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Oblates
Are you interested in becoming an oblate? Looking for more information? Our oblate program guides many lay people to incorporate the Benedictine values into their everyday life. If this sounds like something you are interested in, keep reading. Learn more about Oblates.
Stamping Muslin Gift Bags
Learn how to stamp decorations for your personal small muslin gift bag. All materials will be provided.
Technology Help for Seniors: Google Slides
Learn the ins and outs of Google Slides, a free product like Microsoft PowerPoint but without the cost of a subscription! Join us to learn how to open attached presentations in your email or create your presentations.
Aging In Place
Come and learn how to maintain your independence and comfort while making small changes to stay longer in your home rather than moving to a retirement home or assisted living facility.
Prayer Bead Bracelet/Brazalete de Oracion
Come, design and construct your own prayer loop/bracelet to help you stay focused in your prayers when you are feeling chaotic.
2025 Oblation Photo Gallery
Congratulations to the newest oblates of Mount St. Scholastica! This weekend, you made a beautiful commitment to living the Benedictine values in your daily lives. May your journey be filled with grace, wisdom, and deep joy. Welcome to a lifelong…
St. Benedict’s Rule in Action: Investing in the Common Good
During Oblate Renewal Day, oblates explored Laudato Si’ and ethical investing for the common good. Discussions focused on aligning financial choices with Benedictine values, sustainability, and just corporate practices. Together, we commit to fostering a more equitable and environmentally responsible world through faith and action.
Gardening As You Age
Come and learn the tips and tricks to make gardening easier as you age or live with some physical limitations.
Oblates Explore Environmental Advocacy
Oblate Renewal Day brought together 75 oblates and inquirers in person and via Zoom for prayer, renewal, and learning. Sessions focused on caring for the earth and investing in the common good. The sisters cherish this partnership in faith and action for a better world!
Christmas Decorating at the Mount
Keeler Women’s Center Hosts Volunteer Christmas Party at The Johnson County Museum
Friday, December 6, 2024 Keeler Women's Center celebrated its annual Volunteer Christmas Party at the Johnson County Museum.
Plastic Pollution Class @ Keeler
On Monday, September 23, 2024, one of our first volunteers, Pat Callaghan, led a class about the dangers of plastic pollution and provided updates on what is allowed to be recycled in their areas. This class is part of a…
Fall Clean Up Day
What a great weekend for our fall clean-up day! This past Saturday we had several volunteers helping us remove fallen branches and this year’s sunflowers, weeding and preparing the flower gardens, and so much more! Thank you to all our…