SHARING THE VISION OF TWO KINDRED HEARTS Our foundress, Sister Maria Aloysia, and her companion, Sister Maria Ignatia, had the vision to reach out in love to those most in need. Their kindred hearts motivated them to serve God by responding to the needs of their times. As Sisters of Notre Dame today, we recognize the spiritual hunger of God s people. Through Kindred Hearts Ministries, we strive to share what we have with other kindred hearts, those who are seeking to know and love God more. ONGOING EVENTS The following events take place throughout the year. Please refer to this section for recurring dates. I. CENTERING PRAYER AND LECTIO DIVINA of each month beginning Tuesday, August 8, 2017 ï Facilitators: Sister Betty Mae Bienlein and Sister Regina Robbins Each session will begin with Centering Prayer according to the method of Thomas Keating, OSB. Through guided silence and quieting the mind, we open our awareness to God who is within us. This is followed by lectio divina, praying a selected scripture passage. All are welcome to share in this prayer experience. We will begin the first sessions with some instructional input regarding methods of these prayer forms. II. TAIZE PRAYER ï Wednesdays of months indicated ï 7:00 pm-8:00 pm ï Facilitators: Sister Mary Anncarla and Sister Cristina Marie This beautiful prayer experience includes the use of candles, simple chants, scripture and periods of silence and icons. There is no preaching. The prayers consist of short chants, repeated again and again. It is a relaxing time to spend with God in quiet and peaceful prayer. The Taizé prayer experience is very powerful come join us on the following evenings for a Taize experience in the chapel of Notre Dame Center: ï September 20 ï October 18 ï November 29 ï January 17 ï February 21 ï March 21 ï April 18 ï May 16 ï June 20
III. SPIRITUAL SPA ï Weekdays, beginning in September ï 9:00 am-5:00 pm ï Coordinator: Sister Mary Anncarla (spiritualspa2015@yahoo.com) All of us can use a little time off now and then to just relax, refresh and renew our energy and we must admit we all could use some time away with God. The Spiritual Spa experience enables you to do both of these things. Your reservation will include the use of a lovely room for a day, the use of our chapel and lovely grounds. Just contact the SPA coordinator to reserve a day, pack a lunch or let us provide one, bring some materials or use ours and voila! you re enjoying a SPA day! SEPTEMBER The Gospel of St. John Characteristics and Message ï Sept. 8, 15, 22 ï 4:00-5:30 pm ï Presenter: Sister Regina Robbins The Gospel of St. John invites us to a close relationship with Jesus Christ as true God and Man, who now as our Risen Lord and God, calls us to friendship and love. The sessions will build on one another beginning with the overall characteristics which make this Gospel unique and different from the other writers, and then it will focus on some key messages for our faith. ï Sept. 20
OCTOBER Armchair Pilgrimage to Fatima: ï Oct. 5 ï 7-8:30 pm ï Presenter: Sister Mary Paulynne Celebrate the 100 th anniversary of the apparition of Our Blessed Mother in Fatima via the slides and presentation of Fatima pilgrim Sister Mary Paulynne! ï Fridays, dates listed below ï 4:00-5:30 pm ï Facilitators: Sister Antoinette Marie and Sister Marie Paul In this year in which we celebrate the 100 th anniversary of Our Lady s appearance at Fatima, it is appropriate that Kindred Hearts Ministries, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame, offers a series using videos, discussions, art, scripture studies and prayer dedicated to Mary. Our Mary series begins with Bishop Robert Barron s reflections on Mary, entitles Our Tainted Nature s Solitary Boast: Mary, the Mother of God. Bishop Barron explains the Church s great reverence for Mary and her unique role in the history of salvation. Using a DVD series (produced by Ascension Press) we will explore an extraordinary pilgrimage through Mary s life and visit the places where key events occurred. You are invited to attend one or several or all to experience a deeper look at Mary our Mother and Mother of the Church. Dates: Oct. 6 Nov. 17 Dec. 15 Jan. 19 Feb. 16 March 23 April 20 May 18 June 1 Bishop Barron on Mary Introduction and the Annunciation The Visitation and the Nativity Marian prayers and images: the Rosary, the Angelus, etc. The Presentation and Finding of Jesus in the Temple Wedding at Cana Mary at the Cross Mary crowned with Glory Mary in Our Life Today ï Oct. 18
Fall Mini-retreat: Listening to God and Sacred Silence ï October 27, 2017 ï 10:00-11:30 am ï Facilitator: Sister Antoinette Marie We all understand the need for prayer, we long for the time to pray. How can we be more open to the word which God speaks in our daily lives so that we can unite our life with God? Let s explore together the reality that our response to God in prayer is found in the moments and the materials of life at hand. Come join others to celebrate and sanctify your busy morning and allow yourself a bit of time to be quiet and to pray, reflect and to share. The ordinary circumstances of our lives, and use them to give honor and glory to our good God. Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer NOVEMBER ï Nov. 17 Introduction and the Annunciation ï Nov. 29 ï 7:00 pm-8:30 pm DECEMBER Advent Retreat: Emmanuel God with Us in Everyday Mysticism ï December 2 ï 2:00 7:00 pm ï Facilitator: Sr. Lisa Megaffin This Advent Retreat will offer reflections on God s presence through everyday mysticism, following the vision of Karl Rahner, the Christian of the future will be a mystic or nothing else. ï Dec. 15 The Visitation and the Nativity JANUARY
ï Jan. 17 ï Jan. 19 Marian prayers and images: the Rosary, the Angelus, etc. FEBRUARY Beyond the Pews: Living the Lenten Journey in the Spirit of Vatican II ï February 7 ï 7:00 8:30 pm ï Presenter: Sister Mary Lisa This pre-lenten conference will provide thoughts on the baptismal call and living this call in the light of several documents of Vatican II. ï Feb. 16 The Presentation and Finding of Jesus in the Temple ï Feb. 21 The Holy Saturday Readings as a Lenten Guide ï February 25 ï 2:00 7:00 pm ï Presenter: Sister Mary Lisa Through reflections on the lectionary readings for Holy Saturday, this Lenten time of retreat will set the stage for prayer on the Paschal Mystery. MARCH Book Study: The Grateful Heart ï March 1, introduction and ch. 1; March 15, chapters 2-3; April 12, chapters 4-5, April 26, chapters 6-7 ï 9:30 am - 11:00 am ï Facilitator: Sister Marie Paul
The concept of a book study can mean different things to different people.a spiritual book study is more about using a book to launch discussion and sharing of topics that touch the heart and soul. The Grateful Heart, by Wilkie Au and Noreen Cannon Au, explores how gratitude is a means of living the Christian Message and is a guidebook for seekers eager to explore the richness of a grateful life. This book is available through Paulist Press or on Amazon.com. ï Mar. 21 ï March 23 Wedding at Cana ï 4:00 pm- 5:30 pm ï 7:00 pm- 8:30 pm APRIL Book Study: The Grateful Heart ï April 12, chapters 4-5; April 26, chapters 6-7 ï 9:30 am -11:00 am VIA LUCIS, the Way of Light: Stations of the Resurrection ï Friday, April 13, 2018 ï 4:00-5:30 pm ï Presenter: Sister Antoinette Marie Rooted in an ancient tradition, the Stations of the Resurrection (thevia Lucis, the Way of Light) parallel the Stations of the Cross (the Via Crucis), highlighting the Resurrection appearances and faith encounters with the Risen Lord from the four Gospels. The Via Lucia is a prayerful way to celebrate the joy, hope, and power of the Resurrection. Come join us to celebrate this way of light in prayer, art and music. ï April 18 ï April 20 Mary at the Cross ï 7:00 pm- 8: 30 pm MAY
ï May 16 ï May 18 Mary Crowned with Glory JUNE ï June 1 Mary in Our Life Today ï 7:00 pm- 8: 30 pm Mini Retreat: The Ordinary Days of Life Liturgical Ordinary Time ï June 8, 2018 ï 10:00-11:30 am ï Facilitator: Sister Antoinette Marie Day by day...same old, same old? Hardly! Today I encounter Jesus in new people and yes, in the same old family and friends, but all is new and all is open to amazing and delightful moment of grace. Let s step aside a bit for today and take time to deepen our love for Jesus and his way of living the ordinary days of his life. How would you consider and then answer the question: in my state of life, to what style of living is our good, loving and provident God leading me? Come and listen, learn, examine, pray and share. ï June 20