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Matt
Talbot Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Matt Talbot Retreat Group
and the Matt Talbot Retreat Movement?
The Matt
Talbot Retreat Movement is the parent organization for the
groups. Each group is independent. Groups hold retreats. Some
groups hold other functions as well. The Retreat Movement is a
service organization to support the groups.
What is
a Retreat?
A
retreat is an opportunity to be away from the distractions of
daily living for a couple of days, usually a weekend (though some
groups hold retreats during the week), in order to devote time
to spiritual recovery from alcoholism. A retreat brings together
a group of recovering alcoholics in a setting that promotes fellowship
and sharing throughout the weekend. Most retreats focus on one
broad topic for the weekend. A Retreat Master(s), who is usually
both a recovering alcoholic and a member of the clergy, gives
conferences about the topic several times during the weekend.
Just as an alcohol counselor who also is recovering has valuable
insights into the mental part of alcoholism and its treatment,
so a member of the clergy who is recovering brings valuable insights
into the spiritual part of alcoholism.
Must
I be Catholic to attend a Matt Talbot Retreat?
No.
Matt Talbot Retreats are open to recovering alcoholics regardless
of religion, sex, race, color or creed. There are separate Retreat
Groups for men, women, and married couples (both of whom must
be recovering alcoholics). We are not affiliated with any
organized religion.
Is
there a price to attend a Matt Talbot Retreat?
Yes.
Each group sets the cost for its retreats. Most of the cost goes
to the retreat house for room and board.
Who
is eligible to attend a Matt Talbot Retreat?
Recovering
alcoholics are eligible to attend Matt Talbot retreats.
Are
Matt Talbot Retreats affiliated with AA?
No.
There is no affiliation between AA and Matt Talbot Retreats. However,
Matt Talbot Retreats are intended to foster and enhance spiritual
recovery as suggested by AA's Twelve-Step Program.
How
Often Do I Go on Retreat?
This
is up to each individual. However, typically members attend one
or two retreats a year.
Where
Are Retreats Held?
Generally,
retreats are held in Retreat Houses. Most Matt Talbot Retreat
Groups are in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts,
and Connecticut. However, groups also exist in other states, in
Canada, and in Ireland. To find Retreat Groups near you, you may
contact us at the address below. We will be happy to forward information.
Can I form a Matt Talbot Retreat Group?
Yes.
We will be happy to send you detailed information about starting
a Matt Talbot Retreat Group if you write us at the address below.
How
can I contact the Matt Talbot Retreat Movement?
Contact us by email
Or we
can be reached by mail at:
The
Matt Talbot Retreat Movement, Inc.
P.O. Box 137
Eatontown, NJ 07724 Matt
Talbot Member
Groups --- Information and Forms
Cash Receipts
FY2007 Adobe Acrobat
Matt Talbot Groups may open the following
forms. Please open the form you want.
Then print it from your Web Browser.
Because there are so many different browsers and printers,
your printed copies may not paginate precisely.
However they should be usable.
Group Data Sheet
email
Group Contact Information
email
Retreat Information
Matt
Talbot Funeral Service
Financial Statments: AUGUST 31, 2007
HTML File
Adobe
Reader
XPS
Donations and other correspondence should go to:
Secretary -- Matt Talbot Retreat Movement, Inc.
32 Watkins Drive
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Contact National
Secretary by email
Traditionally a group donation of $1.00 per retreat per
retreatant has been suggested.
Order Forms
We now accept Mastercard and Visa for Literature, Medallions,
and Donations!
Medallion and Literature Order Forms are available
in three formats.
Standard HTML files which can be read by any browser.
These won't print quite as well as the other formats, but
are usable.
Adobe Acrobat files can be read by the Adobe Reader which
is available for free. See the link below to get Adobe Reader
if you don't have it.
Finally order forms are available in Macromedia's Flash format.
Flash is shipped for free with most modern web browsers.
It too can be downloaded for free if you don't have it.
Brief
Descriptions of Matt Talbot Literature
Regular HTML | Adobe Acrobat
| Flash
Medallion
Order Form | Medallion
Acrobat File | Medallion
Flash
Literature
Order Form | Literature
Acrobat File | Literature
Flash File
Address for Literature and Medallion Orders
Matt Talbot Retreat Movement, Inc.
119 Coit Street
Irvington, New Jersey 07111
Donations may also be included with orders.
Make all checks payable to: Matt Talbot Retreat Movement,
Inc.
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