Seasons of the Spirit
No – it is not a typo! After 100 weekends of Spirit of the Seasons retreats held at Mount Saint Benedict Monastery, you are now invited to participate in a new series entitled Seasons of the Spirit. With a “twist” of words yet still full of “spirit”, Sister Carolyn Gorny-Kopkowski, OSB has birthed something new and exciting! Carol Comstock and other Benedictine Oblates/professionals will assist in these gatherings at the Mount in Erie. There will be opportunities for prayer/meditation/solitude; presentations; shared wisdom; creative leisure; physical activity and celebrations (similar to the style of the past 100 SOS retreats).
With 25 years of retreat experience and a Master’s Degree in Creation-Centered Spirituality, Sr. Carolyn is inspired by the following words:
"Spirituality is about developing the courage, the determination, to commit ourselves to living all the dimensions of life with awareness and strength, with depth and quality." - Joan Chittister, OSB
March 23-25: Passion for Poetry
June 1-3: Creation from Clay
September 7-9: Color, Touch and More
- Participants arrive anytime Friday afternoon to register.
- Supper is provided at 6:30 p.m. in the Garden Room for all participants.
- Program runs from Friday at 7:30 p.m. until Sunday noon. (Sunday lunch is not included.)
- Saturday meals (breakfast, lunch and supper) and Sunday breakfast are taken in the monastery dining room with the Community.
- Some accommodations are available; contact Sister Carolyn for information.
- Resident: $145 includes lodging for two nights, program, meals/snacks, activity materials
- Commuter: $115 includes program, meals/snacks, activity materials
- Saturday only commuter: $95 includes Saturday's program, meals/snacks, activity materials
Registrations are due no later than 1 week prior to the retreat.
Send a $50 non-refundable deposit to:
Carolyn Gorny-Kopkowski, OSB
345 East 9th Street
Erie, PA 16503
For further information and to register contact Sister Carolyn:
Office: 814-452-6318
Mobile: 814-392-6595