special events
"LENTEN LECTIO" Mornings of Quiet Prayer in Lent
March 9 and March 23, 2010
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Two quiet mornings for prayer and reflection on Scripture using an ancient monastic form of sacred reading, enhanced with music and art. Each session will suggest a passage from Scripture for prayer, leaving the remainder of the morning for your own reflection time amid the quiet of the monastery and its grounds. Sessions will close with Noon Day Prayer.
Suggested Donation: $25 for both sessions at registration or $15 per session. Space is limited. *Optional: Brown Bag your lunch and we will provide coffee, tea, water!
For registration call the Monastery @ 410-821-5792 or email kmcnany@emmanuelosb.org
WOMEN and SPIRIT: Catholic Sisters in America
Saturday April 10, 2010
10:00 AM- 3:30 PM Cost: $15
Come join us for a bus trip to Washington, DC to visit this traveling exhibit at the Smithsonian. This interactive exhibit, sponsored by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) showcases the extraordinary contributions of women religious in this country's social and cultural landscape. Learn about the role these courageous women played in United States history and development.
For more information contact Molly Corbett at development@emmanuelosb.org or call 410-821-5792 x201.
VESPERS and QUIET PRAYER for PEACE
2nd Tuesday of the Month
** Jan. 12, 2010, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11, June 8
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Vespers with the Community followed by 30 minutes of quiet prayer for Peace. *Please note there is no Peace Prayer scheduled during July and August.
HOLY LIVING, LIVING WHOLLY IV: Exploring the Rule of Benedict for the 21st Century
September 29 (Complimentary Session) Oct, 6, Nov, 10, Dec. 1, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, May 4, 2010
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM at Emmanuel Monastery
This program is the fourth in a study-series of the Rule of Benedict, and will further explore its values that continue to speak over 1500 years to our world today. It is not necessary to have made the previous programs. To assist new participants, and to review for former participants, a complimentary review session is offered on September 29, 2009 from 9:30-11:30 AM. Registration is requested.
Cost: $100 for entire series if registered by 9/25/09. $120 if registered after 9/25, or $20 per session.
Co-sponsored by Benedictine Sisters of Baltimore and Well for the Journey.www.wellforjourney.org
Facilitators: Tricia Kirk, OSB, Kathy McNany, OSB
To Register send deductible deposit of $20 to:
Holy Living, Living Wholly IV
Emmanuel Monastery
2229 W. Joppa Road
Lutherville, MD 21093
CIRCLES OF CONTEMPLATION, CONVERSATIO AND CONVERSATION VII
January 4, February 1, March 1, May 3, June 7... the first Monday of the month. (Note: there is no meeting in April)
Time: 7:30 - 9:00p.m. at Emmanuel Monastery
This program offers the opportunity to gather with others in a place of safety and of non-judgmental conversation, within a faith context, to ponder God's Word and the ways it impacts our present reality; to share with others the unsettling questions and conflicts of the heart that often confront us today; and to encourage and support a Gospel response. This year's focus is "Compassion....Looking at Current Issues through the Lens of Compassion."
Suggested Donation: $10 per session, $50 for series
Co-sponsored by Benedictine Sisters of Baltimore and the Murphy Justice and Peace Initiative
Register online at www.PFMjpi.org or by mail
Send to: Circles
Emmanuel Monastery
2229 W. Joppa Road
Lutherville, MD 21093
A full program brochure is available upon request by calling the Monastery at 410-821-5792 or e-mailing S. Kathy at kmcnany@emmanuelosb.org
