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Scheduled Days of Prayer
Days of Prayer are designed to give participants the opportunity to experience a variety of rich traditions of prayer.
| Family, Faith, and Fun |
June 27, 2009 |
9 a.m. check-in time. Program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center) |
| Bring your family and join us for a morning of fun and growth in faith. This program will have two tracks: one for parents and guardians and one for children. The adults will learn how to be spiritual leaders for their families. Topics will include praying as a family, scheduling God into hectic lives, and learning how to live life to the fullest. The children will learn how to pray as children of God and how to keep God in their lives. They will sing songs that keep their faith strong and play games that promote fair play and fun. |
Presenters: Colleen and Les Kiesel from Haubstadt, Indiana, have been married for 12 years and have six children. They are also foster parents for animals.
Sister Teresa Gunter, OSB, teaches physical education and music in Haubstadt and Fort Branch, Indiana. She has been involved in youth ministry for the past 15 years. |
Cost for program is $40 per family. You’re invited to bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic on the monastery grounds after the program. Sack lunches will also be available for $5 each. Registration for program and orders for sack lunches are due by Monday, June 22.
Includes all applicable taxes. |
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| Saturday Morning at the Dome |
August 22, 2009
Topic: Living Gently in a Violent World
St. Benedict lived at a time in history no less violent than our own. Gleaning wisdom from the Rule of Benedict, we discover an underlying concept of non-violence. Benedict invites us to enter into a non-violent process of transformation which gradually creates in us a gentle, peace-filled heart. Is there anything the world is more in need of today?
Presenter: Sister Mary Ann Verkamp, OSB, has been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Benedict for 45 years. She spent 26 of those years as a missionary in Guatemala. Currently she is serving as librarian for the monastic community.
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A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.
Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop. |
| Registration deadline for this program is August 19, 2009. |
Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.) |
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| Saturday Morning at the Dome |
September 19, 2009
Topic: Acupressure
Learn about this ancient healing art and how to use it to stimulate your body’s natural self-curative abilities. Benefits of acupressure include relieving pain, balancing the body, reducing tension, maintaining good health, and enabling the body to relax deeply. By relieving stress, acupressure strengthens the body’s resistance to disease and promotes wellness. Learn simple acupressure techniques to relieve stress, reduce pain, and enhance your health.
Presenter: Jerome Johannes, a physical therapist at Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, Indiana, holds a doctor’s degree in physical therapy. He also serves as a PT consultant for Kentuckiana Medical Systems in Louisville, Kentucky, and as the senior clinical education specialist for Sundance Rehabilitation Corporation for the Southeast Region. |
A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.
Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.
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| Registration deadline for this program is September 16, 2009. |
Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.) |
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| Saturday Morning at the Dome |
October 17, 2009
Topic: Reflections on the Mysteries of the Rosary
Have you ever taken a journey through the Mysteries of the Rosary? Meditating on each mystery can be an enriching and rewarding experience — an experience of lectio, slow, contemplative reading. During this program, we will pray about and meditate on the Joyful Mysteries. When you continue with the rest of the mysteries, this meditation practice can enrich your spiritual life and enable you to enter more deeply into the liturgy of each related feast during the Church year.
Presenter: Sister Madonna Helmer, OSB, has been a member of the Sisters of St. Benedict for 53 years. She is a music teacher and accompanist and has a master’s degree in music from Catholic University of America. Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the Rosary have been an important part of her life since childhood. |
A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.
Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.
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| Registration deadline for this program is October 14, 2009. |
Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.) |
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| Centering Prayer: Introductory Workshop |
November 7, 2009 |
9 a.m. check-in time. Workshop begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center) |
| Centering Prayer is a quiet, reflective prayer form grounded in the Christian tradition. It is a way of praying based on the wisdom saying of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount: When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you (Mt. 6:6). Centering Prayer prepares our faculties to receive the gift of contemplative prayer. The workshop will provide a brief explanation of the method of Centering Prayer and an opportunity to practice this way of praying. |
Presenter: Sister Maria Tasto, OSB, is a certified presenter of Lectio
Divina and has given many Lectio Divina retreats and programs. She
is a spiritual director and has been a member of the resource faculty of
Contemplative Outreach and continues to be an active member of the
Lectio Divina service team of the faculty. |
Cost $60.
Includes all applicable taxes. |
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| Saturday Morning at the Dome |
November 14, 2009
Topic: Care for the Caregiver
People are living to unprecedented ages. However, the blessing of long life also brings the challenge of an increase in chronic diseases and dementia, as well as a soaring demand for family caregivers. How will we cope with the new responsibilities and demands on our time? What do we need to know? How can we prepare? And perhaps, most importantly, where is God in all this?
Presenter: Pat Evans is a registered nurse who currently serves as patient representative at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. In her 42 years of service as a nurse, she has worked in the surgical field and, for 17 years, in long-term care. She also gives talks and presentations on a variety of medical/nursing topics such as grief, death and dying, caregiving, and the aging process. |
A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.
Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop.
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| Registration deadline for this program is November 11, 2009. |
Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.) |
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| Saturday Morning at the Dome |
January 16, 2010
Topic: Forgiving What We Cannot Forget
Forgiving another may be good for my soul, but sometimes only God can make forgiving possible. This program will focus on the value of forgiveness and the need to turn over to God situations difficult to forget. Discover when to forgive and when to put the situation in God’s hands.
Presenter: Sister Jane Becker, OSB, is a clinical psychologist at Saint Luke Institute in Silver Spring, Maryland. She is a former novice director for the Ferdinand Benedictine community. She has worked with religious communities and other groups and individuals in need of forgiveness. |
A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.
Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop. |
| Registration deadline for this program is January 13, 2010. |
Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.) |
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| Saturday Morning at the Dome |
February 20, 2010
Topic: Dance of Universal Peace
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative circle dances that use sacred phrases, music, and movements from many cultures and traditions to touch the spiritual within persons. According to work begun by Samuel L. Lewis in the 1960s, circle dances promote understanding, peace, integration, and connection within individuals and groups worldwide. No prior experience is necessary for this workshop. Simple movements, words, and melodies from different cultures and religions around the world will be taught for each dance, creating a shared experience of unity, peace, and connection to others and to Spirit.
Presenter: Lezlie Ward leads a monthly Dance of Universal Peace in Evansville, Indiana. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and is a nationally registered Yoga instructor and a Reiki master. She leads spiritual retreats and women’s retreats, focusing on what participants most need in the moment. Further information about circle dances is available at www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org. |
A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.
Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop. |
| Registration deadline for this program is February 17, 2010. |
Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.) |
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| Saturday Morning at the Dome |
March 20, 2010
Topic: The Life of St. Benedict
Much is written these days about the spirituality St. Benedict lived and taught. Just who is this influential person and saint? We will explore some of the specifics of his life as given to us in the Dialogues of St. Gregory and learn more about his life, legend, and spiritual legacy.
Presenter: Sister Karen Joseph, OSB, has served in Benedictine community leadership for many years and has also been involved in committees on the international level within the Benedictine Order. She has given retreats and workshops in Benedictine spirituality throughout North America and is currently working in the Spirituality Ministry of the Ferdinand Benedictines. |
A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.
Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop. |
| Registration deadline for this program is March 17, 2010. |
Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.) |
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| Saturday Morning at the Dome |
April 24, 2010
Topic: Living in the Present Moment
Spiritual masters throughout the ages have pointed to the need to live in the present moment in order to live a balanced, healthy life. How present are you? Many of us spend much of our time and energy reliving the past or anticipating the future. In doing so, we miss the gift that God gives us in the present. Come and spend time in the “here and now” and learn some simple ways to be more present in your daily life.
Presenter: Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, currently serves as director of liturgy and music minister for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. In addition, she has practiced the art of using energy for healing since 1995. A trained Reiki master/teacher, she utilizes a variety of methods in her energy healing work with individuals, including quantum healing. |
A morning snack will be available at 9 a.m.
Programs will begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch at 12:15 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Come early and join the sisters for Morning Prayer at 8 and Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Stay later and enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery grounds and visit the gift shop. |
| Registration deadline for this program is April 21, 2010. |
Cost: $40 (Includes program, morning snack, lunch, and applicable taxes.) |
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