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November 2018
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…
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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…
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 »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!
Women and Wine at the Woods!
Join with other women, catch your breath, and connect with the Divine. At each gathering, we'll have time for good conversation, prayer and wine! (Other beverages are available as well.) It may be cold outside, but it's cozy in the company of others! Tuesdays, January 15, 22, 29. $10 per evening/$25 for all three (includes snacks and beverages)
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Sundays at the Woods: A Low Carbon Diet
Learn the latest evidence-based facts about climate change, how we are adapting to reduce its effects, and what you can do in your own life to help. Take the Low Carbon Diet Challenge and join us meet our goal to reduce our carbon footprints by 2 million pounds! The space is limited to 30 so please register by Jan. 18.
Find out more »Women and Wine at the Woods!
Join with other women, catch your breath, and connect with the Divine. At each gathering, we'll have time for good conversation, prayer and wine! (Other beverages are available as well.) It may be cold outside, but it's cozy in the company of others! Tuesdays, January 15, 22, 29. $10 per evening/$25 for all three (includes snacks and beverages)
Find out more »Women and Wine at the Woods!
Join with other women, catch your breath, and connect with the Divine. At each gathering, we'll have time for good conversation, prayer and wine! (Other beverages are available as well.) It may be cold outside, but it's cozy in the company of others! Tuesdays, January 15, 22, 29. $10 per evening/$25 for all three (includes snacks and beverages)
Find out more »February 2019
Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms
If you're a mom then we already know you deserve a break. That's why you are invited to leave your worries and stresses at home for a weekend of peace, prayer and fun at beautiful Saint Mary-of-the-Woods! Throughout the weekend you'll deepen your relationship with Christ as you enjoy quiet reflection and spiritual enrichment. You'll also have time to share stories and experiences with other moms. During the retreat the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered, as well as a…
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.