Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica

Sacred Life of Gardens (Part 3 of 4)
2024-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002
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Join us for this 4-part series!

So much of life happens in a garden. In the Old and New Testaments we hear that a garden is present at creation, during Jesus’ passion, and at the Resurrection. Jesus often uses garden imagery to teach. Today, we visit or plant gardens to be in harmony with the rhythms of nature and to find peace in our fragmented world. Think of this retreat series as a package of spiritual seeds and imagine our time together as the sun and rain to nourish their growth. This series will be a combination of input, faith sharing, creative processing, and prayer.

Please register by August 28.

After 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!

Mary Kay Whitacre

Mary Kay has worked in pastoral ministry in the Catholic Church for more than 45 years. She received a Master’s degree in Religious Education in 1982 and her Doctor of Ministry in 2017 from Seattle University. After she graduated from the Souljourners Spiritual Direction Formation Program in 2005, she joined the Souljourners staff. Currently, Mary Kay is a part of the Souljourners leadership team. She provides spiritual direction and supervision, and leads a variety of retreats for Sophia Center.

Monthly Book Club
2024-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave, Suite 100 - B, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
Our Monthly Book Club reads and discusses books by female authors of different genres related to women’s history, issues and stories. This group is only holding virtual meetings at this time. We have a limited number of copies of each book. Please ask if you need to request one. Please call 913.689.9375 for more information.

September 18th – The Women by Kristin Hannah

October 16th – The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

November 20th – Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See

December 18th – The Last Secrets of Anne Frank by Joop Van Wijk-Voskuijl and Jeroen De Bruyn

Led by Therese Bysel

Therese is a Keeler Women’s Center volunteer in her personal time leading our Monthly Book Club. She also serves as representative for our partnership with OakStar Bank in Shawnee Mission, KS.

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Come Have Breakfast: Meditations on God and the Earth (Week 4 of 5)
2024-09-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Kansas
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Centering Prayer Group
2024-09-25 12:30 - 13:00, 2024-10-23 12:30 - 13:00 | Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave, Suite 100 - B, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
Please join us virtually on Zoom for 30 minutes of contemplative prayer and meditation, using the guidelines of the Centering Prayer method. No experience required, instruction will be provided. May this time of sharing silence bring peace in the midst of your day! Please register by calling and giving us your email to send a link to join us.

The 4th Wednesday of each month. If you want to join but don’t have access to zoom, we can accommodate you at our center. Please let us know when you register.

Presented by Jana Gowan

Jana is the newest Keeler Women’s Center volunteer but not new to the Centering Prayer Method. She is a trained spiritual director who specializes in contemplative prayer and discernment practices. She also facilitates the Retreat in Daily Life/Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. She currently resides in Oklahoma and is an oblate inquirer at Mount St. Scholastica.

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Sacred Life of Gardens (Part 4 of 4)
2024-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002

Come Have Breakfast: Meditations on God and the Earth (Week 5 of 5)
2024-10-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Kansas

Entering Autumn
2024-10-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002
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Autumn provides an abundance of themes and images to draw upon, but perhaps the most prominent is that of transformation. During this time of the year we experience in a dramatic way the many lessons nature has to share with us through the change of season, harvest time, migration, and witnessing trees disrobing themselves. It is a perfect opportunity for us to pause and reflect on what changes or transformations God may be inviting us to consider in our lives as well. Please join us for this guided meditation. Our time together will include a scripture reading, guided meditation, quiet reflection time, and sharing.

Please register by September 25.

After 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 and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now!

Sr. Linda Zahner

Sr. 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.

Understanding Medicare
2024-10-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave, Suite 100 - B, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
Get the most of your Medicare benefits!

Come and receive unbiased information and personal assistance from a licensed professional. Come and get all your questions answered about Medicare and get help signing up for services or adjust your current coverage plan.

By Appointment Only! Appointments available in-person, virtual or via phone.

Presented by Susana Marcos

Susana is a bilingual professional volunteer at Keeler Women’s Center. She is always willing to inform, educate and advise senior and disabled citizens about their options regarding health coverage.

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Entendiendo Su Medicare
2024-10-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave, Suite 100 - B, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
¡Aproveche al máximo sus beneficios de Medicare!

Ven y recibe información imparcial y asistencia personal de un profesional autorizado. Venga y obtenga respuestas a todas sus preguntas sobre Medicare y obtenga ayuda para registrarse para recibir servicios o adaptarse a su plan de cobertura actual.

¡Solo por cita! Citas disponibles en persona, virtuales o por teléfono.

Segundo miércoles del mes.

Presentado por Susana Marcos

Susana es una voluntaria profesional bilingüe en Keeler Women’s Center. Ella siempre está dispuesta a informar, educar y asesorar a las personas mayores y discapacitadas sobre sus opciones en materia de cobertura médica.

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Monthly Book Club
2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave, Suite 100 - B, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
Our Monthly Book Club reads and discusses books by female authors of different genres related to women’s history, issues and stories. This group is only holding virtual meetings at this time. We have a limited number of copies of each book. Please ask if you need to request one. Please call 913.689.9375 for more information.

September 18th – The Women by Kristin Hannah

October 16th – The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

November 20th – Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See

December 18th – The Last Secrets of Anne Frank by Joop Van Wijk-Voskuijl and Jeroen De Bruyn

Led by Therese Bysel

Therese is a Keeler Women’s Center volunteer in her personal time leading our Monthly Book Club. She also serves as representative for our partnership with OakStar Bank in Shawnee Mission, KS.

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Retiro Para Duelos
2024-10-19 08:30 - 14:30 | Catedral de Sn. Pedro Apostol, 416 N. 14th Street, Kansas City, Kansas, 66102, United States
Camino De Esperanza

El duelo es un proceso difícil y doloroso. Si estás pasando una pérdida significativa como de un ser querido, de salud, o por algún trauma psicológico, ven y conoce cómo es el proceso del duelo y cómo manejar las emociones.

El evento es gratis y abierto para el público! Estaremos en el gimnasio de la catedral.

No se permiten niños para respetar la seriedad del tema.

Un pequeño refrigerio sera proveido.

Patrocinado por:

El Ministerio Hispano de la Arquidiócesis de Kansas City, KS, Keeler Women’s Center y las Hermanas De La Caridad en Leavenworth, KS.

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The Transformative Power of Prayer for Women
2024-10-29 19:00 - 2024-11-01 12:00 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002
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Although made in the image and likeness of our God, who is Love, we are born into a broken world and, in varying degrees, the wounds suffered by that brokenness have separated us from our true identity, women enabled to love as God loves.

These retreat days will explore the way that fidelity to prayer gradually heals those wounds, transforming us into the women we were created to be.

A variety of forms of prayer, silence, and faith sharing will be included.

An evening social will be held on Tuesday, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Please plan to join and meet your fellow retreatants.

Please register by October 22.

After 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 and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now!

Sr. Mary Pat Johnson, SCL

S. Mary Pat is a member of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, Kansas. She studied at Gonzaga University, where she earned a Master’s degree in Christian Spirituality and Religious Studies, and she earned a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She is a spiritual director and retreat leader and enjoys Jungian psychology, dream work, and Christian contemplative and meditative practices.

Living with Grief During the Holidays
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002
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The memories, traditions, and celebrations of the holiday season can be a bittersweet reminder of the love you had and lost. It can be hard to face the merriment around you while your heart is breaking. A new normal has been thrust on you that can be hard to navigate. This session will be an opportunity to share your grief, and plan for a meaningful holiday season, with others who understand.

Please register by October 26.

After we receive your registration, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us.

Mary Kay Whitacre

Mary Kay has worked in pastoral ministry in the Catholic Church for more than 45 years. She received a Master’s degree in Religious Education in 1982 and her Doctor of Ministry in 2017 from Seattle University. After she graduated from the Souljourners Spiritual Direction Formation Program in 2005, she joined the Souljourners staff. Currently, Mary Kay is a part of the Souljourners leadership team. She provides spiritual direction and supervision, and leads a variety of retreats for Sophia Center.

Gratefulness
2024-11-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002
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Join us for a guided meditation and reflection on Jesus’ healing power when he meets the ten lepers in Luke’s Gospel. What needs cleansing in our own life? Present yourself to Jesus today with whatever needs a healing touch. What words of gratitude will you offer to Jesus? Our time together will include a scripture reading, guided meditation, quiet reflection time, and sharing.

Please register by October 31.

After 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 and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now!

Sr. Linda Zahner

Sr. 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.

Hildegard as a Guide for the Second Half of Life (Part 1 of 4)
2024-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002
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Like billowing clouds, Like the incessant gurgle of the brook, The longing of the spirit can never be stilled. —Hildegard von Bingen

Join us for this 4-week series! For many women, the second half of life can often feel like a mapless space that has few markers indicating which direction to go to lead a purposeful, engaged life. In this retreat, we will explore this terrain with Hildegard of Bingen, a medieval Benedictine abbess and mystic whose prolific work in theological writing, musical compositions, letters, and preaching tours all came in the second half of her life. Her theology of the feminine nature of God and the greening of the spirit throughout a lifetime can be a beautiful invitation and accompaniment for women who are seeking to be creative and courageous while looking at life from new perspectives and discerning their own faithful path of flourishing. This retreat will involve presentations, time for reflection and creative expression, and small group sharing. It is open to anyone who wants to explore and support women and the divine feminine in this stage of life.

Please register by November 5.

After 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!

Renee Bhatia

Renee 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

Understanding Medicare
2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave, Suite 100 - B, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
Get the most of your Medicare benefits!

Come and receive unbiased information and personal assistance from a licensed professional. Come and get all your questions answered about Medicare and get help signing up for services or adjust your current coverage plan.

By Appointment Only! Appointments available in-person, virtual or via phone.

Presented by Susana Marcos

Susana is a bilingual professional volunteer at Keeler Women’s Center. She is always willing to inform, educate and advise senior and disabled citizens about their options regarding health coverage.

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Entendiendo Su Medicare
2024-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave, Suite 100 - B, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
¡Aproveche al máximo sus beneficios de Medicare!

Ven y recibe información imparcial y asistencia personal de un profesional autorizado. Venga y obtenga respuestas a todas sus preguntas sobre Medicare y obtenga ayuda para registrarse para recibir servicios o adaptarse a su plan de cobertura actual.

¡Solo por cita! Citas disponibles en persona, virtuales o por teléfono.

Segundo miércoles del mes.

Presentado por Susana Marcos

Susana es una voluntaria profesional bilingüe en Keeler Women’s Center. Ella siempre está dispuesta a informar, educar y asesorar a las personas mayores y discapacitadas sobre sus opciones en materia de cobertura médica.

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Hildegard as a Guide for the Second Half of Life (Part 2 of 4)
2024-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002
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Like billowing clouds, Like the incessant gurgle of the brook, The longing of the spirit can never be stilled. —Hildegard von Bingen

Join us for this 4-week series! For many women, the second half of life can often feel as a mapless space that has few markers indicating which direction to go to lead a purposeful, engaged life. In this retreat, we will explore this terrain with Hildegard of Bingen, a medieval Benedictine abbess and mystic whose prolific work in theological writing, musical compositions, letters, and preaching tours all came in the second half of her life. Her theology of the feminine nature of God and the greening of the spirit throughout a lifetime can be a beautiful invitation and accompaniment for women who are seeking to be creative and courageous while looking at life from new perspectives and discerning their own faithful path of flourishing. This retreat will involve presentations, time for reflection and creative expression, and small group sharing. It is open to anyone who wants to explore and support women and the divine feminine in this stage of life.

Please register by November 5.

After 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!

Renee Bhatia

Renee 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

Monthly Book Club
2024-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave, Suite 100 - B, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
Our Monthly Book Club reads and discusses books by female authors of different genres related to women’s history, issues and stories. This group is only holding virtual meetings at this time. We have a limited number of copies of each book. Please ask if you need to request one. Please call 913.689.9375 for more information.

September 18th – The Women by Kristin Hannah

October 16th – The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

November 20th – Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See

December 18th – The Last Secrets of Anne Frank by Joop Van Wijk-Voskuijl and Jeroen De Bruyn

Led by Therese Bysel

Therese is a Keeler Women’s Center volunteer in her personal time leading our Monthly Book Club. She also serves as representative for our partnership with OakStar Bank in Shawnee Mission, KS.

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Zentangle for Beginners
2024-11-22 15:00 - 2024-11-23 15:00 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002
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The 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.

Please register by November 15.

After 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!

Sr. Patricia Seipel

Sr. 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.

Dreams: Our Own Personal Parables
2024-11-22 15:00 - 2024-11-23 15:30 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002
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Jesus 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.

Please register by November 16.

After 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!

Bernadette Graves

Bernadette “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.

Hildegard as a Guide for the Second Half of Life (Part 3 of 4)
2024-11-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002

Pregnant Pauses: Inspiring Stories for Advent
2024-12-01 08:00 - 2024-12-22 17:00 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002
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These videos were created to help you take a “pregnant pause” each week of Advent to spark insight in the midst of your waiting for Christmas. We can find so much motivation from the stories of others just like us who are trying to live in hope, peace, joy, and love. Through a series of four brief videos—one for each week of Advent—you will find inspirational stories from everyday life, a spiritual quote and a prayer that you can access at a time you find convenient. This mini-retreat is designed to help busy persons of all ages prepare for Christmas. It is perfect for both individuals and families.

Mary Kay Whitacre

Mary Kay has worked in pastoral ministry in the Catholic Church for more than 45 years. She received a Master’s degree in Religious Education in 1982 and her Doctor of Ministry in 2017 from Seattle University. After she graduated from the Souljourners Spiritual Direction Formation Program in 2005, she joined the Souljourners staff. Currently, Mary Kay is a part of the Souljourners leadership team. She provides spiritual direction and supervision, and leads a variety of retreats for Sophia Center.

Debbie Carmody

Debbie is retired after 28 years in pastoral ministry at Good Shepherd Parish in Shawnee, Kansas. She has a Master’s degree in Religious Education from Loyola—New Orleans.

Retiro Espiritual de Adviento
2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave, Suite 100 - B, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
El adviento es el tiempo de buscar a Dios. Es el tiempo de unión con Dios y pensar en sus obras de justicia y misericordia.

Presented by S. Elena Mack, SCL

S. Elena es una de nuestras voluntarias más fieles a los programas de habla hispana. Ayuda como tutora de inglés en nuestro programa Easy English, como una de nuestras presentadoras de retiros espirituales y está también certificada para dar acompañamiento espiritual en español. Ella es parte de la comunidad de las Hermanas de la Caridad en Leavenworth, KS

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Hildegard as a Guide for the Second Half of Life (Part 4 of 4)
2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002

Christmas Birthing
2024-12-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002
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Join us for an enlightening prayer experience based on the birth of the Messiah and the struggles and joys of those who were at the manger. We, too, are part of the mystery of suffering and gladness because of our relationship with Christ. We are also called to birth the newness of life in all the areas of our life. What changes or growth are birthing in you? Our time together will include a scripture reading, guided meditation, quiet reflection time, and sharing.

Please register by November 27.

After 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 and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now!

Sr. Linda Zahner

Sr. 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.

Advent Retreat: Advent Hope with the Psalms
2024-12-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave, Suite 100 - B, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
In this retreat we will look at the theme of hope through the lens of Psalms 25, 126, 80, and the prophet Isaiah.

Exploration will include activities through art, music, and lectio.

Presented by S. Helga Leija

Sister Helga is one of our new Advisory Board members. She volunteers at KWC as a presenter for the Holy Women series and leads Spanish and English retreats. She is a trained translator and a column editor for Global Sisters. She has podcasts of psalms in Spanish.

Presented by S. Susan Barber, OSB

Sister Susan serves as liturgist for the Mount St. Scholastica community, providing music on organ and piano for prayers and Mass. At KWC she has volunteered as presenter of our Holy Women series.

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Advent & Christmas Wisdom from St. Benedict
2024-12-06 19:00 - 2024-12-07 15:30 | Sophia Spirituality Center, 751 S. 8th Street, Atchison, KS, 66002
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Registration is full for the on-site retreat, but you may register for the waiting list. Zoom registration is still available.

Advent is a time of anticipating the coming of Jesus. This retreat, intended for those with some familiarity with the Benedictine Rule, will be a time to connect the season with St. Benedict’s teaching that we should find Christ daily in all those we meet.

An evening social will be held on Friday, from 6-7:00 p.m. Please plan to join and meet your fellow retreatants.

Please register by December 1.

After 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!

Sr. Judith Sutera

Sr. Judith Sutera, OSB, MA, a member of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery, has master’s degrees in counseling and monastic spirituality. She serves as an oblate director for Mount St. Scholastica and as a writer, speaker, and retreat director. She edits Magistra, a journal of the history of women’s spirituality, and is the author of Wisdom from Saint Benedict (Lent and Advent volumes), The Vinedresser’s Notebook, and Benedict’s Rule: An Inclusive Translation and Daily Commentary.

Understanding Medicare
2024-12-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave, Suite 100 - B, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
Get the most of your Medicare benefits!

Come and receive unbiased information and personal assistance from a licensed professional. Come and get all your questions answered about Medicare and get help signing up for services or adjust your current coverage plan.

By Appointment Only! Appointments available in-person, virtual or via phone.

Presented by Susana Marcos

Susana is a bilingual professional volunteer at Keeler Women’s Center. She is always willing to inform, educate and advise senior and disabled citizens about their options regarding health coverage.

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