Workshops & Classes
Monthly Book Talk via Zoom
Free • 3rd Saturday • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
The group currently meets via Zoom. Contact Sr. Dorothy Jean to join. Click here for a complete book list with meeting dates.
June 17, 2023 @ 9:30 a.m. via Zoom
Dream Group: Language of the Soul
$20 • 3rd Saturday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Listening to dreams in a group can help us pay attention to God's presence in image and word in our awakened life. Presenter is Clara Jean Dawson.
September 16, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m. Agatha Hall
Please Note
Vaccination, masks and social distancing
required for all attending retreats and workshops in-person at Queen of Angels Monastery.
We greatly appreciate your help and support in keeping the sisters and guests safe.
Prayer of the Heart
Free • 3rd Tuesday • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
All are welcome to join this contemplative prayer group. Meetings take place in the Chapel, located on the second floor of the Hospitality Center.
June 20, 2023 @ 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
The Creative-Spiritual Life Circle via Zoom
Free • 3rd Saturday • 1:15 - 2:30 pm • Zoom
A Benedictine-centered discussion group whose concept is simple: people who gather together on a regularly scheduled basis to share -- without interruptions or cross-talk -- whatever is gratifying us or amazing us or troubling us or puzzling us about the intersection of creativity and spirituality.
Click here to learn more and to register.
September 23, 2023 @ 1:15 p.m. via Zoom
Supervision for Spiritual Directors via Zoom
$20 • 2nd Friday • 9:30 - 11:30 am
All spiritual directors are welcome to attend the monthly supervision meetings for on-going formation and education featuring lively discussions of pertinent spirituality topics, prayer and skills of the ministry. Meetings taking place via Zoom.
Sept. 8, 2023 @ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
Retreats & Events
June 3, 2023
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Chapter Room
$50, includes lunch and materials
Scholarships Available
Developing and Sustaining a Practice of Contemplative Prayer: What I Have Learned from Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton is a widely recognized spiritual writer of the 20th century and still carries a marked influence today. In this retreat, citations from Merton’s extensive writings will be used as a resource for developing and sustaining a practice of contemplative prayer. Opportunities to engage in contemplative prayer, as taught by Merton, will be included.
Presenter: Geoff Colvin, Ph.D, is a retired research associate, lecturer, and national consultant from the University of Oregon in the department of Education. He now devotes his time to spiritual writing, conducting retreats, leading gatherings on contemplative prayer, and enjoying retirement with his wife Nola and daughter Kylee in Eugene, Oregon.
To register, call 503 845-2556 or send a check payable to Benedictine Sisters, 840 S. Main St., Mount Angel, OR 97362, Attn: Sister Dorothy Jean Beyer, three days before the retreat.
June 24, 2023
9 am - 4 pm
Chapter Room
$55, includes lunch and materials
Scholarships Available
The Virtue of Holy Surprise: What it Means for Your Practice of Joy presented by Susan Black
Whether or not you “like” surprises, have you ever stopped to consider their place in your
spiritual life? Since all things come from God, surprises are potential sources of holiness.
Surprises can lead to a keener awareness of God’s presence, deeper self-knowledge and a greater appreciation for the world. And if you are committed to living joyfully, cultivating “holy
surprise” as a virtue can be a source of invaluable support for your practice.
This retreat will explore the twinned natures of surprise and joy, and the power they hold to
reveal God’s truth, beauty and goodness. Through discussion, reflection, art and writing
experiences, prayer, music, other activities and quiet time, participants will learn how surprise
and joy can transform … everything. 2 Corinthians 5:17-18: “So whoever is in Christ is a new
creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come. And all this is from
God ...”.
The retreat will be led by Susan Black, who also leads our monthly Zoom-based discussion
group, the Creative/Spiritual Life Circle. Earlier this year, she conducted the well-received
“Enter the New Year with Joy” retreat. Susan is an Oblate, an artist and a writer; to learn more
about her, go to the website www.BlackStarStudio.me.
To register, call 503 845-2556 or send a check payable to Benedictine Sisters, Attn: Sister Dorothy Jean, 840 S. Main St., Mt. Angel, OR 97362, three days before the retreat.
September 16, 2023
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Chapter Room
$50, bring your own lunch
Scholarships Available
Women Mystics presented by Nancy Hendricks
Women Mystics, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux and Hildegard of Bingen, will join us for the day. How do these women mystics speak to us today? We will delve into the lives of these four fascinating women mystics to see how they can inspire us on our own spiritual journey, how they can encourage us to seek God and how to live our faith in joyfully profound ways.
Presenter: Nancy Hendricks, MA, OblSB, recently received her master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry from the University of Portland. She now spends time presenting retreats, being active with the QAM oblate community, creating a 2-acre peace garden with her husband, and spending time with her family.
To register and/or more information, call 503 845-2556 or send a check payable to Benedictine Sisters, Attn. Sister Dorothy Jean Beyer, 840 S. Main St., Mount Angel, OR 97362, or email dorothyjeanb7@gmail.com. Please register 4 days before the retreat.
September 29 - October 1, 2023
3:30 pm Friday - 1:00 pm Sunday
via Zoom
$99
Scholarships Available
Exploring Teilhard de Chardin's 'Human Phenomenon"
presented by Stephen Coffey, OSB Cam
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s book The Human Phenomenon developed many of the fundamental scientific concepts of his evolutionary thinking. They provided the foundational ideas for his integration of evolution with Christian theology and spirituality. This retreat will explore connections between Teilhard’s evolutionary scientific ideas and his spirituality and theology.
Stephen Coffey, OSB Cam, is an ordained monk of the Camaldolese community of California. He is engaged in extensive retreat ministry as well as spiritual direction for priests, religious, and laity. He formerly served on the staff of Shalom Prayer Center.
To register, call Benedictine Sisters, 503 845-2556 or send a check payable to Benedictine Sisters, Attention: Sister Dorothy Jean, 840 S. Main St., Mt. Angel, OR 97362, two days before the retreat.
October 28, 2023
9am - 4pm
Chapter Room
$50
Includes Supplies, Bring Your Own Lunch, Scholarships Available
Finding Treasure in Ancient Practices: Walking the Labyrinth and Making Mandalas presented by Susan Black
What treasure do we seek in our lives, and where can it be found?
As people of faith, we seek God, the ultimate treasure. And our faith tells us that God can always be found, anywhere and everywhere, including within ourselves. “Seek and you shall find,” the Gospel assures us.
The search can be daunting! We often shy away from the kind of deep introspection that can lead to true self-knowledge and reveal God’s intimate presence. But remember that the Gospel also assures us: “Do not be afraid.”
In this retreat, you will learn about two time-honored practices known for their ability to bring us closer to God. You will discover how to fold these meditative practices into your lives, gently and easily. You will enjoy time spent walking the Monastery’s labyrinth (accessible alternatives available), making your own mandalas (all materials supplied) and sharing new experiences with others also seeking to find the treasure that is God.
The retreat will be led by Susan Black, who also leads our monthly Zoom-based discussion group, the Creative/Spiritual Life Circle. She will facilitate “The Virtue of Holy Surprise” retreat on June 24. Earlier this year, Susan conducted the “Enter the New Year with Joy” retreat. Susan is an Oblate, an artist and a writer; to learn more about her, go to the website www.BlackStarStudio.me.
To register, call 503 845-2556 or send a check payable to Benedictine Sisters, Attn: Sister Dorothy Jean, 840 S. Main St., Mt. Angel, OR 97362, three days before the retreat.
May 4, 2024
1:00pm
Outdoor Labyrinth, West End of Shalom Building
FREE
World Labyrinth Day: Take Steps Together for Peace
The Benedictine Sisters at Shalom at the Monastery invite you to walk with them their outdoor labyrinth on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1 p.m. Please gather at the labyrinth at the west end of the Shalom building.
At 12:45 p.m., there will be a brief explanation of the Peace Walk on the labyrinth. We will then walk the 20-minute Silent Peace Walk, using the format of Benedictines For Peace. Following the walk, refreshments will be served in the Benedictine Sisters' dining room. All are welcome!
To register, call Sister Dorothy Jean Beyer, (503) 845-2556 or email her here.