Spiritual News and Events
THE WINTER SOLSTICE CEREMONY
Ceremony - Mandala of Light - Kirtan
Friday - Dec. 20th
Rising Tide - 5102 Swift Road
Mandala Assembly 5:30 pm
Doors Open 6:30 - Ceremony 7 pm
YES, MEN & CHILDREN INVITED
WINTER SOLSTICE - The longest night! The sun at stands-still for 3 days. By the third day the light returns each day for a few minutes longer. The new solar year begins anew as darkness recedes. On this night, the spiritual community celebrates this seasonal change with ceremony, music, song, dance, lights and drumming. The theme of this year's Winter Solstice is Return of The Light. The Mabon Children of Light form a processional led by Jewell Cochara and The Venice Frame Drummers.
CEREMONIALISTS - include Marguerite Barnett dances the circle in a tribute to the Return of the Sun's Light. She is accompanied by The Rockin' Kirtan Drummers. Gail Swanson offers a blessing of peace for our country, and for the world. Astrologer Patricia Walsh gives an astrological forecast for 2020. The Mabon Children of Light will enter the circle bearing the lanterns of light signaling the return of the sun. The Rockin' Kirtan Band inspired kirtan music seals the celebration of Solstice. The Band is regularly at Rising Tide on the second Sunday of each month. They've graciously accepted the invitation to participate in this year's event.
WHAT TO BRING - Participants are asked to bring: Your Visions for 2020 and Battery operated tea lights for the altar.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS - The Women's Meditation Circle chooses a charity to support each year. In keeping with the season of giving, we'll pass a basket where participants are asked to donate to FELT - Feeding Empty Little Tummies. This is a 501c3 organization that feeds meals to children who often go hungry on weekends. When they leave school on Friday, their last
meal was lunch. Checks should be made payable to FELT.
Ceremony - Mandala of Light - Kirtan
Friday - Dec. 20th
Rising Tide - 5102 Swift Road
Mandala Assembly 5:30 pm
Doors Open 6:30 - Ceremony 7 pm
YES, MEN & CHILDREN INVITED
WINTER SOLSTICE - The longest night! The sun at stands-still for 3 days. By the third day the light returns each day for a few minutes longer. The new solar year begins anew as darkness recedes. On this night, the spiritual community celebrates this seasonal change with ceremony, music, song, dance, lights and drumming. The theme of this year's Winter Solstice is Return of The Light. The Mabon Children of Light form a processional led by Jewell Cochara and The Venice Frame Drummers.
CEREMONIALISTS - include Marguerite Barnett dances the circle in a tribute to the Return of the Sun's Light. She is accompanied by The Rockin' Kirtan Drummers. Gail Swanson offers a blessing of peace for our country, and for the world. Astrologer Patricia Walsh gives an astrological forecast for 2020. The Mabon Children of Light will enter the circle bearing the lanterns of light signaling the return of the sun. The Rockin' Kirtan Band inspired kirtan music seals the celebration of Solstice. The Band is regularly at Rising Tide on the second Sunday of each month. They've graciously accepted the invitation to participate in this year's event.
WHAT TO BRING - Participants are asked to bring: Your Visions for 2020 and Battery operated tea lights for the altar.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS - The Women's Meditation Circle chooses a charity to support each year. In keeping with the season of giving, we'll pass a basket where participants are asked to donate to FELT - Feeding Empty Little Tummies. This is a 501c3 organization that feeds meals to children who often go hungry on weekends. When they leave school on Friday, their last
meal was lunch. Checks should be made payable to FELT.
Women's Retreat - Becoming the Catalyst!
Changing the Conversation - Part 2
with: Patricia Cockerill & Jo Mooy
Saturday - March 21, 2020 8:30 - 4 pm
DaySpring Retreat Center - Ellenton
RETREAT IS NOW FULL - WAITING LIST ONLY
Women taking charge. Women rising above the day to day grind of news-feeds and social media negativity. Women standing
up for what they desire, what they believe, and how they want to see the world unfold. Women speaking for their children and grandchildren, and others not yet born. Women CHANGING THE CONVERSATION.
Jo and Patricia will teach a one-day Women's Retreat called Becoming the Catalyst which is Part 2 of Changing the Conversation at DaySpring Retreat Center in Ellenton on March 21, 2020. This retreat promises to uplift the inner dialogue and provide practices that empower women of conscience and consciousness. Format is short lecture followed by meditation or a practice. This work embodies the actions required to offset the negatives. New meditations created by Patricia seal the work.
Cost is $60 which includes lunch, snacks, coffee/teas and retreat book on everything taught. RETREAT IS FULL - WAITING LIST ONLY. Contact Jo Mooy email: jomooy@gmail.com
Changing the Conversation - Part 2
with: Patricia Cockerill & Jo Mooy
Saturday - March 21, 2020 8:30 - 4 pm
DaySpring Retreat Center - Ellenton
RETREAT IS NOW FULL - WAITING LIST ONLY
Women taking charge. Women rising above the day to day grind of news-feeds and social media negativity. Women standing
up for what they desire, what they believe, and how they want to see the world unfold. Women speaking for their children and grandchildren, and others not yet born. Women CHANGING THE CONVERSATION.
Jo and Patricia will teach a one-day Women's Retreat called Becoming the Catalyst which is Part 2 of Changing the Conversation at DaySpring Retreat Center in Ellenton on March 21, 2020. This retreat promises to uplift the inner dialogue and provide practices that empower women of conscience and consciousness. Format is short lecture followed by meditation or a practice. This work embodies the actions required to offset the negatives. New meditations created by Patricia seal the work.
Cost is $60 which includes lunch, snacks, coffee/teas and retreat book on everything taught. RETREAT IS FULL - WAITING LIST ONLY. Contact Jo Mooy email: jomooy@gmail.com
Meditation - The Art & Practice
by Patricia Cockerill & Jo Mooy
"I love this book! It works because you have been there and done it, and you speak with truth, from the heart! Anyone who gets into meditation needs to read it!" Author / Astrologer Cal Garrison
Patricia Cockerill and Jo Mooy, founders of the Women's Meditation Circle, have published Meditation -
The Art and Practice through Transformation Publishing in St. Pete. The book introduces readers to their most meaningful lineage of teachers over 40 years of study. The Kriya Yoga lineage originated with Paramahansa Yogananda, followed by his direct disciple Roy Eugene Davis. Sri SN Goenka's teachings were focused on Vipassana breath meditation. The last teacher is Inayat Khan's with his treatises on sound.
The book simplifies then distills the topics into easy summaries: What is Meditation - Why Meditate - Types of Meditations - How to Meditate. It also includes actual meditation practices. The book will be available at the Women's Meditations
starting in October - and at the Women's Retreats.
by Patricia Cockerill & Jo Mooy
"I love this book! It works because you have been there and done it, and you speak with truth, from the heart! Anyone who gets into meditation needs to read it!" Author / Astrologer Cal Garrison
Patricia Cockerill and Jo Mooy, founders of the Women's Meditation Circle, have published Meditation -
The Art and Practice through Transformation Publishing in St. Pete. The book introduces readers to their most meaningful lineage of teachers over 40 years of study. The Kriya Yoga lineage originated with Paramahansa Yogananda, followed by his direct disciple Roy Eugene Davis. Sri SN Goenka's teachings were focused on Vipassana breath meditation. The last teacher is Inayat Khan's with his treatises on sound.
The book simplifies then distills the topics into easy summaries: What is Meditation - Why Meditate - Types of Meditations - How to Meditate. It also includes actual meditation practices. The book will be available at the Women's Meditations
starting in October - and at the Women's Retreats.
Visions for 2019 - Held on Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice Ceremony was held Dec. 21st with participants from across the spiritual community of southwest Florida. They included dancers, drummers, singers and the Threshold Choir. The Mabon Children - Lincoln Squires, Light Bearer of the Sun and his sister Liberty Squires, Light Bearer of the Moon brought their Visions for 2019.
In 2018 times have changed. Instead of wishing for Santa Claus, these children had more pressing concerns on their minds. They asked that "There be no more school shootings - that animals are protected - that the oceans remain clean - and adults figure out what to do."
Visions collected from the gathering were more personl. In 2019 they asked to "remove my limiting beliefs - to find my birth mother - that my son stop drugs - that I become pregnant - that I am able to forgive - that peace comes in my lifetime - that people stop hating each other." Into The Field we place those Visions - expecting them to become!
To seal the ceremony, a Mandala of stones collected from around the world was assembled. To end the ceremony the men, women and children sang the visionary anthem of John Lennon - IMAGINE.
Video of the 2018 Ceremony: 2018 Winter Solstice Highlights
The Winter Solstice Ceremony was held Dec. 21st with participants from across the spiritual community of southwest Florida. They included dancers, drummers, singers and the Threshold Choir. The Mabon Children - Lincoln Squires, Light Bearer of the Sun and his sister Liberty Squires, Light Bearer of the Moon brought their Visions for 2019.
In 2018 times have changed. Instead of wishing for Santa Claus, these children had more pressing concerns on their minds. They asked that "There be no more school shootings - that animals are protected - that the oceans remain clean - and adults figure out what to do."
Visions collected from the gathering were more personl. In 2019 they asked to "remove my limiting beliefs - to find my birth mother - that my son stop drugs - that I become pregnant - that I am able to forgive - that peace comes in my lifetime - that people stop hating each other." Into The Field we place those Visions - expecting them to become!
To seal the ceremony, a Mandala of stones collected from around the world was assembled. To end the ceremony the men, women and children sang the visionary anthem of John Lennon - IMAGINE.
Video of the 2018 Ceremony: 2018 Winter Solstice Highlights
WEEKLY / MONTHLY EVENTS
DRUMMING CIRCLES
Wednesdays & Saturdays - Nokomis Drum Circle - Casey Key. 2 hrs before sunset
Sundays - Siesta Key Beach - one hour before sunset
Sundays - Englewood Drum Circle - one hour before sunset
Mondays - Unity of Venice Drum Circle - 5:30 pm - In season
Wednesdays & Saturdays - Nokomis Drum Circle - Casey Key. 2 hrs before sunset
Sundays - Siesta Key Beach - one hour before sunset
Sundays - Englewood Drum Circle - one hour before sunset
Mondays - Unity of Venice Drum Circle - 5:30 pm - In season
THE VENICE PEACE PROJECT
with Donna Day
Second Thursday monthly - 5-6 pm
Venice Library on the Island - Conference Room
A gathering for peace held monthly at the new Venice Library on the island. Sit in silence and meditate. Pray. Hold good thoughts. Whatever you are inspired to do, do so in silence for peace. Bring a peace reading to share if you wish and bring a heart ready for peace. Men and women in the community invited to attend.
with Donna Day
Second Thursday monthly - 5-6 pm
Venice Library on the Island - Conference Room
A gathering for peace held monthly at the new Venice Library on the island. Sit in silence and meditate. Pray. Hold good thoughts. Whatever you are inspired to do, do so in silence for peace. Bring a peace reading to share if you wish and bring a heart ready for peace. Men and women in the community invited to attend.
SACRED FUSION YOGA
with Jewell Cochara
Every Wednesday 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Venice Holistic Community Center
A 75 minute Yoga practice using Breath - Stretch - Balance - led by Jewell Cochara of Sacred Fusion Yoga. Meets every Wednesday at the Venice Holistic Center. $10 donation. For more information contact Jewell at sacredfusion33@verizon.net
with Jewell Cochara
Every Wednesday 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Venice Holistic Community Center
A 75 minute Yoga practice using Breath - Stretch - Balance - led by Jewell Cochara of Sacred Fusion Yoga. Meets every Wednesday at the Venice Holistic Center. $10 donation. For more information contact Jewell at sacredfusion33@verizon.net
THE ROCKIN' KIRTAN BAND & VEGGIE POTLUCK
2nd Sunday Every Month - 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Rising Tide Spiritual Center - 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota
Bring Veggie dish to share - Donations accepted
Rising Tide invites you to the Rockin' Kirtan and Veggie Potluck held the second Sunday of every month. Veggie potluck is shared at 5:30. Kirtan begins at 6:30 and ends at 8:30. Bring a dish to share, or come for the Kirtan.
Suggested donation: $10
2nd Sunday Every Month - 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Rising Tide Spiritual Center - 5102 Swift Rd. Sarasota
Bring Veggie dish to share - Donations accepted
Rising Tide invites you to the Rockin' Kirtan and Veggie Potluck held the second Sunday of every month. Veggie potluck is shared at 5:30. Kirtan begins at 6:30 and ends at 8:30. Bring a dish to share, or come for the Kirtan.
Suggested donation: $10
SUNDAY HEALING CIRCLE
4th Sunday Every Month - 2-4 pm
Hosted by Patricia Cockerill & Carol Randaci
Rising Tide - 5102 Swift Road
By donation - FUNDRAISER
OPEN TO MEN & WOMEN
Healing Circle begins with a definition of healing techniques, followed by brief question/answers. A group meditation sets the session. Healing Sessions begin. WOMEN & MEN FROM ALL ENERGY MODALITIES ARE WELCOMED. If you are an energy healer, or an individual in need of healing, you are invited to attend. It is a sacred shared space
where Healing Arts are offered.
4th Sunday Every Month - 2-4 pm
Hosted by Patricia Cockerill & Carol Randaci
Rising Tide - 5102 Swift Road
By donation - FUNDRAISER
OPEN TO MEN & WOMEN
Healing Circle begins with a definition of healing techniques, followed by brief question/answers. A group meditation sets the session. Healing Sessions begin. WOMEN & MEN FROM ALL ENERGY MODALITIES ARE WELCOMED. If you are an energy healer, or an individual in need of healing, you are invited to attend. It is a sacred shared space
where Healing Arts are offered.
SOUND IMMERSION MEDITATION
Gongs - Crystal Bowls - Chimes - Bells - Pan Drum
With Carol Randaci & Christy Perry
First Saturday each month @ 7 pm
Rising Tide - 5102 Swift Rd. $15 suggested donation (no one turned away)
Carol Randaci, DOM and Energy Therapist is joined by Angelo Randaci in a Sound Immersion Meditation on the FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH at 7 pm at Rising Tide. Using many instruments, from Bowls and Gongs to Pan Drums, they take you on a journey into your inner being - each resonating a different aspect of the inner landscape.
Edgar Cayce called Sound the "medicine of the future." Sound awakens, inspires, heals, transforms and soothes the soul. It dissolves tension, releases stress and lifts the spirit. This is an exquisite opportunity to engage in self healing. Offered by suggested $15 donation. For more information, contact Carol Randaci at DrCWRandaci@gmail.com.
Gongs - Crystal Bowls - Chimes - Bells - Pan Drum
With Carol Randaci & Christy Perry
First Saturday each month @ 7 pm
Rising Tide - 5102 Swift Rd. $15 suggested donation (no one turned away)
Carol Randaci, DOM and Energy Therapist is joined by Angelo Randaci in a Sound Immersion Meditation on the FIRST SATURDAY EACH MONTH at 7 pm at Rising Tide. Using many instruments, from Bowls and Gongs to Pan Drums, they take you on a journey into your inner being - each resonating a different aspect of the inner landscape.
Edgar Cayce called Sound the "medicine of the future." Sound awakens, inspires, heals, transforms and soothes the soul. It dissolves tension, releases stress and lifts the spirit. This is an exquisite opportunity to engage in self healing. Offered by suggested $15 donation. For more information, contact Carol Randaci at DrCWRandaci@gmail.com.
2019 EVENTS
Jan. 4 - 13th Year Women's Meditation Circle - Patricia Cockerill leads Green Tara Healing
Feb. 8 - Ajeet Kaur Concert - Unity of Sarasota - (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Mar. 16 - Women's One-Day Retreat with Patricia & Jo - DaySpring Retreat Center
Mar. 20 - SPRING EQUINOX - CELTIC - @ Rising Tide with Jennifer Sault
Apr 26 - Jai Uttal Ecstatic Chant - Unity of Sarasota (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Apr 27 - Jai Uttal - Awakening Bhakti Workshop - Unity of Sarasota
May - Sept - Women's Meditation Circle Summer Schedule 3rd Friday each month
June 21 - Summer Solstice - Rising Tide
July 27 - Introduction to Meditation Seminar - Patricia and Jo - Sarasota Center of Light
Sept. 20 - Fall Equinox - Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd., Sarasota
Oct. 5th - Women's Make-Up Retreat - Changing the Conversation - DaySpring Retreat Center
Oct. 11 - Women's Meditation Circle returns to Rising Tide - Fall/Winter Season
Oct. 23 - Snatam Kaur - Riverview Performing Arts Center in Sarasota (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Nov. 3 - Re-dedication of Sarasota Center of Light Peace Pole - Original Prism of Light Anchors
Nov. 20 - Reiki Box Ashes Released - Cathedral of Valencia, Spain - Jo, Patricia,
Dec. 7 - Mirabai Ceiba - Unity of Sarasota (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Dec. 20 WINTER SOLSTICE - Drummers, Dancers, Singers - @ Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota
2020 EVENTS
Jan. 10 - 14th Year Women's Meditation Circle - Patricia Cockerill leads Three Portals of Being
Mar. 20 - Spring Equinox - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Mar. 21 - 12th Annual Women's Spiritual Retreat - Patricia & Jo - DaySpring Retreat Center
June 19 - Summer Solstice - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Sept. 18 - Fall Equinox - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Dec. 18 - Winter Solstice - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Jan. 4 - 13th Year Women's Meditation Circle - Patricia Cockerill leads Green Tara Healing
Feb. 8 - Ajeet Kaur Concert - Unity of Sarasota - (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Mar. 16 - Women's One-Day Retreat with Patricia & Jo - DaySpring Retreat Center
Mar. 20 - SPRING EQUINOX - CELTIC - @ Rising Tide with Jennifer Sault
Apr 26 - Jai Uttal Ecstatic Chant - Unity of Sarasota (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Apr 27 - Jai Uttal - Awakening Bhakti Workshop - Unity of Sarasota
May - Sept - Women's Meditation Circle Summer Schedule 3rd Friday each month
June 21 - Summer Solstice - Rising Tide
July 27 - Introduction to Meditation Seminar - Patricia and Jo - Sarasota Center of Light
Sept. 20 - Fall Equinox - Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd., Sarasota
Oct. 5th - Women's Make-Up Retreat - Changing the Conversation - DaySpring Retreat Center
Oct. 11 - Women's Meditation Circle returns to Rising Tide - Fall/Winter Season
Oct. 23 - Snatam Kaur - Riverview Performing Arts Center in Sarasota (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Nov. 3 - Re-dedication of Sarasota Center of Light Peace Pole - Original Prism of Light Anchors
Nov. 20 - Reiki Box Ashes Released - Cathedral of Valencia, Spain - Jo, Patricia,
Dec. 7 - Mirabai Ceiba - Unity of Sarasota (Ocean of Sound Productions)
Dec. 20 WINTER SOLSTICE - Drummers, Dancers, Singers - @ Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota
2020 EVENTS
Jan. 10 - 14th Year Women's Meditation Circle - Patricia Cockerill leads Three Portals of Being
Mar. 20 - Spring Equinox - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Mar. 21 - 12th Annual Women's Spiritual Retreat - Patricia & Jo - DaySpring Retreat Center
June 19 - Summer Solstice - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Sept. 18 - Fall Equinox - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
Dec. 18 - Winter Solstice - Rising Tide Spiritual Center
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF EVENTS
2018 Winter Solstice Ceremony
Prism of Light 2008-2018
11.11.11 Sounding the Bowls Ceremony
Interview KDWRadio - About Women's Meditation Circle
10th Anniversary Women's Meditation Circle
Scotland-Ireland Myths & Legends
Winter Solstice Ceremony - 2015
Siesta Key Awakening PBS
2018 Winter Solstice Ceremony
Prism of Light 2008-2018
11.11.11 Sounding the Bowls Ceremony
Interview KDWRadio - About Women's Meditation Circle
10th Anniversary Women's Meditation Circle
Scotland-Ireland Myths & Legends
Winter Solstice Ceremony - 2015
Siesta Key Awakening PBS