A Message from Sister Carol Ann Petersen, July 26, 2022
We are looking forward to a few new faces at Sophia Center. Sister Sharon Hamsa, a member of Mount St. Scholastica, and Diane Budke, a recent Souljourners graduate, will be joining our staff. As we continue to re-establish our on-site offerings and welcome more visitors, with their help, we will be offering the same warm Benedictine hospitality that has always been a central part of our mission. In September, you’ll have an opportunity to meet them and learn a little more about who they are right here on the webpage!
While we look forward to hosting more people at Sophia, we will continue to monitor the COVID numbers in our county, and will adjust plans if needed for the safety of our guests and our sisters in Dooley Center. Explore all of our offerings scheduled through the end of the year on our Programs webpage. We have both Zoom and on-site retreats for you to enjoy!
As we pray daily for the many needs in our world, be assured that you and your loved ones are always in our hearts and in our prayers.
August 3, 2022 | Wednesday 10:30-11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by S. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for a guided meditation inviting you to discover
August 8-13, 2022 | Monday 7:00 p.m.—Saturday 10:00 a.m. CDT facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre and other spiritual directors associated with Sophia Center Cost: $460 ($50
August 27, 2022 | Saturday 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., CDT, with a break for lunch facilitated by Sharon HighbergerCost: $25 12-Step Centering Prayer offers a simple
September 1, 2022 | Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. CDT Facilitated by Rev. Mary Donovan Cost: $100 (Cost includes materials and lunch, but please bring your
FULL, WAITING LIST ONLY: September 2022-May 2023, First Thursdays of the month, | 10:30 a.m. CDT/CST for about 1 hour. The first meeting will be
These monthly gatherings will be scheduled at the convenience of those who register. The group typically plans to gather in person. Facilitated by Mary Kay
September 6 | Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CDT Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit at
September 7, 2022 | Wednesday 10:30-11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by S. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for a guided meditation prayer experience with the
September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 | Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 p.m. CDT Facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre and Debbie CarmodyCost: $50 What is a river? A
Choose one of three options listed below Facilitated by Mary Kay WhitacreCost: $95 includes all seven sessions, September 2022—April 2023 In these peer supervision groups,
September 7 | Wednesday, 2:00-2:30 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB, on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of each month.
September 15, 2022 | Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CDT Facilitated by Rev. Rob Carr, a trained presenter of centering prayer and member of Contemplative Outreach,
FULL, WAITING LIST ONLY: Third Thursdays of the month, September 2022-May 2023 | 10:30 a.m. CDT/CST for about 1 hour. The first meeting will be
September 16-17, 2022 | Part 1, Friday 7:00-8:30 p.m.; Part 2, Saturday 10:00-11:30 a.m. CDT Facilitated by Renee Neff-ClarkCost: $25 The traditional image of God
September 20-21, 2022 | Tuesday 7:00 p.m.—Wednesday 3:00 p.m. CDT Facilitated by S. Susan Barber, OSB, and Renee BhatiaCost: $140 (includes one-night stay in private
October 5, 2022 | Wednesday 10:30-11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by S. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for a guided meditation inviting you to deeper
October 5 | Wednesday, 2:00-2:30 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB, on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of each month
October 11, 2022 | Tuesday 9:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. CDT Facilitated by S. Patricia Seipel, OSB Cost: $100 (includes lunch and materials) The Zentangle method is
October 18, 2022 | Tuesday 10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. CDT Facilitated by S. Linda Zahner, OSBCost: $80 (includes lunch) Although, interestingly, the woman at the well
October 19 | Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CDT Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit at
October 22, 2022 | Saturday 10:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. CDT Facilitated by Sharon HighbergerCost: $20 In this workshop we will explore the simple contemplative steps for
October 25-27, 2022 | Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.-Thursday, 12:00 p.m. Facilitated by S. Judith Suterra, OSBCost: $240 (includes two-night stay in private room and meals) Among
October 28-29, 2022 | Friday 7:00 p.m.— Saturday 4:00 p.m. Facilitated by Rev. Rob Carr, a trained presenter of centering prayer and member of Contemplative
October 28-29, 2022 | Part 1: Friday 7:00-8:30 p.m., Part 2: Saturday 10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. CDT Facilitated by Judith ValenteCost: $25 As a society, we face
November 2, 2022 | Wednesday 10:30-11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by S. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for a guided meditation inviting you to explore
November 2, 9, 16, 30, 2022 | Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 p.m. CST (Note that the series is paused for the week of Thanksgiving.) facilitated by Renee
November 2 | Wednesday, 2:00-2:30 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB, on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of each month
November 5, 2022 | Saturday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. CDT facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre and Vicki Farley Cost: free-will offering What wisdom and hope do the
November 10 | Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CDT Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit at
November 11-12, 2022 | Friday 4:00 p.m.—Saturday 4:00 p.m. CST Facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre and Debbie CarmodyCost: $150 (includes one-night stay in private room,
November 28—December 1, 2022 | Monday—Thursday with daily gathering times detailed below Facilitated by Mary Kay WhitacreCost: $60Notes from gathering times will be emailed daily
December 2-3, 2022 | Friday 3:00 p.m.—Saturday 3:30 p.m. CST facilitated by Pat Picket Cost: $150 (includes one-night stay in private room, 3 meals)Registration is limited
December 6 | Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CDT Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit at
December 7, 2022 | Wednesday 10:30-11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by S. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for an enlightening prayer experience focusing upon the
December 7 | Wednesday, 2:00-2:30 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB, on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of each month
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