The current issue of Shalom Calendar Winter 2010

Book Talk
Led by Elin Stetz, Book Talk meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Come for some great conversation. Upcoming dates and book selections:

Mar. 20: Ron Hansen, Exiles
Apr. 17: Hannah Arendt, Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil
May 15: Dorothy Sayers, Mind of the Maker

The fee for Book Talk is underwritten by an anonymous donor. Register the day before.

Taize Prayer Service
Music, Scripture, Silence
Queen of Angels Monastery Chapel
All are welcome!

Dates will be:
March 21, April 18, May 16, and June 20.

Go in the Peace of Christ to the World
Using teachings and Lectio Divina, we will focus on the themes of Shalom/peace in both biblical testaments and how each of us is called to the ministry of peace making in today's world. Presenter: Jeanette von Herrmann,OSB

Friday, March 19, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 20, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
$115, $50 deposit, includes Friday overnight accommodations, breakfast and lunch.
$50,commuter includes Saturday lunch.
Register by March 17.

POH Gathering: Prayer of the Heart & Lectio Divina
POH Gathering: Prayer of the Heart & Lectio Divina Come for a morning of Prayer of the Heart, reflection, and teaching. Presenter: Dorothy Pulkka, OSB

Saturday, March 20
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$25, $15 deposit, bring a sack lunch.
Register by March 18.

Holy Week Retreat: "Breaking the Bonds that Bind - Moving into the Freedom of God"
Holy Week Retreat During these holy days, there will be two biblical reflections/teachings each day that will center on the divine call to move from death to life as we remember Christ's Passion-Death-Resurrection. There will be abundant time for silence, reflection, and joining the monastic community for the Liturgy of the Hours and the Paschal Triduum liturgies. Presenter: Jeanette von Herrmann, OSB

Thursday - Saturday, April 1-3
Presentation times: Thursday, 9:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m., 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. (Please arrive at 9 a.m.)
Come for one or all three days ($55 per day) includes lunch and dinner.
Overnight accommodations: $46 per night, includes breakfast.
$25 deposit.Register by March 29.

Meditation Practices for Healing the Inner Child
Psychology and spirituality teachers suggest that we have a vast resource of healing potential. This retreat is designed to bring these healing resources into consciousness through contemplative meditation. Participants will be guided to appreciate God's gift of wisdom and attend to the Inner Child within one's inner sacred space. Led by Peggy McGurn, who uses contemplative meditations as counselor and spiritual director.

Friday, April 9, 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$130, $50 deposit, includes Friday overnight accommodations, breakfast and lunch.
$85 commuter, includes Saturday lunch.
Register by March 3.

POH Gathering: Prayer of the Heart & Meditatio
Come for a morning of Prayer of the Heart, reflection, and teaching. Presenter: Dorothy Pulkka, OSB

Saturday, April 17
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$25, $15 deposit, bring a sack lunch.
Register by April 16.

"Always Our Children:" A Day of Reflection for Peresons Interested in Learning about Catholic Bishops' Pastoral Message to Gay and Lesbian Persons, their families, and Those in Ministry with Them
Come for a day of reflection on the positive messages the Bishops have in their pastoral letter. The day will be in a safe, confidential environment and will be positive, not argumentative in tone. Presenters: Florence and Steve Balog, Catholic parents of twin lesbian daughters, have over 15 years experience in parish gay and lesbian ministry and Catholic Parent Support groups. Any question about the day, call the Balogs, 503 845-7850.

Saturday, April 24
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$50, $25 deposit, bring a sack lunch or buy lunch for $6.
Register by April 19.

Living with God in later Life: Creating Spiritual Wellness
Our interactive workshop explores dimensions of spirituality as a paradigm to successfully navigate older adulthood. Grounded in our faith narrative, we will examine essential tasks to creating spiritual wellness such as learning from suffering, practicing forgiveness, discovering meaning/purpose in living, and engaging in focused life review. Presenter: Jeff Lukehart, Ph.D., Coordinator-Center for Successful Living, NorthWest Senior & Disability Services, Salem

Saturday, May 1
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$50, $25 deposit, bring your sack lunch or buy lunch for $6.
Register by April 28.

Information Sessions on Spiritual Direction and the Spiritual Direction Training Program
You are invited to a complimentary afternoon on Sunday, May 2, to learn about Spiritual Direction and its benefits for your spiritual life, from 1-2 p.m. Following this session, Sister Joan Pokorny, director of Spiritual Direction Training Program, "With Expanded Hearts," will present information to those interested in enrolling in this program, 2:15 p.m. � 3:15 p.m.

Crossing the Threshold Retreat
Each day we are invited anew to reflect on how we are being called to a deeper transformation, a change of heart. This retreat experience, which includes input, prayer, reflection time, and conversation, focuses on the impact that transition and change have on our lives. Life itself is forever changing, but as individuals we encounter significant transitions like growing older, dealing with health issues, losing loved ones, facing unemployment, having children move away, or responding to aging parents. We also experience changes in our church, country, world, and universe that impact all of us. This retreat experience looks at the choice we face - to resist change in search of certainty and safety, or to embrace the pain of the unknown, trusting that our loving God and the support of others will help us to "cross the threshold" into the new life of resurrection.

Led by Sister Catherine Bertrand, SSND. Sister Catherine, a native of Minnesota , has degrees in behavioral science, ministry, and counseling, with ongoing work in organizational planning and facilitation. She is a speaker and facilitator both nationally and internationally. She has written many articles on religious life topics. She has also been chosen as the presenter of the 14th Annual Sister Marilyn Schwab Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Benedictine Sisters' Hospitality Center. Her topic: "The Nun Study - Educators in life...and in death."

Saturday, May 8
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
$50, $25 deposit, bring a sack lunch or buy lunch for $6.
Register by May 4.

The 14th Annual Sister Marilyn Schwab Memorial Lecture
May 11, 7-8 p.m. in the Hospitality Center of the Benedictine Sisters. Sponsored by Shalom Prayer Center and the Providence Benedictine Nursing Center Foundation. The lecture is free and open to all. This year's speaker is Sister Catherine Bertrand, SSND. Sister Catherine, a native of Minnesota , has degrees in behavioral science, ministry, and counseling, with ongoing work in organizational planning and facilitation. She is a speaker and facilitator both nationally and internationally. She has written many articles on religious life topics. Her topic: "The Nun Study - Educators in life...and in death."

Contemplative Leadership, Part III: Grounding our lives in daily practice
When we are caught up in the speed and stress of active lives, we can lose contact with our deepest selves and our ability to serve others with courage and compassion. To bring peace to our communities, each of us must cultivate inner peace, stability and self-awareness, by committing to daily contemplative practice. This one-day retreat, shaped by Benedictine values, offers an opportunity to explore the rewards and challenges of such a practice. Session activities, including facilitated discussion, lectio divina, meditation, writing exercises, and small group dialogue, will draw upon the wisdom of scripture, contemplative models, and the Rule of St. Benedict.

Participation in the previous retreats is not a prerequisite. Please register early; space is limited and names may be added to a waiting list.

Presenters: Antoinette Traeger, OSB, and Dr. Jodi Kilcup, Assistant Vice President for College Relations, Linfield College; and a Benedictine oblate Saturday, May 15
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$55, $25 deposit, bring a sack lunch or buy lunch for $6.
Register by May 10.

POH Gathering: Prayer of the Heart & Chronic or Progressive Illness
Come for a morning of Prayer of the Heart, reflection, and teaching. Presenter: Dorothy Pulkka, OSB

Saturday, May 15
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$25, $15 deposit, bring a sack lunch.
Register by May 12.

Building the House: A Day of Reflection with Mary Oliver
The contemporary poet Mary Oliver has written that each of her poems must have a spiritual purpose. Come and explore the spiritual purpose of our words and how we all help to build the house of language and poetry. The day will have time for writing, silence, sharing and discussion. Presenter: Hilda Kleiman, OSB
Saturday, May 22
9:30 - 2:30 p.m.
$45, $25 deposit, bring a sack lunch or buy lunch for $6
Register by May 20.

With Open Hearts: Hospitality
Opening the door to wayfarers; welcoming the stranger, especially those most in need; these are some of the topics we will explore together. Jesus went out into the highways and byways, seeking those most in need of His presence. We come together to encourage one another, to learn from one another, and to better impact our community with hearts that are open in loving service. Presenter: Linda Pawlowski.

Saturday, May 22
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Freewill offering for the day.
Bring a sack lunch or buy lunch for $6
Register by May 20.

What St. Benedict Says about Reverence
Reverence is much needed in our lives and in our world. Join in exploring reverence in light of the Rule of St. Benedict. Please bring the Rule of St. Benedict or buy one at the gift shop. Presenter: Dorothy Jean Beyer, OSB

Saturday, June 5
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
$45, $25 deposit, bring a sack lunch or buy lunch for $6.
Register by June 3.

3rd Annual Shalom Garden Party and Open House
Agatha Hess Hall in the Benedictine Sisters Hospitality Center. Program: 1:15 p.m., followed by an Ice Cream Social and tours. All are welcome!

Sunday, June 6
1 - 3 p.m.

Women: Called to Faith and Holiness: A Silent Retreat for Women
During this 7-day retreat, each day will focus on a different biblical woman (Esther, Vashti, Miriam, the Sinful woman of Luke's gospel, the bleeding woman of Luke's gospel, Mary & Elizabeth, and Tabitha) whose life demonstrates the faith and holiness each of us is called to by God. Through teachings and lectio divina, retreatants will be invited to deepen their own commitment to discipleship and sanctity. Led by Jeanette von Herrmann, OSB.

Friday, July 9 (beginning at 7PM) through Friday, July 16 (ending at 4PM). Come for the whole retreat or whatever portion you are able.
$560, $50 deposit, (includes room and all meals)
Commuter fee: $55 per day, includes lunch.
Register by July 6.

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