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June 2016
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Justice for Immigrants
Prayer Vigil
June 3
 
Join us for a 30 minute vigil to pray that a just law will be passed for the 11.5 million undocumented immigrants in the United States.
 
For more information, email Marlene Bertke, OSB or visit Benedictines for Peace.
 
Date: Friday, June 3
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Location: Federal Building, 6th and State Streets, Erie


Stillpoint Contemplative Retreat Day
June 11
  
The Stillpoint Contemplative Retreat Day is silent and includes eight sitting sessions with chanting, contemplative walking and teachings. Dress comfortably and bring your own lunch. Coffee and tea provided. You'll have a chance to enjoy a quiet walk outdoors on woodland trails that wind through Glinodo's lakefront grounds.

Mark the next Stillpoint dates on your calendar now:  August 20, September 24, October 22, November 19 and December 10

Email Sister Margaret Zeller for a registration form. 

Date: Saturday, June 11
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Mount St. Benedict Monastery, Garden Room
Cost: $15, registration required
9th Annual Art & Sole Run/Walk 
Register Now
June 11
  
The 9th Annual Art & Sole 5k Run/Walk benefits the children who attend free programs at the Neighborhood Art House. Click here for more information or to register. 

For more information contact Sister Annette Marshall, 814-455-5508 or email.
 
Date: Saturday, June 11
Time: Registration 7:45-8:45 a.m. 
Race starts at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Neighborhood Art House, 
201 East 10th Street, Erie
Cost: 
$25 adult, $12 child
God Speaks in Many Tongues Online Retreat
June 13
  
Are you ready for a retreat, but have trouble fitting it into your schedule? God Speaks in Many Tongues, an individual retreat, is designed to be used on a schedule that works for you. It can be done over one day, over several days, or even over a week. You will receive all the pieces; you make it work for you. Based on the writing of Joan Chittister, it includes prayer experiences from Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu and Native American traditions, presented by Erie Benedictine Anne McCarthy. 
 
More information and registration at Monasteries of the Heart
 
Date: Available beginning June 13
Location: Online at Monasteries of the Heart
Cost: $25


Enrichment Series Concert: Kirill & Julia
July 3
  
Performed by the husband and wife Duo Polaris, Kirill Kalmykov and Julia Haager, and inspired by their passion for travel, this program features chamber music masterpieces by the great European composers Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann and Manuel de Falla. It includes selections of Schubert's most beloved songs as well as a vocal suite by de Falla transcribed for cello and piano. Come and experience the resemblance of the cello's deep tone to the human voice and its close connection to the piano.
 
For more information contact Sister Stephanie Schmidt, 814-899-0614 ext. 2511 or email.
 
Date: Sunday, July 3
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount St. Benedict Monastery Chapel
Cost: Free and open to the public

 
 

Legacy of Leadership: Shared Conversation
July 6 & July 17
  
In the upcoming presidential election, we will need to muster every ounce of spiritual strength we posses. Join us for prayer and conversation, facilitated by Mary Ellen Plumb, OSB, around the discussion points offered in "The Legacy of Leadership: a gift for generations to come" by Joan Chittister, OSB.
 
The $2 pamphlet, The Legacy of Leadership, will be available for purchase at the gathering or order it now here
 
Please RSVP if you plan to attend: email Mary Ellen Plumb, or call 814-923-3679.
 
First Gathering
Date: Wednesday, July 6
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Mount St. Benedict Monastery, Large Front Parlor
Cost: $2 for The Legacy of Leadership pamphlet
 
Second Gathering
Date: Sunday, July 17
Time: 10:45 a.m.
Location: Mount St. Benedict Monastery, Garden Room
Cost: $2 for The Legacy of Leadership pamphlet


 
 

Lectio Divina: A Summer Experience
Online eRetreat
July 11 - August 5
  
This eRetreat invites you to use a number of God's texts - scripture, poetry, music and yoga - as ways to engage lifelong conversation with God. Sisters Anne McCarthy, Mary Lou Kownacki and Jean Wolbert, and Oblate Joanne Cahill will serve as your guides. Discover how the wonders of the sacred text, musical selections, poetry and the physical experience of yoga can stretch the soul in this four-week online eRetreat at Monasteries of the Heart. You must have a free membership at Monasteries of the Heart to register for this eRetreat.
 
More information and registration at Monasteries of the Heart
 
Date: July 11 - August 5
Location: Online at Monasteries of the Heart
Cost: $25


Spiritual Direction always available
  

Spiritual Direction, sometimes referred to as spiritual guidance or spiritual friendship, is an on-going relationship in which one person (the directee), desirous of being attentive to his or her spiritual life, meets with another person (the director) on a regular basis (approximately once a month), specifically for the purpose of becoming more attuned to God's Presence in order to respond more fully to that Presence in all of life. The primary focus of the session is the directee's relationship with God as it is reflected and challenged by all aspects of that person's life. Contact Rosanne Loneck, OSB, certified Spiritual Director, 814-899-0614 or click here to email.

Suggested offering is $30/session.
 

 

Guest Accommodations available
  
One of the greatest gifts monastics can offer is their monastery as a place of prayer and peace, community and care, welcome and hospitality. In doing so monastics take to heart what Benedict advocates: the monastery is a dwelling where guests are to be cherished and respected, where hearts overflow "with the inexpressible delight of love." -Prologue, Rule of Benedict
 
Springtime is beautiful at the monastery. Come for a week, a weekend, or a single overnight. Click here for a guest registration form. 

 

SAINT BENEDICT ACADEMY ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION
Fundraiser for SBA
June 22
Visit Hoss's and tell them you're a friend of SBA.  A portion of the cost of your meal will be donated to SBA.

For more information  email  Ann Comstock.

Date: June 22
Time: 12 noon - closing time
Location: Hoss's, 3302 West 26th Street, Erie

SAVE THE DATE
August 10
Erie Seawolves SBA Outing
 Buck night on concession specials: hot dogs, popcorn, soda and domestic drafts.

For more information email Cathy Stemmler.

Date: Wednesday, August 10th
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Location: Jerry Uht Park
SAVE THE DATES
Mid-Life/Long-Life Directions Program
September 9-11
  
Sign up now for a  weekend experience and refocus in the midst of life's changes with a Mid-Life Directions Experience of Personal and Spiritual Growth for Adults.

A Mid-Life Directions Experience:
  • provides time to reflect on your past 
  • looks at present reality and future hopes
  • helps you welcome transitions and reclaim gifts
  • incorporates Judeo-Christian spirituality, Jungian and developmental psychology
Click here for a downloadable registration form. 

The Mid-Life Program is under the direction of Sister Rosanne Loneck who is a certified Mid-Life Directions consultant and certified in Family and Consumer Sciences. Her assistant is Kathleen Kutz, religious educator at parish and diocesan levels, catechist, director of religious education, instructor in Hebrew and Christian Scriptures.
 
Contact Sister Rosanne for more information: 
814- 899-0614  or  email

Dates: September 9-11
Location: Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Recommended donation: $250 resident; $175 commuter