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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075955 CREATED:20250128T205330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T205335Z UID:10000415-1744830000-1744835400@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\nFebruary 19th – How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior\n\n\n\nMarch 19th – Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate \n\n\n\nApril 16th – The Spoon Stealer by Esley Crewe\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 in her personal time leading 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 \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n PhoneThis 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-4/2025-04-16/ 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:20250415T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20250530T164821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T164822Z UID:10001502-1744709400-1744731000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Coffee & Silence–A Prayerful Day Away DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience the rejuvenation that a quiet\, peaceful day away can bring. Join us for Coffee & Silence—a mini-retreat intended for you to spend time as you wish: in silent prayer\, reading\, contemplative walks\, or restful reflection. Bring your lunch\, and enjoy coffee (or tea!) and perhaps a delicious treat as you savor this prayerful escape. \n\n\n\nPlease register no less than 2 days prior. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/coffee-silence-a-prayerful-day-away-2/2025-04-15/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/08.14.25-SQ-Coffee-Silence.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241218T221740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164426Z UID:10000932-1744311600-1744315200@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/2025-04-10/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Sophia Spirituality Center,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:20250409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T123000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241207T164758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T164806Z UID:10000898-1744196400-1744201800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Easter Triduum: Word and Ritual 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 three days of the Easter Triduum\, from the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday evening until Vespers of Easter Sunday\, are the most sacred days of the Church year and show us three aspects of one and the same mystery:  Christ gave his life to us and for us.  In this session\, we will reflect on the readings and rituals of the ceremonies of these days as a preparation for entering more deeply into our celebration of the Paschal Mystery.  It would be helpful to have a Missal or worship aid for the session. \n\n\n\nPlease register by April 6. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us. \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/easter-triduum-word-and-ritual/ 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/2024/12/04.09.25-Word-and-Ritual-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20240717T171315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T181633Z UID:10000498-1744192800-1744198200@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/2025-04-09/ 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:20250409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20240710T184014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T142039Z UID:10000426-1744192800-1744198200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Understanding Medicare DESCRIPTION:Get the most of your Medicare benefits! \n\n\n\nCome and receive unbiased information and personal assistance from a licensed professional.  Come and get all your questions answered about Medicare and get help signing up for services or adjust your current coverage plan. \n\n\n\nBy Appointment Only! Appointments available in-person\, virtual 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/2025-04-09/ 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:20250402T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241206T181645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T181645Z UID:10000799-1743589800-1743593400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Promise Keeping 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 a guided meditation and reflection for an empowering experience\, as we focus on the Gospel story of Jesus reading from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah in the synagogue on the Sabbath. It was in that moment that Jesus publicly acknowledged the call of God in his life to do great acts of service that only he could fulfill. We are reminded that we too are called to recognize God’s call in our life and to respond accordingly. \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 March 31. \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/promise-keeping/ 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/2024/11/04.02.25-GM-Promise-SQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241206T184908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T214905Z UID:10000779-1743586200-1743607800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Where Art & Prayer Come Together  DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience. \n\n\n\nGod designed us as creative beings\, but often we do not have the opportunity to explore or develop that aspect of ourselves in daily life unless it is specifically encouraged. We invite you to join us on this retreat where you will discover how art can be a powerful pathway through which we can converse with God. Part of our time together will be experiencing prayerful reading of God’s word (lectio divina)\, then experiencing art as one of the many ways through which to respond to that Word\, deepening our understanding and the significance of his word in our lives. There will also be time for silence\, private prayer\, sharing\, and creating (making art\, writing poetry\, etc.). It is our hope that you will return home with new and rich ways of responding to God in your daily prayer life. No creative or artistic experience is a requirement for this retreat—only the openness to create. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Micaela Randolph\n\n\n\nSister Micaela has served in a variety of ministries over the years\, teaching in elementary schools\, and working in the Kansas City Archdiocesan Office in religious education. Other ministries she has been involved in include RCIA and pastoral assistantance in several parishes\, director of initial formation for the Mount St. Scholastica community\, director of the Sophia Spirituality Center\, and Souljourners staff. \n\n\n\nFor fun\, she enjoys playing the piano\, tap dancing (on rare occasions) and embroidery. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/where-art-prayer-come-together/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/04.02.25-Art-and-Prayer-SQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241206T183638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T183643Z UID:10000896-1743188400-1743262200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Heartfelt Healing: A Retreat for Compassionate Caregivers DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a retreat designed specifically for caregivers seeking some rest and renewal. This retreat offers a serene space for those who selflessly support others\, to recharge and reflect. Based on Sr. Joyce Rupp’s Boundless Compassion work\, we will use guided meditation\, small group discussion\, prayer\, and times of reflective silence as we focus on compassion to others as well as ourselves. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a professional caregiver or supporting a loved one\, this retreat is designed to help you replenish your spirit\, foster deep connections\, rediscover the joy in your role\, and prepare you to continue your important work with renewed compassion. \n\n\n\nPlease register by March 21. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Lepper\n\n\n\nMark is the Hospitality Coordinator at Sophia Center\, ready to greet you with a smile when you arrive\, or a kind voice when you call. He also offers spiritual direction as a graduate of the Souljourners program and enjoys leading retreats as a trained Boundless Compassion facilitator. Mark is an oblate of Mount St. Scholastica\, where he is formed by the Benedictine tradition of hospitality and community life. He looks forward to meeting you and sharing the gift of hospitality during your next visit to Sophia Center.   URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/heartfelt-healing-a-retreat-for-compassionate-caregivers-2/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/03.28.25-Heartfelt-Healing-SQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241206T180128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T180128Z UID:10000894-1743174000-1743260400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Zentangle for Beginners DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Zentangle method is an easy-to-learn\, relaxing\, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The materials required are minimal. Zentangle may be used as a means of contemplation and also fosters creativity\, relaxation\, empowerment\, focusing\, excitement\, fun\, and satisfaction. S. Patricia Seipel is a certified Zentangle teacher\, having attended classes led by the founders\, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Come and enjoy learning something new that may grow into an established practice. Experience a relaxing time at Sophia Center and grow in your relationship with God. You will meet others on the same path and will leave with skills to help you continue with your practice of Zentangle. \n\n\n\nPlease register by March 21. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Patricia Seipel\n\n\n\nSr. Patricia ministered as a teacher for many years in Missouri and Kansas.  She also worked at Keeler Women’s Center.  Presently she serves as Community Formation Director\, offers spiritual direction\, and is a member of the Souljourners Leadership Team. She enjoys art\, being outdoors\, arranging flowers for the chapels\, working with the bees\, and making various kinds of rosaries for Monastery Goods.  URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/zentangle-for-beginners-2/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/03.28.25-Zen-for-Beg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241206T180109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T150932Z UID:10000889-1743084000-1743087600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:The Holy in Poetry—Exploring How the Poet Conveys the Divine (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\nPoetry distills pieces of truth we have discovered in the living of life. In its succinct\, vivid language\, poetry gives us space to SENSE the truth before intellectually acknowledging it. Poetry often reveals what is sacred and holy\, thus speaking of the divine whether the poet names God or not. April is national poetry month\, so embark with us on a four week series exploring how the divine shines through poetry. Poetry selections will include writings from poets such as Mary Oliver\, John O’Donohue\, Hafiz\, and René Maria Rilke.  \n\n\n\nPoetry is the deification of reality. —Edith Sitwell \n\n\n\nGod is the perfect poet. —Robert Browning \n\n\n\nEvery single soul is a poem. —Michael Franti \n\n\n\nPlease register for the series by March 24. \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\nWendy Deering-Poynter\n\n\n\nWendy is an ordained minister serving as a church worship director. She is a spiritual companion\, yoga instructor and florist. She lives in a farmhouse with her husband and two children\, where she likes to dance in the kitchen and eat chocolate. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/the-holy-in-poetry-exploring-how-the-poet-conveys-the-divine-week-1-of-4/ 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/2024/11/03.07.25-Holy-Poetry-Script.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241206T180026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T214627Z UID:10000893-1743015600-1743087600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:A Bread Retreat: Celebrating God’s Presence and Love DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat is currently full\, but we encourage you to sign-up for our waiting list in case of cancellation. \n\n\n\nFrom God’s providing manna in the wilderness to Jesus’ miraculous multiplication of the loaves\, bread is used in Scriptures as a sign of God’s presence and bountiful love. Join us for a Bread Retreat that will provide a window into God’s love for us shared at our daily table\, and in the Eucharist. Experience the joy of kneading\, shaping and baking of dough with quiet time for prayer and sharing. Hear God’s invitation for us to be “eucharist” for one another. \n\n\n\nPlease register by Month Date. \n\n\n\nAfter we receive your registration\, you can expect to receive a confirmation email from us which will include your invoice. We never want our retreat costs to be prohibitive to anyone who wants to attend our programs and so we offer scholarships. Fill out our simple scholarship request form now! \n\n\n\n*Read about our cancellation and refund policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSr. Loretta McGuire\n\n\n\nSister Loretta’s ministries have involved taking care of the Benedictine community\, enabling the Sisters to engage in their respective ministries. She cooked for the Sisters at various convents\, and at Lillis High School\, Kansas City\, for the students\, faculty and staff. She trained as a professional hair stylist and served as a medical social worker. She is the monastery’s volunteer coordinator and can frequently be found baking bread or other delicious treats. She has served on the community senate and a number of committees. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/bread-retreat/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/03.26.25-Bread-Retreat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20240718T174758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T201429Z UID:10000518-1742992200-1742994000@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 PhoneThis 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/half-an-hour-of-centering-prayer/2025-03-26/ 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:20250325T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20250530T164821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T164822Z UID:10001501-1742895000-1742916600@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-2/2025-03-25/ 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:20250320T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241206T175959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T174925Z UID:10000888-1742463000-1742486400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Sabbath on the Lenten Journey—Experience God Through the Creative Expression of Collage 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\n\n\nUnfortunately\, due to unforeseen circumstances\, we must cancel this retreat. Hopefully we will be able to offer it at a later date. \n\n\n\nArt can be a form of prayer—a process to center ourselves and open up to experience God. In this experiential retreat we’ll create sacred collage using mixed media\, incorporating images\, words\, decorative paper\, stamped prints\, and embellishments. Reflection questions will include “How did I experience the creative process?” and “What does my art speak to me of the sacred?” Our focus is the process\, not the product\, so one need not be an accomplished artist\, but simply be willing to play and engage with the materials.  \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\nWendy Deering-Poynter\n\n\n\nWendy is an ordained minister serving as a church worship director. She is a spiritual companion\, yoga instructor and florist. She lives in a farmhouse with her husband and two children\, where she likes to dance in the kitchen and eat chocolate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Martin\n\n\n\nLisa is a spiritual companion\, quilter\, sewer\, and crafter. She works in public health and lives in a 100-year-old airplane bungalow with her cat\, Paisley.  URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/sacred-collage-sabbath-on-the-lenten-journey-experience-god-through-creative-expression/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Spiritual Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/04.30.25-Praying-for-Hope-SDI-e1742492950958.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20250128T205330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T205335Z UID:10000414-1742410800-1742416200@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\nFebruary 19th – How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior\n\n\n\nMarch 19th – Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate \n\n\n\nApril 16th – The Spoon Stealer by Esley Crewe\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 in her personal time leading 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 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-4/2025-03-19/ 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:20250312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20240717T171315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T181633Z UID:10000497-1741773600-1741779000@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 FacebookThis 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/2025-03-12/ 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:20250312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20240710T184014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T142039Z UID:10000425-1741773600-1741779000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Understanding Medicare DESCRIPTION:Get the most of your Medicare benefits! \n\n\n\nCome and receive unbiased information and personal assistance from a licensed professional.  Come and get all your questions answered about Medicare and get help signing up for services or adjust your current coverage plan. \n\n\n\nBy Appointment Only! Appointments available in-person\, virtual 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/2025-03-12/ 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:20250311T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241206T175918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T183523Z UID:10000828-1741690800-1741694400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Lenten Lectio with Sunday Scriptures (6-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\n“Listen carefully\, my child\, to the instructions of your master\, and incline the ear of your heart.” The Rule of St. Benedict\, Prologue \n\n\n\nThe liturgical season of Lent gives us the opportunity to listen more closely and more deeply with the ear of our hearts. Please join us for this opportunity for a slow\, contemplative praying of the Scriptures. We will meet weekly and spend time listening\, reflecting and responding to the Sunday gospels of Lent. \n\n\n\nPlease register for the series by March 7. \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. Micaela Randolph\n\n\n\nSister Micaela has served in a variety of ministries over the years\, teaching in elementary schools\, and working in the Kansas City Archdiocesan Office in religious education. Other ministries she has been involved in include RCIA and pastoral assistantance in several parishes\, director of initial formation for the Mount St. Scholastica community\, director of the Sophia Spirituality Center\, and Souljourners staff. \n\n\n\nFor fun\, she enjoys playing the piano\, tap dancing (on rare occasions) and embroidery. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/lenten-lectio-with-sunday-scriptures-week-1-of-6/ 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/2024/12/03.11.25-Lenten-Lectio-SQ2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20250225T215325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T171708Z UID:10001253-1741685400-1741692600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Retiro Espiritual de Cuaresma DESCRIPTION:ESCUCHANDO LAS TRES VOCES COMUNES DE DIOS EN CUARESMA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcompáñanos a reconectarnos con Dios y volver a aprender a escucharlo. DIOS NO HA DEJADO DE HABLARNOS. SOMOS NOSOTROS LOS QUE HEMOS DEJADO DE ESCUCHARLO. \n\n\n\n\nPresented by S. Elena Mack\, SCL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nS. Elena es una de nuestras voluntarias más fieles a los programas de habla hispana. Ayuda como tutora de inglés en nuestro programa Easy English\, como una de nuestras presentadoras de retiros espirituales y está también certificada para dar acompañamiento espiritual en español. Ella es parte de la comunidad de las Hermanas de la Caridad en Leavenworth\, KS \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 X/TwitterThis 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/retiro-espiritual-de-cuaresma/ 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,Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fourth-Sunday-in-Lent.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241206T175910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T171929Z UID:10000827-1741341600-1741359600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Contemplative 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\nWhile we know many types of prayer such as spiritual reading\, lectio divina\, liturgies\, and contemplative prayer\, few people are aware of praying with the spiritual art of the mandala. This Contemplative Mandala workshop introduces a method of prayer that is—as all prayer is—relational\, healing\, and insightful. One need not know how to draw\, for all that becomes in the created piece is the work of the Spirit. The Contemplative Mandala reveals the beauty of our inner being. This prayer art method was introduced to Sharon on a silent retreat and since then has remained a deeply personal experience of intimacy with the Spirit through the years. You are invited to explore the mandala art prayer in the sacred space of the Sophia Center. \n\n\n\nPlease register by February 28. \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\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/contemplative-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/2024/12/03.07.25-Cont-Mandala.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241206T175858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T032557Z UID:10000784-1741287600-1741291200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Praying the Lenten Scriptures (6-week series) DESCRIPTION:Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Series\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese sessions will give you the opportunity to pray the Sunday Scriptures of Lent with others. Using techniques such as centering prayer\, lectio divina\, and guided meditation\, we will listen with the ear of our hearts for inspiration from the readings\, from the Spirit\, and from one another. \n\n\n\nPlease register by March 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\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/praying-the-lenten-scriptures-week-1-of-6/ 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/2024/11/03.06.25-Praying-Lenten-Script-SQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20250225T214528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T171708Z UID:10001252-1741266000-1741275000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Lenten Retreat: A Journey with Jesus DESCRIPTION:By using our imagination in prayer\, we will walk with Jesus through Scripture\, allowing the Word to descend into our souls\, and setting the stage for a deep\, personal encounter with the Holy One. We will conclude the day by creating a memento of this sacred time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Kathy Keary\n\n\n\nKathy Keary previously served as a spiritual director at Keeler. More recently her volunteer work has shifted to making presentations for our Holy Women Series and leading many Lenten and Advent retreats. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Step 1 of 3\n \n \n 33%\n \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.REGISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATIONName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EVENT/CLASS DETAILSNAME OF THE CLASS YOU WANT TO ATTEND(Required)HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendPast ParticipantOther\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Number of people you are registring(Required)Please let us know if you will be needing special accommodations.i.e. – Will you need a ramp? Chair lift? etc… URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/lenten-retreat-a-journey-with-jesus/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC_0025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241206T175847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T175847Z UID:10000798-1741170600-1741174200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Salvation—Come Down From The Tree 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 a Guided Meditation on the theme of salvation that Jesus offers to us all. For this meditation\, we will focus on the story of Zacchaeus and how he is called by Jesus to come down from the sycamore tree to receive the gift of salvation. Here we are reminded that Jesus offers this gift to each of us\, despite our unworthiness and lack of faithfulness. In our meditation\, we will be invited to let go\, to risk climbing down from our perch\, and to be open to sharing at the table—accepting the salvation Jesus has claimed for us.  \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 February 28. \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/salvation-come-down-from-the-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/2024/11/03.05.25-GM-Salvation.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241126T181110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T222202Z UID:10000814-1740682800-1740688200@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Luminaries of Faith: Early Medieval Irish Male Saints 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\nWhile most people are familiar with the stories of Saint Patrick\, most are unfamiliar with many of the other early Irish saints that shaped the nation’s faith. Learn more about some of the early Irish Saints whose names are familiar but whose stories you may not know: Kevin\, Declan\, Colman Mac Duagh\, and Mocuda. \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 February 3 for the series\, or February 20 for this as a stand-alone. \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. 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/luminaries-of-faith-early-medieval-irish-male-saints-2/ 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/2024/11/02.27.25-LuminariesSQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20240718T174758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T201429Z UID:10000517-1740573000-1740574800@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 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/half-an-hour-of-centering-prayer/2025-02-26/ 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:20250220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241126T191133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T222125Z UID:10000811-1740078000-1740083400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Heavenly Witnesses: The Lives and Legacies of Early Medieval Irish Women Saints 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\nIreland is a nation rich of faith\, determination\, resilience and care for the earth and each other. This is expressed in many ways but most clearly through the lives of the early women saints. Come learn more about four of the early Irish Women Saints: Samthann\, Darerca\, Ita and Gobnait.  \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 February 3 for the series\, or February 17 for this as a stand-alone. \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. 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/heavenly-witnesses-the-lives-and-legacies-of-early-medieval-irish-women-saints-3/ 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/2024/11/02.20.25-Heavenly-WitnessSQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20250128T205330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T205335Z UID:10000413-1739991600-1739997000@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\nFebruary 19th – How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior\n\n\n\nMarch 19th – Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate \n\n\n\nApril 16th – The Spoon Stealer by Esley Crewe\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 in her personal time leading 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 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 \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-4/2025-02-19/ 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:20250219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20250123T155809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T160138Z UID:10001138-1739991600-1739997000@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\nHolding Space for Ourselves and Others: Shared Resources for Spiritual Direction\n\n\n\nMoving into the unknowns and challenges of the coming year\, this gathering is built  around three resources we thought you might find useful. Join us to not only learn more about these books\, but to also share in the wisdom of other spiritual directors.  \n\n\n\nAnne Kertz Kernion’s book\, Spiritual Practices for the Brain (2020) \n\n\n\nAmy-Jill Levine’s book\, Sermon on the Mount: A Beginner’s Guide to the Kingdom of God (2020) and the article\, “Being Light for Others” found at https://cac.org/daily-meditations/being-a-light-for-others/ \n\n\n\nMicah D. Keil’s book\, To Be Transformed: A Biblical Journey Toward a More Just World (2024) \n\n\n\nPlease request your Zoom link. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/sdi-heartland-regional-gathering/ LOCATION:Kansas CATEGORIES:Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Souljourners,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Feb-2025-SDI-gathering.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T075956 CREATED:20241218T221740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164426Z UID:10000930-1739617200-1739620800@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/2025-02-15/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:Sophia Spirituality Center,Souljourners,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-SJ-Inquiry-sq2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR