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October 2018
Sundays at the Woods: Fall Architectural Tour
You don’t need your passport to delight in a European-inspired treasure! Enjoy a tour of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, a large, Italian Renaissance Revival-style church located at the Woods. The church is just one of the buildings now listed in the National Register of Historic Places! The inside of the church includes Carrara marble, colorful fresco paintings by Thaddeus von Zukoynski and stained glass windows from the Bavarian Art Institute of Munich. The cornerstone of the church was…
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Foundation Day Mass
Join us as the Sisters of Providence recognize the heritage and honor the day Saint Mother Theodore Guerin – foundress of the Sisters of Providence – and her five companions first set foot upon the soil at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, on Oct. 22, 1840. Within one year, Saint Mother Theodore opened an Academy, now known as Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Soon afterward, she opened schools in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Village and at St. Francisville, Ill. From there, the education ministry grew to schools…
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Come and See retreat
Come and See what life is like as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in this free retreat weekend for single, Catholic woman between the ages of 18 and 42. Oct. 26-28 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Sign up today!
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Peace in the Mourning
Are you in mourning? Let grief be your teacher as you reflect upon, pray about and allow others who have experienced significant loss to walk with you in your journey towards peace. This retreat day will give you the sacred space and time you need to let God comfort you. Registration fee $45 includes lunch.
Find out more »Providence Associate Commitment Ceremony
Help welcome our newest Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as they make their commitment to live out the mission of love, mercy and justice in their own lives.
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Taizé Prayer
That all may be one The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods invite you their monthly ecumenical Taizé prayer service held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on the second Tuesday of every month. This hour-long service includes prayers, beautiful music, a time for silence, spoken and silent prayers. Songs are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart. This quiet and reflective time is peaceful as well as joyful. All faith traditions are welcome in the…
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Feast of Our Lady of Providence
Join us in celebrating Mary, the mother of Jesus, at this special mass which includes a blessing for families. Our Lady of Providence is one of many titles for Mary, mother of Jesus. In May 1925, the Sisters of Providence established the National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence, and in 2014, the shrine was rededicated in the vestibule of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The Sisters of Providence and others gather at the shrine to pray for the…
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Sundays at the Woods: Mindfulness & Meditation
Spend time practicing mindfulness – which is paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally. You’ll have the opportunity to learn a variety of ways to enter into mindfulness and then to experience some of the practices such as mindful walking, candle meditation and mindfulness in nature.
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Providence teen volunteer ministry winter/spring
Are you a 12 to 18 years old?
Share your time with the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Visit with elder sisters and help them with activities such as Bingo, exercise, baking. Share your talents!
Christmas Fun at the Woods
Christmas Fun at the Woods, Nativity dressup You're invited to enjoy a festive afternoon with the Sisters of Providence and your neighbors. There will be activities, crafts, cookie-decorating, face painting, wagon rides, a holiday sing-a-long and more! Dress up like an angel; view a 52-figure, hand-carved nativity scene, and delight in the miniature Christmas village. Make sure you see Santa at the North Pole Zone and meet our friendly alpacas! Bring your phone or camera - you'll want to take…
Find out more »Taizé Prayer
That all may be one The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods invite you their monthly ecumenical Taizé prayer service held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on the second Tuesday of every month. This hour-long service includes prayers, beautiful music, a time for silence, spoken and silent prayers. Songs are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart. This quiet and reflective time is peaceful as well as joyful. All faith traditions are welcome in the…
Find out more »January 2019
Taizé Prayer Service
Slow down and unplug at this hour-long service that began in Taizé, Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy, France. Each service includes prayer, simple beautiful music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Songs are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart. All faith traditions are welcome. A freewill collection is taken at each service and donated to a different nonprofit organization or charity. Taizé prayer service is offered on the second Tuesday of each month. 2019 Schedule January 8, February 12,…
Find out more »We want to inspire and encourage you with our upcoming Retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. With a variety of offerings for families and individuals, we hope there are several that you'll consider attending from September 2018–August 2019.
Whatever the occasion, we invite you to visit the Sisters of Providence and our beautiful grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve you!
Download & plan ahead!
Get our 2018-2019 Retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities booklet below, or request one be mailed to you by emailing jfrost@spsmw.org.