Fall & winter listings 2004

PLACE: Kordes Retreat Center, Ferdinand, IN

TIME: Fall and winter 2004

DESCRIPTION: Kordes Center, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Benedict, offers retreats, personal growth programs and facility rentals in a rural, monastic setting. "Carrie Newcomer Concert and Writing Workshop," Sept. 24-25; "Grief Workshop" (Maria Tasto, OSB), Oct. 15-17; "Natural Great Peace Day" (Joe Zarantonello), Oct. 16; "Mary, Saint of Saints Retreat" (Archabbot Lambert Reilly), Oct. 22-23; "Centering Prayer Introduction" (Maria Tasto, OSB) October 23; "Advent Retreat" (Rev. Eugene Hensell, OSB), Dec. 10-12; "Reconciliation and Peace Retreat" (Rev. Joseph Nassal, CppS), Jan. 10-14; "Lectio Divina" (Maria Tasto, OSB) March 4-6. Phone Kordes Retreat Center toll-free: (800) 880-2777. E-mail: www.thedome.org/kordes Web site: Kordes@thedome.org

KANSAS

PLACE: Manna House of Prayer, Concordia, KS

TIME: Jan. 20-25, 2005

DESCRIPTION: "Life After Elected Leadership: The Journey Continues" is a discernment process for women religious whose term in leadership is ending. During the last months in office a woman becomes aware of the need to plan for the future. With pressure of drawing her work to a close, she may find it difficult to take time for discernment about her future. The retreat provides time to gather spiritual and physical resources in an intergrating dynamic of prayer, relaxation, honest search and learning. Facilitators: Bette Moslander, CSJ; Marcia Allen, CSJ. Information: Manna House, PO Box 675, Concordia, KS 66901. E-mail: retreatcenter@ mannahouse.org

PLACE: Manna House of Prayer, Concordia, KS

TIME: Feb. 17-22, 2005

DESCRIPTION: "Spirituality of Leadership." Content and process in this retreat/workshop is designed to help women currently serving in elected leadership positions to deepen their faith commitment to their personal journey during their years of community service. It provides time and an environment to respond to the immense challenges for profound personal and communal conversion in the face of the events and realities that are shaping religious life in this post-modern world. Enrollment is limited, pre-register early. Presenters: Marcia Allen, CSJ and Bette Moslander, CSJ. Information: Manna House, PO Box 675, Concordia, KS 66901. E-mail: retreatcenter@mannahouse.org

PLACE: Manna House of Prayer, Concordia, KS

TIME: April 13-18, 2005

DESCRIPTION; "Spirituality of Leadership for Motherhouse Coordinators and Retirement Center Administrators," is a retreat/workshop designed to address the complex and multifaceted nature of the roles of motherhouse administrator/coordinator that range from maintaining a healthy infrastructure to creating a nurturing environment for diverse residents of the motherhouse. While examining the manifold tasks of administrating and pastoring, you will also be guided in reflections on spirituality of leadership as it impacts your personal life. Join us in a contemplative atmosphere designed to foster the minister and the ministry. Information: Manna House, PO Box 675, Concordia, KS 66901. Phone: (785) 243-4428; fax: (785) 243-4321. E-mail: retreatcenter@mannahouse.org