presence

Meeting People Where They Are
Mary’s background in the fields of pastoral ministry and hospital chaplaincy taught her that one thing matters: being present. People who have received her teachings at conferences, wellness fairs, organizations, and spiritual retreat centers notice that this is one thing that makes her unique among speakers, trainers, and retreat-leaders. Another thing that makes her a valued teacher is a shared survivorship and practice of walking the talk.

Program participants remark that they value Mary’s personal experience, down-to-earth style, sense of humor, and passion (fueled by and tempered by compassion). Mary’s speaking, training, and retreat programs often invite participants to rest, dance, pray, sing, and share stories.

Speaking and Teaching in the Local/Global Communitee Since 2010
The following partners and organizations have significantly assisted Marymac Missions’ outreach since 2010:

Kansas
Atchison, KS – Marcia Ziska OSB; Mt. St. Scholastica
Effingham, KS – Benjamin Tremmel, OSB; St. Ann’s Parish

Massachusetts
Danvers, MA – Nancy Loring; The Goddess Evening
Danvers, MA – Amy Nazaire; Mass Lifespan Respite Coalition,
MA Department of Developmental Services
Hingham, MA – Dan Walters OSB; Glastonbury Abbey
Marblehead, MA – Beth Guidry Hoffman; The Body, Mind & Spirit Festival & EXPO
North Andover, MA – Patricia Boutilier; St. Michael’s Catholic Church
North Andover, MA – Stephanie Chase Bradbury; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
North Andover, MA – Larry Peacock; Rolling Ridge Retreat Center
North Andover, MA – Kathy Santoro; Good Day Cafe
Norwood, MA – Mike O’Donnell; Norfolk Adult Day Health Center
Norwood, MA – Mark Waitkevich; Charlwell House Nursing and Rehab Center
Peabody, MA – Chris Littlefield; North Shore Alzheimer’s Partnership
Peabody, MA – Nancy Rowen SNDdeN and Rich Byrne; Brooksby Village Pastoral Ministry
Peabody, MA – Linda Smith; Trask Adult Day Health Center, Peabody Council on Aging
Salem, MA – Judy Copp; A Higher Balance Healing Center
Westfield, MA – Elizabeth Oleksak SP, Ann Horgan SP, and Donna O’Connor; Genesis Spiritual Life Center

New Hampshire
Lake Winnipesaukee, NH – Natalie Nathan; Labor Day Weekend Family Conference

New York
Syracuse, NY – Cathy James; Alzheimer’s Association CNY Chapter

International
Assisi, Italy – Margaret Benefiel; Spiritual Directors International