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Enrichment Series
Welcoming the Stranger with Rev. Katie White
May 31
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How does a lifestyle and ministry of hospitality to all enrich us, our neighborhoods, and the future?
Rev. Katie White serves with her husband David in pastoral ministry through Crossroads Community Baptist Church of Erie, a multi-cultural congregation. Her personal mission is to "Build bridges of understanding that bring down walls of exclusion and create expanding tables of welcome."
More information and a downloadable flier
click here.
Date: Wednesday, May 31
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount St. Benedict Monastery chapel
Cost: Free and open to the public
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Benedictines for Peace
Justice for Immigrants Vigil
June 2
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Join Benedictines for Peace in public prayer for Justice for Immigrants. We will be a prayerful public presence for justice for immigrants and refugees each first Friday. This simple vigil includes prayers, silence and songs and lasts 30 minutes. In addition to prayer, we will distribute fliers with information on rights especially designed for new Americans. All are invited to attend.
Date: Friday, June 2
Time: 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Location: Outside the Federal Building, 6th and State
The public is encouraged to attend
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10th Annual Art & Sole 5k Run /Walk
June 3
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Are you interested in walking or running for a great cause? If so, the Neighborhood Art House has just the opportunity for you! Register to participate as a runner or walker, as an individual, family or as part of a team using the on-line form or download a form to complete and mail to the Art House. There's a new opportunity as well, a 1k Fun Run for Kids open to children ages 6-12; it will begin at 10:00 am. If you would like to be part of the 10th Anniversary event, but not as a participant, there are lots of volunteer and sponsorship opportunities available.
Date: Saturday, June 3
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Neighborhood Art House, 201 E. 10th St., Erie
Cost: Register by May 15 $20 adult; $10 children 12 and under; $50 family
Register after May 15 $25 adult; $12 children 12 and under; $60 family
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Women's Writing Circle
June 7
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The Women's Writing Circle meets the 1st Wednesday of the month, beginning June 7. The Circle is open to writers and non-writers alike. Each session includes discussion of a short reading on a writing topic, introduction of a writing theme through stories and poems, a writing prompt, time for personal writing, and optional sharing in large and small groups.
The Writing Circle creates a safe space for you to develop your own voice and offers you an opportunity to have your words heard and honored without judgment. Each session is stand-alone, come to as many or as few as you are able.
Facilitated by Mary Lou Kownacki.
Click here to sign up.
Date: Wednesday, June 7
Time: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to the public
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Stillpoint Day of Reflection
June 24
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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 the monastery grounds.
Email Sister Margaret Zeller for a registration form.
Date: Saturday, June 24
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location Change:
Mount St. Benedict Monastery, 6101 E Lake Road
Cost: $15, registration required
Mark your calendar for 2017: Aug 19, Sep 15-16, Oct 21, Nov 11, Dec 9
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The Loving Search for God Retreat
with Rev. William Meninger, OSCO
Sept. 15-16
William Meninger, OCSO, Trappist monk, prolific author, retreat leader, is one of three principal architects of the Centering Prayer movement. The September retreat is a collaborative effort sponsored by Erie Contemplative Outreach, Saint George Church, Our Lady of Mercy, the House of Prayer, and the Benedictine Sisters of Erie. Participation is limited to 120 persons.
For more information, contact Joe Sarbak, 814-746-1015
Date: Friday, Sept. 15 - Saturday, Sept. 16
Time: Begins at 4:00 p.m. Friday, ends at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday
Location: Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Cost: $95 includes program and four meals (overnight accommodation NOT included)
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Receive alerts from Benedictines for Peace each time there is a
--Take Back the Site Vigil
--An Immigration Reform Prayer Vigil
--An event or action that BFP is supporting
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Play Pickleball™
Call for schedule
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Playing Pickleball® at SBCC is different than playing it anywhere else in the city. We are Erie's only Benedictine gym and being Benedictine means hospitality is one of our top priorities. Your friends, co-workers and family members will enjoy the friendly, unintimidating and even intimate setting of our facility that larger gyms and clubs simply can't offer. We offer you:
- Two courts with seamless, cushioned flooring that is gentle on joints
- Court times Monday to Saturday, mornings and evenings
- Memberships and discount cards available
- Free use of equipment (paddles and balls)
- Free lesson on your first visit
- Private bookings available
Click here for more information or call Sister Dianne Sabol, Director, 814-459-2406, to schedule court times.
Location: St. Benedict Community Center, 320 East 10th Street, Erie
Cost: Fees vary for regular court times
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Spiritual Direction available
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Spiritual Direction, sometimes referred to as spiritual guidance or spiritual friendship, is an on-going relationship in which one person (the directee), wanting to be attentive to his or her spiritual life, meets with another person (the director) on a regular basis, 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.
Visit our Spirituality Page to learn about and/or contact our sisters who are Certified Spiritual Directors. Click here.
Suggested offering is $30/session.
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Guest Accommodations available
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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
Come for a week, a weekend, or a single overnight.
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