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Winter 2012 Enrichment Programs
All faiths welcome!
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"Come & See" Vocation Live-In Opportunities
January 13-15, 2012
February 11-12, 2012
March 24-25, 2012
Do you wonder where God is leading you in your
vocation? Have you ever considered becoming a sister in a religious
community? We would love to journey with you! Please consider
joining us for a 24-hour live-in opportunity where you can join our sisters for
meals, prayer and sharing in an environment that is welcoming and
non-threatening. Hear the vocation stories of our sisters and learn how
God "tugged" at our hearts. We welcome you with listening hearts and
hospitality.
Private rooms are available for you to enjoy, pray
and reflect on God's call in your life. Rich prayer, great food,
comfortable spaces and lots of laughs await! There is no charge to attend
these live-ins. Pre-registration is required. Please contact our
vocation director, Sister Gerard Wald at 701.355.8909 or e-mail:
vocations@annunciationmonastery.org
If the above dates don't work for your schedule,
please contact Sister Gerard to set up another time for your visit! We are
flexible!
Can't make one of our Come & See Live-Ins?
Attend a Discernment Retreat Day!
Saturday, February 4 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Saturday, March 17 (11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
Saturday, April 14 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Contact Sister Gerard at 701-355-8909 or
gerwald@umary.edu or Sister Hannah at
701-355-8374 or hmvanorny@umary.edu
The schedule for the day will look something
like this:
10:45 a.m. Arrival
11 a.m. Morning Prayer/Mass/Lunch
1 p.m. Quiet time with directed reading
2 p.m. Sharing
3 p.m. Snack and visiting with the sisters
4 p.m. Lectio (reflection on the Sunday
readings)
5 p.m. Evening Prayer/Dishes
7 p.m. Closing prayer
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T'ai Chi Chih®Joy
Thru Movement
T'ai Chi Chih sessions are a series of slow,
meditative movements that benefit the body, mind and spirit. By circulating and
balancing the body's internal energy, the movements provide an effective way to
relieve stress, restore balance and harmonize all aspects of one's life. These
movements are referred to as moving meditation. Wear comfortable clothing. Eight
learning sessions. First session is free. Suggested donation is $50.
Dates & Times: Mondays, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
January 23, 30; February 13, 20, 27; March 12, 19,
26
Sessions are led by certified instructor, Sister
Eleanor Stockert, OSB. Please preregister by calling Sister Gemma Peters
at 701-255-1520.
* * Ongoing Spiritual Enrichment
Opportunities * *
Spiritual Direction -
Do you desire to grow in your
relationship with God and become more aware of God in your daily life?
Perhaps God is inviting you to seek spiritual direction. Your desire to deepen
your relationship with God grows as you discover God's abiding
love and care for you. Several spiritual directors are
available. Call Sister Gemma at (701)355-8952 or 701-255-1520 for more information
about spiritual direction.
T'ai Chi Chih®Joy
Thru Movement Follow-Up Sessions-
Deepen your commitment to daily
practice by joining others each month to review movements that
release stress and foster inner peace. You must have completed
eight instruction sessions prior to these sessions. 2012 Dates:
(Tuesdays) January 31, February 28, March 27, April 24.
Sessions will be held from
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Led by
Sister Eleanor Stockert
Ongoing Support
Sessions on Centering Prayer - Deepen your
relationship with God by joining others in Centering Prayer, a
prayer of silence. Must have had Intro to Centering Prayer
sessions. Each session includes centering, silence and Lectio on
Scripture. 2011/2012 Dates:
(Mondays)
Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 9. Sessions will be held from 7:00
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Led by Sister Patricia Schap.
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 Sister Gemma at
(701)355-8952 or (701)255-1520 make
arrangements.
Outreach Programs
- Speakers from the monastery are available to present
programs in your locality. Call for information.
Labyrinth Prayer Path Walk - Experience our beautiful
scenery and prayerfully walk our outdoor labyrinth on your own. 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.
Preregistration is not required as you are welcome to walk our
labyrinth any time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Renew Your Inner Spirit at Our
Hospitality Center -The monastery is a perfect place for quiet time to
relax, read and pray in a restful setting. It is a place for: individual
and/or directed retreat, for self-directed renewal times, for days or times of
solitude in private, for spiritual direction.
Call Sister Gemma at (701)355-8952 to arrange date(s) and time(s) that suit your needs and for further information.
The
suggested donation is a free will offering to help defray the
cost of our spiritual programs. However, no one in
need of services will be turned away for lack of finances.
Pre-registration is required for programs. For details on
any of the above programs, contact Sister Gemma at (701)255-1520
or (701)355-8952. |
