Our July and August Programs Will Be Presented Using ZOOM!
Sat. Aug. 15th: Our Dreams Are Messages From GodOur Dreams Are Messages From God: Listen To God's Voice Today S. Olga Wittekind, PhD 9:30 am-11:30 am $25 Program only (CEU’s available) PRESENTED USING ZOOM Dreams lead us into our inner landscape. Using a Jungian approach, we will learn about symbols and archetypal themes found in our dreams. S. Olga will provide techniques to help us work with our dreams and help us to grow in wholeness on our personal journeys with God. Come for a retreat with your inner guide! Beginners and advanced dreamers welcome! |
Add-on: Cont. Ed UnitsReceive CEU's while attending 'Our Dreams Are Messages From God'. |
Fri. Aug. 28th: A Day of Quiet RenewalA Day of Quiet Renewal (Spiritual Direction Available) 9:00 pm -4:00 pm $20 includes lunch Masks required while on the grounds of the Convent and Michaela Farm. Experience a day of renewal and relaxation. Take time out of your busy schedule to spend some quiet time on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis. Grab a Place to sit and read, journal or simply be still and enjoy God's gift of nature. Take a walking tour of the shrines or to Michaela Farm for fresh vegetables and a Labyrinth walk. Spend time to center and renew yourself. |
Add-on: Spiritual DirectionReceive Spiritual Direction while attending 'A Day Of Quiet Renewal'. |
Thurs. Sept. 10th: Interfaith Pilgrimage...subject to change!On the Road With OFC: Interfaith Pilgrimage to Indy 9:00 am - 5:00 pm $70 includes lunch, donations and transportation This program could possibly be changed to a 'virtual field trip'. Call our office at 812.933.6437 for the most current information! Join us for the day for an Interfaith Pilgrimage to Indianapolis. We will spend the morning touring the Hindu Temple of Central Indiana. After lunch at one of Indianapolis’ great restaurants we will spend the afternoon touring the Islamic Center of Indianapolis. Come learn and experience the richness of these two diverse religions! Space is limited so register early. |
Pilgrimage: No TransportationOn the Road With OFC: Interfaith Pilgrimage to Indy 9:00 am - 5:00 pm $50 includes lunch, donations... DOES NOT INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION |
Fri. Sept. 25th: A Day of Quiet RenewalA Day of Quiet Renewal (Spiritual Direction Available) 9:00 pm -4:00 pm $20 includes lunch Experience a day of renewal and relaxation. Take time out of your busy schedule to spend some quiet time on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis. Explore our library, grab a comfy chair and read, journal or just gaze out the window. Take a walking tour of the shrines or to Michaela Farm for fresh vegetables and a Labyrinth walk. Experience Spiritual Direction with a Sister. Spend time to center and renew yourself. |
Add-on: Spiritual DirectionReceive Spiritual Direction while attending 'A Day Of Quiet Renewal'. |
Sat. Oct. 3rd: Women's DayWomen's Day: Women of Wisdom 8:300am-3:00pm $50 includes lunch KEYNOTE: S. OLGA WITTEKIND, PHD (RETREAT DIRECTOR & SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR) We will look at the archetypal images of wisdom and the spirituality of God’s Wisdom! BREAKOUT: S. CLAIRE WHALEN, OSF (CERTIFIED TAI CHI INSTRUCTOR) Claire will teach several simple TCC movements selected from the “Joy Through Movement Series.” BREAKOUT: BEVERLY WILSON (ARTIST & EDUCATOR) Beverly will lead us in an art exercise to tap into the creative wisdom that flows through us. |
Oct. 3rd Women's Day for 2!Women's Day for 2! 8:30am-3:00pm $90 (includes lunch) |
Sat. October 24th: Meher Baba
The Teachings of Maher Baba, The SIlent Master
Patrick Murphy Welage
9:30 am-2:30 pm
$45 includes lunch
We will explore the teachings of Meher Baba of India (1894-1969), who claimed “I have come not to teach but to awaken.” Baba maintained silence for the last 44 years of his life, yet he travelled the world to spread his message of love and to bring together all religions “like beads on a string.” Baba also gave the message of “Don’t Worry, be Happy,” as a directive to his disciples in the 1930’s, long before the Bobby McFerrin song! Come learn about this celebrated spiritual master!
Fri. Oct. 30th: A Day of Quiet Renewal
A Day of Quiet Renewal (Spiritual Direction Available)
9:00 pm -4:00 pm
$20 includes lunch
Experience a day of renewal and relaxation. Take time out of your busy schedule to spend some quiet time on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis. Explore our library, grab a comfy chair and read, journal or just gaze out the window. Take a walking tour of the shrines or to Michaela Farm for fresh vegetables and a Labyrinth walk.
Experience Spiritual Direction with a Sister. Spend time to center and renew yourself.
Sat. Nov. 14th: Joy: A Perspective On My Life With With Pope Francis
Joy: A Perspective On My Life With With Pope Francis
Presenter: Fr. Ed Kinerk
9:30 am-2:30 pm
$45 includes lunch
Pope Francis has invited us to find joy in our lives. Fr. Ed will unpack Pope Francis’ writings of The Joy of the Gospel. Pope Francis’ smile and the Gospels will show us how to live this perspective of joy, even in the midst of suffering and loss.
Fri. Nov. 20th: A Day of Quiet Renewal
A Day of Quiet Renewal (Spiritual Direction Available)
9:00 pm -4:00 pm
$20 includes lunch
Experience a day of renewal and relaxation. Take time out of your busy schedule to spend some quiet time on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis. Explore our library, grab a comfy chair and read, journal or just gaze out the window. Take a walking tour of the shrines or to Michaela Farm for fresh vegetables and a Labyrinth walk.
Experience Spiritual Direction with a Sister. Spend time to center and renew yourself.
Fri. Dec. 11th: A Day of Quiet Renewal
A Day of Quiet Renewal (Spiritual Direction Available)
9:00 pm -4:00 pm
$20 includes lunch
Experience a day of renewal and relaxation. Take time out of your busy schedule to spend some quiet time on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis. Explore our library, grab a comfy chair and read, journal or just gaze out the window. Take a walking tour of the shrines or to Michaela Farm for fresh vegetables and a Labyrinth walk.
Experience Spiritual Direction with a Sister. Spend time to center and renew yourself.
Sat. Dec. 26th: Audubon Bird Count @ Michaela Farm
Audubon Bird Count @ Michaela Farm
7:30 am-1:00 pm
$10 for lunch
Join us in tabulating species & number of birds for use in a national database that helps determine trends in bird populations! Beginners welcome! Meet at Michaela Farm at 7:30am.
