The monastic council at Mount St. Scholastica met on January 13 and we have the following update:
Due to continued high numbers of COVID cases in Atchison County and the surrounding regions, and even among some employees and a few sisters, we have determined that Sophia will not host any groups onsite through late February.
This means, with deep regret, we will cancel Coffee and Silence days for January and February, as well as the Centering Prayer Retreat that was scheduled for February 4-5. (We are working to see if this might be offered via Zoom for anyone who is interested and will soon be in touch with those who have previously registered.)
Souljourners will meet via Zoom. We will wait until mid-February to make a determination as to whether we can host the Contemplative Calligraphy retreat that is scheduled to be held at Sophia on February 23. We will continue to welcome guests at the hermitage.
Continue to watch this website for further updates.
Third Tuesdays of the month, December 21, 2021-through April 19, 2022 | noon-12:45 p.m. Facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre, DMINCost: donations welcome Ministry work can be
Meeting monthly Facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre, DMin. Cost: free-will donation Being an adoptive and foster mom is wrapped in both wonder and challenge. This
January 8 | Saturday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST Facilitated by Judith ValenteCost: $20 There is a saying, “Write it down, make it happen.” The start
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022 | Friday 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST facilitated by S. Anne Shepherd, OSB, S. Barbara McCracken, OSB, Steve Bruns, oblate
January 20 | CANCELLED Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit at Sophia Center by spending
January 26 | Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. CST facilitated by Renee Neff-ClarkCost: $15 In this retreat we will look at two women,
Sessions offered monthly, January through May. Days and times vary. Souljourners Inquiry Sessionsfacilitated by S. Mary Elizabeth Schweiger, OSB Souljourners is a three-year spiritual formation
January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 | Tuesday 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST facilitated by S. Judith Sutera, OSBCost: $60 Following upon last year’s sessions, Sister
Wednesday, January 5 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of
January 5, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by Sr. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for a guided meditation focusing on
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 | Tuesday 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. CST facilitated by Renee BhatiaCost: $40 “Focusing” is a process, developed by Dr. Eugene
Wednesday, February 2 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of
February 2, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by Sr. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for a guided meditation on the
February 5, 2022 | Saturday 8:30 a.m—noon, CST free-will donations are most welcome (click here) PLEASE NOTE THIS WAS CHANGED FROM ONSITE TO ZOOM, WITH
Third Tuesdays of the month, December 21, 2021-through April 19, 2022 | noon-12:45 p.m. Facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre, DMINCost: donations welcome Ministry work can be
February 15 | CANCELLED Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit at Sophia Center by spending time
Sessions offered monthly, January through May. Days and times vary. Souljourners Inquiry Sessionsfacilitated by S. Mary Elizabeth Schweiger, OSB Souljourners is a three-year spiritual formation
February 23 | Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. CST facilitated by Rev. Mary DonovanCost: $75 (includes materials and lunch) Registration is limited to 12. PLEASE NOTE: No decision
Meeting monthly Facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre, DMin. Cost: $25 suggested donation Being an adoptive and foster mom is wrapped in both wonder and challenge.
Wednesday, March 2 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of
March 2, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by Sr. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for an Ash Wednesday guided meditation
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 2022 | Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. CDT/CST facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre, DMinCost: $50 These sessions
March 4 | Friday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CST facilitated by Julie FerraroCost: $60 (includes lunch) That Lent falls in the spring is no coincidence. It
March 5 | Saturday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CST Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Dennie Oades, in partnership with Contemplative Outreach Cost: $15 “Welcoming Prayer” is a practice
March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 | Tuesdays 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. CDT/CST facilitated by S. Micaela Randolph, OSB Cost: $40 “Listen carefully, my child, to
March 10, 17, 24, 31 | Thursdays 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. CST/CDT Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Dennie Oades in partnership with Contemplative Outreach Cost: $20 Welcoming
March 11-12 | Friday, 7:00 p.m. – Saturday, 3:00 p.m. CST facilitated by Judith Valente and Patricia PickettCost: $25 When we face challenges that seem too
Sessions offered monthly, January through May. Days and times vary. Souljourners Inquiry Sessionsfacilitated by S. Mary Elizabeth Schweiger, OSB Souljourners is a three-year spiritual formation
Third Tuesdays of the month, December 21, 2021-through April 19, 2022 | noon-12:45 p.m. Facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre, DMINCost: donations welcome Ministry work can be
March 15 | 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 Sophia
March 16, 2022 | Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CDT Facilitated by Sharon Highberger Cost: $15 In this workshop, we will explore the simple
April 2, 2022 | Saturday 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CDT Facilitated by Sharon Highberger Cost: $15 This workshop offers a simple meditation method as an 11th Step
April 6, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by Sr. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for a guided meditation on the theme
Wednesday, April 6 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 | Wednesday evenings, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. CDT Facilitated by Debbie Carmody and Mary Kay WhitacreCost: $40 Beginning from a
April 13 | Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST Cost: free-will offering Nourish your soul. Take time to renew and refresh your mind and spirit at Sophia
April 14-17 | Holy Thursday, 4:00 p.m. – Easter Sunday, 1:00 p.m. CDT Cost: $270Registration is currently full. The summit of the Liturgical Year is
Third Tuesdays of the month, December 21, 2021-through April 19, 2022 | noon-12:45 p.m. Facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre, DMINCost: donations welcome Ministry work can be
Sessions offered monthly, January through May. Days and times vary. Souljourners Inquiry Sessionsfacilitated by S. Mary Elizabeth Schweiger, OSB Souljourners is a three-year spiritual formation
April 28 | Thursday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. CDT Facilitated by Rev. Mary DonovanCost: $75 (includes materials and lunch) In this workshop we will explore the
Meeting monthly Facilitated by Mary Kay Whitacre $25 suggested donation Being an adoptive and foster mom is wrapped in both wonder and challenge. This group meets
May 4 | Wednesday 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CST facilitated by Sr. Linda Zahner, OSB Cost: $15 Join us for a guided meditation on healing. We will focus
Wednesday, May 4 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST Organists S. Janelle Maes, OSB and S. Susan Barber, OSB on Facebook the 1st Wednesday of
Sessions offered monthly, January through May. Days and times vary. Souljourners Inquiry Sessionsfacilitated by S. Mary Elizabeth Schweiger, OSB Souljourners is a three-year spiritual formation
May 13-14 | Friday evening 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.,and Saturday 10:00 a.m.-noon CDT facilitated by Judith Valente and Lisa BregerCost: $25 Perhaps more than any other
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