BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mountosb.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD 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:20250307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 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:20260608T092643 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:20260608T092643 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 \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/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:20260608T092643 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:20260608T092643 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:20260608T092643 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 LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.REGISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATIONName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)\n \n \n \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:20260608T092643 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:20260608T092643 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 X/TwitterThis 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:20260608T092643 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:20260608T092643 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20241126T190532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T222214Z UID:10000807-1739473200-1739478600@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Whispers of the Ancients: Unveiling Celtic Spirituality 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\nMany people assume that Celtic is synonymous with Irish. In actuality\, the Celtic culture and history is much broader and deeper than most people realize. We will spend time exploring the history of the Celtic people and discover the rich spirituality that is still embraced today.  \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 10 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/whispers-of-the-ancients-unveiling-celtic-spirituality-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/2024/11/02.13.25-WhispersSQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20250530T164821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T164822Z UID:10001500-1739439000-1739460600@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-2/2025-02-13/ 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:20250212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20240717T171315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T181633Z UID:10000496-1739354400-1739359800@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 CompanyThis 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/2025-02-12/ 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:20250212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20240710T184014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T142039Z UID:10000424-1739354400-1739359800@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 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/2025-02-12/ 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:20250206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20241126T180950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T222010Z UID:10000802-1738868400-1738873800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:From Druids to Devotion: A Brief History of Religion in Ireland 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\nCome get a brief overview of the faith of the people of Ireland throughout the centuries. This brief overview will begin with the early peoples’ connection to the earth starting over 5000 years ago. We will then explore the coming of Christianity and the overlap of the belief systems. Next we will touch on the religious conflicts and end with the new diversity within present day Ireland. \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. \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/from-druids-to-devotion-a-brief-history-of-religion-in-ireland/ 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/2024/11/02.06.25-Druids-to-DevotionSQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20241126T194530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T002450Z UID:10000780-1738782000-1738787400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Benedictine Values for Beginners (a 4-week series) DESCRIPTION:Zoom \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 series if full\, but we encourage you to register for the waitlist. \n\n\n\nHave you wanted to learn about Benedictine spirituality and the Rule of St Benedict\, but you just weren’t quite sure where to start? Then this is just the thing for you. Using Sr. Joan Chittister’s book Wisdom Distilled from the Daily\, we will spend four weeks looking at Benedictine values like humility\, obedience\, hospitality\, and stability and what they have to say to us in our lives today. There is no previous knowledge or experience required. Sr. Joan Chittister is a member and former prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie\, Pennsylvania. She wrote Wisdom Distilled from the Daily for ordinary people living ordinary lives who are looking for a model of spiritual development to live a life beyond the superficial and uncaring. \n\n\n\nPlease register for the series by January 27. \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/benedictine-values-for-beginners-week-1-of-4/2025-02-05/ 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/2024/12/02.05.25-Benedictine-Values2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20241126T211220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T211226Z UID:10000797-1738751400-1738755000@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Love—A Reflection of God 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 called to love and to be an image of God who is all love. Love is what leads us to our fullest potential\, allows us to mirror the image of God dwelling within us\, and reflect it outward to others. How are we reflecting God\, who is the culmination of the virtue St. Paul talks about in First Corinthians? How are we sometimes falling short? What challenges to love are you presently encountering?  \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 January 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/love-a-reflection-of-god/ 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/2024/11/02.05.25-GM-Love.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T123000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20241126T225612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T174320Z UID:10000817-1737716400-1737721800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Voices of the Heart: Exploring the Psalms (in 2 parts) DESCRIPTION:Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Biblical book of Psalms\, a collection of one hundred and fifty prayers\, give voice to the heart in the experience of all life-situations and human emotions.  They are words from the heart of God\, words God gives to us for prayer.  The first session\, January 24\, will be an overview of the various types of Psalms with consideration as to how and why we should make these prayers are own in daily life.  The second session\, January 31\, will focus on the so-called prayers of lament (over one third of the psalms!)\, prayers which give voice to the struggles of the more difficult times in human life.  These psalms not only give us words to express what we feel but  also help us find courage and trust.  Participants should have a Bible at hand for both sessions. \n\n\n\nPlease register by January 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. 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/voices-of-the-heart-exploring-the-psalms/2025-01-24/ 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/2024/11/01.24.25-Voices-of-the-Heart.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20241218T221740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164426Z UID:10000929-1737630000-1737633600@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/2025-01-23/ 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:20250122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T163000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20241031T211701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T035226Z UID:10000771-1737570600-1737649800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Divine Harmonies—Exploring Spiritual Themes in Broadway Musicals DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat is full\, but please feel free to join the waitlist. \n\n\n\n Every year\, thousands of people flock to theaters to immerse themselves in the beauty and grandeur of musicals. These stories\, set to music\, invite the audience into the lives of the characters in a special way through song and dance that follows the audience long after they leave the theatre. Come spend a couple days enjoying various musicals throughout the years and see what they can teach us about faith\, morals and our connection to God. \n\n\n\nPlease register by January 15. \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/divine-harmonies-exploring-spiritual-themes-in-broadway-musicals/ 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/2024/10/01.22.25-Harmonies.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20240718T174758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T201429Z UID:10000516-1737549000-1737550800@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 CompanyThis 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/2025-01-22/ 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:20250115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20241212T215536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T215739Z UID:10000412-1736967600-1736973000@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\nJanuary 15th – Conjure Women by Afia Atakora\n\n\n\nDecember 18th (meeting moved to January!) – The Last Secrets of Anne Frank by Joop Van Wijk-Voskuijl and Jeroen De Bruyn\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 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-3/2025-01-15/ 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:20250111T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20241031T211433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T181037Z UID:10000770-1736587800-1736609400@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Re-inhabiting Paradise: Desert Spirituality and Contemplative Ecology 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 desert mothers and fathers recognized that through Christ the cosmos was created anew\, and thus they practiced living Paradise in the desert. Highlighting the connection between contemplation and ecology\, this retreat will focus on early monastic teachings and practices that inform and support our journey toward transformed and restored relationships within the community of creation. \n\n\n\nPlease register by January 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\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/re-inhabiting-paradise-desert-spirituality-and-contemplative-ecology/ 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/2024/10/01.11.25-Paradise2-sq.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20241031T211405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T171150Z UID:10000769-1736449200-1736596800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Enneagram Workshop: The Nine Faces of God DESCRIPTION:Hybrid (Zoom/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\nPlease note that January 9-11 covers the on-site portion of the retreat. Integral Zoom sessions will be held on January 22 & 30\, with different time options available. (Both days you can join on Zoom at either 9-11 a.m. or 6-8 p.m.) Make sure to add these sessions to your calendar as you plan for this retreat. \n\n\n\nThe Enneagram\, rooted in the ancient Christian desert tradition\, can be a powerful spiritual tool for understanding one’s personality and relationships and for growing in compassion for one’s self and others. Remaining faithful to the age-old method of oral and visual instruction\, we will emphasize the participant’s search for self-identification. \n\n\n\nPlease register by December 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\n\n\n\n\nSr. Therese Elias\n\n\n\nS. Therese Elias\, OSB\, MA\, a member of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison\, Kansas\, is a retreat director\, spiritual advisor\, and lecturer with specialties in Benedictine and Celtic spirituality\, the mystics\, and contemplative prayer. She has led numerous pilgrimages to Ireland\, Scotland\, and Wales. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/enneagram-workshop-the-nine-faces-of-god/ LOCATION:Sophia Spirituality Center\, 751 S. 8th Street\, Atchison\, KS\, 66002 CATEGORIES:On-Site,Retreats,Sophia Spirituality Center,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/01.09.25-Enneagram-9-Faces-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20240717T171315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T181633Z UID:10000495-1736330400-1736335800@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 InstagramThis 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/2025-01-08/ 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:20250108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20240710T184014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T142039Z UID:10000423-1736330400-1736335800@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 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/understanding-medicare/2025-01-08/ 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:20250107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T141500 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20241101T174734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T034458Z UID:10000773-1736254800-1736259300@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:A Contemplative Retreat with Julian of Norwich (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\nJulian of Norwich was an Anchorite in England beginning in 1390 CE and was the first known woman to write in English.  We know very little about Julian herself\, yet her work\, Revelations of Divine Love\, is well known and continues to be published\, studied\, and read by people today.  \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join with others in learning about Julian and her beautiful and timeless work\, Revelations of Divine Love. In our first session we will learn a bit about Julian’s life and times and introduce some of the themes in Revelations of Divine Love. During the following three sessions we will look at specific passages from Revelations of Divine Love and use them as a guide for individual contemplation\, prayer\, and small and large group sharing. Scripture passages\, poems\, and music will also be introduced to show the timelessness of this spiritual work devoted to Divine Love. \n\n\n\nPlease register by December 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\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/a-contemplative-retreat-with-julian-of-norwich-week-1-of-4/2025-01-07/ 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/Julian-of-Norwich-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250104T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20241031T211335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T190855Z UID:10000768-1735927200-1736002800@www.mountosb.org SUMMARY:Single Women's Retreat: All the Joy You Bring DESCRIPTION:On-site \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNotify Me\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat will be rescheduled\, as a result of inclement weather anticipated during it’s originally planned dates. If you would like to be notified of the new dates\, please sign up here or click the button above. \n\n\n\nAs this New Year begins\, let’s celebrate together how single women are a source of joy. Reminding ourselves of our gifts of resilience\, ingenuity\, and faith we can share joy with each other. Through faith sharing and creative processing\, we will leave better equipped to be God’s joyful presence\, no matter where life takes us. \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\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\nBernadette Graves\n\n\n\nBernadette “Bernie” Graves has been intrigued by dreams since she was about 8 years old. She is a 2013 graduate of the Souljourners program. Bernie has been on the Souljourners staff since 2015 and offers a mini-course on dreams for the Souljourners students. She recently retired from 40 years of laboratory work as an immunohematologist. URL:https://www.mountosb.org/event/single-womens-retreat-all-the-joy-you-bring/ 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/2024/10/01.03.25-All-the-Joy-SQ-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20241212T215536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T215739Z UID:10000411-1734548400-1734553800@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\nJanuary 15th – Conjure Women by Afia Atakora\n\n\n\nDecember 18th (meeting moved to January!) – The Last Secrets of Anne Frank by Joop Van Wijk-Voskuijl and Jeroen De Bruyn\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 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/monthly-book-club-3/2024-12-18/ LOCATION:Keeler Women’s Center\, 759 Vermont Ave\, Suite 100 - B\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66101\, United States CATEGORIES:Keeler Women's Center,Keeler: In English,Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mountosb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KWC-Book-club.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T092643 CREATED:20240717T171315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T181633Z UID:10000494-1733911200-1733916600@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 InstagramThis 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/2024-12-11/ 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 END:VCALENDAR