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Attend
an Upcoming Event
Annunciation Monastery's
Hospitality Center Summer
Offerings -
2009
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Is God calling you to become a Sister
of Annunciation Monastery?
~ July 8 - July 12, 2009
*Experience Benedictine hospitality
*Get to know the sisters of Annunciation
Monastery
*Learn about monastic community life
*Discover the richness of daily prayer with the
sisters
*Enjoy conversation, good meals and recreation
*Explore your vocation - What is God's plan for
your life?
*Enjoy private time to reflect, journal, walk
the beautiful paths surrounding the monastery and take in the peaceful
surroundings
*Hear our the vocation stories of our sisters
*Lots of laughs!
There is no charge to attend this live-in
experience, however, preregistration is required. For more
information, contact Sister Nicole at (701)255-1520 or Sister Gerard at
(701)355-8228. We're looking forward to meeting you!
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Spiritual Spa for the Soul
Spend a day nurturing your inner self and your
relationship with God. A private room will be provided where you can
retreat into your own space to hear God within. Upon arrival, you will
meet with a spiritual director and make a plan for the day. Indulge in a
day of self-care by resting, listening, journaling, reflective reading -
whatever feeds your soul. Enjoy meals and prayer privately or with the
community of sisters. You are welcome to enjoy the beauty of nature by
walking the surrounding paths or our outdoor labyrinth. Come and let the
monastic quiet wash over and restore you.
Date: Call to arrange a day that suits
your needs.
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (times can be
flexible)
Suggested donation: $35 (includes private
room, spiritual director, meal) Please pre-register by calling Sister Gemma at (701)255-1520.
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* * More Enrichment
Opportunities * *
Labyrinth Walk - Experience our beautiful
scenery and prayerfully walk our outdoor labyrinth. Are you pondering your
relationship with God, self, others? Perhaps walking the labyrinth will
refresh your spirit and you might find some of the answers you are looking for. Spiritual
Direction - In spiritual direction, you reflect
deeply on your relationship and experiences of God in your daily
life. Your desire to deepen your relationship with God grows as
you discover God has been waiting to be invited to a closer
relationship with you! Several spiritual directors are
available. Call for information, (701)255-1520.
Day of Reflection
- Treat yourself to quiet and enter into your own prayerful
time with God. The time is yours. Prayer with the
Sisters and meals are optional. A donation is suggested.
Call for information.
Group Retreat or
Reflection - Arrange a time for reflection, prayer
and/or retreat for your group. Bring your own leader or
inquire if someone from the Center could facilitate the retreat.
Facilities and lunch are available. Call to make
arrangements.
Outreach Programs
- Speakers from the monastery are available to present
programs in your locality. Call for information.
Individually-Directed or Private Retreat - Gift
yourself with some quiet time away to focus on your relationship
with God and others. Relish time for prayer, reading,
walking and resting. Enjoy a private room and outdoor
beauty on the bluffs of the Missouri River. Meals are
included. Certified spiritual directors are available if
desired.
Private retreat: $35/day (private room,
meals). Directed retreat: $55/day (private room, meals,
spiritual direction). Extra for overnight accommodations.
Call Center to make arrangements.
Pre-registration is required for all programs. For more information on any of the above
programs, please contact Sister Gemma Peters at (701)255-1520.
The
suggested donation is a free will offering to help Annunciation
Monastery Hospitality Center meet expenses. However, no one in
need of services will be turned away for lack of finances. |
