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Below are all the programs/workshops currently offered by the Sisters of St. Benedict.

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 the Center for Psychological Services in Jasper, Indiana. 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.) Includes all applicable taxes.

Compassionate Healing
February 15, 2010	8:30 a.m. check-in time. Program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Learn to be a compassionate presence in a world that pulls us in many directions. Topics will include healing in Scripture and in the Benedictine tradition, tracing the heritage of healing, and practicing compassionate healing.	Sister Michelle Mohr, OSB, a member of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, has years of experience in liturgy, music, retreat work, and parish ministry. Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, currently serves as a music minister and the director of liturgy for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. She has presented programs on various topics, including finding balance in life, dealing with stress, and praying with Scripture.
	Cost: $145 Includes all applicable taxes.

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.) Includes all applicable taxes.

Retreat: Dining in the Kingdom of God: Luke’s Gospel and Hospitality
March 5-6, 2010	6:30 p.m. check-in time. Retreat begins at 7 p.m. Friday and ends at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Today the Eucharist is often experienced in isolation from the rest of the Gospel story, connected only with the Last Supper and not to its broader context in Jesus’ life and ministry. The Eucharist can also become disconnected from our daily lives. We fail to see the relationship between the Eucharist at the altar and the “eucharist” at the table in the home. We frequently take little time for that most important ritual of the “common meal” that gives life to our spirits as well as food to our bodies. Using the concept of hospitality from St. Luke’s Gospel, this retreat will explore the gathering of family or friends around a meal at the family table as an extension of the Eucharist. Participants will experience the ritual of a common meal, “dining in the kingdom of God.”	Presenter: Sister Barbara C. Schmitz, OSB, is a gift officer in Mission Advancement for the Sisters of St. Benedict. She holds graduate degrees in education and spirituality as well as internships in spiritual direction and contemplative dialogue. She has held leadership positions in diocesan, seminary, and retreat ministries.
	Cost $130 per person for double occupancy, $150 for a private room, $80 for a commuter. Includes all applicable taxes.

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.) Includes all applicable taxes.

Compassionate Healing
April 10, 2010	8:30 a.m. check-in time. Program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Program held at Kordes Center)
Learn to be a compassionate presence in a world that pulls us in many directions. Topics will include healing in Scripture and in the Benedictine tradition, tracing the heritage of healing, and practicing compassionate healing.	Sister Michelle Mohr, OSB, a member of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, has years of experience in liturgy, music, retreat work, and parish ministry. Sister Anita Louise Lowe, OSB, currently serves as a music minister and the director of liturgy for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. She has presented programs on various topics, including finding balance in life, dealing with stress, and praying with Scripture.
	Cost: $145 Includes all applicable taxes.

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 a music minister and the director of liturgy for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. She has presented programs on various topics, including finding balance in life, dealing with stress, and praying with Scripture.	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.) Includes all applicable taxes.

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