Week of Events
Holy Week Silent Retreat
Join us for an extended silent retreat in which people have opportunities to: Attend the Holy Week liturgies with the sisters and others. Explore the theme of ‘they hear my voice’ through optional meetings for lectio divina (prayerful reading of scripture) and other contemplative engagements with the texts, liturgies and prayers of the week. Rest in the freedom from social expectations to speak or otherwise be engaged. Share a depth experience of the mysteries of Holy Week in a community of people seeking the same. Facilitator Pam Shellberg is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom Monastery and facilitates ...
Sunday, March 24, 2024
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March 24, 2024 -Children’s Ministry
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March 24, 2024 -Palm Sunday Worship
Children’s Ministry
Children ages 6-9 are invited for some learning and prayer time during Sunday Assembly's Liturgy of the Word. If you have questions or you are an adult interested in listening to God with the children (willing to sit along as a second adult), contact Sarah Wilkin Gibart.
Palm Sunday Worship
The Blessing of Palms & Procession begins our Sunday Assembly Eucharist. The Passion reading of the Gospel of Matthew is proclaimed.
Monday, March 25, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
No events on this day.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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March 27, 2024 -Wisdom Prairie Workdays
Wisdom Prairie Workdays
Volunteers are essential partners in our environmental stewardship. Consider joining us for Wisdom Prairie Workdays and volunteer in the restored prairies, savannas and woodlands at Holy Wisdom Monastery to sustain your spirit and the land. Activities shift seasonally, with common projects including invasive species removal and seed collecting. 2024 Wisdom Prairie Workdays Volunteer workdays take place year-round on Wednesdays from 9:00-11:30 am. Meet at the kiosk at the top of the monastery building parking lot. Come for all or part of the workday. Please register by emailing Amy Alstad, aalstad@holywisdommonastery.org. ________________________________________ What if none of the workdays don't align with ...
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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March 28, 2024 -Holy Thursday Worship
Holy Thursday Worship
5:00 pm Social with hors d’oeuvres, 6:00 pm Service We gather to share the Word, serve each other in the washing of feet and share in the Eucharist. Our collection will assist local food pantries. The liturgy concludes with time for silent prayer.
Friday, March 29, 2024
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March 29, 2024 -Good Friday Worship
Good Friday Worship
Service at 3:00 pm All gather in silence. The liturgy features the Passion of John. With simple chant, the cross is brought into the midst of the community. Through the veneration of the cross and prayers of intercession, we respond to the Passion of Jesus.
Saturday, March 30, 2024
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March 30, 2024 -Easter Vigil
Easter Vigil
Service at 7:00 pm, followed by social We gather to hear the stories of salvation history. The liturgy continues with the lighting of the new fire and the Easter candle. The Exsultet is sung followed by the Liturgy of the Word, culminating in the great “Alleluia” and the Easter Gospel. The Easter water is blessed, then all join in the profession of faith. The Liturgy of the Eucharist follows
