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Programs/Workshops

Directed Retreat

July 10-17, 2009

6:30 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. the following Friday (Program held at Kordes Center)
The Directed Retreat focuses on the retreatant’s relationship with God, especially in her/ his experience of God in prayer and in life’s events. Directors for July retreat: Sister Chris Connelly, OP; Sister Betty Drewes, OSB; Sister Margaret Ann Hagan, OSU; Sister Maria Tasto, OSB; Sister Michelle Mohr, OSB; Peggy Holthaus.

Cost: $550

Includes all applicable taxes.

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Guided Retreat: Women in the Scriptures as Witnesses, Mystics, and Prophets

August 2-8, 2009

6:30 p.m. check-in time. Retreat begins at 7 p.m. Sunday and ends at 1 p.m. the following Saturday. (Program held at Kordes Center)
This will be remembered of her.... In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus defends the “unnamed” woman who anoints his head with oil and is disparaged by his disciples and others. If you were to be remembered for one thing, what would you like it to be? We will look at women of Scripture and women from all religious traditions/cultures/nationalities from around the world, contemporary and past, and examine how they are remembered in the sense that Jesus speaks about. Presenter: Megan McKenna is an internationally known author, lecturer, retreat leader, and spiritual director. She received her doctorate from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, and has taught in Asia, South America, Ireland, the Marshall Islands, Thailand, Chicago, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she currently lives. She is the author of more than 30 books, including And Morning Came — Scriptures of the Resurrection, Praying the Rosary, Send My Roots Rain, The New Stations of the Cross, On Your Mark — Reading Mark in the Shadow of the Cross, and the recently released Harm Not the Earth.

Cost: $650

Includes all applicable taxes.

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Compassionate Healing

August 8, 2009

8:30 a.m. check-in time. Program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Learn to be a compassionate presence in a world that pulls us in many directions. Topics will include healing in Scripture and in the Benedictine tradition, tracing the heritage of healing, and practicing compassionate healing.

Sister Michelle Mohr, OSB, a member of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, has years of experience in liturgy, music, retreat work, and parish ministry.

Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, currently serves as a music minister and the director of liturgy for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. She has presented programs on various topics, including finding balance in life, dealing with stress, and praying with Scripture.

Cost: $145

Includes all applicable taxes.

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Saturday Morning at the Dome

August 22, 2009

Topic: Living Gently in a Violent World

Presenter: Sister Mary Ann Verkamp, OSB, has been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Benedict for 45 years. She spent 26 of those years as a missionary in Guatemala. Currently she is serving as librarian for the monastic community.

 

A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Registration deadline for this program is August 19, 2009.

Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

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Directed Retreat

September 4-11, 2009

6:30 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. the following Friday (Program held at Kordes Center)
Reflect upon God’s presence in your life. Opportunities for daily conferences with a director. Body prayer and meditation experiences will be available during this silent retreat. A team of trained spiritual directors will help to guide your spiritual journey this week.

Cost: $550

Includes all applicable taxes.

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Saturday Morning at the Dome

September 19, 2009

Topic: Acupressure

Presenter: Jerome Johannes, a physical therapist at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Indiana, holds a doctor’s degree in physical therapy. He also serves as a PT consultant for Kentuckiana Medical Systems in Louisville, Kentucky, and as the senior clinical education specialist for Sundance Rehabilitation Corporation for the Southeast Region.

A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

 

Registration deadline for this program is September 16, 2009.

Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

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Lectio Divina: Praying the Scriptures

October 9-10, 2009

 

Lectio Divina is one of the great treasures in the Christian tradition of prayer. Listening to the word of God in Scripture is a traditional way of cultivating friendship with Christ. It is a way of listening to the texts of Scripture as if we were in conversation with Christ and he was suggesting the topics of conversation. It is much like a four-step dance with the Lord: reading, reflecting, responding, and resting. An explanation of each moment of lectio will be given, along with time for practice, silence, and sharing.

6:30 p.m. check-in time. Retreat begins at 7 p.m. Friday and ends at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Presenter: Sister Maria Tasto, OSB, is a certified presenter of Lectio Divina and has given many Lectio Divina retreats and programs. She is a spiritual director and has been a member of the resource faculty of Contemplative Outreach and continues to be an active member of the
Lectio Divina service team of the faculty.

Cost $120 per person for double occupancy, $140 for a private room, $80 for a commuter.

Includes all applicable taxes.

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Compassionate Healing

October 12, 2009

8:30 a.m. check-in time. Program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Learn to be a compassionate presence in a world that pulls us in many directions. Topics will include healing in Scripture and in the Benedictine tradition, tracing the heritage of healing, and practicing compassionate healing.

Sister Michelle Mohr, OSB, a member of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, has years of experience in liturgy, music, retreat work, and parish ministry.

Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, currently serves as a music minister and the director of liturgy for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. She has presented programs on various topics, including finding balance in life, dealing with stress, and praying with Scripture.

Cost: $145

Includes all applicable taxes.

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Saturday Morning at the Dome

October 17, 2009

Topic: Reflections on the Mysteries of the Rosary

Presenter: Sister Madonna Helmer, OSB, has been a member of the Sisters of St. Benedict for 53 years. She is a music teacher and accompanist and has a master’s degree in music from Catholic University of America. Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the Rosary have been an important part of her life since childhood.

A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

 

Registration deadline for this program is October 14, 2009.

Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

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Centering Prayer: Introductory Workshop

November 7, 2009

9 a.m. check-in time. Workshop begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Centering Prayer is a quiet, reflective prayer form grounded in the Christian tradition. It is a way of praying based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount: When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you (Mt. 6:6). Centering Prayer prepares our faculties to receive the gift of contemplative prayer. The workshop will provide a brief explanation of the method of Centering Prayer and an opportunity to practice this way of praying. Presenter: Sister Maria Tasto, OSB, is a certified presenter of Lectio Divina and has given many Lectio Divina retreats and programs. She is a spiritual director and has been a member of the resource faculty of Contemplative Outreach and continues to be an active member of the
Lectio Divina service team of the faculty.

Cost $60.

Includes all applicable taxes.

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Saturday Morning at the Dome

November 14, 2009

Topic: Care for the Caregiver

Presenter: Pat Evans is a registered nurse who currently serves as patient representative at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. In her 42 years of service as a nurse, she has worked in the surgical field and, for 17 years, in long-term care. She also gives talks and presentations on a variety of medical/nursing topics such as grief, death and dying, caregiving, and the aging process.

A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

 

Registration deadline for this program is November 11, 2009.

Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

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Saturday Morning at the Dome

January 16, 2010

Topic: Forgiving What We Cannot Forget

Presenter: Sister Jane Becker, OSB, is a clinical psychologist at Saint Luke Institute in Silver Spring, Maryland. She is a former novice director for the Ferdinand Benedictine community. She has worked with religious communities and other groups and individuals in need of forgiveness.

A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Registration deadline for this program is January 13, 2010.

Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

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Compassionate Healing

February 15, 2010

8:30 a.m. check-in time. Program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Learn to be a compassionate presence in a world that pulls us in many directions. Topics will include healing in Scripture and in the Benedictine tradition, tracing the heritage of healing, and practicing compassionate healing.

Sister Michelle Mohr, OSB, a member of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, has years of experience in liturgy, music, retreat work, and parish ministry.

Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, currently serves as a music minister and the director of liturgy for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. She has presented programs on various topics, including finding balance in life, dealing with stress, and praying with Scripture.

Cost: $145

Includes all applicable taxes.

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Saturday Morning at the Dome

February 20, 2010

Topic: Dance of Universal Peace

Presenter: Lezlie Ward leads a monthly Dance of Universal Peace in Evansville, Indiana. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and is a nationally registered Yoga instructor and a Reiki master. She leads spiritual retreats and women’s retreats, focusing on what participants most need in the moment. Further information about circle dances is available at www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org.

A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Registration deadline for this program is February 17, 2010.

Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

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Retreat: Dining in the Kingdom of God: Luke’s Gospel and Hospitality

March 5-6, 2010

6:30 p.m. check-in time. Retreat begins at 7 p.m. Friday and ends at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Today the Eucharist is often experienced in isolation from the rest of the Gospel story, connected only with the Last Supper and not to its broader context in Jesus’ life and ministry. The Eucharist can also become disconnected from our daily lives. We fail to see the relationship between the Eucharist at the altar and the “eucharist” at the table in the home. We frequently take little time for that most important ritual of the “common meal” that gives life to our spirits as well as food to our bodies. Using the concept of hospitality from St. Luke’s Gospel, this retreat will explore the gathering of family or friends around a meal at the family table as an extension of the Eucharist. Participants will experience the ritual of a common meal, “dining in the kingdom of God.” Presenter: Sister Barbara C. Schmitz, OSB, is a gift officer in Mission Advancement for the Sisters of St. Benedict. She holds graduate degrees in education and spirituality as well as internships in spiritual direction and contemplative dialogue. She has held leadership positions in diocesan, seminary, and retreat ministries.

Cost $130 per person for double occupancy, $150 for a private room, $80 for a commuter.

Includes all applicable taxes.

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Saturday Morning at the Dome

March 20, 2010

Topic: The Life of St. Benedict

Presenter: Sister Karen Joseph, OSB, has served in Benedictine community leadership for many years and has also been involved in committees on the international level within the Benedictine Order. She has given retreats and workshops in Benedictine spirituality throughout North America and is currently working in the Spirituality Ministry of the Ferdinand Benedictines.

A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Registration deadline for this program is March 17, 2010.

Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

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Compassionate Healing

April 10, 2010

8:30 a.m. check-in time. Program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Learn to be a compassionate presence in a world that pulls us in many directions. Topics will include healing in Scripture and in the Benedictine tradition, tracing the heritage of healing, and practicing compassionate healing.

Sister Michelle Mohr, OSB, a member of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, has years of experience in liturgy, music, retreat work, and parish ministry.

Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, currently serves as a music minister and the director of liturgy for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. She has presented programs on various topics, including finding balance in life, dealing with stress, and praying with Scripture.

Cost: $145

Includes all applicable taxes.

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Saturday Morning at the Dome

April 24, 2010

Topic: Living in the Present Moment

Presenter: Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, currently serves as director of liturgy and music minister for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. In addition, she has practiced the art of using energy for healing since 1995. A trained Reiki master/teacher, she utilizes a variety of methods in her energy healing work with individuals, including quantum healing.

A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.

Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)

Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.

Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.

Registration deadline for this program is April 21, 2010.

Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.)

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