BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mountosb.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T153000 DTSTAMP:20251119T165637Z CREATED:20250612T213757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T165637Z UID:10001545-1764702000-1764775800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Living Harmoniously: Exploring Benedictine Spirituality Through Music and Poetry DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you looking for the perfect retreat to begin the Advent season? This is it. \n\n\n\nIn today’s fast-paced culture\, it is not uncommon to feel stressed\, overworked\, isolated\, and unbalanced. Benedictine spirituality offers a different way. The Rule of St. Benedict\, which guides the sisters of Mount St. Scholastica and all Benedictine communities\, invites a life of harmonious living within ourselves\, with one another\, and with the earth. In this retreat we will explore some of the foundations of Benedictine spirituality through the elements of music and poetry: rhythm\, silence\, melody\, and harmony. This experiential retreat will offer time for prayer\, reflection\, creative expression\, and discussion. \n\n\n\n*Includes one-night stay in a private room\, breakfast and lunch on Wednesday. Our time together will begin with a social on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nPlease register by November 25. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs\, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\nRead about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Susan Barber\n\n\n\nSister Susan serves as liturgist for the Mount St. Scholastica community\, providing music on organ and piano for prayer and Mass. \n\n\n\nIn her leisure\, she enjoys playing the piano\, making music with others\, walking outdoors\, reading\, and spending time with family and friends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRenee Bhatia\n\n\n\nRenee Bhatia\, is a spiritual director and expressive arts facilitator with an interest in spirituality and creative expression. Her work explores contemplative spaces and practices that support healing\, growth\, and transformation. She is also involved in the formation of spiritual directors and expressive arts facilitators through teaching\, supervision\, and mentoring. Renee believes creativity is an inherent part of being human and we make the world a better place when we allow it to flourish in everyone.www.temenosarts.com URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/living-harmoniously-exploring-benedictine-spirituality-through-music-and-poetry/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/12.02.25-Living-Harmoniously-sq-e1749673067848.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T153000 DTSTAMP:20250925T143533Z CREATED:20250618T195455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T143533Z UID:10001554-1763751600-1763825400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:La Dolce Vita—The Sweet Life DESCRIPTION:What Italy Can Teach Us About Celebrating the Holidays More Joyfully\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nItaly is known the world over for its storied art\,  significant history\, superb food and exquisite wines. But beyond what tourists normally see when they visit this country is an attitude of the heart known to all Italians that allows them to see and experience the sacred and poetic in simple\, mundane elements of daily living. \n\n\n\nIn this retreat\, spirituality author and journalist Judith Valente\, who has spent considerable time living in Italy in recent years\, distills what it is about the Italian lifestyle that fosters living more mindfully and joyfully\, and how we can incorporate many of those attitudes and practices into our hectic American lifestyle. We will explore the sanctity with which Italians approach the dinner table\, the way they prize quality over quantity\, pride themselves on personal relationships as much as professional achievements\, and venerate the age-old practice of chiacchiera — chatting with others — as a way of staying connected and cultivating a sense of belonging and community. Italians are not afraid of taking time to simply do nothing. As Judith notes\, “In Italy I learned to pay as much attention to my self-care as I do to my work.” We invite you to take this journey to Italy and come away with ideas for how to live la dolce vita\, the  Italian sweet life wherever you are. \n\n\n\n*Our time together will begin with a social on Friday at 6:00 p.m. Cost includes private room and meals. \n\n\n\nPlease register by November 14. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs\, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\nRead about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJudith Valente\n\n\n\nJudith Valente is a journalist\, poet and the author of six spirituality titles and three poetry collections. She is an oblate of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison\, KS\, which is the subject of her award-winning memoir\, Atchison Blue: A Search for Silence\, A Spiritual Home and a Living Faith.  She is also the author of How To Live: What The Rule of St. Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness\, Meaning and Community; as well as co-author ofThe Art of Pausing; and How To Be\, the latter two books written with Brother Paul Quenon\, a monk of the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky. Judith guides frequent retreats on how to live a more contemplative life in the secular world and leads the annual “Benedictine Footprints” retreat/pilgrimage to lesser-known parts of Italy. Her newest book is The Italian Soul: How to Savor the Full Joys of Life\, about what we can learn from the Italian lifestyle about living more mindfully and joyfully. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/la-dolce-vita-the-sweet-life/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/12.02.25-La-Dolce-VIta-SQ-e1749670024692.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T153000 DTSTAMP:20250612T213745Z CREATED:20250612T213745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T213745Z UID:10001541-1763544600-1763566200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Coffee & Silence–A Prayerful Day Away DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the rejuvenation that a quiet\, peaceful day away can bring. Join us for Coffee & Silence—a mini-retreat intended for you to spend time as you wish: in silent prayer\, reading\, contemplative walks\, or restful reflection. Bring your lunch\, and enjoy coffee (or tea!) and perhaps a delicious treat as you savor this prayerful escape. \n\n\n\nPlease register no less than 2 days prior. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/coffee-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-7/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/11.19.25-CS-SQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T160000 DTSTAMP:20251102T154215Z CREATED:20250618T205146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T154215Z UID:10001555-1762851600-1762963200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Two-Day Silent Retreat with Spiritual Direction DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is full\, but we encourage you to sign-up for the waitlist. \n\n\n\nStep away from the busyness of daily life and enter into a sacred space of rest\, reflection\, and renewal. This two-day silent retreat offers an opportunity to reconnect with God through silence\, prayer\, and one-on-one spiritual direction. With nothing scheduled for these days except rest\, private prayer\, prayer with the monastic community if you wish\, and the opportunity to meet with a spiritual director\, this retreat is ideal for those seeking time and space to think\, deeper communion with God\, or simply quiet time to listen more intentionally to the movements of the Spirit. Whether you are praying over a decision\, navigating a season of change\, or longing for deeper communion with God\, this November retreat invites you to pause\, breathe\, and be renewed. \n\n\n\n*Cost includes a private room\, meals\, and one appointment with a spiritual director. \n\n\n\nPlease register by November 4. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs\, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\nRead about our cancellation and refund policy. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/two-day-silent-retreat-with-spiritual-direction/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/11.11.25-2-day-silent-retreat-SQ-O.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T153000 DTSTAMP:20250612T213625Z CREATED:20250612T213625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T213625Z UID:10001539-1760607000-1760628600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Coffee & Silence–A Prayerful Day Away DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the rejuvenation that a quiet\, peaceful day away can bring. Join us for Coffee & Silence—a mini-retreat intended for you to spend time as you wish: in silent prayer\, reading\, contemplative walks\, or restful reflection. Bring your lunch\, and enjoy coffee (or tea!) and perhaps a delicious treat as you savor this prayerful escape. \n\n\n\nPlease register no less than 2 days prior. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/coffee-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-6/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/10.16.25-CS-SQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T153000 DTSTAMP:20250722T160236Z CREATED:20250612T165118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T160236Z UID:10001549-1760175000-1760196600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Sole to Soul: A Personal Retreat Day DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is full\, but we encourage you to sign-up for our waitlist. \n\n\n\nTake a day to refresh and restore your soul\, mind\, and body. Sr. Linda Zahner will lead a guided meditation to start the day\, and then you can choose from one of three options— reflexology\, contemplative healing touch\, or spiritual direction—to add to your time. You will also have ample opportunity to visit the chapel\, walk the grounds\, or relax at Sophia Center—whatever nourishes your health and well-being.  \n\n\n\n*Cost also includes lunch. Registration is limited to 3. \n\n\n\nPlease register by October 3. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs\, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\nRead about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Linda Zahner\n\n\n\nSr. Linda is a member of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison\, Kansas. For 32 years\, she worked in education as a teacher\, administrator\, and executive officer for a consolidated Catholic school system. In 1996\, she received her certification as a spiritual director and retreat director from the Creighton Spirituality Program. She completed massage therapy training at the Universal College of Healing Arts in Omaha\, Nebraska\, passing her national boards in 1999. Sr. Linda guides retreats and offers therapeutic massage\, promoting a holistic approach to health and well-being of body\, mind\, and spirit. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/sole-to-soul-a-personal-retreat-day-6/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/10.11.25-Sole-to-Soul-SQ-e1749737710365.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T120000 DTSTAMP:20250716T193310Z CREATED:20250612T165053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T193310Z UID:10001546-1759777200-1760097600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer: The Inner Room and Centered Living DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest presenter\, Jim McElroy\n\n\n\n“We are invited to be God’s intimate companions and sharers of the divine nature. The issue is whether we’ll consent. That’s all we have to do\, ultimately—allow ourselves to be loved unconditionally\, and so be empowered to meet the real needs of everyone in the human family\, past\, present and to come.” —Father Thomas Keating \n\n\n\n*Includes private room and meals. We will begin our time together with a social\, starting at 6:00 p.m. and end Friday at noon with lunch. \n\n\n\nPlease register by September 29. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs\, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJim McElroy\n\n\n\nJim McElroy has been practicing Centering Prayer since 1996 and has been a Commissioned Presenter of Centering Prayer since 2002. In his many years of service with Contemplative Outreach\, Jim has been on the leadership team of 12-Step Outreach since its formation in 2005. He also serves on the Faculty of the Welcoming Prayer Practice and as a member of the Living Flame Teaching Team.  He is a former coordinator of Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis\, and he currently serves on the Finance and Legal Team for Contemplative Outreach.  Jim’s passion is opening the door for others to the experience the contemplative dimension of being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRob Carr\n\n\n\nRev. Rob Carr has represented Contemplative Outreach Kansas City as a centering prayer presenter and retreat leader since 2002. He also has been active in leadership with the Academy for Spiritual Formation for 15 years and is a graduate of the Souljourners program through Sophia Center. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Dennie Oades\n\n\n\nDennie is a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer\, Centering Prayer as 11th Step\, and Welcoming Prayer. She is a retired United Methodist pastor and a graduate of the Souljourners program through Sophia Center. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/centering-prayer-the-inner-room-and-centered-living/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/10.06.25-Centering-square-e1749674460658.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T143000 DTSTAMP:20260123T171712Z CREATED:20250829T143515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T171712Z UID:10001838-1759237200-1759242600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Going Green Cleaning DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make safe cleaning alternatives \n\n\n\n to keep your family healthy! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Chiquita Miller\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Chiquita Miller has been one of our most faithful volunteers for over 20 years. She also serves on our advisory board. As a profession\, she serves as a Family Consumer Sciences County Agent through the University of K-State Research & Extension Wyandotte County. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.REGISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATIONName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EVENT/CLASS DETAILSNAME OF THE CLASS YOU WANT TO ATTEND(Required)HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOther\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of people you are registring(Required)Please let us know if you will be needing special accommodations.i.e. – Will you need a ramp? Chair lift? etc… URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/going-green-cleaning/ LOCATION:Keeler Women’s Center\, 759 Vermont Ave\, Suite 100 - B\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66101\, United States CATEGORIES:Keeler Women's Center,Keeler: In English,On-Site ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Resized_Resized_20240508_144916.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T153000 DTSTAMP:20250917T190633Z CREATED:20250612T151656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T190633Z UID:10001515-1758913200-1758987000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Sacred Elements: Encountering God in Wind\, Water\, Fire\, and Earth DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Christians spoke of two sacred books: the scriptures and the book of nature\, each offering insight into the presence and activity of God. Drawing on the rich symbolism of the Psalms\, the earth-rooted imagery of Jesus’ parables\, liturgical tradition\, and insights from the Christian mystics\, we will engage the classical elements—wind\, water\, fire\, and earth—as living metaphors that reveal God’s sustaining and transforming presence. Through prayer\, journaling\, and lectio divina in nature\, we will deepen our connection to God and grow in the awareness of ourselves as part of the sacred community of creation. \n\n\n\nWe will begin our retreat with a social\, starting at 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nPlease register by September 25. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs\, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Elizabeth Carrillo\n\n\n\nSr. Elizabeth has an M.A. degree in Religion and the Environment from the University of the South School of Theology in Sewanee\, Tennessee. She is a board and staff member of the Center for Deep Green Faith\, which provides offerings that blend eco-theology with eco-spirituality grounded in the Christian tradition. She is an alumna of the Center’s Contemplation and Care for Creation Certificate Program and provides workshops and retreats at Sophia Center and elsewhere. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/sacred-elements-encountering-god-in-wind-water-fire-and-earth/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/09.26.25-Sacred-Elements-e1749072650874.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T153000 DTSTAMP:20250612T151540Z CREATED:20250612T151540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T151540Z UID:10001538-1758015000-1758036600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Coffee & Silence–A Prayerful Day Away DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the rejuvenation that a quiet\, peaceful day away can bring. Join us for Coffee & Silence—a mini-retreat intended for you to spend time as you wish: in silent prayer\, reading\, contemplative walks\, or restful reflection. Bring your lunch\, and enjoy coffee (or tea!) and perhaps a delicious treat as you savor this prayerful escape. \n\n\n\nPlease register no less than 2 days prior. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/coffee-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-5/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/09.16.25-CS-SQ-e1749585558279.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T160000 DTSTAMP:20250612T151526Z CREATED:20250612T151526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T151526Z UID:10001512-1757755800-1757779200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Sacred Collage: Experience God Through Creative Expression DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArt can be another form of prayer\, a way to center and open ourselves to an experience of God. Through creating\, we often feel renewed\, refreshed\, and re-created. This experiential retreat includes prayer\, lunch\, and art supplies. In three sessions\, we will create sacred collage using mixed media—images\, words\, decorative paper\, stamped prints\, and embellishments. After each session\, we’ll offer sharing and reflection\, asking questions such as “How did I experience the creative process?” and “What does my art tell me about the sacred?”  Our focus is the process and not the product\, so one need not be an accomplished artist but simply willing to play and engage the materials. Our theme will be sabbath and rest. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to consider adding an optional overnight stay (for an additional $65)\, before or after the scheduled retreat time\, to spend more quality time with God. Just let us know as you register\, and we will add it to your stay. \n\n\n\nPlease register by September 6. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs\, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWendy Deering-Poynter\n\n\n\nWendy is an ordained minister serving as a church worship director. She is a spiritual companion\, yoga instructor and florist. She lives in a farmhouse with her husband and two children\, where she likes to dance in the kitchen and eat chocolate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Martin\n\n\n\nLisa is a spiritual companion\, quilter\, sewer\, and crafter. She works in public health and lives in a 100-year-old airplane bungalow with her cat\, Paisley.  URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/sacred-collage-experience-god-through-creative-expression/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/09.13.25-SQ-Collage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T150000 DTSTAMP:20250904T171848Z CREATED:20250612T151512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T171848Z UID:10001509-1757689200-1757775600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Dreams: Our Own Personal Parables DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWait-list\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is full. If you would like to register for our wait-list\, please do so! \n\n\n\nJesus often spoke and taught in parables—stories filled with metaphor\, symbolism\, and hidden messages that turned usual circumstances upside down. Our dreams at night are very similar\, and while they often seem important for us to process\, we may not know how to do so. Exploring dreams through different methods and from other perspectives can be helpful as we look to make sense of the mysterious stories that God\, the Dream-Maker\, sends to help us grow in holiness and wholeness. In this retreat\, we will explore some basic dream theory and ways to work with our dreams to facilitate new insights into the meaning and messages in our dreams. Sharing during the retreat will require some openness and vulnerability\, as you are invited to submit a written dream to process with your fellow retreatants\, but you can expect the experience to be both rich and fun. We will have some prayer time with Scripture and information/handouts about dream theory\, but the majority of our time will be spent exploring our night dreams. \n\n\n\nRegistration is limited to 6. \n\n\n\nPlease register by September 5. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs\, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBernadette Graves\n\n\n\nBernadette “Bernie” Graves has been intrigued by dreams since she was about 8 years old. She is a 2013 graduate of the Souljourners program. Bernie has been on the Souljourners staff since 2015 and offers a mini-course on dreams for the Souljourners students. She recently retired from 40 years of laboratory work as an immunohematologist. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/dreams-our-own-personal-parables-3/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/09.12.25-SQ-Dreams.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T163000 DTSTAMP:20250902T145712Z CREATED:20250612T151341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T145712Z UID:10001508-1757097000-1757176200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Divine Harmonies—Exploring Spiritual Themes in Broadway Musicals DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 30-31. We will announce the opening of our 2026 retreat registration in our monthly newsletter. \n\n\n\nEvery year\, thousands of people flock to theaters to immerse themselves in the beauty and grandeur of musicals. These stories\, set to music\, invite the audience into the lives of the characters in a special way through song and dance that follows the audience long after they leave the theatre. Come spend a couple of days enjoying various musicals from throughout the years and reflect on what they can teach us about faith\, morals and our connection to God. \n\n\n\nOur time together will begin with a social on Friday at 5:30. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs\, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Suzanne Fitzmaurice\n\n\n\nSister Suzanne has served as campus minister at Notre Dame de Sion High School\, then taught at Cristo Rey High School\, Kansas City\, before joining Keeler Women’s Center as associate director. In addition\, she has ministered as the IT and hospitality coordinator at Sophia Spirituality Center\, computer IT support specialist at the monastery and as the Monastic Congregation of St. Scholastica webmaster. After studying for a year in County Cork\, Ireland\, she graduated from the University College of Cork in March 2024 with a master’s degree in Beginnings of Irish Christianity. She currently is the director of monastic temporalities. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/divine-harmonies-exploring-spiritual-themes-in-broadway-musicals-2/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/09.05.24-SQ-Divine-Harmonies.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T153000 DTSTAMP:20250611T152155Z CREATED:20250611T152120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T152155Z UID:10001505-1755163800-1755185400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Coffee & Silence–A Prayerful Day Away DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the rejuvenation that a quiet\, peaceful day away can bring. Join us for Coffee & Silence—a mini-retreat intended for you to spend time as you wish: in silent prayer\, reading\, contemplative walks\, or restful reflection. Bring your lunch\, and enjoy coffee (or tea!) and perhaps a delicious treat as you savor this prayerful escape. \n\n\n\nPlease register no less than 2 days prior. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/coffee-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-4/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/08.14.25-SQ-Coffee-Silence.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T130000 DTSTAMP:20250612T175717Z CREATED:20250530T151436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T175717Z UID:10001496-1754420400-1754830800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Silent Directed Retreat: In the Stillness\, God Speaks—Tapping Into Benedictine Wisdom DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the opportunity to settle deeply into the richness of sacred silence. To help you open your spirit to God’s wisdom\, you will have access to daily prayer with the Benedictine sisters\, spiritual direction\, meditation\, and the peaceful monastery atmosphere. Is this the invitation your soul needs? \n\n\n\n*Cost includes a private room\, meals\, and spiritual direction. We will begin our time together with a social at 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nPlease register by July 29. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs\, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\nRead about our cancellation and refund policy. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/silent-directed-retreat-in-the-stillness-god-speaks-tapping-into-benedictine-wisdom/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/08.05.25-SQ-SDR.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T150000 DTSTAMP:20250602T195812Z CREATED:20241220T165321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T195812Z UID:10000164-1752778800-1752937200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Everything is a Blessing: A Celtic Spirituality Retreat DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat is not just for the Irish\, Welsh and Scottish\, but for everyone who has searched for God in the ordinary and in the everyday.  Join us as we celebrate the goodness of creation\, the nearness of the Saints\, and the power of the Trinity in our midst.  Presentations will utilize ancient poetry\, art\, song\, storytelling\, and Celtic Christianity’s beautiful legacy of prayers and blessings.  \n\n\n\nAn evening social will be held on Thursday\, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Please plan to join and meet your fellow retreatants. \n\n\n\nPlease register by July 10. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs\, so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Therese Elias\n\n\n\nSr. Therese is a retreat director\, spiritual advisor and lecturer with specialties in Benedictine and Celtic spirituality\, the mystics\, and contemplative prayer.  She has led numerous pilgrimages to Ireland\, Scotland and Wales. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/everything-is-a-blessing-a-celtic-spirituality-retreat/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/09.09.24-Celtic-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T153000 DTSTAMP:20250611T152206Z CREATED:20250611T152113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T152206Z UID:10000824-1750325400-1750347000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Coffee & Silence–A Prayerful Day Away DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the rejuvenation that a quiet\, peaceful day away can bring. Join us for Coffee & Silence—a mini-retreat intended for you to spend time as you wish: in silent prayer\, reading\, contemplative walks\, or restful reflection. Bring your lunch\, and enjoy coffee (or tea!) and perhaps a delicious treat as you savor this prayerful escape. \n\n\n\nPlease register no less than 2 days prior. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/coffee-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-3/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-Coffee-And-Silence.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T140000 DTSTAMP:20250506T211359Z CREATED:20241206T190654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T211359Z UID:10000897-1747422000-1747576800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Clay and Fire DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Wait-list\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll seats for this retreat are full\, but we encourage you to join our waitlist. \n\n\n\nAfter taking some time to listen to God’s voice in creation\, we will carry the theme of nature with us into the art studio and into our clay work. Our time will be spent opening ourselves to the reality of God’s presence with us in everyday life\, through nature and the work of our hands. You will return home with your finished clay pieces as a remembrance of this special time and with a deepened awareness of God’s closeness to you. No artistic ability or experience in working with clay is needed—all are welcome! \n\n\n\nPlease register by May 9. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Alberta Hermann\n\n\n\nSr. Alberta has engaged in various ministries: teacher\, occupational therapist\, maintenance director\, formation director\, and director of housekeeping. For fun\, she works with clay and enjoys baking. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/clay-and-fire/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/05.16.25-Clay-Fire-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T153000 DTSTAMP:20250530T164822Z CREATED:20250530T164821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T164822Z UID:10001503-1747387800-1747409400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Coffee & Silence–A Prayerful Day Away DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the rejuvenation that a quiet\, peaceful day away can bring. Join us for Coffee & Silence—a mini-retreat intended for you to spend time as you wish: in silent prayer\, reading\, contemplative walks\, or restful reflection. Bring your lunch\, and enjoy coffee (or tea!) and perhaps a delicious treat as you savor this prayerful escape. \n\n\n\nPlease register no less than 2 days prior. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/coffee-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-2/2025-05-16/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/08.14.25-SQ-Coffee-Silence.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T153000 DTSTAMP:20250204T161702Z CREATED:20241206T181548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T161702Z UID:10000816-1746783000-1746804600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Sole to Soul: A Personal Retreat Day DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat day is currently full\, but we encourage you to register for the waitlist. \n\n\n\nTake a day to refresh and restore your soul\, mind\, and body. Sr. Linda Zahner will lead a guided meditation to start the day\, and then you can choose from one of three options— reflexology\, contemplative healing touch\, or spiritual direction—to add to your time. You will also have ample opportunity to visit the chapel\, walk the grounds\, relax at Sophia Center—whatever nourishes your health and well-being. \n\n\n\nPlease register by May 2. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Linda Zahner\n\n\n\nSr. Linda is a member of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison\, Kansas. For 32 years\, she worked in education as a teacher\, administrator\, and executive officer for a consolidated Catholic school system. In 1996\, she received her certification as a spiritual director and retreat director from the Creighton Spirituality Program. She completed massage therapy training at the Universal College of Healing Arts in Omaha\, Nebraska\, passing her national boards in 1999. Sr. Linda guides retreats and offers therapeutic massage\, promoting a holistic approach to health and well-being of body\, mind\, and spirit. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/sole-to-soul-a-personal-retreat-day-4/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/02.28.25-Sole-to-Soul-SQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T120000 DTSTAMP:20250407T142244Z CREATED:20241207T170623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T142244Z UID:10000899-1746558000-1746705600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Dreams and the Enneagram DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDue to unforseen circumstances\, we have to cancel this retreat. Apologies for any inconvenience! \n\n\n\nOur ancestors in the faith knew dreams to be a communication from God. Recent years have found a recovery of the dream\, “God’s forgotten language\,” as a valuable tool in prayer and spiritual discernment. Along with our dreams\, we will utilize the ancient spiritual tradition\, the Enneagram\, in the soul work of this retreat. Therefore\, knowledge of the Enneagram and particularly\, of one’s personality type\, is required.  \n\n\n\nPlease register by April 29. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Therese Elias\n\n\n\nS. Therese Elias\, OSB\, MA\, a member of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison\, Kansas\, is a retreat director\, spiritual advisor\, and lecturer with specialties in Benedictine and Celtic spirituality\, the mystics\, and contemplative prayer. She has led numerous pilgrimages to Ireland\, Scotland\, and Wales. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/dreams-and-the-enneagram/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/05.06.25-Dreams-and-Enneagram-sq.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T150000 DTSTAMP:20250423T141800Z CREATED:20240627T210315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T141800Z UID:10000163-1746264600-1746284400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Mary\, Queen of Creation: Praying a Green Rosary DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat has been cancelled. \n\n\n\nExplore the Church’s understanding of Mary as Mother and Queen of Creation in light of Church tradition and Pope Francis’ encyclical\, Laudato Si’. Experience how the mysteries of the rosary can help us enter into a healing relationship with the earth and grow in our calling to be loving\, faithful stewards of God’s creation. Through the example and intercession of Mary we seek to “look at this world with eyes of wisdom”(Laudato Si’ 241) and care for the whole of creation redeemed and restored by her son\, Jesus Christ. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Elizabeth Carrillo\n\n\n\nSr. Elizabeth has an M.A. degree in Religion and the Environment from the University of the South School of Theology in Sewanee\, Tennessee. She is a board and staff member of the Center for Deep Green Faith\, which provides offerings that blend eco-theology with eco-spirituality grounded in the Christian tradition. She is an alumna of the Center’s Contemplation and Care for Creation Certificate Program and provides workshops and retreats at Sophia Center and elsewhere. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/mary-queen-of-creation-praying-a-green-rosary-2/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/10.03.24-GM-Green-Rosary-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T120000 DTSTAMP:20241218T211825Z CREATED:20241218T014305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T211825Z UID:10000927-1745946000-1746187200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Contemplative Outreach Presenter Formation for Centering Prayer DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe vision of Contemplative Outreach\, founded by Thomas Keating\, states “we embrace the process of transformation in Christ\, both in ourselves and in others\, through the practice of Centering Prayer.” Helping to bring this transformative prayer practice to others is richly rewarding. Please join us for this retreat that offers a first step of formation training that will enable you to become a commissioned presenter of centering prayer workshops in your local area. As a commissioned presenter\, you will have the opportunity to introduce the practice of Centering Prayer to others who are encountering it for the first time\, as well as help guide those already experienced in this contemplative exercise go more deeply.  \n\n\n\nThis retreat and training will be facilitated by experienced workshop presenters and centering prayer retreat leaders of Contemplative Outreach. Certain prerequisites are expected for participants in this event. They include a thorough exposure to the writings and teachings of Thomas Keating\, 2-3 years minimum of personal centering prayer practice\, and a recommendation from a current commissioned presenter of centering prayer. Other prerequisites are listed on the application form which can be accessed using the “Apply Now” link above. Please feel free to contact Rob Carr robcarr924@gmail.com if you have any questions about the application or the retreat itself. \n\n\n\nPlease apply by April 1. \n\n\n\nUpon acceptance of your application\, you can expect to receive a registration link and invoice for the retreat at Sophia Spirituality Center. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRob Carr\n\n\n\nRev. Rob Carr has represented Contemplative Outreach Kansas City as a centering prayer presenter and retreat leader since 2002. He also has been active in leadership with the Academy for Spiritual Formation for 15 years and is a graduate of the Souljourners program through Sophia Center. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/contemplative-outreach-presenter-formation-for-centering-prayer/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/04.29.25-CO-CP-training.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T150000 DTSTAMP:20250424T185152Z CREATED:20250326T175020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T185152Z UID:10001350-1745746200-1745766000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Catholic Women's Day / Día de la Mujer Católica DESCRIPTION:A bilingual Benedictine experience / Una experiencia benedictina bilingüe\n\n\n\nin English & Español\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is closed. / La inscripción para este evento está cerrada. \n\n\n\nEnglish: The Benedictine Sisters invite you to join them for Mass\, lunch\, and a variety of monastery experiences. United in faith\, we want to share our home and our hearts with you. As we pray\, eat\, and share together\, we hope to build bridges across language and cultural experiences. Let’s share the gift of who we are with each other. \n\n\n\nEspañol: Las Hermanas Benedictinas les invitan a la conferencia del Dia de La Mujer Catolica.  Tendremos Misa\, almuerzo y otras experiencias monásticas. Unidas en la fe\, queremos abrir nuestro hogar y nuestros corazones para rezar\, comer y convivir juntas y así construir puentes entre nuestros idiomas y nuestras experiencias culturales. Celebremos juntas el regalo que somos. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/catholic-womens-day/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04.27.25-Catholic-Womens-Day-square-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T130000 DTSTAMP:20241207T190009Z CREATED:20241206T193822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T190009Z UID:10000895-1744904700-1745154000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Celebrate the Easter Triduum at the Mount DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days\, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ’s Paschal Mystery of dying and rising. The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil. \n\n\n\nJoin the monastic community and enter fully into days of deep silence and rich celebration of the Mass of the Last Supper\, Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion and Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord. Begin and end your Paschal journey with festive meals among the Benedictine sisters in the monastery dining room. \n\n\n\nPlease register by April 10. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/triduum/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/03.17.25-Triduum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T153000 DTSTAMP:20250530T164822Z CREATED:20250530T164821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T164822Z UID:10001502-1744709400-1744731000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Coffee & Silence–A Prayerful Day Away DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the rejuvenation that a quiet\, peaceful day away can bring. Join us for Coffee & Silence—a mini-retreat intended for you to spend time as you wish: in silent prayer\, reading\, contemplative walks\, or restful reflection. Bring your lunch\, and enjoy coffee (or tea!) and perhaps a delicious treat as you savor this prayerful escape. \n\n\n\nPlease register no less than 2 days prior. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/coffee-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-2/2025-04-15/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/08.14.25-SQ-Coffee-Silence.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T153000 DTSTAMP:20250319T214905Z CREATED:20241206T184908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T214905Z UID:10000779-1743586200-1743607800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Where Art & Prayer Come Together  DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience. \n\n\n\nGod designed us as creative beings\, but often we do not have the opportunity to explore or develop that aspect of ourselves in daily life unless it is specifically encouraged. We invite you to join us on this retreat where you will discover how art can be a powerful pathway through which we can converse with God. Part of our time together will be experiencing prayerful reading of God’s word (lectio divina)\, then experiencing art as one of the many ways through which to respond to that Word\, deepening our understanding and the significance of his word in our lives. There will also be time for silence\, private prayer\, sharing\, and creating (making art\, writing poetry\, etc.). It is our hope that you will return home with new and rich ways of responding to God in your daily prayer life. No creative or artistic experience is a requirement for this retreat—only the openness to create. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Micaela Randolph\n\n\n\nSister Micaela has served in a variety of ministries over the years\, teaching in elementary schools\, and working in the Kansas City Archdiocesan Office in religious education. Other ministries she has been involved in include RCIA and pastoral assistantance in several parishes\, director of initial formation for the Mount St. Scholastica community\, director of the Sophia Spirituality Center\, and Souljourners staff. \n\n\n\nFor fun\, she enjoys playing the piano\, tap dancing (on rare occasions) and embroidery. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/where-art-prayer-come-together/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/04.02.25-Art-and-Prayer-SQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T153000 DTSTAMP:20241206T183643Z CREATED:20241206T183638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T183643Z UID:10000896-1743188400-1743262200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Heartfelt Healing: A Retreat for Compassionate Caregivers DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a retreat designed specifically for caregivers seeking some rest and renewal. This retreat offers a serene space for those who selflessly support others\, to recharge and reflect. Based on Sr. Joyce Rupp’s Boundless Compassion work\, we will use guided meditation\, small group discussion\, prayer\, and times of reflective silence as we focus on compassion to others as well as ourselves. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a professional caregiver or supporting a loved one\, this retreat is designed to help you replenish your spirit\, foster deep connections\, rediscover the joy in your role\, and prepare you to continue your important work with renewed compassion. \n\n\n\nPlease register by March 21. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Lepper\n\n\n\nMark is the Hospitality Coordinator at Sophia Center\, ready to greet you with a smile when you arrive\, or a kind voice when you call. He also offers spiritual direction as a graduate of the Souljourners program and enjoys leading retreats as a trained Boundless Compassion facilitator. Mark is an oblate of Mount St. Scholastica\, where he is formed by the Benedictine tradition of hospitality and community life. He looks forward to meeting you and sharing the gift of hospitality during your next visit to Sophia Center.   URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/heartfelt-healing-a-retreat-for-compassionate-caregivers-2/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/03.28.25-Heartfelt-Healing-SQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T150000 DTSTAMP:20241206T180128Z CREATED:20241206T180128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T180128Z UID:10000894-1743174000-1743260400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Zentangle for Beginners DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Zentangle method is an easy-to-learn\, relaxing\, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The materials required are minimal. Zentangle may be used as a means of contemplation and also fosters creativity\, relaxation\, empowerment\, focusing\, excitement\, fun\, and satisfaction. S. Patricia Seipel is a certified Zentangle teacher\, having attended classes led by the founders\, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Come and enjoy learning something new that may grow into an established practice. Experience a relaxing time at Sophia Center and grow in your relationship with God. You will meet others on the same path and will leave with skills to help you continue with your practice of Zentangle. \n\n\n\nPlease register by March 21. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Patricia Seipel\n\n\n\nSr. Patricia ministered as a teacher for many years in Missouri and Kansas.  She also worked at Keeler Women’s Center.  Presently she serves as Community Formation Director\, offers spiritual direction\, and is a member of the Souljourners Leadership Team. She enjoys art\, being outdoors\, arranging flowers for the chapels\, working with the bees\, and making various kinds of rosaries for Monastery Goods.  URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/zentangle-for-beginners-2/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/03.28.25-Zen-for-Beg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T150000 DTSTAMP:20250224T214627Z CREATED:20241206T180026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T214627Z UID:10000893-1743015600-1743087600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:A Bread Retreat: Celebrating God’s Presence and Love DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat is currently full\, but we encourage you to sign-up for our waiting list in case of cancellation. \n\n\n\nFrom God’s providing manna in the wilderness to Jesus’ miraculous multiplication of the loaves\, bread is used in Scriptures as a sign of God’s presence and bountiful love. Join us for a Bread Retreat that will provide a window into God’s love for us shared at our daily table\, and in the Eucharist. Experience the joy of kneading\, shaping and baking of dough with quiet time for prayer and sharing. Hear God’s invitation for us to be “eucharist” for one another. \n\n\n\nPlease register by Month Date. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Loretta McGuire\n\n\n\nSister Loretta’s ministries have involved taking care of the Benedictine community\, enabling the Sisters to engage in their respective ministries. She cooked for the Sisters at various convents\, and at Lillis High School\, Kansas City\, for the students\, faculty and staff. She trained as a professional hair stylist and served as a medical social worker. She is the monastery’s volunteer coordinator and can frequently be found baking bread or other delicious treats. She has served on the community senate and a number of committees. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/bread-retreat/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/03.26.25-Bread-Retreat.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR