Turn left on Civic Center Drive
Turn right on McInnis Parkway
 
Distance from Hotel: 33 miles
Drive Time: 45 minutes
 
Oakland International Airport- Directions
Take 880 North to 580 West, across the Richmond – San Rafael Bridge to 101 North
Exit right onto N. San Pedro Road East
Turn left on Civic Center Drive
Turn right on McInnis Parkway
 
Distance from Hotel: 29 miles
Drive Time: 45 minutes
 
Shuttle, Taxi and Rental Car Service 
Bus Service Call Hotel for information
Limousine Call Hotel for information
Rental Car Call Hotel for information
Taxi $100 approximate total
Super Shuttle $20 per person (makes multiple stops)
State Shuttle

$100 total - SUV 5 passengers
$150 total - VAN 10 passengers

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Super Shuttle
1-800-258-3826
 
Western Eagle Shuttle
415-342-6444
Or 
415-533-4466

 


 
 

The Hotel also recommends the following:

  • From SFO -- the best route remains public transportation: Bart to Ferry terminal, Larkspur Ferry to Marin, then SMART train to Civic Center is the fastest and most direct.
  • From OAK -- options are Uber or Lyft as the fastest offering.

Our Presenters

Padre Paul Funfsinn

For over 40 years, Padre Paul has been a Spiritual Leader of Celebrating Life Ministries and continues the Healing Ministry legacy of Rev Ron Roth. Paul has a prophetic gift of reading people's hearts from his relationship with the Holy Spirit as well as welcoming people into God's Holy Presence. Leading prayer & healing services, as well as private spiritual consultation, is his strength where heaven and earth meet up!
 
Padre Paul was a mentor under international healer Rev Ron Roth, for 28 years until his passing. Paul now assumes the role of Spiritual Shepherd of this loving community and his mission is to "heal the sick" and "set people free" from oppression and negative energies.

Dana Duryea

Dana DuryeaDana is an Ordained Spiritual Healer, a devoted Monk and serves as a Bishop within our Celebrating Life Community. He is also the Founder/Director of the Foundation of Spiritual Development in San Rafael, California. Dana is a great teacher that keeps audiences on their toes as you never know what he might do next in his presentations.  

Dana's love for science and the mystical adventures he undertakes has demonstrated to him that there is a Force, a Power and a Presence that leads us every single day by our senses, by our intuitions, and by tuning into the Universe where miracles happen. Dana's calming energy and wise observations of how energy works will change the way you see things and help participants find ways to tap into this fire that burns within always.

Website: www.beingatcause.org 
Email: danaduryea1@gmail.com


Robert Bearden

Robert Bearden

Robert Bearden is a dedicated spiritual healer in San Francisco.
He has studied various principles of healing in Brazil, India, Canada, Mexico, and throughout North America. In 2022 he experienced Medjugorje for the second time to deepen his own personal connection with God. Robert is an Ordained Monk and serves as a Bishop within CLM.

Email: rbrtbearden58@gmail.com


Bishop Renee Plendl

Renee Plendl

Renee attended her first Healing Intensive with Ron Roth in 2003 in Arizona, she knew then her life would be forever changed. She has attended all of the retreats since that time and found that each retreat continues to be a sacred healing sanctuary for her soul.

 In the fall of 2010 Renee was professed a monk in the Spirit of Peace Monastic Community and was professed a bishop in 2023. Since her profession her relationship with the Divine has continued to grow into loving awareness - to live with an open heart. 


Email: reneeplendl@gmail.com

Monk Francois Levannier is an internationally recognized Spiritual Life Coach and Healer. He is an adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco and UC Berkeley Extension. Francois and his wife Christi co-founded the True Love Magnet® program and online course  www.TrueLoveMagnet.com

www.LoveYourLifeAndBusiness.com 

His Love and extreme Trust in God, led him to travel around the world for seven years, with no money. His faith was his currency, and ‘listening’ was, and is his work. Miracles have been God’s gift to him.

Ryan Rigoli

Ryan Rigoli

 

Ryan Rigoli is a Professed Monk and Musician within CLM. As a Percussionist and Pianist, he assists the CLM musicians in creating a vibrational tone that supports a heartfelt devotion to the Divine. Ryan shares from the heart and offers Divinely inspired meditative piano improvisations that bring a healing energy of unconditional love and peace. His recent album releases are: ‘You Are Eternal’ and ‘Majesty of the Heart.’

Ryan has a private practice as an Executive & Life Coach, Brand Consultant, and Intuitive & Spiritual Guide, helping people to access their innate wisdom and live in alignment with their purpose.  He is a teacher at the Foundation for Spiritual Development and is also trained as an Integral Coach ® and a True Purpose ® Coach. Ryan has a B.S. in Earth Systems from Stanford University and uses his business, creative, and spiritual backgrounds to help people experience greater purpose, presence, and peace in their lives.

You can learn more about Ryan’s coaching work and his piano music at:

 

Website: www.ryanrigoli.com

 

Email: ryan@ryanrigoli.com


George Lopez

Monk George Lopez

George Lopez is a monk with Celebrating Life Ministries and is also blessed to be a part of the music ministry for CLM. He has been a spiritual seeker since a very young age. God has gifted him graciously with multiple creative abilities; music, sewing, cooking. 

In the act of creating he finds some of his deepest and most direct connection to God. Life has taught him that in the end, connection and the path to God is what matters most.

 

 Email: hatsfordays@sbcglobal.net

 

 

Angelika Schafer

Angelika Schafer

Angelika’s gift of music touches the heart; through her inspiring compositions, soothing voice and instruments she channels the frequencies and healing energies of the angelic realms and leads us gently into that deeper space within. She sings ancient chants/Prayers from different traditions, Mantras for healing, Bhajans for singing along and her original songs accompanied by a 50 string Tamboura/Monochord and guitar.

Several contemporary mystics and masters gave special dispensation for Angelika’s music ministry to conduct powerful blessings. She has published 12 CDs and shares her music and inspirational talks worldwide at spiritual gatherings, ceremonies, conferences and healing retreats.

Website: www.angelikahealingmusic.com

 

Retreat Schedule

The Fall Retreat will be held November 9-12, 2023 in San Rafael, California. The following schedule is intended as a guide only and is subject to change. NOTE: There will no physical tickets sent to those who register for this event. Instead your name will be listed at the Registration Table upon entering the conference room.
 

Note: an updated full schedule will be emailed to you prior to the start of this retreat!

The general schedule is below...

Thursday, November 9:

4:00pm Check-in and Registration
5:00pm Prayer Service (optional)
5:30pm - 6:30pm Dinner (for those who purchased the Meal Plan Package)
7:00pm - 10:30pm Evening Healing Service


Friday, November 10:

 

8:00am - 8:30am      Prayer Service (optional)
8:30am - 9:30am Breakfast (for those who have a room at the Hotel )

9:30am - Noon

Noon - 1:00pm

Music / Speakers presentations / Breaks

Lunch (for those who purchased the Meal Plan Package)

1:00 -  5:15pm

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Music / Speakers presentations/ Breaks

Dinner (for those who purchased the Meal Plan Package)

7:00pm - 10:30pm Evening Healing Service
 
 
 

Saturday, November 11:

8:00am - 8:30am     Prayer Service (optional)

8:30am - 9:30am Breakfast (for those who have a room at the Hotel )

9:30am - Noon

Noon - 1:00pm

Music / Speakers presentations / Breaks

Lunch (for those who purchased the Meal Plan Package)

1:00pm - 5:15pm

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Music / Speakers presentations/ Breaks

Dinner (for those who purchased the Meal Plan Package)

7:00pm - 10:30pm Evening Healing Service

 

Sunday, November 12:

7:30am - 8:00am     Prayer Service (optional)

8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast (for those who have a room at the Hotel)
9:00am - 11:45am Music / Community Gathering / Break / Recap
Noon Retreat Ends


 

Fragrance Free Environment

Upon your arrival please refrain from wearing frangrances of any kind out of respect for those who are allergic. Thank you.

 

Audio and Video Recording

All Celebrating Life Ministries events may be recorded and or photographed. Your participation, in whole or part, may be included in an audio or video program or a media publication to be published by Celebrating Life/Isaac Books. Your completed registration grants permission to Celebrating Life Ministries and Paul Funfsinn to publish or use the recordings or your picture.  

IMPORTANT: NO PROFESSIONAL cameras, video or recording equipment are allowed at events unless approved by Celebrating Life. Feel free to use your digital cameras, smartphones and tablets to post to your Facebook, But NO videos will be allowed to be posted on any media boards/pages of any parts of the Healing Services, which includes Twitter and Instagram accounts.  

 

Retreat Coordinators

Retreat Coordinators:
Maya Paul: mayawpaul@gmail.com (California) 415-686-1311
Renee Plendl: reneeplendl@gmail.com (Illinois) 773-908-4965
 
Registration Lead: 
Lisa Kay: lisa_kay@icloud.com (California) 415-572-9679
 
Hotel Liaison - CLM representative:
Maya Paul: mayawpaul@gmail.com (California) 415-686-1311
 
 

CLM Information

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Retreat. If you have any questions concerning this or any other aspect of the Retreat please feel free to contact CLM.

Celebrating Life Ministries
P.O. Box 1064
La Salle, Illinois 61301

Phone: 815-224-5730
Website: www.CelebratingLifeMinistries.com

About Celebrating Life Ministries:

Celebrating Life Ministries is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All contributions to our organization are tax deductible, as CLM is classified as a public charity under section 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.

What others have said...

  • This was my first event. I’m so grateful I was able to attend. ???. Thank you for this life changing weekend. There are no words on how powerful this was for me. 
  • "The Spring Retreat was a moving, heart-filling, life changing event this past weekend. Thank you! Thank you!"

  • "I feel my personal connection with God so strongly again. I feel him flowing through me and in me and as me and as the world and everyone else. My heart is open to God again and I am in a flow of his love. When I pause and revel in His presence I find myself smiling and laughing for no reason. At the retreat I was able to sing again like my young self, ecstatically praising Him and loving him. My body was moved by Him and I wanted to cry from joy many times."

  • "It was an incredible 4 days! You probably don’t remember, with everyone leaving at the time, but I shared with you that it had a profound effect on me. I have indeed been able to return to “stillness” and sit with the Divine… MUCH more easily than prior to the Retreat and also really have internalized Jesus… much closer … a true friend. Thank you, thank you!"

  • "The first night of the retreat you talked about being broken in order to be rebuilt by the Holy Spirit. Both my brother and I were amongst the first to be called up to receive a blessing.  Somehow we ended up standing next to each other, both of us in a bit of a daze and neither of us knowing what to expect.  I remember holding onto his hand, my eyes closed. When you came to me, you said something like,  "Let go of his hand.  We come as individuals, not to carry our family.  Surrender, let it be."  I began sobbing and shaking, because some of my biggest fears are around separation, responsibility for my loved ones and potentially losing them as I continue on my spiritual path.  When you asked me to let go, I fell to the floor in tears and couldn't move my body for quite some time. After the retreat, upon returning home I noticed that my "normal" triggers weren't lighting me up.  I was also aware of an increase in the flow of love between myself, my children and my husband.  Today Divine Presence is with me at work.  I learned that God is good, that he is everywhere and that he truly wants what is best for each of us."

  • "I experienced a feeling of Love for God and Self that was stronger than anything else/all secondary relationships, and this Love is getting stronger.  It was the first time I experienced such a palpable feeling that had such strength, knowingness and grace with it, that I know that I am fully supported in my journey of living centered in my relationship with God. I love witnessing how God works in such playful and unexpected ways, yet always hearing us as we are learning to better hear Him/Her.  I learned that just being Me is enough, and that is my service."

 

 

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Co-founders Paul Funfsinn (L), Spiritual Leader and Director of Celebrating Life Ministries and the late Ron Roth (R), Spiritual Shepherd Emeritus.


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