March 2023
Issue #30
Reflections from the Hill
Occasional Outreach from the Benedictine Sisters
Spring Blossoms with Hope
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Catholic Sisters Week is coming up March 8-14!
Fifty-two weeks a year women religious stand with the poor and immigrants, teach children, fight injustice, heal the sick, share spirituality, empower women, defend the planet, promote peace, create community, offer hope…

And for this one week we shine the spotlight on women religious, including our Boerne Sisters!
Reflecting during the Lenten Season
 
We are now in the Lenten Season, an opportune time for reflection on who we are before God and one another. I was drawn to reflect on the Gospel...
Omega Retreat Center Update
Omega Retreat Center is excited to welcome Wayne Speaker as our new cook! Wayne lives in Boerne with his wife of 43 years, Tricia. They have two sons and two granddaughters. Wayne has been a great addition to the team and we have been enjoying his homemade cobblers and corn bread.
Health and Wholeness Center Update
The Health and Wholeness Center (HWC) has a member who has started a wonderful way to share their Faith with the rest of our community!

We now have a pad next to the Bible in the HWC where members write down their favorite scripture, or a note.

It’s a big hit and we love how our members are sharing their hearts and Faith.
Sister's Attic Update
We are grateful to share that the Sisters' Attic Thrift Store has some new volunteers who filled our needs on Thursdays and Fridays.

And we'd like to say a special thank you to Kerri Mecke-Lozano, who is helping us post some things on Facebook for the Thrift Store.

If you follow Sisters' Attic on Facebook you can save $1 off your purchase for that day.
Benedictine Oblate Schedule - Winter 2022/Spring 2023
Initial Formation:
Mar 19 - Hospitality
Apr 16 - Stewardship (joint meeting with Ongoing Formation)
May 7 - Initial Oblation Ceremony

Ongoing Formation:
Mar 5 - 'Do Not Crush the Bruised Reed': Mercy in the Rule of Benedict
Apr 16 - Stewardship (joint meeting with Initial Formation)
May 7 - Renewal of Oblation Ceremony

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Benedictine Oblate, please click here for more information or email us by clicking here.
MISSION STATEMENT
We are called to seek God in community and to respond in ministry through sharing our spirituality and addressing the needs of the people we serve, especially the poor.