KMSC is a retreat center located near the bank of the Platte River just west of Omaha, Nebraska. A ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, we welcome people of diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds to share the comforts of our indoor space and the peaceful, prayerful environment of twenty-two acres of natural woodland beauty surrounding the Center.
Our staff offers retreats, programs, spiritual direction and a nurturing presence to adults whose lives and spiritual journeys bring them to the Center. We hope that we will soon have an opportunity to meet you in person.
To view a wonderful video of our beautiful facility and surrounding grounds, we invite you to click on the following link - KMSC 4-minute video.
To view the interview of our director, Marisa Gilbert, on WOWTV Channel 6 with Pat Persaud, we invite you to click on the following link - TV Interview
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JOIN US THIS SUMMER FOR...
"Catherine McAuley: Her Spiritual Journey in Today's World" Friday, July 27 through Saturday, July 28, 2012. This retreat will focus on the values and virtues which gave meaning to Catherine McAuley's life and the manner in which these same values and virtues offer meaning in relation to contemporary concerns. Her story will be a starting point for our own and will be used to help us discern the kind of persons we wish to be and the response we wish to make to the world in which we live. The retreat will offer input and faith sharing in an atmosphere of solitude and community. Our guest presenter, Sister Helen Marie Burns, RSM, PhD holds a Bachelors degree in English from the Catholic University of America, a Masters degree in English from the University of Wisconsin, and a Doctors Degree from the School of Religion, University of Iowa. Helen Marie Burns is Vice President for Mission Integration and Planning at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, PA. She has served as Vice President of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and in many other leadership roles in her community. For retreat options and fees click on the following link for a printable registration form - McAuley Retreat. |
COMING UP AT THE CENTER...
BE A HEALING PRESENCE: THE SKILL OF HUMAN TOUCH - Healthcare Retreat with Patrick Davis, MA
Wednesday, May 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This retreat for healthcare professionals provides all disciplines, caregivers and volunteers a practical approach for reducing distress in the clients they serve. Building on the technique of Comfort Touch this hands on program reviews strategies that have benefited clients of mental health services, paliative care programs, hospices, and other clinical arenas. You will walk away feeling cared for and revitalized in your commitment to health and healing. Facilitator Patrick Davis is a former hospice chaplain and holds a Masters in Education. He has achieved national certifications in both bodywork and life coaching. Cost is $35 for the retreat day, continental breakfast, and lunch. CEU's are available for an additional $10. Thank you to Aeseracare Hospice Foundation for providing funding to help in the cost of providing this retreat opportunity!
LESSONS FROM THE LABYRINTH - Learning to 'Let Go and Let God' - Saturday, June 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In its simple pattern, the labyrinth captures many aspects of life—journey, rhythm, search, discovery, change, trust, and our movement inward to sacred space. Join us for this inspiring day as we see how the loops and backtracks of the labyrinth help to keep in perspective the overall design and journey of life. Facilitator Margie McMenamin Walker is a gifted teacher, spiritual director and retreat director and she looks forward to accompanying you on this day of discovery.
SUMMER SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT from Friday, July 6 at 6:00 p.m. through noon Thursday, July 12. Still some space available with Spiritual Director Marisa Gilbert.
ICONOLOGY WORKSHOP IS COMING TO KNOWLES MERCY CENTER IN JULY - A six day workshop on the ancient Christian Art of icon-writing will be held at the Center July 16 to July 21. For more information contact Jane Tan Creti, coordinator and teacher, at 402.391.2448 or email janetancred@msn.com.
Fall and winter program and retreat information will be available in June. Watch for our upcoming Fall/Winter 2012 newsletter in the near future!
To hear from friends of Knowles Mercy Center about their experienes at the Center click on the following links: Comments from John and Comments from Margaret.
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KMSC CALENDAR
Programs, Retreats, Events and Interest Groups
MAY
3 A Prayer Experience... National Day of Prayer
9 Prayer Shawl Ministry
11 Film Screening
12 Celebrating Motherhood
22 "Book It" - Book Discussion
23 Healthcare Retreat
28 Memorial Day
29 Songwriters Interest Group
JUNE
13 Prayer Shawl Ministry
16 Labyrinth Retreat - Learning to 'Let Go and Let God'
17 Father's Day
21 Heart to Heart Gathering
25 Songwriters Interest Group
26 "Book It" - Book Discussion
JULY
6-12 Silent Directed Retreat
15-21 ICON Writing Retreat
24 "Book It" - Book Discussion
27-28 Sr. Helen Marie Burns Retreat
30 Songwriters Interest Group
Intimate, peaceful and serene, Knowles Mercy Spirituality Center
is "a perfect place
for all seasons". |
