BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica 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:20250430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T200000 DTSTAMP:20250320T175018Z CREATED:20250320T173834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T175018Z UID:10001347-1746039600-1746043200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:SDI Heartland Regional Gathering DESCRIPTION:Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest Zoom link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraying for Hope\n\n\n\nHow is your spirit of hope lately? Where are you finding hope? Would you like to share in the hope of the Easter season with others? You are invited to join us for an hour of hope-filled prayer and silence\, so we can be a hopeful presence for each other.  \n\n\n\nPlease request your Zoom link. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/sdi-heartland-regional-gathering-2/ LOCATION:Kansas CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Souljourners,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04.30.25-Praying-for-Hope-SDI-e1742492950958.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:20250506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T123000 DTSTAMP:20250411T163849Z CREATED:20241207T173018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T163849Z UID:10000900-1746529200-1746534600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Journey of Faith: Exploring the Gospel of Luke (in 2 parts) DESCRIPTION:Zoom \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\nIt is the year of Luke for the Sunday lectionary.  In addition to his Gospel\, Luke wrote a second volume beginning with the Ascension of Jesus and telling the story of the subsequent spread of the Gospel by his apostles and disciples throughout the Mediterranean world.  The first reading at Mass throughout the Easter season is taken from Acts.  These sessions will provide an overview of each work as well as an introduction to various themes found in them: women\, forgiveness\, compassion\, concern for the poor\, journey\, etc.  Participants should have a Bible at hand and it will be helpful to have read both Luke and Acts prior to our sessions. \n\n\n\nPlease register by May 3. \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. Anne Elizabeth Sweet\n\n\n\nAnne Elizabeth Sweet\, OCSO\, a Cistercian of Tautra Mariakloster in Norway\, has a PhD in Scripture and has authored three books on the Psalms (in Norwegian).  She is a regular contributor to Give Us This Day and is one of the authors of Northern Light in the Monastic Wisdom series published by Liturgical Press. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/journey-of-faith-exploring-the-gospel-of-luke-and-the-acts-of-the-apostles-2/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/05.06.25-Journey-of-Faith-1.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:20250507T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T113000 DTSTAMP:20241206T181717Z CREATED:20241206T181717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T181717Z UID:10000800-1746613800-1746617400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Healing—Time to Unbend DESCRIPTION:Zoom \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 in this guided meditation where we will focus on the story of the crippled woman who was bent over for 18 years before she was healed on the Sabbath by Jesus. Through the lens of her story\, we are invited to examine the things\, events\, or people in our lives that we allow to cripple us—that in essence keep us “bent over.” We are reminded that Jesus is calling us to “unbend” and rid our life of everything that keeps us from standing tall\, and that he is with us through it all. \n\n\n\nOur time together will include scripture reading\, a guided meditation\, quiet private reflection time\, group sharing\, and a closing prayer.  \n\n\n\nPlease register by May 5. \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. 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/healing-time-to-unbend/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/05.07.25-GM-unbend-SQ.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:20250514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T113000 DTSTAMP:20260623T192641Z CREATED:20250428T204031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T192641Z UID:10001379-1747216800-1747222200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Understanding Medicare DESCRIPTION:Get the most out of your Medicare benefits! \n\n\n\nCome and receive unbiased information and personal assistance from a licensed professional. Get all your questions answered about Medicare\, help signing up for services\, or adjust your current coverage plan. \n\n\n\nBy Appointment Only! Appointments are available in person\, virtually\, or via phone. \n\n\n\n\nPresented by Susana Marcos\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusana 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n FacebookThis 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 Next \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 Previous Next \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…\n Previous Submit URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/understanding-medicare-2/2025-05-14/ 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,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Susanna-Medicate-Mar-2017-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T203000 DTSTAMP:20250626T205231Z CREATED:20250428T211945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T205231Z UID:10001396-1747249200-1747254600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Monthly Book Club DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 16th – Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt\n\n\n\nAugust 20th – The Last Report of the Miracles at Little No Horse by Elouise Edrich\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by Therese Bysel\n\n\n\nTherese is a Keeler Women’s Center volunteer serving as the leader of our Monthly Book Club. She also serves as a representative for our partnership with OakStar Bank in Shawnee Mission\, KS. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n LinkedInThis 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 Next \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 Previous Next \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…\n Previous Submit URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/monthly-book-club-5/2025-05-14/ 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,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KWC-Book-club.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: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:20250528T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T130000 DTSTAMP:20241024T201429Z CREATED:20240718T174758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T201429Z UID:10000520-1748435400-1748437200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\nPresented by Jana Gowan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJana 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.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n CommentsThis 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 Next \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 Previous Next \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…\n Previous Submit URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/half-an-hour-of-centering-prayer/2025-05-28/ 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,Spiritual Programs,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/centering-prayer-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T113000 DTSTAMP:20260623T192641Z CREATED:20250428T204031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T192641Z UID:10001380-1749636000-1749641400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Understanding Medicare DESCRIPTION:Get the most out of your Medicare benefits! \n\n\n\nCome and receive unbiased information and personal assistance from a licensed professional. Get all your questions answered about Medicare\, help signing up for services\, or adjust your current coverage plan. \n\n\n\nBy Appointment Only! Appointments are available in person\, virtually\, or via phone. \n\n\n\n\nPresented by Susana Marcos\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusana 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n FacebookThis 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 Next \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 Previous Next \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…\n Previous Submit URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/understanding-medicare-2/2025-06-11/ 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,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Susanna-Medicate-Mar-2017-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T203000 DTSTAMP:20250626T205231Z CREATED:20250428T211945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T205231Z UID:10001397-1750273200-1750278600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Monthly Book Club DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 16th – Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt\n\n\n\nAugust 20th – The Last Report of the Miracles at Little No Horse by Elouise Edrich\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by Therese Bysel\n\n\n\nTherese is a Keeler Women’s Center volunteer serving as the leader of our Monthly Book Club. She also serves as a representative for our partnership with OakStar Bank in Shawnee Mission\, KS. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n LinkedInThis 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 Next \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 Previous Next \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…\n Previous Submit URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/monthly-book-club-5/2025-06-18/ 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,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KWC-Book-club.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:20250701T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T120000 DTSTAMP:20250512T210749Z CREATED:20250512T210741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T210749Z UID:10001430-1751367600-1751371200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Souljourners Inquiry Session DESCRIPTION:Zoom \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\nWe are so glad that you are interested in our Souljourners formation program for spiritual directors. We understand that a 3-year commitment is not something to be entered into lightly\, so we want to offer you the opportunity to learn more about the program in-depth. Join us for one of our inquiry sessions where we will talk about what you can expect during the program\, as well as some of the more practical aspects\, such as time and cost commitment. \n\n\n\nPlease register no later than 3 days prior to Zoom inquiries\, and no later than 1 week prior to in-person inquiries. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/souljourners-inquiry-session-5/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Souljourners,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-SJ-Inquiry-sq2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T113000 DTSTAMP:20260623T192641Z CREATED:20250428T204031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T192641Z UID:10001381-1752055200-1752060600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Understanding Medicare DESCRIPTION:Get the most out of your Medicare benefits! \n\n\n\nCome and receive unbiased information and personal assistance from a licensed professional. Get all your questions answered about Medicare\, help signing up for services\, or adjust your current coverage plan. \n\n\n\nBy Appointment Only! Appointments are available in person\, virtually\, or via phone. \n\n\n\n\nPresented by Susana Marcos\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusana 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n LinkedInThis 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 Next \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 Previous Next \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…\n Previous Submit URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/understanding-medicare-2/2025-07-09/ 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,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Susanna-Medicate-Mar-2017-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T203000 DTSTAMP:20250626T205231Z CREATED:20250428T211945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T205231Z UID:10001660-1752692400-1752697800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Monthly Book Club DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 16th – Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt\n\n\n\nAugust 20th – The Last Report of the Miracles at Little No Horse by Elouise Edrich\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by Therese Bysel\n\n\n\nTherese is a Keeler Women’s Center volunteer serving as the leader of our Monthly Book Club. She also serves as a representative for our partnership with OakStar Bank in Shawnee Mission\, KS. \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 Next \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 Previous Next \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…\n Previous Submit URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/monthly-book-club-5/2025-07-16/ 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,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KWC-Book-club.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:20250718T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T160000 DTSTAMP:20250626T212216Z CREATED:20250626T212215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T212216Z UID:10001668-1752850800-1752854400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Souljourners Inquiry Session DESCRIPTION:Zoom \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\nWe are so glad that you are interested in our Souljourners formation program for spiritual directors. We understand that a 3-year commitment is not something to be entered into lightly\, so we want to offer you the opportunity to learn more about the program in-depth. Join us for one of our inquiry sessions where we will talk about what you can expect during the program\, as well as some of the more practical aspects\, such as time and cost commitment. \n\n\n\nPlease register no later than 3 days prior to Zoom inquiries\, and no later than 1 week prior to in-person inquiries. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/souljourners-inquiry-session-7/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Souljourners,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-SJ-Inquiry-sq2.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:20250806T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T113000 DTSTAMP:20250612T165520Z CREATED:20250530T154122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T165520Z UID:10001497-1754476200-1754479800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Guided Meditation: Needs—Water for the Thirsty DESCRIPTION:Zoom \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 this enriching prayer experience\, “Water for the Thirsty\,” based on the scripture passage in which Jesus meets the woman at the well.  Through this reading\, we are reminded that our needs are known\, recognized\, and met by Jesus.  He sees past the clutter of our lives and knows well our hearts and souls.  He holds out to us the same life-giving water\, which is ours for the taking when we acknowledge our need. Our time together will include a scripture reading\, guided meditation\, quiet reflection time\, and sharing. \n\n\n\nPlease register by July 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. 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/guided-meditation-needs-water-for-the-thirsty/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/08.06.25-SQ-GM-Water-for-Thirsty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260527T162339Z CREATED:20250530T155604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T162339Z UID:10001498-1754994600-1755000000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Lectio Naturae: Waking Up (a monthly series) DESCRIPTION:Zoom \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\nUsing Living in an Icon as our monthly guide\, we will learn about and put into practice lectio naturae (think of lectio divina\, but with nature rather than scripture)\, to help us in waking up and beginning the process of truly learning to see. Every day presents us many opportunities to encounter and learn more about God\, but all too often we fail to recognize them when they come our way. As Israel Baal Shem (c1698-1760) was said to have stated:  \n\n\n\n“The world is full of wonders and miracles but people take their little hands and cover their eyes and see nothing.” \n\n\n\nThe exercises in this first part of our journey encourage us to uncover our eyes\, wake up from our existential naps\, and engage with the world around us.  \n\n\n\n*For these sessions\, we will be using Living in an Icon\, which you can either purchase for yourself\, or we can order and send to you for an additional cost of $16–just make a note as you register. Subsequent session dates\, gathering the second Tuesday of each month: September 9\, October 14\, November 11\, December 9 \n\n\n\nPlease register by August 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\nRead 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/lectio-naturae-waking-up-a-monthly-series/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/08.12.25-LN-Waking-Up-SQ-O-e1750782249587.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250813T113000 DTSTAMP:20250630T190258Z CREATED:20250630T190257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T190258Z UID:10001715-1755079200-1755084600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Understanding Medicare DESCRIPTION:Get the most out of your Medicare benefits! \n\n\n\nCome and receive unbiased information and personal assistance from a licensed professional. Get all your questions answered about Medicare\, help signing up for services\, or adjust your current coverage plan. \n\n\n\nBy Appointment Only! Appointments are available in person\, virtually\, or via phone. \n\n\n\n\nPresented by Susana Marcos\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusana 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n NameThis 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 Next \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 Previous Next \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…\n Previous Submit URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/understanding-medicare-3/2025-08-13/ 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,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Susanna-Medicate-Mar-2017-scaled.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:20250820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T203000 DTSTAMP:20250626T205231Z CREATED:20250428T211945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T205231Z UID:10001661-1755716400-1755721800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Monthly Book Club DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n\n\nJuly 16th – Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt\n\n\n\nAugust 20th – The Last Report of the Miracles at Little No Horse by Elouise Edrich\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by Therese Bysel\n\n\n\nTherese is a Keeler Women’s Center volunteer serving as the leader of our Monthly Book Club. She also serves as a representative for our partnership with OakStar Bank in Shawnee Mission\, KS. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n NameThis 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 Next \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 Previous Next \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…\n Previous Submit URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/monthly-book-club-5/2025-08-20/ 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,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KWC-Book-club.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T113000 DTSTAMP:20250617T163125Z CREATED:20250612T151227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T163125Z UID:10001527-1756895400-1756899000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Courage: Take Up Your Mat and Walk DESCRIPTION:Zoom \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 this empowering prayer experience. Our meditation will focus on Jesus’ cure of the paralytic\, and how through this story we are reminded that if we simply place our faith in Jesus\, he will provide us with the grace to overcome all that immobilizes us. He will bless us with the courage to move toward healthy choices\, what is life-giving\, and what is essential to living our convictions. Our time together will include a scripture reading\, guided meditation\, quiet reflection time\, and sharing.  \n\n\n\nPlease register by September 1. \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 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/courage-take-up-your-mat-and-walk/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/09.03.25-Courage_-Take-Up-Your-Mat-and-Walk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T203000 DTSTAMP:20250612T151259Z CREATED:20250612T151259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T151259Z UID:10001510-1756926000-1756931400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:The Sacred Life of Rocks (a 4-week series) DESCRIPTION:Zoom \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 concept of a “sacred life of rocks” can be understood through different lenses. Rocks can symbolize strength\, stability\, and the enduring nature of life. Even the most “ordinary” rocks have fascinating histories and stories to tell\, as they record the Earth’s geological past. Rocks can be seen as touchstones connecting people to their land and ancestors. Rocks can also represent the foundation of life\, the core of a person’s values\, or the enduring nature of relationships. Come explore with us\, what rocks have come to mean in Scripture\, science\, literature and our everyday lives. This series will be a combination of input\, faith sharing\, creative processing\, and prayer. \n\n\n\nPlease register by August 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\nMary Kay Whitacre\n\n\n\nMary 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.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDebbie Carmody\n\n\n\nDebbie 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. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/the-sacred-life-of-rocks-a-4-week-series/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/09.03.25-SQ-Sacred-Rocks-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T143000 DTSTAMP:20250616T190637Z CREATED:20250612T151326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T190637Z UID:10001511-1756990800-1756996200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Prayers of the Cosmic Christ: Reflecting on Teilhard de Chardin’s Vision (a 4-week series) DESCRIPTION:Zoom \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\nPierre Teilhard de Chardin was a twentieth century Jesuit\, scientist and mystic. His work sought to bring together science and faith through his mystical incarnational understanding of the world. De Chardin’s thinking was well ahead of his time and is more relevant now than ever. \n\n\n\nIn this retreat\, we will read Ursula King’s biography\, Spirit of Fire: The Life and Vision of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin\, which will be the basis for our weekly discussions. Additional excerpts from de Chardin’s body of work will supplement the reading\, and we will also spend time in group “spiritual exercises” to help deepen our understanding of his vision and how we can apply it to ourselves and our world today.  \n\n\n\n*Note: You are welcome to purchase the book on your own\, or we can order and send it to you for an additional $25 ($85 total). \n\n\n\nPlease register by September 1. \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\nRenee Neff-Clark\n\n\n\nRenee Neff-Clark has a degree in Religious Studies and has been a student of the Bible and a leader of Bible Studies throughout her life. The stories of women in Scripture have always held a special place in her heart\, as they represent and reflect the lives of all women\, both then and now. Although recently moved to Arizona\, Renee continues to share her love of scripture and poetry with us. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/prayers-of-the-cosmic-christ-reflecting-on-teilhard-de-chardins-vision-a-zoom-series/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/09.04.25-SQ-Cosmic-Christ.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:20250908T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T130000 DTSTAMP:20250805T150124Z CREATED:20250612T151428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T150124Z UID:10001516-1757331000-1757336400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Spiritual Direction Peer Supervision (2nd Mondays) DESCRIPTION:Zoom \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\nIn these monthly peer supervision groups\, spiritual directors will have the opportunity to find support\, gain wisdom from others’ lived experiences\, and be part of a community where they can sharpen their skills. We ask that you commit to one group\, where you can build bonds of trust and support\, for the year. \n\n\n\nPlease choose one of the following: \n\n\n\n\nGroup 1: Second Mondays (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) Sept. 8\, Oct. 13\, Nov. 10\, Jan. 12\, Feb. 9\, Mar. 9\, Apr. 13 \n\n\n\nGroup 2: Second Thursdays (10:00 – 11:30 AM) Sept. 11\, Oct. 9\, Nov. 13\, Jan 8\, Feb. 12\, Mar. 12\, Apr. 9\n\n\n\nGroup 3: Third Tuesdays (7:00 – 8:30 PM) Sept. 16\, Oct. 21\, Nov. 18\, Jan 20\, Feb. 17\, Mar. 17\, Apr. 21\n\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\nMary Kay Whitacre\n\n\n\nMary 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.   URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/spiritual-direction-peer-supervision-2nd-mondays/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Souljourners,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR