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The Art of Questioning:
a journaling practice eCourse
January 7 - 25
Journaling is a popular way to deepen spirituality, work out issues, find the courage to face ourselves, and the world
---- and especially at New Year's, to begin again. But like any practice, it takes a period of trial and error to find the techniques best suited to one's own particular way of processing. It takes dedicated effort to develop good journaling habits and it takes regular, focused attention to truly reap its benefits. That's where tools can help. Tools like this Monasteries of the Heart eCourse and JOURNAL, a new guided journal from Joan Chittister with prompts and activities to guide your reflection. In addition to the content to be delivered during this three-week eCourse, you will receive a $2.00 off coupon for the Joan
Chittister JOURNAL when you register. (JOURNAL is not required for the course)
A full description with a video by eCourse compiler Sister Linda Romey explaining the why and what of the course
here.
Dates: January 7 - 25
Time: At your convenience
Location: Online at Monasteries of the Heart
Cost: $20
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Book Discussion
January 7
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If you are a fan of Barbara Kingsolver's novels, consider joining the Women's Writing Studio book discussion group to discuss the first six chapters of her most recent novel,
Unsheltered, an Oprah book of the month selection. We share good conversation, snacks, beer and wine, and often continue over dinner at a local restaurant. Don't be shy, we are a friendly group of sisters, oblates, and friends. We choose the dates for the following discussions together.
Date: Monday, January 7
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Women's Writing Studio at St. Mary's A Space to Create, 310 East 10th Street, Erie PA, 16503
Cost: $5.00 contribution for drinks and snacks
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Stillpoint Day of Reflection
January 12
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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.
NEW: Register online here.
Email Sister Margaret Zeller
for more information.
Mark these 2019 dates now: February 16, March 30, April 13, May 4
Date: Saturday, January 12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Glinodo Center, 6270 East Lake Road
Cost: $15, registration required
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Enrichment Series
Climate Crisis and Humility:
Benedict's teaching as a guide
January 16
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The climate crisis urgently demands that we reevaluate and shift our attitudes, beliefs and behaviors. Sister Anne McCarthy will present a fresh look at St. Benedict's 12 steps of humility that offers insights for deep transformation of consciousness and action. The culminating vision of Benedict's ancient spiritual path is of a whole, healthy human who bows in reverence and love for all of creation. This workshop will explore this ancient teaching as a guide for individuals and communities living a new relationship with a planet in crisis for today and into the future. Sister Anne has presented on this topic several times, most recently at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Toronto.
For more information
email
Stephanie Schmidt, OSB, Director of Formation
Date: Wednesday, January 16
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Donation: Free and open to the public
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Silent Peace Walk
January 23
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This simple public prayer, step-by-step, is a powerful nonviolent tool to bring peace, beginning with one's own heart to our families, our communities, our nation, our world, and to all of creation. The January Silent Peace Walk will be at the Millcreek Mall,
starting location to be announced.
Sign up here to receive an email alert with additional information.
Date: Wednesday, January 23
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Millcreek Mall, starting location to be announced
Cost: All are welcome
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Stillpoint Day of Reflection
February 16
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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.
NEW: Register online here.
Email Sister Margaret Zeller
for more information.
Mark these 2019 dates now: March 30, April 13, May 4
Date: Saturday, February 16
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Glinodo Center, 6270 East Lake Road
Cost: $15, registration required
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Mid-Life/Long-Life Retreat for Personal and Spiritual Growth for Adults
May 17-19, 2019
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Register now for a weekend experience and refocus in the midst of life's changes with a Mid-Life/Life-Long Retreat that:
--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 more information and a downloadable registration form or contact Sister Rosanne Loneck, certified Mid-Life/Life-Long consultant: 814-899-0614 or
email.
Register now, participation is limited.
Date: May 17-19
Location: Mount St. Benedict Monastery
Recommended donation: $275 resident; $200 commuter
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SAVE THE DATE
Fundraiser Golf Tournament
June 17
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Golf! Volunteer! Sponsor! Donate! Your support of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie Charity Fundraiser Golf Tournament means as much to us as a hole-in-one means to a golfer! Why? Because a hole-in-one is something you remember and cherish. And your support of our community's 160-year presence in the Erie area is a sign of friendship that we will treasure forever. As Sisters of St. Benedict we live in community and pray and work together to help bring the reign of God to our suffering world. But we can't do all the good works that need to be done without generous support. So, we are coming to you to ask that you help us, that together we can continue to witness God's love and impact the pressing needs of our society.
Date: June 17
Location: Lake Shore Country Club, Erie, PA
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Receive reminder alerts from Benedictines for Peace each time there is a
--Take Back the Site Vigil
--Silent Peace March
--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 from 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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