Maryann Joyce, director of the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, offers some suggestions for our heart and mind to stay grounded in God one moment at a time, as we bear through the suffering of this pandemic. Stay in the Moment – Our minds spend much of their time in the future or the…
Nearly 700 years of service to God’s people is represented in the 10 Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph who are celebrating significant anniversaries of religious profession in 2020. Sister Mary Angela Matthews was the 11th jubilarian this year, but she went to heaven on April 5. Sister Marcella Schrant, a native of Walker, Kan., is…
Sister Mary Angela Matthews, 90, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died April 5, 2020, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 70th year of religious life. She was a native of Hardinsburg, Ky.She graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy in 1949, and from Brescia College in 1965. She also earned master’s degrees from Loyola…
Thomas Merton tells us overwork and constant activity is a violence we modern folk do to ourselves. I recalled this as I was thinking about the Coronavirus and what it is doing to us. I believe it is instilling fear into many of us. Is that what we want it to do? No. Maybe we…
The Kentucky Department of Charitable Gaming temporarily suspended all charitable gaming licenses as of March 18, 2020, in its attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The 2020-21 Quilt Club year set to begin April 1, 2020 will instead have its first drawing on May 1, 2020, at which time we will draw two winners!…
Due to the COVID-19 virus and the mandate for social distancing to keep our Sisters and the public safe, we have decided to reschedule or cancel several of our retreats. Canceled:4/9 Lenten Day of Quiet4/9 Focus on Faith Rescheduled: Women in Prayer –moved to May 1-3 (subject to change)Praying Your Dreams -moved to June 13We understand…
Sister Catherine Kaufman has always used her creativity to serve the Lord. Today, she uses that gift to decorate the dining room to make it inviting and festive all throughout the year.
Powerful Lessons to Living AgelesslyThis program is based on the writing and research of Dr. Richard Johnson, founder of Senior Adult Ministry. You will learn the 12 essential “keys” of aging and spirituality that transform this time of life into an ageless soul-adventure. This is a six-session course offered on Wednesday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m.…
The Focus on Faith class meets monthly to study the Catholic faith. The group will be reading and discussing “Jesus A Pilgrimage” by Father James Martin. You are welcome to attend any or all sessions. The cost is $20 per session includes lunch. 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…
Join us for an inspiring and motivating day of whole-person wellness, developing and nurturing our spirit, mind and body. Theresa Rowe will teach on the health benefits of combining our faith, mindset and fitness, using biblical principles for daily application. Also included is a Pilates for the Soul Mat Workout, specifically designed for every level…
The Focus on Faith class meets monthly to study the Catholic faith. The group will be reading and discussing “Jesus A Pilgrimage” by Father James Martin. You are welcome to attend any or all sessions. The cost is $20 per session includes lunch. Register for Focus on Faith
It’s time for the second “Friends and Fun at the Mount” day!Join us for an afternoon of Bunco or feel free to bring your own games, books or craft projects!Lunch, snacks and door prizes will be provided$15 in advance or $20 at the doorRegister for Friends and Fun at the Mount
As Christians, we are called to be people of hope. But how do we do this amid the gloom and doom that sometimes pervades the daily news -and our personal lives? This retreat explores Christian hope and its relation to faith, love, wonder, and courage. Using scripture, short videos, music, stories, sharing and humor, Sister…
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 in Owensboro, Ky. at 270-686-7739. Register for Gennesaret Retreat Weekend
The Focus on Faith class meets monthly to study the Catholic faith. The group will be reading and discussing “Jesus A Pilgrimage” by Father James Martin. You are welcome to attend any or all sessions. The cost is $20 per session includes lunch. Register for Focus on Faith
The Focus on Faith class meets monthly to study the Catholic faith. The group will be reading and discussing “Jesus A Pilgrimage” by Father James Martin. You are welcome to attend any or all sessions. The cost is $20 per session includes lunch. Register for Focus on Faith
