One of the nation’s leading activists for nonviolence is coming to the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center in November to share his insights on peacemaking.On Nov. 1-2, 2019, Father John Dear, author and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, is leading “Jesus the Peacemaker: Following Jesus on the Path of Peace and Nonviolence.” Father Dear…
As familiar as budding flowers and warming temperatures, a sure sign of spring each year in Maple Mount is a women’s retreat led by Ursuline Sister Cheryl Clemons.This fall, Sister Cheryl will share her wealth of spiritual knowledge in another retreat, this one for men and women. On Oct. 18-20, 2019, at the Mount Saint…
We still have some quilts left over from our Escape to the mount weekend and we would like to give our supporters an opportunity to still purchase these amazing pieces of art! To buy a quilt, you can call Maggie at (270) 229-2009 or email her at maggie.hatfield@maplemount.org to reserve which one you want then…
The gym was packed to the gills on Sunday for our Quilt Bingo event! Beautiful quilts, both big and small were arranged so that people could browse and admire such amazing works of art! There was a lot of laughter heard throughout the three hours we were there, so we are guessing that everyone had…
To kick off the first event of our Escape to the Mount weekend, we held a trivia night in the gym! Ten teams competed for restaurant gift cards while they enjoyed food prepared by the Retreat Center. There was also quilts, jams, jellies and items that were handmade by the Sisters for sale during the…
Sister Helen Smith, 73, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 42nd year of religious life. She was a native of Bartlesville, Okla.Sister Helen was a creative woman, from her beautiful knitting to developing spiritual programs for the children who she loved to lead…
Sister Mary Timothy Bland has not only dedicated her life to serving God as a Sister, but she has also answered the call to teach and shape young minds.
Those who have a chronic or serious health issue could be a candidate for the Gennesaret retreat, designed for persons whose medical conditions would otherwise hinder them from attending a weekend overnight retreat. To find out more, contact Tom or Amy Payne of Owensboro at (270) 686-7739.
The topic for this Twilight Retreat is Cultural diversity and Immigration. The speaker will be Deacon Chris Gutierrez. Deacon Chris Gutierrez has been director of the office of Hispanic Ministry for the diocese of Owensboro since 2014. Before that he coordinated Hispanic Ministry for Sts. Joseph and Paul in Owensboro for about 8 years often…
This group gathers to study the book, "Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith" by Scott Hahn. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., including lunch. Cost is $25. Register for Focus on Faith
We live lives of instant communication and Fast track activity. A big part of what we see, hear and do can be stressful. This weekend we will look at our personal story in light of living “A Life of Joy.” During the weekend we will look at ways that can guide us along life’s journey…
The stories of these Gospel men and women offer a promise: just as the weaknesses, failures, illnesses, and faults of his first disciples did not block his love, so today Jesus continues to call and love imperfect people. Just as he entrusted his church to these flawed but graced human beings in the first century,…
Join us Nov. 1-2 for a retreat on Jesus, peacemaking and Gospel nonviolence with Father John Dear, long time activist, author and Nobel Peace Prize nominee. Fr. John will reflect with us on the life of Jesus from the perspective of Gandhian/Kingian nonviolence; invite us to ponder our own nonviolence and how we can become…
Deacon Richard Murphy will present “Holiday Spiritual Fruits: Gratitude and Peace” Just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas, come join Deacon Richard in some reflections on growing in the wonderful fruits of gratitude and peace. They make just the right gifts to give and receive in the holiday season. Relax after your day at work…
This group gathers to study the book, "Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith" by Scott Hahn. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., including lunch. Cost is $25. Register for Focus on Faith
Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center continues to sponsor a group of individuals who enjoy yarn spinning, crocheting, knitting, weaving and rug hooking. All skill levels are welcome. You will enjoy the food and fellowship as you gather with others to work on your own projects. Mount Saint Joseph offers private rooms, home-cooked meals…
The title for this Twilight Retreat is "Awaiting and Welcoming Peace with Thomas Merton; Advent Contemplation in A Seed, a Poem and an Essay" The evening will be led by Father Brian Johnson. This Merton presentation will be timely and seasonal by focusing on the Advent themes of preparing and waiting for the Prince of…
