Author: Marywood

April 2020

Watercolor: Focus of Light

April 1 – Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Karen Kappell, FSPA
The subject of this painting will be a backlit wood landscape with light filtering through the trees. Working from a personal photo of winter trees with light of early morning or late afternoon coming through the branches, we will do a step-by-step painting process that allows us to catch that light in our expression of it. Fee: $30. Bring a lunch, water color supplies, and stretched water-color paper. Register by Friday, March 27.

Spirituality & Science (IONS) – Introductory Observations of the Sky

April 2 – Thursday
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Marla Lang, FSPA
This will be about very introductory information of the sky with the naked eye as a way of deepening our sense of the sacred and of gift. How many times have we pondered the sky, wondered about it, received the fruits of it? How often have we examined its awesomeness, its importance, its ability to lead us beyond ourselves into the divine giver of mystery? Come join us! Suggested offering $15. Register by Tuesday, March 31.

Prayer Traditions: Centering Prayer, Examen and Lectio Divina

April 6 – Monday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Facilitator: Rev. Grant Van Lishout, an FSPA affiliate
Prayer involves speaking and listening. Prayer forms in the mind, comes from the heart, and is spoken with the lips. Centering prayer, helps us to become grounded and settle our minds as we wait upon the spirit. The examen, involves our conscience as we notice what was stirring in us as we look back on our day. Lectio Divina, also known as the “Divine Reading” allows us to ponder scripture in a unique way. Be renewed by some of the age old prayer traditions and make them a part of your life. Suggested offering $15. Register by Monday, March 30.

Ukranian Eggs

April 7 – Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 N
Guest Presenters: Gemma Lamb and Jeannine Laibly
Learn the old world tradition of Pysanky. Ukrainian eggs are a style in which patterns are created using a method that involves applying melted beeswax to an egg before dying. The wax protects the shell from the dye, allowing a layered effect of color to be achieved. Required materials are provided and additional materials will be available for purchase at a minimal fee. Suggested offering $20. Register by Thursday, April 2.

Praying the Crucifixion with icons

April 8 – Wednesday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Pat Pintens
In the early church the good news of Jesus was expressed in words and in images called icons. Often the crucifixion doesn’t seem like ‘Good News’ to modern minds. Gazing upon icons of the crucifixion can give us new insights into the ‘Good News’ of Jesus’ death upon a cross and lead us to fuller Easter joy. Suggested offering $15. Register by Friday, April 3.

Hidden Life of Trees

April 22 – Wednesday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Marla Lang, FSPA
Trees share food and communicate with each other in astonishing ways. Actually, our Northwoods trees surround us with their hidden lives and seeming miracles. We will take time to ponder some of these mysteries. Suggested offering $15. Register by Monday, April 21.

Navigating Change in One’s Life

April 24, 2020 – Friday
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Presenters: Sister Marla Lang & Pat Pintens
Change-making is all around us. What does it do to me? To those I know? Endings usually don’t become beginnings immediately! Change is in our neighbors, in our Churches, in our families. Where is God in all this? How might we grow through change? Suggested offering: $15. Register by Wednesday, April 22.

When You’re Wounded By The Church

April 28 – Tuesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Facilitators: Pat Pintens and Sister Marla Lang
“He went about doing good works and healing.” (Acts 9:11)
The Church is to do the same, to be an instrument of Christ’s healing. But the Church is flawed and at times is the cause of hurt – deep hurt. How and where do we find healing then? How do we reconnect with a loving God after such a hurt? Let’s explore these questions together. Suggested offering $15. Register by Friday April 24

Four Women Doctors of the Church

Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux
April 29 – Wednesday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Mary Ellen Green, OP
Of all the 36 Doctors of the Catholic Church, only four are women. Who are they? Why have they received this title? What do they have to say to us today? Suggested offering $15. Register by Monday, April 27.

March 2020

Journaling: A Window into the Unconscious

March 5 – Thursday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Mary Ellen Green, OP
Ever wish you could sort out all the questions in your life? Ever wish you could make meaning out of them? Try journaling or re-try it if you’ve done it before. Bring a journal and a pen and an open mind and heart. You might be in for a surprise! Suggested offering $15. Register by Monday, March 2.

Be Creative for Your Soul’s Sake

March 11 – Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Facilitator: Pat Pintens
Made in the image and likeness of God the Creator, we are born to create – to sing, dance, draw, make music, bake, carve, garden, etc. All avenues of creativity afford us the opportunity to tap into the energy that created the universe and to come to know more fully the beauty, good, joy, and delight found in the Creator of all. Come, tap into the divine energy within you. Suggested offering $15. Register by Thursday, March 5.

Writing Your Spiritual Autobiography

March 12 – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Dick Bruesehoff
For many, writing is a spiritual practice. And, when it comes to reflection on your past experiences and your future dreams, writing can be a spiritual practice that offers opportunities for integration and increased awareness. This workshop will provide an opportunity for you to begin the process. Bring a lunch. Suggested offering $25. Register by Monday, March 9.

Lenten Monastery Lunch

March 13 – Friday
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens
Come, nourish your body with a hearty meatless Lenten soup and warm homemade bread and your spirit with a spiritual reading and Gregorian chant. We’ll dine non loqui (without words) but share insights after the meal. Bring a robe to wear (your bathrobe will do). Suggested offering $15. Register by Monday, March 9.

A Dash of Celtic

March 16 – Monday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Rev. Grant Van Lishout, an FSPA affiliate
The Celtic people had developed spirituality long before Saint Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland. Over the centuries, the wisdom, blessings, and mystery of Celtic Spirituality has touched thousands of lives. This workshop will invite you deeper into the richness of Celtic spirituality through the eyes of John O’Donohue. Suggested offering $15. Register by Friday, March 13.

Praying the Annunciation with Icons

March 25 – Wednesday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Pat Pintens
The Annunciation celebrates the mystery by which Christ entered the world as told through Luke’s Gospel account of the encounter of the Angel Gabriel and Mary. We will contemplate this mystery and its meaning for our day using the Scripture account and various icons of the Annunciation. Suggested offering $15. Register by Tuesday, March 24.

Watercolor: Moving Beyond the Brush

March 30 – Monday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Now is the time to expand your choices and energize your art with great brush-free water-media techniques. Using brushless methods early in a painting frees the imagination and leaves refinement with the brush for a later phase in the painting. Bring watercolors and any water media, plus a stretched half sheet of watercolor paper. Floral compositions work well with this program. Fee: $30. Bring a lunch. Register by Wednesday, March 25.

Mixed Media: Brusho Inks and Watercolors

March 31 – Tuesday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Brusho powders are fine crystals of dye based ink that can add a colorful flair to your art. Their use carries an element of surprise that frees the imagination. The Brusho powders will be available for class use. They work on all watercolor paper and Yupo. Bring a stretched watercolor paper or pad and water color supplies. Yupo paper will be available for all to experiment with. Bring your watercolor supplies. Fee: $30. Bring a lunch. Register by Thursday, March 26.

February 2020

Praying Kinesthetically

February 3 – Monday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Rev. Grant Van Lishout, an fspa affiliate
Here is a chance to get out and move around during the cold of winter. Praying Kinesthetically uses simple yoga postures combined with scripture to make this a time of praise and contemplation. These moves will get you on your feet, seat, and back. You can move as much or as little as you feel comfortable and still benefit from this type of prayer. Suggested offering $15. Register by Friday, January 31.

Death Café

February 6 – Thursday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Pat Pintens and Grant Van Lishout
For many to speak of death is uncomfortable, even frowned upon. Still we have questions, feelings and wonderings about death that we would like to talk about. Death Café is an open, respectful and confidential space to express one’s views and beliefs or ask questions about death. There is no intention of leading participants to any particular conclusion or course of action. Donations accepted. Register by Monday, February 3.

Spirituality & Science (IONS) – Gifts of Wisdom People

February 6 – Thursday
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Marla Lang, FSPA
Catholic Sisters have been ministering in the Amazonia regions. They have come to know some of the customs of the indigenous people. We will gather to ponder bits of their wisdom and discuss implications. Bring along whatever you may have discovered these past months from native Amazonians. Suggested offering $15. Register by Wednesday, February 5.

Winter Wisdom, Words, and Ways

February 20 – Thursday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Pat Pintens
The four seasons are as different as four different people. Each season offers us unique lessons on life and spirituality. What might we learn about our relationship with God from winter? What spiritual gifts does winter have to offer us? Suggested offering $15. Register by Friday, February 1.

Exploring Your Dependable Strengths

February 21 – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Dick Bruesehoff
If your community were advertising for someone with your gifts and strengths,how would the ad read? You’ll have an opportunity to tell stories from your life that will help you identify and explore the strengths that you have to offer to your community and world. Bring a lunch. Suggested offering $25. Register by Monday,February 17.

Hospiitality, Welcoming Strangers, and Chocolat!

February 25 – Tuesday
9:00 – 12:00 a.m. or 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Rev. Grant Van Lishout, an FSPA affiliate
It’s the last chance before Lent to indulge your sweet tooth with some chocolates as we join in watching the academy award winning movie, Chocolat. We will be reflecting on the themes
of hospitality, welcoming strangers, and embracing diversity in our communities. Suggested offering $15. Register by Sunday, February 23.

Lenten Monastery Lunch

February 28 – Friday
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens
Come, nourish your body with a hearty meatless Lenten soup and warm homemade bread and your spirit with a spiritual reading and Gregorian chant. We’ll dine non loqui (without words) but share insights after the meal. Bring a robe to wear (your bathrobe will do). Suggested offering $15. Register by Monday, February 28.

January 2020

Women’s Christmas

An Epiphany Celebration for Wise Women
January 4 • January 7 • January 9
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Women’s Christmas (Nollaig na mBan) is a cherished Irish tradition celebrated on the Feast of the
Epiphany. We are celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany and the tradition of Women’s Little Christmas in special gatherings designed for women. Come celebrate the blessings of the past year and receive blessings for the year to come. Choose one of the three dates above and register by December 17. Advance reservations required. Suggested offering $40 includes gathering, meal and blessing circle.

Full Moon Snow Shoe Walk

January 10 – Friday 8:00 p.m.
Meet at Crystal Lake Parking Lot off of County N Facilitator: Pat Pintens
Enjoy a full moon walk: the shadows on the snow, the quiet of the winter woods, and the companionship of others, plus a simple reflection on God’s presence in the greatness of winter. Bring snow shoes, clothing to keep you comfortable, and a snack to share at the end of the trail. Suggested offering $10. Register by Monday, January 6.

January Day of Solitude

January 17 – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Pat Pintens
Winter offers the perfect time for a day of resting in God’s presence and listening for God’s voice in silence and solitude. Participants will gather briefly to begin and end the day in prayer. The remainder of the day is on your own. You will have a private room, plus the opportunity to meet with a spiritual director if you wish. Contact Susan for information regarding spiritual direction. Bring a lunch. Suggested offering $25. Register by Monday, January 13.

Winter of the Spirit

January 29 – Wednesday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Dick Bruesehoff
Has your life ever brought you into the places of deep darkness? Do you experience winter as a fallow time? Winter—whether literal or figurative—can be a time to explore the ways in which our spirit conspires with (that is, “breathes with”) the Spirit for new life and growth in us—even during the dark times. Suggested offering $15. Register by Friday, January 24.

December 2019

SINGING THE MUSIC OF OUR YEARNING HEARTS

December 1 – Sunday
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Leader: Dick Bruesehoff

Advent is a season of waiting and longing. The poetic word, ‘yearning’, appears frequently in the language of Advent readings and prayers, and it has shaped the form and the feel of Advent music. On this evening of the first Sunday in Advent, we’ll gather in the quiet darkness around the light of the first Advent candle. We’ll sing and reflect on the music of Advent from cultures around the world. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a confident or shy singer! Come! Suggested offering $15. Please register by Friday, November 29.

DEATH CAFÉ

December 5 – Thursday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Facilitators: Pat Pintens & Grant Van Lishout

For many to speak of death is uncomfortable, even frowned upon. Still we have questions, feelings and wonderings about death that we would like to talk about. Death Café is an open, respectful and confidential space to express one’s views and beliefs or ask one’s questions about death. There is no intention of leading participants to any particular conclusion or course of action. Donations welcome. Register by Monday, December 2.

SPIRITUALITY & SCIENCE (IONS)

December 5 –Thursday
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Presenters: Marla Lang, FSPA & Grant Van Lishout, FSPA Affiliate

What have we heard/learned from the international response from the Cry of the Amazon? As we approach this Christmas, we will together create a local response to these urgent needs. Choose a gift to be acted upon for planet earth this Christmas and New Year! Suggested offering $15. Register by Tuesday, December 3.

FINDING LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: Advent Day of Reflection

December 6 – Friday
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

Candlelight, starlight, Christmas lights of all shapes, sizes and colors anywhere and everywhere. In December’s darkness the lights shine brighter. What about the light within us? Do we know/believe it’s there? Is it shining bright? Is something dimming it? Does it feel extinguished? Come discover or recover the light within. Bring a bag lunch. Suggested offering $15. Register by either November 27 or Monday, December 2.

DISCERNMENT: Turning Towards the Spirit in Life’s Decisions

December 19- Thursday
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Rev. Grant Van Lishout, FSPA Affiliate

Every day we are constantly faced with decisions, both big and small. Many times we decide without even thinking about it. Other times, we get washed back and forth in the sea of confusion. If we listen, the spirit is there to guide us. Discernment is the practice of listening for the voice of the spirit. This can come through reason, feelings, imagination, the body, intuition, and even nature. Some ways resonate better with us than others. This workshop will equip you with prayerful and practical ways that will help you be a better discerner. Suggested donation $30. $45 includes book by Elizabeth Liebert, “The Way of Discernment: Spiritual Practices for Decision Making,” Register by Friday, December 13.

ADVENT TAIZE SERVICE

December 19 – Thursday
6:00-7:00 p.m.
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
403 E Chicago Ave, Minocqua

Prepare for Jesus’ birth by participating in a Taizé prayer service. Taizé services consist of short chants repeated over and over, short Scripture readings and silence. They offer “a time to rest in God” letting God’s word and the sung word “penetrate one’s being.” Taizé prayer is ecumenical in nature. A community potluck will be served after the service.

November 2019

CARD-MAKING/SMALL PAINTINGS: GELLI PRINTING

November 4 – Monday
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Kappell, FSPA

Gelli printing is done on a gel plate which produces a mono-print plate that can be used repeatedly. We will use acrylic paints, brayers, stencils and a variety of found textural stamps with a Christmas theme. The process is quite simple. Bring any of the above materials with you. One can paint, draw or stamp on the prints or mount them on cards or finish off as small paintings. Fee is $30. Bring a bag lunch. Register by Monday, October 28.

CARD-MAKING/SMALL PAINTINGS: IRIS FOLDING

November 5 –Tuesday
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Kappell, FSPA

Iris folding is a delightful, fun and relaxing paper craft activity. Using Christmas symbols as templates we will create designs out of lightweight paper to place on cardstock for hand-made Christmas cards. The project can easily be continued at home. Bring a sharp scissors, lightweight Christmas wrapping paper, and transparent Scotch tape. Bring a bag lunch. Fee is $30. Register by Monday, October 28.

CHURCH SECRETARIES DAY of RETREAT

November 6 – Wednesday
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Facilitators: Pat Pintens and Grant Van Lishout

Church secretaries and office personnel are often on the “front line” of ministry, representing their parishes/congregations in many ways. Your valuable ministry needs you to seek “time out” to renew yourself plus share supportive ideas. This day is designed especially for you! Suggested offering $30 per person or $50 for two or more from the same parish church or cluster. Includes lunch. Register by Thursday, October 31.

DEATH CAFÉ

November 7 – Thursday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Facilitators: Pat Pintens and Grant Van Lishout

SPIRITUALITY & SCIENCE (IONS)

November 7 – Thursday
12:30-3:15 p.m.
Facilitator: Marla Lang, FSPA

Ron Cortte will present “Circle of Health: A Perspective on Balance and Wellness. “He will explore health in the context of life balance, mind, body, and spirit. Join us to discover how a sense of purpose, loving relationships, healthy lifestyle choices, community, spirituality, etc. can contribute to holistic lifestyles. Suggested offering $15 Register by Tuesday, November 5.

MONASTERY LUNCH

November 15 – Friday
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

Nourish your body with a hearty soup and warm homemade bread while nourishing your spirit with spiritual reading and Gregorian chant. We’ll dine non loqui (without words), but share insights after the meal. Bring a robe to wear (your bathrobe wil do). Suggested offering $15.
Call 715-385-3750 or email Marywood.center@gmail.com to register by November 11.

DISCERNMENT: Turning Towards the Spirit

November 16 – Saturday
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Rev. Grant Van Lishout, FSPA Affiliate

Everyday we are constantly faced with decisions. Many times we decide without even thinking about it. If we listen, the spirit is there to guide us. Discernment is the practice of listening for the voice of the spirit through reason, feelings, imagination, the body, intuition, and even nature. This workshop will equip you with prayerful and practical ways that will help you better discern. Suggested donation $30; $45 Includes book by Elizabeth Liebert, “The Way of Discernment: Spiritual Practices for Decision Making.” Register by Monday, November 11.

PRAYING ON UNKNOWN PATHS

November 19 – Tuesday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

There are many ‘ways’ to learn in life: the way to brush your teeth, tie your shoes, print, pray, the way to school, church, work, etc. Sometimes there are different ways to do the same thing! What happens in life when we when we don’t know which ‘way to go’, or which ‘way’ to pray? Come explore praying on unknown paths. Suggested offering $15. Please register by Thursday, November 14.

October 2019

PASTEL: LAYERS & LAYERS OF STROKES

October 1-Tuesday
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Kappell, FSPA

On a prepared underpainting we will build up successive layers of pastels to create a lively painting that shows multiple colors that are vibrant and blended in the viewer’s eye rather than with the painter’s hand. Bring photos of grasses, fields of flowers, garden photos, grain fields, fallen autumn leaves or any photo that suggests multi-layers. Bring pastel supplies. Pastel board will be provided. Bring a bag lunch. Fee is $30. Register by Tuesday, September 24.

PASTEL: A GESTURAL APPROACH TO A FLORAL PAINTING

October 2-Wednesday
9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Kappell, FSPA

We will use a gestural approach to create a floral painting that moves with high energy lines and suggests the emerged life in a blooming flower. The under-painting will be created in class on provided watercolor paper and give a stoned feel to the surface. Pastels will be applied in a linear and expressive manner. Bring pastel supplies. Bring a bag lunch. Fee is $30. Register by Tuesday, September 24.

DEATH CAFÉ

October 3–Thursday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Facilitators: Pat Pintens and Grant Van Lishout

SPIRITUALITY & SCIENCE (IONS)

October 3 – Thursday
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Presenters: Marla Lang, FSPA & Grant Van Lishout

With Francis of Assisi, Neil de Grasse Tyson, a current astrophysicist and the Hubble Telescope, we will examine the on-going struggle of the Cry of the Amazon as well as assess our current place in our Solar System. Suggested offering $15. Register by October 1.

MORNING: Hushed, Mild, Beautiful, Content

October 8 – Tuesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

Robert Frost writes of a “hushed October morning mild”, Jessica Powers of morning as “The Beautiful Unknown,” Psalm 17 of waking with ‘content’. Are your mornings ‘hushed’, ‘mild’, ‘beautiful’, ‘content’, perhaps even mystical? Or are they otherwise? Let’s explore the gifts and graces morning offers us. Suggested offering $15. Register by Thursday, September 26.

PAINT & SIP – HUNTER’S MOON

October 13 – Sunday
2:00- 5:00 p.m.
Facilitated by Pat Pintens and Earth Goods Staff

“As the deer longs for running water, so my soul longs for God, the living God” (Psalm 42:2). Come share in this afternoon of prayer and paint as a means of pondering our inner longings for God, mystery, wholeness, connection to all life. Earth Goods staff will bring us from a blank canvas to our own painting. No painting experience is necessary. Program will occur at Earth Goods, 301 Front Street, Minocqua. A $30 fee includes all art supplies, beverages, instruction and program. Register by Tuesday, October 8.

JOURNAL WRITING

October 15-Tuesday
9:30-11:30 AM
Facilitator: Barb Kane

Journaling is not about the mastery of a writing craft. Journaling is about the power and healing of self-expression. Learn how journaling enhances self-awareness, creativity, and wisdom as well as comfort. Suggested offering $15. Register by Friday, October 11.

MONASTERY LUNCH

October 18 – Friday
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

Nourish your body with a hearty soup and warm homemade bread while nourishing your spirit with spiritual reading and Gregorian chant. We’ll dine non loqui (without words), but share insights after the meal. Bring a robe to wear (your bathrobe wil do). Suggested offering $15. Suggested offering $15. Register by Monday, October 14.

HARVESTING OUR LIFE’S WISDOM

October 23 – Wednesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Leader: Dick Bruesehoff

In the north, fall is a time of fruitfulness and gratitude. We celebrate the richness of harvest even as the temperature cools, the darkness gathers and the soil becomes dormant. Many musicians, artists and poet have tried to capture the spirit of the season. Using their work, we’ll reflect on this season in our own lives, focusing on the harvest of wisdom in our own lives. Suggested offering $15. Please register by Monday, October 21.

THE COLOR OF TEARS

October 29 –Tuesday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens
Our tears are 1% water and 99% feelings, be they of pride, joy, grief, awe, fear, sadness, happiness, etc. yet they’re all the same color! Spiritual guides talk about the “gift of tears” so why are we so often embarrassed by or ashamed of our tears? Let’s explore the gift and grace of tears. Suggested offering $15. Please register by Thursday, October 24.

August 2019

DEATH CAFÉ

August 1 -Thursday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Pat Pintens

To speak of death is for many uncomfortable or even frowned upon. Yet we often have questions, feelings and wonderings about death that we would like to talk about. Death Café is an open, respectful and confidential space to express safely one’s views, questions, or beliefs about death. There is no intention of leading participants to any particular conclusion or course of action. Tea, coffee and cake will be served. Donations welcome. Register by Friday, July 26.

IONS Science and Spirituality

August 1 – Thursday
12:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Special Presentation by Ron Corte, M.D.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis & Sister Marla Lang

The Iditarod Dog Sled Race, a 1,200 mile journey across the wilds of Alaska symbolizes commitment, challenge, vulnerability, and perseverance. Like life it is a journey of faith, hope and love. Ron Corte is a four time finisher of Alaska’s Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Join us for his presentation “Tales from the Trail: Lessons For Life”. Suggested offering: $10.00.

WATERCOLOR ON THE SURFACE OF YUPO PAPER

August 5- Monday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Siser Karen Kappell

The choice of paper surfaces influences the character of your painting. Yupo paper is a man-made synthetic paper which does not absorb paint. The colors remain very brilliant but take longer to dry. Bring watercolor paints and supplies,and photos of large, light valued flowers such as day-lilies. Yupo Paper is provided. Fee: $30.00.Bring a lunch. Register by Monday, July 29.

WATERCOLOR ON THE SURFACE OF MASA PAPER

August 6 – Tuesday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sister Karen Kappell

Masa Paper is a rice paper that leaves batik-like cracks on the surface. The subject of a large flower will have different qualities than Yupo paper. A different subject can be chosen. Bring watercolor supplies and a stretched half sheet of cold press watercolor paper. The provided masa paper is mounted onto the cold press sheet for support.Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Monday, July 29.

WATERCOLOR ON THE SURFACE OF COLD-PRESS PAPER

August 7 – Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sister Karen Kappell

Cold-press paper is the most versatile of watercolor paper. It allows the paint to be absorbed and therefore layers of color can be applied. The subject of a large flower will provide the most learning if you are doing all three classes. A different subject can be chosen. Bring watercolor supplies and a stretched half sheet of cold press watercolor paper. Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Monday, July 2.

A DAY WITH THE SACRED TREES

August 7 – Wednesday
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Facilitators: Pat Pintens, Sister Julia Walsh and Scott Bowe

Trees are astonishing! Hear how a professor of forestry and devout Catholic experiences the beauty of the woods. Explore aspects of “Forest bathing”, the Japanese approach to being in a forest. Meet us at Kemp Natural Resources Station (9161 Kemp Rd, Woodruff, WI 54568). Dress for the outdoors and bring a lunch. Suggested donation: $30.00. Register by August 5th.

PRAYING WITH THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS: MICHELANGELO

August 8 Thursday
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Pat Pintens

Michelangelo lived a very busy and prolific life sacrificing personal relationships for the sake of art. While he was not a saint we can learn from him how to contribute something good, beautiful and helpful to others.Come and learn about and from Michelangelo. Suggested offering: $10.00. Register by Monday, August 5.

FINGER LABYRINTH WORKSHOP

August 8 – Thursday
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh and Earth Goods staff

Labryinths are complex paths used for meditation since ancient times. Come create a usable table-top labyrinth that can be an art piece for the wall or a one-of-a-kind gift. All materials are provided. No experience necessary. Come and go home with a 12-by-12-inch completed labyrinth. We will meet at Earthgoods, 301 E. Front St. in downtown Minocqua. Fee: $30.00. Register by Thursday, August 1.

SPIRITUAL LESSONS FROM THE NATURAL WORLD

August 9 – Friday
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walshand a Naturalist from North Lakeland Discovery Center

What does nature know that humanity hasn’t yet figured out? Come explore the natural wonders around us and contemplate how nature could help us be healthier and happy humans. Suggested donation $10.00. Register by Wednesday, August 7. Meet at the Discovery Center.

BLESSING BASKETS

August 13 – Tuesday
9:30 a.m. – 12 Noon
Presenter: Pat Pintens

“When we bless, it is God’s deep and vast goodness or God-ness, in us that blesses another,” wrote Joyce Rupp. One way of offering blessings is to gift someone with a “blessing basket.” Bring a small basket, and any greeting cards you would like to repurpose. Suggested offering: $15.00. Register by Wednesday, August 7.

IONS Science and Spirituality

August 15 – Thursday
12:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis & Sister Marla Lang

How do the new scientific discoveries coupled with the knowledge of ancient wisdom teachings inform the questions “Who Am I?” and “Who Are We?” In his series “Missing Links”, Gregg Braden explores “The Divine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles, and Belief”. Join us to view and discuss episodes 5 & 6.Suggested offering: $10.00.

BOOK CLUB

August 16 – Friday
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Facilitators: Sister Anita Beskar & Sister Marla Lang

Call 715-385-2706 for the book of the month. Suggested offering: $10.00. Third Friday of the month, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 20.

DRUM-MAKING WORKSHOP

August 16 & 17 Friday
6:30–Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Wayne Manthey

Participants will use wood, deer hides, walnut stain and other natural elements to create a unique, personal drum to take home. They will also learn about the ancient spiritual tradition of drumming. Fee: Resident: $120.00 (includes bedroom in a shared lakeside cabin, meal & program) Drum not included. Commuter: $90.00 (includes Saturday lunch and program). Drum not included. • Materials: (choose one) 13” drum – $110.00 or 16” drum- $135.00. Register by Wednesday, August 1 (limited to 12).

CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players: St. Thomas Aquinas, The Theologian

August 22 – Thursday
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Facilitator: Sister Elizabeth Amman

We ask questions about faith as soon as we can talk and think about it. We wonder about the vastness of the universe, our place in it and God’s role in the whole thing. As adults, the questions still keep coming. But how to answer the questions? St. Thomas teaches us to plunge into questions, open to truth, which means open to God. Come, ‘meet Thomas’ and learn of his wisdom in the search for answers. Suggested offering: $10.00. Please register by the day before.

July 2019

MIXED MEDIA: OIL PASTELS WITH WATERCOLOR

July 1 – Monday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sister Karen Kappell

“Oil and water don’t mix” but used together in painting can produce very interesting and unique effects. Let’s explore using these two mediums together in a floral or landscape painting. Bring some photos or a plan for reference(abstracts work well, too,) a watercolor pad or stretched watercolor paper mounted onboard that you can lift and tilt (140# hot press is the best but cold press works, too). Also bring scrap pieces of watercolor paper to experiment on and watercolor supplies. Fee: $30.00. Bring alunch. Register by Monday, June 24.

MIXED MEDIA: ACRYLIC PAINT, METALLICS, PASTEL

July 2 – Tuesday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sister Karen Kappell

Experiment and loosen up paintings with a combination of mixed media for a jewel of a painting. From a photo or design each person will develop a semi to abstract composition. From thumbnail sketches each will choose and draw onto pastel board their painting composition. The gold leaf and acrylic under painting will be applied followed by pastels and other media. Bring photos or designs of any subject with sharp contrast in light and dark (abstract, floral, landscape) and soft pastels. A pastel board, acrylic paint, and gold leaf will be provided. Fee:$30.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Monday, June 24.

MIXED MEDIA: BRUSHO INKS AND WATERCOLORS

July 3 – Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sister Karen Kappell

Brusho powders are fine crystals of dye based ink that can add a colorful flair to your art. Their use carries an element of surprise that frees the imagination. The Brusho powders will be available for class use. They work on all water color paper and Yupo. Bring a stretched watercolor paper or pad. Yupo paper will be available for all to experiment. Bring your watercolor supplies. Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Monday, June24.

CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players: B. John Henry Newman, The Convert

July 11 – Thursday
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Marla Lang

Should the Church simply retreat in the face of the challenges of culture? John Henry Newman came into the Church as a convert and used his prodigious intellectual gifts to help the Church better understand its identity and mission and engage the challenges of a secular age. Suggested offering $10.00. Please register by the day before.

THE GIFT OF YEARS

July 15 – Monday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Barb Kane

Growing older has its challenges. What characteristics help one embrace later years? Learn what research has found and walkaway with renewed inspiration. Suggested offering: $10.00. Register by Saturday, July 13.

DISARMING THE VIOLENCE IN OUR OWN HEARTS

July 18 – Thursday
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

Are you dismayed by the increasing violence in the world and wondering what you can do about it? Recognizing the violence within ourselves and disarming ourselves can go along way toward building a more peaceful you and a more peaceful, less violent world. Let’s learn more about how to disarm our hearts. Suggested offering: $10.00. Register by Friday, July 12.

IONS Science and Spirituality

July 18 – Thursday
12:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Special Presentation by Ron Corte, M.D.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis & Sister Marla Lang

“Circle of Health: A Perspective on Balance and Wellness” will explore health in the context of life balance, mind, body, and spirit. Join us to discover how a sense of purpose, loving relationships, healthy lifestyle choices, community, spirituality and music, dance and poetry can contribute to a holistic lifestyle! Suggested offering: $10.00. Please register by the day before.

BOOK CLUB

July 19 – Friday
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Facilitators: Sister Anita Beskar and Sister Marla Lang

Call 715-385-2706 for the book of the month. Suggested offering: $10.00. Third Friday of the month, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 20.

CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players: G.K. Chesterton, The Evangelist

July 19 – Friday
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh

How does one engage a culture that is befuddled by Christ and suspicious of the Church? The life and witness of this nineteenth century literary convert shows that the fundamental disposition of effective evangelization is joy, and life in Christ is a day-to-day encounter with an abundant and surprising offer of grace. Suggested offering: $10.00. Please register by the day before.

IONS Science and Spirituality

July 25 – Thursday
2:30-3:15 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis & Sister Marla Lang

We will continue watching the Gregg Braden series “MissingLinks”, “The Divine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles, and Belief”. It is not necessary to have viewed previous episodes of the series to benefit from this program. Join us to view and discuss Season 3, episodes 3 & 4! Suggested offering: $10.00.

TASTE AND SEE THE GOODNESS OF FLOWERS

July 30 – Tuesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

We’re often encouraged to “Stop and smell the roses (flowers)” but how often are encouraged to “stop and taste the flowers” – those that are edible of course! Come enjoy not only the color and fragrance of flowers but the taste as well! Suggested offering: $10.00. Register by Wednesday, July 24.

April 2019

BEAD-DAZZLED: MIXED MEDIA

April 1, 2, 3: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sister Karen Kappell

Each day is independent of the previous and has a different lesson. This program will use beads and fibers to create embellishments for paper, jewelry, fabric. The embellishments have countless uses for the quilter, sewer, journal maker, jewelry maker, art painter in mixed media, etc. All materials will be available but if you have yarns, fancy string, beads, fibers bring them along to use and exchange. Get ready to play! Fee: $30.00 each day or $80 for all 3 days. Bring a lunch & register by Monday, March 25.

MARYWOOD WRITERS GROUP

April 1- Monday
12:00-3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh

Suggested offering $5.00. Please register by the day before the session.

UKRAINIAN EGGS

April 2-Tuesday
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Guest Presenters: Gemma Lamb and Jeannine Laibly

Learn the old world tradition of Pysanky. Ukrainian eggs are a style in which patterns are created using a method that involves applying melted beeswax to an egg before dying. The wax protects the shell from the dye, allowing a layered effect of color to be achieved. Required materials are provided and additional materials will be available for purchase at a minimal fee. Suggested offering $20.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Thursday, March 28

IONS: Science and Spirituality

April 4 – Thursday
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Sister Marla Lang

Noetic science means inner/intuitive knowing. These gatherings explore scientific findings and wisdom traditions to expand our understanding of consciousness and questions such as “who am I?” and “who are we?” All are welcome to one or more gatherings. Suggested offering $10.00.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS with Caryll Houselander

April 5 –Friday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

Caryll Houselander was an English lay Roman Catholic artist, mystic, popular religious writer and poet. A dominant theme in her writing was the relation of Christ’s Passion to the world today. She saw Christ living and rejoicing, suffering and dying, in all she met. Come, reflect on her The Way of the Cross and how it can speak to the world today. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, April 1.

PEACE AND JUSTICE STATIONS OF THE CROSS

April 6 – Saturday
10:00 – 12:00 Noon
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh

As we journey through Lent, let us meditate together on how Christ is still suffering in his body. We will walk through downtown Minocqua and pray the Stations of the Cross to connect Christ’s passion to the needs of today’s world. Come join us as we pray for healing, justice and peace. Call 715-385-3750 to find out where to meet. Donations will be shared with the Lakeland Pantry. No registration needed although it’s appreciated

LIVING FROM A COSMIC PERSPECTIVE

April 9 –Tuesday
9:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon
Facilitator: Dick Bruesehoff

Imagine a world in which everyone, and especially those with power and influence, holds an expanded view of our place in the cosmos. Imagine living from the perspective that we do not simply live in this universe but that the universe lives within us. This cosmic perspective is simultaneously humble—and humbling—spiritual, challenging and filled with mystery. Working with what Neil DeGrasse Tyson, author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, describes as attributes of a cosmic perspective, we’ll explore how it might shape our own living. Suggested offering $10.00.Register by Friday, April 5.

BIRTH BY THE WORD OF TRUTH

April 10 – Wednesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Thursday, April 5.

MARYWOOD WRITERS GROUP

April 16-Tuesday
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh

Suggested offering $5.00. Please register by the day before the session.

CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER WORKSHOP

April 17 – Wednesday
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh
What does it mean to be a contemplative? What sort of tools and resources can assist us as we develop our spiritual practices and rhythms? This workshop will introduce and walk us into a variety of contemplative prayer forms in order to deepen and broaden our prayer lives. Bring a lunch. Suggested offering $20.00. Register by Monday, April 15.

IONS: Science and Spirituality

April 18 – Thursday
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Sister Marla Lang

A BREATH OF RESURRECTION

April 30 –Tuesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

Sometimes we say: “I need to stop and catch my breath.” To catch one’s breath is to take in life. To take in life is to experience resurrection. Let’s explore how we might more fully catch our breath, take in life, and experience resurrection in our day to day lives. Suggested offering$10.00. Register by Wednesday, April 24.

March 2019

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY OF PRAYER

March 1 – Friday

On March 1 people worldwide will again unite in prayer. This gathering of prayer, celebrated on the first Friday in March each year, is a symbol of unity around the world. Not only women but many men and people of all ages are invited to participate. Watch the newspapers for the time and local site for this celebration or call Marywood: 715-385-3750.

WATERCOLOR-FROM SOFT TO HARD

March 4 – Monday
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sister Karen Kappell

Using many of the natural happenings of wet-in wet technique and working with the paper as it gradually dries from a soaking stage, we will create a floral painting. Some hard edges will be created in the painting, but the majority of the painting will have soft diffused edges and suggest and then define the flowers. Bring watercolors, brushes, floral photos and 1/2 sheet of 140# stretched watercolor paper. Fee: $30. Bring a lunch & register by Monday, February 25.

MARYWOOD WRITERS GROUP.

March 4- Monday
12:00-3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh

Suggested offering $5.00. Please register by the day before the session.

WATERCOLOR: PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING

March 5 – Tuesday
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sister Karen Kappell

Keeping strong colors in watercolors can be a challenge and in this class we will learn one way of creating bold and vibrant watercolor paintings. Using a palette knife as well as a brush we will work creatively on distribution of color with watercolor media, practice some techniques, and then apply them to a painting. You will learn to use a palette knife in two ways: to add or subtract color. Bring paints, palette knife, brushes, heavy watercolor paper or stretched watercolor paper and photos of large, light valued flowers. Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch and register by Monday, February 25.

ADDING BODY COLOR TO WATERCOLOR: BACK LIGHTING IN WOODS SCENE

March 6 – Wednesday
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Sister Karen Kappell

This workshop will use a combination of both transparent watercolor and opaque gouache in a watercolor painting. By adding only white gouache (provided) to transparent watercolors a painting having more body and opacity can enhance your ideas and expression. Bring watercolor paints and supplies, a stretched sheet of watercolor paper, and landscape photos of forest trees with lighting from the back. Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch and register by Monday, February 25.

IONS: Science and Spirituality

March 7 – Thursday
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Sister Marla Lang

THE IMPACT OF SMALL VIOLENCES

March 13 –Wednesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

St. Benedict knew that peaceful hearts don’t happen by chance and he knew how difficult it is to have a peaceful heart in an angry and dangerous society. He also knew that to have peaceful hearts we need to first recognize the ‘small violences’ within ourselves. Do we recognize the ‘small violences’ within us and their impact on our lives and the lives of those around us? Let’s look inside. Let’s find peace.Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Thursday, March 7

INTO THE DESERT: LENTEN REFLECTION DAY

March 15 – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh

Enter into the sacredness of the Lenten season. Get away from noise and your busy life and participate in this day of prayer and contemplation. How might the Spirit speak to you in the silence? How are you being invited to renew your relationship with God and others during these “desert days”? A simple lunch will be included. Suggested offering $30.00. Register by Monday, March 11.

CELTIC SPIRITUALITY CELEBRATION

March 17 – Sunday
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister
Julia Walsh

On the night of the Feast of St. Patrick let us pray and party! We will experience some of the gems of Irish spirituality such as storytelling, friendship, reflection, song and feasting at this festive celebration in order to honor one of Ireland’s great saints. Suggested offering $5.00. Register by Thursday, March 14.

BIRTH BY THE WORD OF TRUTH

March 18 – Monday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

Suggested offering $10.00. Participants can attend one or more sessions. Register by Tuesday, March 13.

MARYWOOD WRITERS GROUP

March 19-Tuesday
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh

Suggested offering $5.00. Please register by the day before the session.

BOOK CLUB

March 21 -Thursday
Third Thursdays of the month
9:30 –11:30 a.m.
Facilitators: Sister Anita Beskar and Sister Marla Lang

IONS: Science and Spirituality

March 21 – Thursday
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Sister Marla Lang

MONASTERY LUNCHES

March 22 – Friday
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

Suggested offering $15.00. Register by Monday, March 18.

February 2019

MARYWOOD WRITERS GROUP

February 4- Monday
1st Monday of the month
12:00-3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh

Writers of every level and genre are welcome to join the group and come to any or each meeting. Bring a copy of your writing for feedback (1- 3 double- spaced pages) and your meal. Be ready for a robust conversation among a supportive community that will enrich your work as a writer. Please register by the day before the session. Suggested offering $5.00.

BIRTH BY THE WORD OF TRUTH

February 5-Tuesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens
For program description see

IONS: Science and Spirituality

February 7 – Thursday
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Sister Marla Lang

LOVE: HARSH AND DREADFUL?

February 13- Wednesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh

One of Dorothy Day’s favorite quotes was “Love in action is a harsh and dreadful thing compared to love in dreams,” as written by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Perhaps this is because Day understood the costliness of putting love into action, of allowing love to be a verb instead of a comfy feeling or an idea. Come reflect on the power and might of love. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, February 12.

BOOK CLUB

February 14 -Thursday
Third Thursdays of the month
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Facilitators: Sister Anita

Beskar and Sister Marla Lang Register by the day before

WHO AM I NOW?

February 19 – Tuesday
9:15-11:45 a.m.
Presenter: Barbara Kane

“Change is constant. Growth is optional.” When circumstances change, our own identity may be put into question. Children leave the nest. Parents die. Jobs change. During these times, one may wonder, “Who Am I Now?” Based on the work of teacher William Bridges, author of Transitions, learn ways to better understand the notion of change and learn ways to adapt and recreate yourself. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Thursday, February 14.

IONS: Science and Spirituality

February 21 – Thursday
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Sister Marla Lang

MARYWOOD WRITERS GROUP

February 19-Tuesday
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh

Writers of every level and genre are welcome to join the group and come to any or each meeting. Bring a copy of your writing for feedback (1- 3 double-spaced pages) and your meal. Be ready for a robust conversation among a supportive community that will enrich your work as a writer. Please register by the day before the session. Suggested offering $5.00.

CABIN FEVER SURVIVAL

February 20- Wednesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh

The Scandinavian people of Norway and Denmark experience some of the longest and darkest winters on Earth, yet they are some of the happiest people. Come learn about the wisdom of a “hygge” (Danish) and “koeslig” (Norwegian) and how you might apply their techniques into the creation of your own cabin fever survival kit. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, February 18.

IONS: Science and Spirituality

February 21 – Thursday
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Sister Marla

MONASTERY LUNCHES

February 22 – Friday
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, February 18.

WITH EYES MADE QUIET

February 26 –Tuesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

“With an eye made quiet by the power of harmony and by the deep power of joy, we see into the life of things,” wrote William Wordsworth. How might we see more clearly “into the life of things” if we were to quiet our eyes and deepen the power of joy in our lives? And how do we “quiet our eyes” and “deepen the power of joy?” Come, learn. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Thursday,
February 21.

ANCESTRAL WOMEN EXHIBIT:

February 23 – March 3
Place: Holy Family Church
8950 County J, Woodruff, WI

This extraordinary exhibit honors women elders from each of the twelve Native American tribes of Wisconsin. These women are leaders who have held families and communities together, who have kept Native traditions, cultures and languages alive. They are the glue in the fabric of their communities. All of the almost life size designs were created by Mary Burns and woven on her hand-jacquard loom bringing honor by dignity. The hand–woven textiles connect us to the strength, beauty and determination of the women they portray. Also included in the exhibit are clan symbols and cultural/historical weavings. Mary Burns will be present to share her experiences during many of the exhibit hours. You will be amazed at the tribal giftedness portrayed in Mary’s depictions! Donations welcomed.Times open to the public will be published in area newspapers or call Holy Family 715-356-6284 or Marywood at 715-385-3750.

January 2019

Women’s Christmas: An Epiphany Celebration for Wise Women

Women’s Christmas (Nollaig na mBan) is a cherished Irish tradition celebrated on the Feast of the Epiphany. When all the preparations, cooking and busyness of Christmas are over, Irish women gather in homes or pubs to relax, celebrate, and enjoy one another’s company – all while happily leaving the care of household duties to the men. At Marywood we believe this tradition has a place in the lives of today’s women as well. Thus we are celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany and the tradition of Women’s Little Christmas in special gatherings designed for women. Come celebrate the blessings of the past year and receive blessings for the year to come.
We have 3 celebrations this year!
January 3 – Thursday
January 5 – Saturday
January 8 – Tuesday
Gather 5:00 p.m. Meal and Blessing Circle 6:00-8:00 p.m. $35.00 includes social, meal and program.
To reserve your space, please include payment with registration by December 18.

IONS: Science and Spirituality

January 3 – Thursday
First & third Thursdays of the month
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and
Sister Marla Lang

MARYWOOD WRITERS GROUP

January 7- Monday
1st Monday of the month
12:00-3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: SIster Julia Walsh

Writers of every level and genre are welcome to join the group and come to any or each meeting. Bring a copy of your writing for feedback (1- 3 double-spaced pages) and your meal. Be ready for a robust conversation among a supportive community that will enrich your work as a writer. Please register by the day before the session. Suggested offering $5.00.

BIRTH BY THE WORD OF TRUTH-Series

January 15 – Tuesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

We sometimes say rather glibly, “The truth will set you free.” Truth does lead to freedom; it also leads to new life. “Birth by the word of truth” reminds us that acknowledging the truth, be
it our own, of our workplace, of our church, etc., can be a painful, distressing process. Let’s explore how bringing the truth to light is life giving for not only ourselves, but others as well. Suggested offering $10.00. Register 5 days before the program.

MARYWOOD WRITERS GROUP

January 15-Tuesday
3rd Tuesday of the month
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh

Suggested offering $5.00.Please register by the daybefore the session.

BOOK CLUB-Series

January 17 -Thursday
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Facilitators: Sister Anita

Beskar and Sister Marla Lang The book this month is Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan. Register by the day before.

IONS: Science and Spirituality

January 17 – Thursday
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and
Sister Marla Lang

LIVING THE DREAM:REFLECTING ON THE MLK LEGACY

January 18- Friday
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Sister Julia Walsh

Over 50 years after Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, are we letting his legacy live on? During this program we will pray and ponder what the meaning of some of King’s speeches and writings could be for our modern times. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Wednesday, January 16

SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND

January 22 –Tuesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Barbara Kane

People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. How easy is it to assert our own opinions or give advice rather than listen? How well do we listen to the wisdom that is
available to us from a multitude of sources? In this workshop you will learn how to improve your listening skills and build trust in your relationships with others, as well as yourself. Suggested
offering $10.00. Register by Friday, January 18.

THE WINTER OF THE SPIRIT

January 23-Wednesday
9:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon
Facilitator: Dick Bruesehoff

Has your life ever brought you into the places of deep darkness? Do you experience winter as a fallow time? Winter—whether literal or figurative—can be a time to explore the ways our spirit
conspires with (that is, “breathes with”) the Spirit for new life and growth in us—even during the dark, fallow times. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, January 21

MONASTERY LUNCHES

January 25- Friday
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens

A ‘monastery lunch’ means feeding one’s body with nourishing soup and a healthy bread and one’s spirit with nourishing spiritual reading. Join us for a ‘monastery lunch.’ We’ll dine non loqui
(without conversation) as we enjoy a hearty soup, Gregorian chant, spiritual reading and discussion – after lunch. Bring a robe to wear (your bathrobe will do). Suggested offering $15.00. Register by the Monday before the event.

December 2018

CREATING YOUR SPIRITUAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY

December 1-Saturday
9:00-2:00
Facilitated by Dick Bruesehoff and Julia Walsh, FSPA
Writing and drawing can be deeply spiritual practices. They can also be used as you create a spiritual autobiography that allows time for prayerful reflection on past experiences and future dreams. Please bring your journal and pens, your sketchpad and pencils, your computer or whatever medium you use to do prayerful drawing and writing. Event will occur at the Minocqua Library (415 Menominee St. Suite B., Minocqua, WI) Donations accepted. Bring a lunch. Register by Wednesday, November 28.

SINGING THE MUSIC OF OUR YEARNING HEARTS

December 2- Sunday
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Leader: Dick Bruesehoff
Advent is a season of waiting and longing. The poetic word, yearning, appears frequently in the language of Advent readings and prayers, and it has shaped the form and the feel of Advent music. On this evening of the first Sunday in Advent, we’ll gather in the quiet darkness around the light of the first Advent candle. We’ll sing and reflect on the music of Advent from cultures around the world. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a confident or shy singer! Come! Suggested offering $10.00.

IONS (Science and Spirituality)

December 6-Thursday
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means other ways of knowing. On the first Thursday of the month we view and discuss videos on spirituality and science. All are welcome to one or more gatherings. Suggested offering $10.00.

STANDING ON TIPTOES LONGING FOR GOD

December 7-Friday
9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens
“On tiptoe we stand, Lord Jesus, eagerly awaiting your full revelation …” writes Macrina Wiederkehr. “There is a longing in our hearts, O Lord, for you to reveal yourself to us,” sings Anne Quigley. On this Advent reflection day we’ll explore our longing for God, God’s longing for us, and ways in which God reveals God’s self to us. Bring a lunch. Suggested offering $15.00. Register by Tuesday, December 4.

ENTER THE STORY OF MARY OF NAZARETH

December 12–Wednesday
9:30–11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
The feast of Mary of Guadalupe is Dec. 12. We will examine the setting of Mary of Nazareth’s life as today’s research has discovered. How does the Church celebrate this feast in 2018 in Mexico and in the United States?. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, December 10.

PRAYING IN THE DARK

December 13-Thursday
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Facilitated by Julia Walsh, FSPA
On the Feast of St. Lucy and on a quiet Advent evening we will pray in the candlelight and ponder the invitations—and agonies–of holy darkness. Join us for this contemplative evening; deepen your awareness of how the dark is holy. Suggested offering $5.00. Register by Tuesday, December 11.

IONS (Science and Spirituality)

December 20-Thursday
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means other ways of knowing. On the third Thursday of the month we view and discuss videos on spirituality and science. Suggested offering $10.00.

BOOK CLUB

December 21-Friday
Third Fridays of the month
8:00–10:00 a.m.
Facilitators: Anita Beskar, FSPA, Marla Lang, FSPA
We select current, notable books. A good book and a great conversation at Marywood
are our treasures! Call 715-385-3750 ext. 5 for the name of book for the next gathering. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by the day before.

November 2018

IONS (Science and Spirituality)

November 1-Thursday
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means other ways of knowing. On the first Thursday of the month we view and discuss videos on spirituality and science. All are welcome to one or more gatherings. Suggested offering $10.00.

NaNoWriMo COME WRITE IN Event

November 3-Saturday
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Julia Walsh, FSPA and Minocqua Library Staff
November is National Novel Writing Month and writers of every type are welcome to Come Write In at the Minocqua library. (415 Menominee St. Suite B. Minocqua) Stop by anytime and write alongside others who are working on their drafts. Refreshments and door prizes provided. See nanowrimo.org for more information. Donations accepted. No registration necessary.

MAKING WAVES: PASTELS

November 5-Monday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Bring your photos and experiences of being on a shore and watching the waves slam against the rocks. We will capture the atmosphere and action of this with soft pastels. The painting will be dominated by large wave shapes swept by the wind so the majority of the painting will be very active. Pastel board will be provided. Bring pastel supplies and photos of waves. Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch & register by Monday, October 29.

LANDSCAPE: PASTELS

November 6-Tuesday
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
We will create a very dark background and apply soft pastels over this surface. It is much easier to apply the light pastel over the dark and the painting will develop much faster. A forest scene works with this type of painting or any scene that has light over a contrasting dark. Bring soft pastel supplies. Pastel board and dark paints will be provided. Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch & register by Tuesday, October 30.

HAND-MAKING CHRISTMAS CARDS

November 7-Wednesday,
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell FSPA
Using water-media and printing techniques we will create cards that add a special personal touch to our Christmas greeting. Working with watercolor paper (supplied) we will use water media and sprays to create large sheets with a free formed pattern and then cut and develop smaller sections into cards. Bring inks, watercolors, stamps, and any water media supplies. Fee $30.00. Bring a lunch & register by Wednesday, 0ctober 31.

CHURCH SECRETARIES RETREAT DAY

November 8-Thursday
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Presenters: Marla Lang, FSPA & Pat Pintens
The day’s focus is one of spiritual and practical aids for church secretaries and office personnel from any faith tradition. Remember, your invaluable ministry also needs you to seek “time out” plus supportive ideas from others. Suggested donation $30.00 each or $50 for two from the same parish church or cluster. Register by Tuesday, November 6.

YOGA AND PRAYER

November 10-Saturday
9:30-12:00 Noon
Facilitators: Briea Tlusty & Sr. Julia
All are welcome, no matter your level of experience with yoga or your familiarity with Christian prayer. Your facilitators will guide you through a morning designed to help you connect to God with your mind, body and spirit. Suggested offering $20.00. Register by Wednesday, November 7.

IONS (Science and Spirituality)

November 15-Thursday
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means other ways of knowing. On the third Thursday of the month we view and discuss episodes from the series Missing Links. All are welcome to one or more gatherings. Suggested offering $10.00.

BOOK CLUB

November 16-Friday
Third Fridays of the month
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Facilitators: Anita Beskar, FSPA, Marla Lang, FSPA
We select current, notable books. A good book and a great conversation at Marywood are some of our treasures! Call 715-385-3750 ext. 5 for the name of book for the next gathering. Suggested offering $10.00 or as you offer. Register by the day before.

SPIRITUAL WILLS

November 27-Tuesday
9:00 a.m.–12 Noon
Presenter: Pat Pintens
One of the most important questions we can ask ourselves is: When my life comes to an end what do I want to leave behind for others? We’re never too young or too old to answer that question. Preparing a Spiritual Will can help us do so. It will also help us to not miss what could be the heart of the remainder of our lives. Suggested offering $15.00. Register by Tuesday, November 20. Copies of The Journey Never Ends: How to Prepare a Spiritual Will are available for $10.50.

HOLY FAMILY, HOLY NIGHT

November 30—Friday
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Julia Walsh, FSPA and Earthgoods Staff
In anticipation of the 1stSunday of Advent, let us gather and begin our waiting for the Holy Family’s Holy Night—the feast of Christmas. We’ll paint simple statues of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus for you to pray with in your home through the Advent and Christmas season. $20 includes supplies, art instruction, and program. We will meet at Earthgoods, 301 E. Front St. in downtown Minocqua. Register by Wednesday, November 28.

October 2018

BEAD-DAZZLED: MIXED MEDIA

October 1,2,3: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Each day is independent of the previous and has a different lesson. This program will use beads and fibers to create embellishments for paper, jewelry, fabric. The embellishments have countless uses for the quilter, sewer, journal maker, jewelry maker, art painter in mixed media, etc. All materials will be available but if you have yarns, fancy string, beads, fibers bring them along to use and exchange. Get ready to play. Fee: $30.00 each day or $80 for all 3 days. Bring a lunch & register by Monday, September 24.

MARYWOOD WRITERS GROUP

October 1-Monday 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Writers of every level and genre are welcome to join the group and come to any or each meeting. Bring a copy of your writing for feedback (1- 3 double-spaced pages) and your meal. Be ready for a robust conversation among a supportive community that will enrich your work as a writer. Suggested offering $5.00. Please register by the day before the session.
1st Monday night of the month 6:00-8:30 p.m. (Nov 5 & Dec 3)

ANNIVERSARY OF ST. FRANCIS’ DEATH

October 3 – Wednesday
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Holy Family Church, 8950 City J, Woodruff
All “Franciscans in heart” are invited to this prayer and social time celebrating St. Francis’ passing from death to full life in 1226. Donations accepted. Registration not required.

THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES

October 9–Tuesday
9:30 a.m.–Noon
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
To look at how trees share food and communicate with each other is astonishing. How social trees are, how they pass electrical impulses through their roots, what they feel! These Northwoods’ trees surround us with their hidden lives and seeming miracles we seldom reflect upon. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, October 8.

MARY’S SONG FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE

October 11-Thursday
9:30 a.m. (Rosary); 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (Retreat)
Presenter: Julia Walsh, FSPA
Mary’s song, “The Magnificat,” is the most any woman says in the New Testament. During this Marian reflection day we will join Mary’s song and consider how we might better help build up the world described by Our Lady. This day will involve a variety of prayer and learning activities. Lunch included. Suggested offering $30.00. Register by Monday, October 8.

GOD AS TRINITY

October 15-Monday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
Drawing on the wisdom of Fr. Richard Rohr and Mike Morrell’s research and book The Divine Dance, we will examine insights into their understanding of God as Trinity. God is the eternal mystery that enables, enfolds and enlivens all things, even us. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by 8:30 a.m. Monday, October 15.

HARVESTING OUR LIFE’S WISDOM

October 17-Wednesday
9:30-11:30 a.m. Leader: Dick Bruesehoff In the north, the season of fall is a time of fruitfulness and gratitude. We celebrate the richness of harvest even as the temperature cools, the darkness gathers and the soil becomes dormant. Many musicians, artists and poet have tried to capture the spirit of the season. Using their work, we’ll reflect on this season in our own lives, focusing on the harvest of wisdom in our own lives. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, October 15.

IONS (Science and Spirituality)

October 18 (first & third Thursdays)
12:30–3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means other ways of knowing. On the third Thursday we view and discuss episodes from the series of Missing Links from Greg Braden’s current scientific findings. All are welcome to one or more gatherings. Suggested offering $10.00.

BOOK CLUB

October 19-Friday
Third Fridays of the month
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Facilitators: Anita Beskar, FSPA, Marla Lang, FSPA
We select current, notable books. A good book and a great conversation at Marywood
are some of our treasures! Call 715-385-3750, ext. 5, for the name of the book for the next gathering.
Suggested offering $10.00. Register by the day before.

FOOD AND UNITY

October 25-Thursday
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Julia Walsh, FSPA
How does eating invite us into sacred relationship with others? How can we better honor the holy ground from which food comes through the ordinary and holy act of sharing food? Bring a dish to pass to this evening of prayer, learning and conversation along with an appetite to be nourished body, mind and spirit. Suggested offering $5.00. Register by Monday, October 22.

HALOS AND APRONS

October 30-Tuesday
1:00-3:00 p.m. And again from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Presenter: Pat Pintens
What does it mean to be holy? What do you picture: someone wearing a halo or an apron? In Gaudete et Exsultate: Rejoice and Be Glad , Pope Francis links holiness with prayer and service to others – halos and aprons. Let’s explore and reflect on what else he writes about the meaning of holiness today and how to stop trying to live up to other people’s or society’s ideas of holiness. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Wednesday, October 24.

September 2018

WATERCOLOR: MOVING BEYOND THE BRUSH

September 3-Monday
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Now is the time to expand your choices and energize your art with great brush-free water-media techniques. Using brushless methods early in a painting frees the imagination and leaves refinement with the brush for a later phase in the painting. Bring watercolors and any water media, plus a stretched half sheet of watercolor paper. Floral compositions work well with this program. Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Monday, August 27.

WATERCOLOR: WATER WEBBING WITH FALL LEAF PATTERN

September 4 -Tuesday
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Imagine tiny threads of color vibrating in the background of a colorful fall painting. That is what water webbing has to offer. It is a beautiful delicate effect and a soft method to use with watercolor paintings. We will learn this technique to create a background pattern and then apply an overlay of printed leaves. Bring watercolors, a stretched 1/2 sheet of stretched watercolor paper, a spray bottle with a soft mister and some pressed leaves. Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Tuesday, August 28.

WATERCOLOR: CREATING A PAINTING WITH MULTI-LAYERS

September 5-Wednesday
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Rich color layered over color builds depth, richness, and mystery in a painting. This method of painting is especially good for old watercolor paintings that you consider failures and for a subject that is abstract in theme. Bring watercolors and supplies, a stretched 1/2 sheet of re-stretched watercolor paper or new stretched sheet. A variety of other media will be available for your use. Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Wednesday, August 29.

IONS (Science and Spirituality)

September 6 & 20 (first & third Thursdays)
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means other ways of knowing. On the first Thursday of the month we view and discuss videos on spirituality and science. On the third Thursday we view and discuss episodes from the series Missing Links from Greg Braden’s current scientific findings. All are welcome to one or more gatherings. Suggested offering $10.00.

SACRED POEMS, SACRED SONGS

September 6-Thursday
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Julia Walsh, FSPA
Join us for an evening of spoken word and music, performed by local poets and musicians, around a campfire (weather permitting). All songs and poems will honor the goodness of creation, the sacredness of humanity and our invitation to oneness. Suggested offering $5.00. Advanced registrations by September 4 appreciated, but not required.

UKRAINIAN EGGS

September 11-Tuesday
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Guest Presenters: Gemma Lamb and Jeannine Laibly
Learn the old world tradition of Pysanky. Ukrainian eggs are a style in which patterns are created using a method that involves applying melted beeswax to an egg before dying. The wax protects the shell from the dye, allowing a layered effect of color to be achieved. Required materials are provided and additional materials will be available for purchase at a minimal fee. Suggested offering $30.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Thursday, September 6.

“TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES!”

September 12–Wednesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens
These words modernize God’s instruction to Moses at the burning bush. During this season of colorful if not burning bushes and trees let’s explore what ‘shoes’ we might need to ‘take off’ in order to more fully hear what God is saying to us and to discover the holiness of the ‘ground’ around us. Bring an old shoe along. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Thursday, September 6.

JESUIT FORM OF CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER

September 13–Thursday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenters: Anita Beskar, FSPA & Marla Lang, FSPA
Are you seeking another form of prayer? The Jesuits have offered the Christian community their insights about deepening experiences with God. Come join us as we share ways to support/expand our prayer lives. This day will be part one. Part two will be arranged at the time best suited to the participants of part one. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Tuesday, Sept. 11.

DAY OF SELF AND SPIRITUAL RENEWAL

September 15-Saturday
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Julia Walsh, FSPA and Fern & Folk staff
Join us for a day of self-care and renewal of body, mind and spirit! This day away features one 30-minute holistic service and one 60-minute holistic service of your choice, guided meditation, a healthy vegetarian lunch, access to all that the beautiful Marywood grounds has to offer (including a chapel, library and the Trout Lake waterfront), creative prayer stations and hours of free time for rest and relaxation.
Indicate your first, second and third choices from the following list of 30-minute services: Chair massages, express facials, aromatherapy, sound therapy or spiritual listening.
Indicate your first, second and third choices from the following 60-minute services: Spiritual direction, yoga, deep tissue full-body massage. Program space is limited. Please register early (Your individual schedule for the day will be designed according to your choices and practitioner availability. You will receive your schedule at check-in on Sept. 15). The $85.00 fee includes guided meditation, two holistic services and lunch. Registration, a non-refundable deposit of $25.00 and your service choices are required by Friday, September 7.

Marywood Motorcoach Pilgrimage to Northern Wisconsin

September 18-Tuesday
All Day
A journey of religious/cultural exchange to promote greater understanding of and appreciation for both Native American and Franciscan heritages and their contributions to the faith in Northern Wisconsin.
This One-day Pilgrimage Includes:
Transportation by Lamers motorcoach (restroom aboard) for different pick up locations/times see the recent news on our website.

8:15 a.m. Hurley-Our Lady of Sorrows-Presentation by Fr. Frank Kordek, OFM
10:00 a.m. Odanah-St. Mary’s –Presentation by Sr. Phyllis Wilhelm, OSF, and others plus a stop at the Visitors Center
12:00 p.m. Red Cliff-St Francis- Lunch-Presentations by Sr. Kathy Salewski, OSF and Fr. Kevin Gordon, plus a stop at the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce
4:30 Ashland-Our Lady of the Lake-Presentation by Sr. Peggy Kacvinsky, OSf and local alumni
5:30 Homeward bound

Cost: $70.00 per person covers all fees, gratuities & lunch. Payment non-refundable. Register by September 10, 2018 with full payment (check or credit card). For more information: Sr. Marla Lang or Pat Pintens, pilgrimage coordinators. Tel:715-385-3750 ext. 5 or 6

PRAY AS YOU CAN, NOT AS YOU CAN’T

September 19 – Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Leader: Dick Bruesehoff Prayer can take a seemingly infinite number of forms! We all find that some come easily, while others are more challenging. During this retreat you’ll have an opportunity to explore why some forms may be easier for you than others. We’ll practice a variety of prayer forms together as you identify and claim the ways you can pray! Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, September 17.

MARYWOOD WRITERS GROUP

September 19-Wednesday
12:00-3:00 p.m.
Writers of every level and genre are welcome to join the group and come to any or each meeting. Bring a copy of your writing for feedback (1- 3 double-spaced pages) and your meal. Be ready for a robust conversation among a supportive community that will enrich your work as a writer. Suggested offering $5.00. Please register by the day before the session. 3rd Wednesday of the month 12:00-3:00 p.m. (Oct 17, Nov 21 & Dec 19)

SPIRIT WALKING

September 20–Thursday 9:00–11:30 a.m. Presenter: Pat Pintens
Genesis 3:8 tells of God “moving about in the garden at the breezy time of the day.” Picture God walking slowly, gently, touching, looking, smelling, listening, wondering at and enjoying creation. This approach reflects aspects of what the Japanese call Shinrin-Yoku, in English “Forest bathing”. We will meet at Marywood and proceed to the Fallison Lake trail. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Friday, September 14

IONS (Science and Spirituality)

September 20 (first & third Thursdays)
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means other ways of knowing. On the third Thursday we view and discuss episodes from the series Missing Links from Greg Braden’s current scientific findings. All are welcome to one or more gatherings. Suggested offering $10.00.

BOOK CLUB

September 21-Friday
Third Fridays of the month
8:00–10:00 a.m.
Facilitators: Anita Beskar, FSPA, Marla Lang, FSPA
We select current, notable books. A good book and a great conversation at Marywood are our treasures! Call 715-385-3750 ext. 5 for the name of the book for the next gathering. Suggested offering $10.00. Register the day before.

TASTE AND SEE THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD – SCRUMTUOUS SQUASH

September 21-Friday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens
Does squash seldom find its way to your table? If so, you are missing one of autumn’s best blessings. Squash is easy, affordable and tasty to prepare. Those emboldened letters spell EAT. We’ll do just that as we explore the scrumptious, enjoyable world of squash. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, September 17.

August 2018

Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord

A BERRY WONDERFUL DAY
August 2 – Thursday
6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Presenters: Pat Pintens and Sr. Marla Lang
Join two veteran berry pickers in gathering raspberries and blueberries in Bayfield. We’ll head out early and enjoy the blessings of sunshine, wild flowers, Lake Superior, and shared reflections on God’s goodness in creation and in those tasty berries! Wear your berry picking clothes and bring your berry pails and a noon lunch. Call Marywood for further information. Suggested offering for travel $20.00. Register by Monday, July 30.

MIXED MEDIA: Painting on Textured Background

August 2 – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Using white rice paper and tissue combined with gesso, we will create a highly textured background for an abstract painting. When the background has dried, the painting will be finished with poured inks, watercolors, or fluid acrylics, done with several pours. A final coat of iridescence will add luster to areas in the painting. Materials will be available, but bring any you may have. Design suggestions for a successful abstract painting will be given. This class will stretch your imagination. You will need a half sheet of stretched watercolor paper that is approximately 15×20 inches. Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Wednesday, July 25.

IONS (Science and Spirituality)

August 2 & 16 – Thursday (first & third Thursdays of the month)
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means inner/intuitive knowing. The gatherings explore scientific findings and wisdom traditions to expand our understanding of consciousness and questions such as “who am I” and “who are we.” All are welcome to one or more gatherings. Suggested offering $10.00.

MIXED MEDIA: Highly Textured Landscape Painting

August 3 – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Using watercolors with graphite, inks, crayons and tools we will create a highly textured painting that will suggest a semi-abstract landscape. These materials will be available for the class, but participants need to bring a half sheet of 140# stretched watercolor paper or a 300# sheet. Also bring watercolors, brushes, masking tape, and photos for reference. Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Wednesday, July 25.

NATURE POETRY WORKSHOP

August 7 – Tuesday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Facilitators: John Bates, Julia Walsh, FSPA and North Lakeland Discovery Center staff
Come to this day of reverencing words and contemplating the goodness of nature’s wonders! With a naturalist and experienced poet we’ll discuss samples of nature poetry, go on a guided nature walk, study a bit of writing technique, be challenged by a writing prompt and spend time in nature writing. At the end of the session we’ll share our creations and give each other feedback. This workshop is appropriate for poets at all levels. Fee: $35.00. Bring a lunch. The program will occur partly at Marywood Spirituality Center. Meet at North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545. Register by Friday, August 3.

THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES

August 8 – Wednesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
This initial look at how trees share food and communicate with each other is astonishing. How social trees are, how they pass electrical impulses through their roots, what they feel! These Northwoods trees surround us with their hidden lives and share miracles we seldom reflect upon. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, August 6.

IONS (Science and Spirituality)

August 2 & 16 – Thursday (first & third Thursdays of the month)
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means inner/intuitive knowing. Suggested offering $10.00.

DRUM-MAKING WORKSHOP

August 17-18 – Friday-Saturday
Friday 6:30 p.m. – Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Wayne Manthey
Drum maker Wayne Manthey has helped bring many drums to life all over the country. Participants use wood, deer hides, walnut stain and other natural elements to create a unique, personal drum. There is time for reflection and storytelling about the ancient spiritual tradition of drumming. Participants will go home with a homemade drum, drumstick, and rattle. Investment: Resident: $120.00 (includes bedroom in a shared lakeside cabin, meal, and program) Drum not included. Commuter: $90.00 (includes Saturday lunch and program). Drum not included.* Materials: (choose one)
*13-in. drum $110.00; 16-in. drum
$135.00. Register by Wednesday, August 1 (limit of 12).

ENCOUNTERING: PRESENCE IN NEW WAYS

August 21 – Tuesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
Listening, reading and reflecting are all ways of seeing with new eyes. As we become more culturally diverse, we are being called to hear “with the ear of our hearts,” to see the world as the others see it, to journey beyond ourselves. Share an encountering experience that left you changed or stunned or even embarrassed. Let’s help gift each other with one new understanding. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, August 20.

SEEING THROUGH GOD’S EYES: A path to personal reconciliation and peace

August 23 – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Presenter: Sr. Laurie Brink, O.P., PhD
According to the Book of Genesis, everything that God creates God sees as “good” (Gen 1:4). In 1 Samuel, we learn that “God does not see as a mortal, who sees the appearance. The Lord looks into the heart” (1 Sam 16:7). On the road to Emmaus, the two disciples have their eyes opened and they recognize the Lord (Luke 24:31). This presentation proposes that seeing the struggles and difficult relationships in our lives through God’s eyes has the potential to heal and reconcile. Interweaving biblical reflections with personal prayer, we will put on divine lenses so as to see our experiences in a new light. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Tuesday, August 21.

DWELLING IN THE SHADE

August 23 – Thursday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens
When it comes to summer, some prefer heat, others prefer shade. Both are gifts of summer. Let’s find some shade and become shade dwellers for a bit to explore ways in which shade is a gift both physically and spiritually. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Friday, August 17.

BE THE LIGHT PAINT AND SIP August 23 – Thursday

5:30-8:30 p.m.
Facilitators: Julia Walsh FSPA and Earth Goods staff
“You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14), Jesus proclaimed. Come to this evening of prayer and paint to ponder the meaning of this Scripture and the ways that you share light with others. Under the guidance of Earth Goods staff, our creative activity will bring us from blank canvas to our own painting of fireflies. No painting experience necessary. Program will occur at Earth Goods, 301 Front Street, Minocqua, WI 54548. Fee: $30.00 includes beverages, supplies, art instruction and program. Register by Friday, August 17.

CONTEMPLATIVE NATURE WALK

August 29 – Wednesday
10:00 a.m. -12:00 Noon
Facilitators: Julia Walsh FSPA and North Lakeland Discovery Center staff
Join a Discovery Center Naturalist for a guided nature walk that will help you open your eyes and hearts to the wonders all around. Then, enter into contemplative dialogue about the ways the landscape speaks to your spirit. Meet at North Lakeland Discovery Center. Donations appreciated. Register by Tuesday, August 28.

July 2018

WHAT’S UP, SISTERS?

July 2 – Monday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenters: The Marywood Sisters
Ever been curious about Catholic Sisters? Come hear about our mission and how the Spirit is leading us during this time of many changes. Women of all lifestyles and ages, high school and older, are welcome to attend. Suggested offering $5.00. Register Monday, July 2 by 8:30 a.m.

PASTEL: Merging Watercolor Underpainting and Pastels

July 5 – Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
By using a combination of watercolor and dry pastels, strong colorful paintings that play the transparency of watercolor and the opacity of pastel can be achieved. We will use the watercolor as an underpainting on Wallis Paper and then use a combination of both watercolor and pastel in developing the painting. Wallis Paper which takes water without buckling and extra sets of Soft Pastels will be available for use. Bring watercolor supplies, paper towels, masking tape and a firm surface (glass, plexiglass or heavy pressed board at least 18 by 22) on which to tape the Wallis Paper. Also bring pastels. Photos of landscapes as a visual source are recommended. Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Friday, June 29.

IONS (Science and Spirituality)

July 5 &19 – Thursday (first & third Thursdays of the month)
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means inner/intuitive knowing. The gatherings explore scientific findings and wisdom traditions to expand our understanding of consciousness and questions such as “who am I” and “who are we.” All are welcome to one or more gatherings. Suggested offering $10.00.

PASTEL: Merging Gouache

Underpainting and Pastels
July 6 – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
This workshop will use a combination of opaque gouache and pastel painting. By adding only white gouache (provided) to transparent watercolors a paint having more body and opacity can be created and provide an opaque underpainting for the application of pastel. Bring watercolor paints and supplies, a stretched sheet of watercolor paper, and landscape or floral drawings or photos. Gouache will be provided. Fee: $30.00. Bring a lunch. Register by Friday, June 29.

SPIRITUAL LESSONS FROM THE NATURAL WORLD

July 10 – Tuesday
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Julia Walsh, FSPA and a naturalist from North Lakeland Discovery Center
What does nature know that humanity hasn’t yet figured out? How can the natural world help us to be more compassionate and creative? Join us as we explore the natural wonders around us and contemplate how nature could help us be healthier, happier humans. This program will occur at North Lakeland Discovery Center, 14006 Discovery Lane, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, July 9.

SPIRITUALITY ON THE WATER

July 14 – Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenters: Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA and Maryanne Smrz
Join author and avid kayaker Mary- anne Smrz as she shares insights she has gained from kayaking and taking paddlers on journeys to experience the holy. This day of reflection will be a chance to experience the sacredness of water and pause from the fast-paced world as we reflect on “Change: Our Ever Present Companion.” Program will include time for reflection and journaling. Suggested offering of $50.00 includes light breakfast, working journal, lunch, snacks, bottled water, a copy of one of Maryanne’s books plus kayak, paddle and jacket rental. Dress comfortably for a day on the water. Register by Friday, June 29.

THE MESSAGES HIDDEN IN WATER

July 17 – Tuesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens
“Water has a memory and carries within it our thoughts and prayers. As you yourself are water, no matter where you are, your prayers will be carried to the rest of the world,” wrote Japanese scientist Dr. Masaru Emoto. What messages has water brought to you? What messages do you send forth to others and the world through water? Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Thursday, July 12.

WHO AM I NOW?

July 18 – Wednesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Guest Presenter: Barbara Kane
“Change is constant. Growth is optional.” When circumstances change, our own identity may be put into question. During these times one may wonder “Who Am I Now?” Learn ways to adapt to change and recreate yourself. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, July 16.

IONS (Science and Spirituality)

July 5 & 19 – Thursday (first and third Thursdays of the month)
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means inner/intuitive knowing. The gatherings explore scientific findings and wisdom traditions to expand our understanding of consciousness and questions such as “who am I” and “who are we.” All are welcome to one or more gatherings. Suggested offering $10.00.

GOD AS TRINITY

July 23 – Monday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
Drawing on the wisdom of Fr. Richard Rohr and Mike Morrell’s research in the book “The Divine Dance,” we will examine insights into their understanding of God as Trinity. God is the eternal mystery that enables, enfolds and enlivens all things, even us. Suggested offering $10.00. Register on Monday, July 23, by 8:30 a.m.

THE GIFT OF YEARS

July 24 – Tuesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Guest presenter: Barbara Kane
Growing older has its challenges. What characteristics help one embrace later years? Learn what research has found and walk away with renewed inspiration. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, July 23.

Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord

LET’S CELEBRATE KALE
July 26-Thursday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens
Summer is the season of green. And, eating fresh greens is one of summer’s best blessings. Kale has found new popularity and prestige. We’ll explore the tasty world of kale and various ways to enjoy its goodness. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, July 23. a.m.

June 2018

BEAUTY, THE QUIET THREAD

June 6 – Wednesday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Pat Pintens
“A world without beauty would be unbearable” wrote John O’Donohue, adding: “Yet beauty is so quietly woven through our ordinary days that we hardly notice it.” Come, explore how to notice more of the beauty around you, share stories of beauty from ordinary, everyday lives, and weave a “beauty blessing braid” – no braiding experience necessary. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Friday, June 1.

IONS (Science and Spirituality)

June 7 & 21 – Thursday (first and third Thursdays of the month)
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Facilitators: Jan Lewis and Marla Lang, FSPA
Noetic science means inner/intuitive knowing. The gatherings explore scientific findings and wisdom traditions to expand our understanding of consciousness and questions such as “who am I” and “who are we.” All are welcome to one or more gatherings. Suggested offering $10.00.

MIXED MEDIA: Creation of Handmade Paper Pulp and Paintings

June 12 & 13
Tuesday and Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Karen Kappell, FSPA
Day one: Pulp Pouring over a frame covered with woven twine and string. Participants will create their own string design over an open frame. We will prepare pulp and pour over the string design. This will dry overnight. Paper sheets will also be formed in preparation for collage the second day. These also need to be dried overnight. Day two: Both the pulped string and paper sheets will be used to create paintings. Fee: $60.00. Bring a lunch each day. Register by Wednesday, June 6.

BLESS THIS CUP

June 12 – Tuesday
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Facilitators: Julia Walsh, FSPA and Earth Goods staff
“Lifting the cup is offering a blessing. The cup of sorrow and joy, when lifted for others “to life,” becomes the cup of blessings.”(Henri Nouwen) Wine glasses appear at the ordinary and sacred moments of our lives, in times of great sorrow and joy. Come explore the meaning of this symbol in our lives plus paint a wine glass to keep. Program will take place at Earth Goods, 301 Front Street, Minocqua, WI 54548. $20.00 includes supplies, art instruction and program. Register by Thursday, June 7.

FIRE, FAITHFULNESS AND DIVISION

June 13 – Wednesday
7:00-9:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Julia Walsh, FSPA
Jesus’ words “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division” (Luke 12:49-50), can be challenging and confusing to disciples. Our experience shows us that the work of service and advocacy on behalf of the poor is demanding and includes great struggle. During this evening of prayer and contemplation we will reflect together on our work of building God’s reign even while our actions may offend others and cause division. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Monday, June 11.

WHAT IS THE GOD QUESTION IN OUR LIVES?

June 14 – Thursday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
Just as our journey evolves from childhood to maturing years, so can our experience with God. We will examine common understandings we have come to experience or question in our God journeys as well as Richard Rohr’s writings. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Tuesday, June 12.

THE SAINT AND THE SULTAN

June 18 – Monday
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Marla Lang, FSPA
Come watch an intriguing film that examines the little known meeting in 1219, between St. Francis of Assisi and the Islamic leader Sultan Malik al-Kamil. It still has strong resonance in today’s divided world. It reveals a startling timely story of interfaith conflict and the search together for peace. Discussion will be included. Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Friday, June 15.

WHEN THE SPIRIT WALKS YOU

June 20 – Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Presenter: Pat Pintens
In Genesis 3:8 we read about God “moving about in the garden at the breezy time of the day.” Picture God walking slowly, attentively, gently, listening, looking, smelling, touching, wondering at and enjoying creation. This approach reflects aspects of what the Japanese call Shinrin-Yoku or “forest bathing.” We will meet at Marywood and proceed to the Fallison Lake Trail. Call Marywood for further information (715-385-3750, Ext. 1). Suggested offering $10.00. Register by Friday, June 15.

A GARDEN CELEBRATION OF THE SUMMER SOLSTICE

June 20 – Wednesday
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Held at the Minocqua Community Garden. (South end of Blumenstein Road – drive past Northwoods Animal Hospital)
Presenters: Sr. Marla Lang, Sr. Anita Beskar, Pat Pintens and Sharon Aldrich
“If you would be happy all your life, plant a garden” advises a Chinese proverb. “Gardening is a monk’s way of caring for the soul,” writes Thomas Moore. On the eve of the summer solstice, come to explore in words and in rituals gardening as a means of caring for your soul and the earth, and as a path to peace and joy. Register by Monday, June 18.