BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica - ECPv6.16.3//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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 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:20251015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20250829T134338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T193317Z UID:10001812-1760554800-1760560200@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 currently holding virtual meetings only.  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\nOur upcoming books are: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 17th – Valiant Women by Lena Andrews\n\n\n\nOctober 15th – The Women Who Went Away by Ann Fessler\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by Therese Bysel\n\n\n\nTherese 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. \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 \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/monthly-book-club-6/2025-10-15/ 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:20251015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20251030T222850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T222851Z UID:10002038-1760554800-1760560200@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 currently holding virtual meetings only.  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\nOur upcoming books are: \n\n\n\n\nNovember 19th – Black Bird. One for the Crow. By Olivia Hawker\n\n\n\nNO MEETING IN DECEMBER!\n\n\n\nJanuary 21\, 2026 – A Woman Is No Man. By Etaf Rum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by Therese Bysel\n\n\n\nTherese 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. \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 \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/monthly-book-club-7/2025-10-15/ 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:20251016T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 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:20251016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20250612T180941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T180941Z UID:10001552-1760641200-1760646600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Echoes of Ancient Rites: Irish Holy Wells and Patterns 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\nHoly wells can be found throughout the entire country of Ireland. They range from small holes to large water areas. These sacred spaces have drawn pilgrims for centuries. These pilgrims walk patterns of prayer and ritual that are held at each of these locations to remember\, pray and honor. Come learn more about this Irish tradition of holy wells and patterns.  \n\n\n\nEnjoy this as a single session\, or join us for the full 4-part series titled Spirits of the Emerald Isle: A Series on Celtic Spirituality. \n\n\n\nPlease register by September 29 for the full series\, or by October 13 for this third session. \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\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/echoes-of-ancient-rites-irish-holy-wells-and-patterns/ 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/2025/06/10.16.25-Echoes-SQ-O-e1749746261702.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20250612T180954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T180954Z UID:10001553-1761246000-1761251400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Shamrocks and Shenanigans: A Celebration of Irish Customs and Rituals 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\nEveryone is familiar with the Irish shamrock. But are you as familiar with other customs and rituals that have been used throughout Ireland over the years? Come learn about some of the less known rituals and customs associated with various saints\, changes in seasons\, and religious feast days from this glorious land.  \n\n\n\nEnjoy this as a single session\, or join us for the full 4-part series titled Spirits of the Emerald Isle: A Series on Celtic Spirituality. \n\n\n\nPlease register by September 29 for the full series\, or by October 20 for this fourth session. \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\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/shamrocks-and-shenanigans-a-celebration-of-irish-customs-and-rituals/ 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/2025/06/10.23.25-Shamrocks-e1749746860500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20251001T163857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T163859Z UID:10001912-1761764400-1761769800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Hildegarde: Embraced by the Mystery of Hope DESCRIPTION:Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequest link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaint Hildegard of Bingen was a 12th-century mystic and Benedictine nun who made lasting contributions in theology\, music\, medicine\, and natural history. In a time of great political and social change\, she was granted unusual freedom to speak words of reform and truth. In 2012\, Benedict XVI declared Hildegard a Doctor of the Church\, describing her as a “great prophetess [who] speaks to us with great relevance even today\, through her courageous ability to discern the signs of the times\, her love for creation\, her medicine\, her poetry\, and her music…” We will explore how Hildegard’s life and teachings can help us companion one another in the face of social division and ecological crisis\, as we seek to nurture healing and wholeness within the human community and the wider earth community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Judith Sutera\n\n\n\nSr. 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. \n\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/hildegarde-embraced-by-the-mystery-of-hope/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/10.29.25-SDI-Hildegarde.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20250612T165135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T142824Z UID:10001544-1761991200-1761998400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Living With Grief During the Holiday Season—Remembering With Love 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 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 with others who understand and plan for a meaningful holiday season. \n\n\n\nPlease register by October 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.   URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/living-with-grief-during-the-holiday-season-remembering-with-love/ 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/2025/06/11.01.25-Grief-SQ-e1749670934210.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20250612T165146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T184343Z UID:10001529-1762338600-1762342200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Gratitude: Discovered Gratefulness 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 enlightening prayer experience based on the parable of the lost coin.  The joy and celebration the woman experiences after finding her lost coin teaches us that we too are called to express our gratitude as we “discover” the blessings our gracious and loving God bestows upon us through his constant benevolence. We will look to open ourselves more fully to the awareness of this reality during our time together through scripture reading\, guided meditation\, quiet reflection time\, and sharing. \n\n\n\nPlease register by November 3. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will be 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/gratitude-discovered-gratefulness/ 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/2025/06/11.05.25-Gratitude_-Discovered-Gratefulness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 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:20251112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20250630T190257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T190258Z UID:10001718-1762941600-1762947000@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 EmailThis 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/understanding-medicare-3/2025-11-12/ 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:20251119T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 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:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20251030T222850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T222851Z UID:10002039-1763578800-1763584200@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 currently holding virtual meetings only.  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\nOur upcoming books are: \n\n\n\n\nNovember 19th – Black Bird. One for the Crow. By Olivia Hawker\n\n\n\nNO MEETING IN DECEMBER!\n\n\n\nJanuary 21\, 2026 – A Woman Is No Man. By Etaf Rum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by Therese Bysel\n\n\n\nTherese 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. \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 \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/monthly-book-club-7/2025-11-19/ 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:20251121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 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:20251130T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T235959 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20251126T153000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T183347Z UID:10002066-1764460800-1766620799@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Pregnant Pauses: Inspiring Stories for Advent DESCRIPTION:Link to series videos and resources\n\n\n\n\nThis series celebrates local\, real-life stories of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of everyday life. It is our hope that “Pregnant Pauses” will spark loving memories for you\, and that you share those stories with others. Let the storytelling begin and let the love spread! \n\n\n\nFirst Sunday of Advent: Angel FeathersSecond Sunday of Advent: Are You Sure?Third Sunday of Advent: I Need a HugFourth Sunday of Advent: Being the Skin of God’s Love \n\n\n\nFilmed in the serene and sacred monastery of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison\, KS\, we invite you to pause\, reflect\, and discover the miracles within your own world this Advent season. \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/pregnant-pauses-inspiring-stories-for-advent-2/ LOCATION:Kansas CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pregnant-Pauses-title-card.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 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:20251203T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20250612T213827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T174117Z UID:10001530-1764757800-1764761400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Mary\, Mother of Jesus 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 as we reflect upon Mary’s response to the angel Gabriel’s announcement that she had been chosen by God to bear a son. Like Mary\, we too are invited to respond to God in that same way\, saying\, “Here am I\, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your will.” What gift is God asking you to “give birth to” today? This season? \n\n\n\nPlease register by December 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/mary-mother-of-jesus/ 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/2025/06/12.03.25-Mary-Mother-of-Jesus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20251118T203755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T171713Z UID:10002067-1764766800-1764774000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Advent Retreat DESCRIPTION:Christian hope is not about avoiding pain and suffering but about knowing that God gives people the strength to persevere and to love even when things go wrong\, Pope Leo XIV. \n\n\n\nCome spend a few hours reflecting on how to live a life filled with hope and how to use Advent as a time of hopeful reflection.  \n\n\n\nPresented by S. Suzanne Fitzmaurice\, OSB\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSister Suzanne is one of our many certified Spiritual Directors and has offered numerous retreats at Keeler Women’s Center. She is also our Celtic Spirituality expert presenter. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n URLThis 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/advent-retreat/ 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,Retreats,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-January-eNews-banner3-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20250612T213904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T131059Z UID:10001547-1764840600-1764864000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Advent Mandalas 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\nThis peaceful\, hands-on workshop invites you to explore the sacred and contemplative process of growing a mandala—an ancient spiritual practice that reflects the journey inward toward wholeness and divine presence. Through simple\, prayerful steps\, you will be gently guided to create your own mandala\, using the process as a form of meditation and quiet reflection. No drawing skills are required—only a willingness to slow down\, be present\, and open yourself to the creative Spirit within during the holy season of Advent. \n\n\n\n*Includes supplies and the noon meal. \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\nSharon Highberger\n\n\n\nSharon Highberger is a spiritual director and retired chaplain in Topeka\, Ks. She is commissioned by Contemplative Outreach to teach centering prayer and is an oblate of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison. In her book\, Dancing with Depression\, she writes of her spiritual recovery from clinical depression. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/advent-mandalas/ 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/2025/06/12.04.25-2Mandalas-sq.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T143000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20250612T213918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T190926Z UID:10001548-1764853200-1764858600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:The Remarkable Roots of Christmas: Discovering the Women in Jesus’s Family Tree (2-part 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\nJoin us as we seek to learn more about the five women mentioned in Matthew’s Gospel as part of Jesus’s genealogy. We will look at the stories of these women to discern why it was important to the Gospel writer to mention them by name. Some questions we will consider include: Who are these women? Who are they in relation to Jesus? How are they significant\, not only in their own right\, but what is their significance in being included in this Gospel? \n\n\n\nThis retreat will primarily be lecture-style with time for questions and comments. Plan to have your Bible on-hand when we meet. \n\n\n\nPlease register by December 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/the-remarkable-roots-of-christmas-discovering-the-women-in-jesuss-family-tree/ 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/2025/06/12.04.25-Roots-sq-e1749675961686.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20250630T190257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T190258Z UID:10001719-1765360800-1765366200@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 \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/understanding-medicare-3/2025-12-10/ 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:20251212T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20250612T213951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T213951Z UID:10001542-1765531800-1765553400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Coffee and 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-and-silence-a-prayerful-day-away/ 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/2025/06/12.12.25-CS-SQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20251029T190647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T175154Z UID:10001948-1767781800-1767785400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Journeying with the Magi 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\nThis prayerful experience draws inspiration from the Scripture passage of the three magi who followed the star to the Messiah\, offering their gifts in reverence. Guided by their story\, we will look deeply within ourselves to recognize the gifts we have been given and consider how we are called to share them with others. \n\n\n\nThe retreat will include scripture\, guided meditation\, quiet reflection\, time for sharing\, and a closing prayer. \n\n\n\nPlease register by January 5. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will be 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/journeying-with-the-magi/ 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/2025/10/01.07-GM-Magi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20251030T165439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T164337Z UID:10001933-1767875400-1767880800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Retreat with the Women Doctors of the Church (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\nAmong the 38 saints who have received special recognition for the significance of their teaching\, there are four famous women: Hildegard of Bingen\, Catherine of Siena\, Teresa of Avila and Therese of Liseaux. Retreatants will be able to reflect on the unique life and message of each of these major figures in the Church. \n\n\n\nPlease register by January 6th. \n\n\n\nAfter receiving your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email from us which will be 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\n\n\n\n\nSr. Judith Sutera\n\n\n\nSr. 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. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/retreat-with-the-women-doctors-of-the-church-4-week-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/2025/10/01.08-Women-Docs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T100000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20241031T211259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T175313Z UID:10000767-1767985200-1768125600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:The Book of Hours 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“In knowing what now means\, we are experiencing something that transcends time: eternity.” —David Steindl-Rast \n\n\n\n\nOften we spend our days hurried\, mindlessly getting through what needs to be done and ending our day exhausted. With the popularity and plethora of books and classes and systems of “time management\,” it is clear we hunger for a better relationship with time. The Benedictine tradition offers a different way. The liturgical hours of the day are a framework that help us access a time we rarely find: now. Learning to become present\, we meet the eternal now moment\, where we encounter ourselves and the divine. This retreat will be an experiential walk through the hours of the day; an exploration in music\, prayer\, and art of each hour’s gift to us; and an invitation to the present moment. We will make a book to contain our reflections\, our own “Book of Hours\,” to take home as a reminder and tangible way to tune into our days with praise and gratitude. \n\n\n\n*Includes all supplies\, a private room\, and meals. We will begin with a social on Friday from 6:00-7:00 p.m. All guests are welcome to stay for Sunday Eucharist\, followed by lunch\, before leaving. \n\n\n\nPlease register by January 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\, so we are pleased to offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \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 \n\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. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/the-book-of-hours/ 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/2024/10/01.24.25-Book-of-Hours-sq.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20251030T173827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T173828Z UID:10001967-1768296600-1768318200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Coffee and 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-and-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-2/ 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:20260114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20240717T171315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T181633Z UID:10002181-1768384800-1768390200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Entendiendo Su Medicare DESCRIPTION:¡Aproveche al máximo sus beneficios de Medicare! \n\n\n\nVen 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. \n\n\n\n¡Solo por cita! Citas disponibles en persona\, virtuales o por teléfono. \n\n\n\nSegundo miércoles del mes. \n\n\n\n\nPresentado por Susana Marcos\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusana 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \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.REGISTRACIÓN: INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTONombre*\n \n \n Primer Nombre\n \n \n \n \n Apellido\n \n \n \n Su nombre completoCorreo Electronico*\n \n Dirección de Correo Electrónico\n \n \n \n Confirmación de Correo Electrónico\n \n \n \n Número de Teléfono/Celular*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DETALLES DEL EVENTO/CLASENOMBRE DE LA CLASE A QUE QUIERE REGISTRARSE*CÓMO SE ENTERÓ DE NUESTRO PROGRAMASocial MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOther\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NÚMERO DE PERSONAS QUE ESTÁ REGISTRANDO*NECESITA ALGUNA ACOMODACIÓN ESPECIAL?Ejemplo: Elevador de sillas\, rampa para silla de ruedas\, etc.. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/entendiendo-su-medicare/2026-01-14/ LOCATION:Keeler Women’s Center\, 759 Vermont Ave\, Suite 100 - B\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66101\, United States CATEGORIES:Keeler Women's Center,Keeler: En Español,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:20260114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20250428T204031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T155449Z UID:10002118-1768384800-1768390200@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 URLThis 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/understanding-medicare-2/2026-01-14/ 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:20260121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20251030T222850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T222851Z UID:10002040-1769022000-1769027400@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 currently holding virtual meetings only.  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\nOur upcoming books are: \n\n\n\n\nNovember 19th – Black Bird. One for the Crow. By Olivia Hawker\n\n\n\nNO MEETING IN DECEMBER!\n\n\n\nJanuary 21\, 2026 – A Woman Is No Man. By Etaf Rum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLed by Therese Bysel\n\n\n\nTherese 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n URLThis 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/monthly-book-club-7/2026-01-21/ 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:20260122T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T141202 CREATED:20251030T165456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T174050Z UID:10001935-1769074200-1769095800@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 register for the waitlist\, as cancellations do sometimes occur. \n\n\n\nTake a day to refresh and restore your soul\, mind\, and body. Sr. Linda Zahner will lead a guided meditation drawing upon the wisdom of St. Hildegard of Bingen 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 January 15. \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/ 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/2025/10/01.22-Sole-to-Soul.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR