| Page last updated on Feb. 12, 2010
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| Any weekend arranged with the vocation director. | Vocation Discernment Weekend Women between the ages of 18 and 55 are invited to St. Martin Monastery to spend a weekend Opening themselves to Gods Call to them at this time in their lives. There will be opportunities during the weekend to meet with the Vocation Director, Sister Mary Wegher. The next scheduled weekend is June 25-27, 2010. Cost: No charge Time: Friday evening until Sunday afternoon Contact: srmarywegher@yahoo.com Sr Mary Wegher 605.343.8011
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| At the time that is convenient for the individual | Spiritual Direction and Directed Retreats Sister Margaret Hinker is available at the Monastery for those who desire to grow spiritually through spiritual direction and/or directed retreats. Cost: Donated fee of $10 or $20 per session Time: Upon request Contact: margarethinker@yahoo.com Phone: 605-343-8011
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| February through December 2010 | Centering Prayer and Oblate Meeting Dates The monthly meetings of the Centering Prayer Group and the Benedictine Oblates for Feb. through Dec. 2010 are as follows. Centering prayer meets at 9:30 a.m. and the Oblates meet at 12:30 p.m. on these dates: 2/13/10, 3/13/10, 4/10/10, 5/8/10, 6/12/10, 7/10/10, 9/11/10, 10/9/10, 11/13/10, and 12/11/10.
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| Feb. - Nov. 2010 | WORKSHOPS -- FEB. through NOV. 2010 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION or to REGISTER FOR ANY OF THE WORKSHOPS LISTED BELOW, PLEASE CONTACT SISTER MARMION HOWE at the EMAIL address below, or PHONE: (605) 343-8011, or MAILING ADDRESS: 1851 St. Martin Dr., Rapid City, SD 57702. Our workshop mission rooted on the tradition of Benedictine life and hospitality is to nurture the spiritual journey of people of all faith, and to foster a prayerful attitude which calls forth change and growth. Contact: Srmarmion@aol.com
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| 2/20/10 | Prelude to Lent The Lenten season brings joy, even when we reflect on the suffering and death that brings us to our Lord's resurrection. It is a gift of Christ's love and we take it to all those we see along the way. The $20.00 offering includes refreshments and lunch. Preregistration is necessary. Sister Marmion Howe, 343-8011, 348-9132, or by email below. Cost: $20 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Srmarmion@aol.com
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| 3/20/10 | Forgiveness Retreat The "Forgiveness Retreat" consists of meditation, centering Prayer, and a CD video from Contemplative Outreach with a leader, Bernadette Teasdale. Offering of $10.00 includes refreshments. Registration is necessary: Sister Marmion Howe, 343-8011, or 348-9132, or by email below.
Cost: $10 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Contact: Srmarmion@aol.com
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| 4/24/10 | Letting Go Retreat Also known as the welcome prayer. Letting go is a positive strategy to strengthen our true self and respond in love to frustration, instead of reacting. Our goal is to keep in god's peace of the present moment. Offering of $20.00 includes refreshments and lunch. In large conference room, St. Martin Monastery, 1851 St. Martin Drive, Rapid City, SD 57702. Registration is necessary. Sister Marmion Howe 343-0811 or 348-9132 night, or by email below.
Cost: $20 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact: Srmarmion@aol.com
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| 5/22/10 | Cloud of Unknowing Retreat A joyful DVD presentation by Father William Meninger OCSO, St. Benedict's Monastery, Snow Mass Colorado. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Offering of $25.00 includes refreshments and lunch. Required for the course: paperback book THE CLOUD OF UNKNOWING edited by William Johnston S.J. The Retreat is an experience to deepen one's prayerful dedication to LECTIO and Centering Prayer. Registration is necessary: Sister Marmion Howe, 343-8011, evening: 348-9132, or by email below.
Cost: $25 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Srmarmion@aol.com
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| 6/19/10 | Introduction to Centering Prayer This will be an introduction for those who have had little or no exposure to Centering Prayer. People who have been practicing Centering prayer are welcome and encouraged to come. Conference Room, St. Martin Monastery. Offering of $10.00 includes refreshments. Registration is welcome, but come if you have not pre-registered. Contact Sister Marmion Howe, 343-8011 or 348-9132, or by email below.
Cost: $10 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Contact: Srmarmion@aol.com
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| 8/28/10 | Lectio Divina This a reflective reading of Scripture, a method of prayer that leads us into the deeper meaning of scripture, and the transformation of our lives. Bring your Bibles. Suggested reading: Keating, "Intimacy With God." Also by Thelma Hale: "Too Deep For words." The offering of $10.00 includes refreshments. Conference Room, St. Martin Monastery. Registration is necessary. Sister Marmion Howe, 605-343-8011 or by email below. Cost: $10 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Srmarmion@aol.com
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| 9/18/10 | Advanced Centering Prayer Centering Prayer for those who have been into Centering. If you are new to centering, come if you wish. Recommended reading: Keating, "Open Mind, Open Heart." Offering of $10.00 includes refreshments. Registration is necessary. Sr. Marmion Howe 343-8011 or by email below. Cost: $10 Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Contact: Srmarmion@aol.com
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| 10/23/10 | Centering Prayer Immersion Experience Includes six 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer separated by meditative walks. This experience is recommended for people experienced in Centering Prayer. Refreshments will be available before and after the prayer session. You are welcome to participate with as much time as you have available if you cannot stay the entire station. Sr. Marmion Howe 343-8011 or by email below. Donations accepted. Time: 8:30am registration, 9:00am-Noon prayer Contact: Srmarmion@aol.com
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| 11/6/10 | Prelude to Advent King of Peace comes, bringing peace to all the world. Bring your Bible. Focus on Scripture and Peace. Discussion and quiet time. Offering of $20.00 includes refreshments and lunch. Registration is necessary: Sister Marmion Howe (605)343-8011 or email below.
Cost: $10 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Contact: Srmarmion@aol.com
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