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"Arial Black","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#1D1160'>In The News<br> </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#1D1160'>Read about the challenges of creating an aesthetically pleasing building that blends into the natural landscape and houses all the activities of the monastery in <i>Insight's</i> article<i> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyzrIby_GITUkszZnRQwQQq0u7IMXuGktmxdFdwuV1zgLew1MlukDnhDRM1vBhlTzkUYLBHBM7mv615E_JpLhK2p5YnnlN6yySHCEqgU8uWmfDBmdtJk5oAAz69RmZdFpGnB8KNiEWCIguG9fxjj4hrwm3GDPqxrBtp3jqKEupnj3G8xsg6yf2FM" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Prayer on the Prairie</a>.<br> <br> </i></span><span style='font-family:"Arial Black","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#1D1160'>Tours</span><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1D1160'><br> </span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#1D1160'>Tour the sustainable Holy Wisdom Monastery! Take a self-guided or guided tour. For more information on guided tour dates and to meet our tour guides, please visit our <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyyN8bLWTJuH0jp2pY_oMLkpaX-MlL1u6littQhJWH_-QokZgE3ghJztQRkYzlsiaS3iwYngd1-7SYIve3Y0PXOQFQ2mhSPrbel95okuU_mHGuJSQ0nuLpIRnqrkF6OAdn2-xY93-cHG3g==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>tour webpage</a> or contact Mike at <a href="mailto:mikesb@benedictinewomen.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>mikesb@benedictinewomen.org</a>, (608) 836-1631 ext. 124.<br> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1D1160'><br> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial Black","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;color:#1D1160'>Prayer/Worship</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1D1160'><br> All are welcome to join us for daily prayer, Sunday worship or special liturgies. For more information contact Lynn at <a href="mailto:llemberger@benedictinewomen.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>llemberger@benedictinewomen.org </a>or (608) 836-1631, ext. 138.<br> <br> Click on the following links for prayer and worship schedules and more information about each type of service.<br style='mso-special-character: line-break'> <![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'> <![endif]></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#1D1160'></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1D1160;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyxAnhkKycSA1baVgXEgR0ukaD2EsNa7QnXQzWROYWJ1j-1_BPtE90gMecETTnClk3_yFCLzJQLrK_09fngHeqfL7-_t5jxjX8PNz_6Y4je4yC_MIncqUQDfaEgg32kv_EuetZmpU5bAP8OIE5L2jN_U6huNtxGbhLWZI5DhJsGeU4aGC08LbBpU" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Prayer and worship schedule</a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1D1160;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyxrD2Z42KvsmFgFWHyMB6Hprw_zu7e7isiUXArPHm2XfUqJjSxFF2MqFD1Id57BlR5ImMOiASXVClfHngZl5uLVqMHv6O-Zkhf1SLKOqBWEjSSuM5FqhDlVCTxkWRTflzHcwLizXWxAlzP-A3gChCvl" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Sunday worship at 9 am and upcoming Lent services</a></span><span style='font-size: 8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1D1160;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyzEZtzU6RSnDkTAKPV0tbPmgVjuMDTmy9h1WJPrXVIWSFLKOt6HOBBND6ioYQEe7PqpHRJMW66JwDMhN5t_7jKdbkWEgHp6PImt9rGdUzFnTLXZLGe4xTrinBAJxfcWQlQTN8vYM30ufyMPbw5obsiPeG_M9uTXOIkCiRFeTZhgzAUgptcvmDcu" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Help the environment by carbon fasting for Lent</a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1D1160;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyzrCVsMnmw_prKwtyTx3-TBo27iYf7ZcbMIf-O3H3txJ6LK0yPyxfR3bI3XfYQzSVCpS_gLDL0iuCu_N_mrWd0zdL7AVf1jBiTEBbG3_KM-Ar23iTv5mj4A6lzoqGes9vvv-oFtKZWvJd6sqZUaSluQDG06JV4z-AFHVBK_f0zYaxwC38LECUUYfOw0lpSEfVs=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Lenten Day of Reflection, March 6, 2010, <br> 9:30 am - 3 pm</a></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#1D1160'><br> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial Black","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;color:#1D1160'><span styleclass="style_LeftTitle">Retreats</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1D1160'><br> Renew yourself on retreat at Holy Wisdom Monastery.<br> <br> <b>Come on a personal retreat.</b> To learn more contact Gloria at <a href="mailto:gkrysiak@benedictinewomen.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>gkrysiak@benedictinewomen.org</a> or (608) 836-1631, ext. 101.<br> <br> <b>Bring your group or attend one of our group retreats.</b> To learn more contact Jerrianne at <a href="mailto:jbland@benedictinewomen.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>jbland@benedictinewomen.org</a> or (608) 836-1631, ext. 158.<br> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1D1160'><br> </span><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#1D1160'>Retreats Sponsored by Benedictine Women of Madison</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1D1160'><br> <i>Retreats for women and men</i><br> <br> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyzlaq4EBluEwFJa0X2r1EDi2XpD1nXwO4pLWVcMUQn-sGL9Bh8bvlu2gWgehW9f1Y8vJ6rnKM2hDyxAFUEgn57mSuluXTiGMEON7Q66ZHcaQ4xc1zq0YRaHETHIzRGnhrv2V-d06L_Twl0TV377XuU2d4lQsNSUjr0ROeIj9bvzP9f6ZzCJCzDJSLVLFq2KNL2uc6p7rT9d1A==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Download our 2010 retreat schedule.</a><br> <br> February 25-27<br> <b><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyzBe-nFOYg7KGUVFdyXoGHo5O4Q2DJFkpPQ1V4PPQKTEYUY6t72tHaxtrYGA8FwsNzpDdtfLXblkQsTH-Kfze2Sds0FBbDYlL0ocjxYKR3AC44Guk8qW6oFKIA5YYDsQAfZ2SH3dI0_tO3eOM7OljkU" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Hospitality: Loving from the Inside Out</a></b><br> <i>Hospitality practiced in the Benedictine tradition can open us up to loving ourselves and others with a clear heart and mind.</i><br> <br> March 10-14<br> <b><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwywq44u-J5eWfMZwn2pohEmpWnuH4osPicMjlVWctO3jEHylx51jhgS6945bxttBxI7QjFOJP5MFifldOWjurBS2-C3PitG6eMbNs1HCHV6cIXhQN0hiQeR9_s7mdW0j9bob06olkLVfRHpI0G54qIW6" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Monastic Wisdom <br> for Everyday Life</a></b><br> <i>Join other seekers for reflection on the richness of the Rule of Benedict and the instruction it provides for living a full and balanced life.</i><br> <br> April 1-4<br> <b><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyz7nQOfRgia_Fo7BpqbsN-Du-QjAp-cBbEbRBumRChmEbZUJBxd8ukGq-E8y8yFqsap0lp2edvdtwLt5UA6kBiCXImxOg2RlwKrVLOamIX7JJQfeVdvwwvW7q2Bysu-66JO5wLvsgqPK-TyF5JgZF6Q" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Holy Week at the Monastery</a></b><br> <i>In the quiet of Holy Wisdom Monastery, retreatants will be invited to let the powerful liturgies of this holiest week of the Church year come alive.</i><br> <br> </span><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#1D1160'>Exploring community retreats and events sponsored by Benedictine Women of Madison</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Black","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#1D1160'><br> </span><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#1D1160'>Retreats for single women exploring community life</span></i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1D1160'><br> Contact Lynne at <a href="mailto:lwsmith@benedictinewomen.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>lwsmith@benedictinewomen.org</a> or (608) 836-1631, ext. 198.<br> <br> March 26-28 or July 23-25 or December 3-5<br> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyzrMOXM3TWSqmWz1q_4-5bKMJB6dyCNLZmowRSDDKCr7BQBBOXRqFnKEgK0zEwg0daxDBYDKQLR22jMQaYAUGe2mVUc84A5AX1SIPIvF4uk70M5Wuv_7jhAL-vXvEhggx8hVJufCOTsbRMtkOb8Y2SfI8TluAFKPfxtDSFYjA8yZg==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link><b>Exploring Community: Benedictine Life</b></a><br> <br> June 14-July 3 or July 19-31<br> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwywoAnDK4EPsv4pNdvJyss0a90mD7-Ye9ei6rAI6nahBHfAj5VAhGG4_8DuLBWkIFz7AmjCvn0IGUrAXlNU-XOK6S0hFPVxegn1sfEnRtytSoYIVgu1wlDVagGaq10t7Jn0_T0n1y0JxC3W7NY40PsBc" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link><b>Volunteer in Community</b></a><br> <i>Work on the prairie and monastery grounds, share common meals, explore Benedictine spirituality and deepen your relationship with God</i>.<br> <br> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial Black","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;color:#1D1160'>Benedictine Life Foundation Events</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1D1160'><br> The foundation supports the works of Benedictine Women of Madison.&nbsp; For more information contact Mike at <a href="mailto:mikesb@benedictinewomen.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>mikesb@benedictinewomen.org</a> or (608) 836-1631, ext. 124.<br> <br> February 12 - March 20, 2010<br> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyxXxZoq7FRi3yDKSdK1Pw4hZvG0uKIEWODGnrqoVuGvqeChEc5Tv5SmhWR_wsydm8AC7y7G5xCLgkruZaBgWTUuzGocWbKnA677HD-Eglok1O7a5HxddVBAv6b4URmPN08VRWWoS0dhs1lsvekNW5tsPRYHhlky7ybuCO51y6rWN8loD4NAoYmIkUgwPuZd_Aw=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link><b>Spirituality of the Land <br> Art Exhibit</b></a><br> <i>Thanks to the nearly 200 who attended our opening reception on February 12! Visit the Monastery to view the wildlife paintings of Jonathan Wilde and poems by Michael E. Belongie.</i><br> <br> April 6 (6 pm) or April 8 (1 pm), 2010<br> <b><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwywbHYCo8WLHw6JCidLMSN-n84n5GyYS-gRP_M2_JiC1I2wAGc-n_3MHFiMQCyXY5rMlY1vgHs1Iat9LUWuYmIVVvFR9ShwpBFtiPXOV8ME4FLRZ7o1PfUM33TyYieP8i8FjnEwa-pihPqgV1jKyWzpnf79bTEAC1FE=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Planned Giving Seminars</a></b><br> Attend one of these seminars to help identify the best planned giving options for you.<br> <br> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyySU674VOX52qHj5NOCsO8q7oJqg0ZWXtLfwanMQ8JB4suPxj1zdihplF_L4gTgOOevh7rdKs0cp7355zD_8q6E7E3Zub-A068zCbJ7VhLB0wyVKNNiROIvbwfYNzogqNqH-jhLh1w2HtsYNGbQLBJK" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link><b>Volunteer at <br> Holy Wisdom Monastery</b></a><br> <br> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial Black","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;color:#1D1160'>Other Retreats and Events Held at Holy Wisdom Monastery</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#1D1160'><br> <br> February 20, 27, and March 6, 13<br> <b>Big Questions</b><br> <i>This seminar offers a unique opportunity to engage life's big questions. It focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus and incorporates dialogue and the insights of Jungian depth psychology complemented by art, sculpture, dance, journaling and insights from other spiritual traditions. Contact Chuck at </i><a href="mailto:cdpfeifer@tds.net" target="_blank" shape=rect><i>cdpfeifer@tds.net</i></a><i> or (608) 251-3125 for more information or to register.</i><br> <br> April 17, 2010, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm<br> <b>Spring Awakenings Dream Retreat with Ann E. Aswegan, RN, MS Ed.</b><br> <i>Reflect upon recent dreams and discover a variety of ways to understand and appreciate them in a confidential setting. For more information, contact Ann at <a href="mailto:AnnAswegan@aol.com" target="_blank" shape=rect>AnnAswegan@aol.com</a>, (608) 221-2521 or visit </i><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyzEZtzU6RSnDhwZumklzRtjcQcSATmXUXyogeMu-qOvazA4DEvfBTyXZLFrqRvdZV2JERpoVYiqTfhuHoNnyPMt_Zm3pMi7lpY7CAzvevzllw==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link><i>www.annaswegan.com</i></a><i>.</i><br> <br> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial Black","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;color:#1D1160'>Resources</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1D1160'><br> <br> <b>Good Search</b><br> Help us raise funds by using Good Search when you search on the Internet. Just go to <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyxLUuiknTRiAXkZ73bsG1YOw6gv3AobpygzXk6d1Mq4h0XMqjBqVjWxapuerKd-4DHqhq4q-J6yo9uudzVOA0qZ2oDmNs7j6JIdJFNKp2foNw==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>www.goodsearch.com</a>, enter Benedictine Women of Madison under Who Do You Goodsearch For, then type in your search information.<br style='mso-special-character:line-break'> <![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'> <![endif]></span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#1D1160'></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> <td width=450 valign=top style='width:337.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 0in 0in'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes'> <td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'></td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' styleclass="style_TextA"> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK5" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><a name=LETTER.BLOCK5><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif";mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;color:#4E7F24'><span styleclass="style_HeadlineA" align=left>New Monastery, New Online Hospitality!</span></span></b></a><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK5"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br> &nbsp;<br> <i>Benedictine Bridge </i>will have a new format beginning with the March issue. Like the new monastery building, the newsletter will express Benedictine values in more in-depth ways. There will be fewer articles but more exploration and profundity. There will also be new ways to interact with the sisters in the monastic community and all the others who make up the community at Holy Wisdom Monastery, whether it's through </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyxdpAI36uaVTCOCD8NhdJeyGYZjKZFihYAGT3vU7NcUJDuQGnJ8-UcG_gavuQo6iFxRYlMN0MdBvXRvdsEJ_kZmvzGPLteV40ZLK_Qr5_NBTY6Gorus-wSfAkAKmsMIUi_NYG8mAXPiR3-dH4419KCXBFMJP45dpUG2git-HUe-QlhulR7QO1suRqmLLnlrKLVGlRp_BSvYdg==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>Facebook</a> or other forms of social media. Look for more in the future!<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK6><span style='display:none; mso-hide:all'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' aria-posinset=0 id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6" aria-setsize=0 tabindex=0 hidefocus=true cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' styleclass="style_TextA"> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#4E7F24'><span styleclass="style_HeadlineA" align=left>Renew Yourself on Retreat at<br> Holy Wisdom Monastery?</span></span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><br> </span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><i><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>By: Jerrianne Bland, director of retreats</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Consider taking a day or two or even three to experience the quiet, prayerful, spacious ambiance of a retreat in the Retreat and Guest House of Holy Wisdom Monastery. <br> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The whirling, swirling, flying snow of these winter days reminds me of the whirling, swirling, busy lives so many of us try to live. A terrific snowstorm in early December forced me to stay home, without a plan. What a gift that day turned out to be! Renewal and rejuvenation from solitude, silence and the beauty of creation brought peace and healing in the days that followed. We can't count on snow days to help us keep a balanced life but we can choose some time to &quot;get away.&quot;<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jesus told his disciples to &quot;come away with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.&quot; (Mark 6:31). A retreat is a time you set aside just for you, to do as Jesus instructed. Maybe you'll relax and sleep. Maybe you'll seek answers to some of the bigger questions in life. Maybe you'll read and pray. You may find inner peace by walking and meditating in nature. Time spent with a spiritual guide may help you find words for your deepest longing. Joining the monastic community for prayer and meals may inspire you to strive for simplicity and balance in your own life. Retreat time is yours, only yours, no clocks, no deadlines, no oughts, no shoulds.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Retreat and Guest House of Holy Wisdom Monastery is open for personal retreats and group retreats. The quiet rooms, nourishing meals and beautiful grounds offer an opportunity to slow down and surrender to God's embrace, an opportunity to be still and aware of God's presence within and all around.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </div> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Renovations in the Retreat and Guest House will provide more spacious meeting rooms for group retreats by April 2010. Several meeting rooms are available during renovations.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Retreat and Guest House has 13 single bedrooms and 4 double bedrooms, all with private bathrooms.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Woodland hermitages are available for retreats lasting one week or longer and include a kitchenette.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK6"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Join others for program retreats throughout the year. These retreats are listed on our website at </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwywexfNQemGr5JB7xwFyi0BVDqVqO8QhK5WHVIEP0jdqOyeQ7qBJ-zDmRc5FAATv-mErYAw6z1I3tD_NtNQNBkdoxdsAcs0zCaDQbdOGnMbdOkvjJ6AIjZFS_lLQWzuOTsQryHEFJLTyEg==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>www.benedictinewomen.org/grow/grow_retreat.html</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To arrange a personal retreat, contact Gloria at <a href="mailto:gkrysiak@benedictinewomen.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>gkrysiak@benedictinewomen.org</a> or 608-836-1631, ext. 101.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To arrange a group retreat or hermitage retreat contact Jerrianne at <a href="mailto:jbland@benedictinewomen.org" target="_blank" shape=rect>jbland@benedictinewomen.org</a> or 608-836-1631, ext. 158. <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To arrange spritual guidance, contact Jerrianne or one of the spiritual guides listed on our website at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyyCYZ0QJ1eb4wIOSBY-mjKX5vu8nYb1YGNjTZ0Kxjk35QIg_OXnt8vYPZNjxDZCGh3FUDuHj7lu-64m8Qp23zUVcf9fM2X1oeteiHQGuh2Kof_sOq3p4lFJ3zRWDJVrBnQVF0a1uvcn1CYCW2YDcKNQ" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>www.benedictinewomen.org/grow/grow_spiritualguide.html</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Come and be renewed!<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyxtLfM4OCZH2saleSpS5gdOHf62avL3wWp5j4Z9XVwuyPeS5KJy_mMQyOqs06Vt3UFrDubp7kVPYzYSsuviv0IY6HSQ1wFy2fF2A1PfHPIGMgnPDTuRIsSh-d979pAdy9_6RYg9PPX-ZawgRmmPY_qct7Rts7KNfos=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link><i>[printer friendly version]</i></a><br> <br> </span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"/> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"/> </v:formulas> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"/> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"/> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="On retreat at Holy Wisdom Monastery" style='position:absolute;margin-left:176pt;margin-top:0;width:3in; 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mso-hide:all'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' aria-posinset=0 id="content_LETTER.BLOCK7" aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' styleclass="style_TextA"> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#4E7F24'>Volunteer in Community This Summer</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><i><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>By: Lynne Smith, OSB, director of membership</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What do these experiences have in common: A ride through the monastery prairie in the back of the pickup truck; evening prayer; dinner with the Sisters; weeding the green beans; gathering for spiritual teaching and reflection; attending a Madison Concert on the Square? They are all part of the Volunteer in Community program. Last summer fifteen women brought their energy for the inner life and outdoor work to the monastery as Volunteers in Community. We prayed together, worked together, played together and shared our joys and struggles in community.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Here's what several volunteers had to say about the experience:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></span></p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><i><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I was able to rest in the pattern of prayer, work, and community. It was so refreshing to take time out to simplify my life, and it was such a pleasure to meet the sisters.</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></span></li> </ul> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><i><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I have received so many gifts-new friends, a sense of groundedness and calm. I hope to take with me the active welcome and openness that the community has shown to me.</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></span></li> </ul> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;tab-stops:list .5in'><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><i><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Be prepared to explore new depths within yourself, absorb wisdom, and hear great stories from fabulous women.</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></span></li> </ul> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This summer the Volunteer in Community program will be offered in two sessions: Session I: June 14-July 3 and Session II: July 19-31. Volunteers live in the Retreat and Guest House of Holy Wisdom Monastery, pray and eat with the sisters, spend approximately four hours working together on the monastery grounds, meet for spiritual sharing three afternoons a week <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>and have leisure time in the evenings and weekends. Single women between 20-50 are encouraged to apply for one or both sessions. Room and meals are included as part of the experience.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Come join the sisters this summer and explore the deep places of your heart.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK7"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; More information and an application are available on our website at</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwywoAnDK4EPsv4pNdvJyss0a90mD7-Ye9ei6rAI6nahBHfAj5VAhGG4_8DuLBWkIFz7AmjCvn0IGUrAXlNU-XOK6S0hFPVxegn1sfEnRtytSoYIVgu1wlDVagGaq10t7Jn0_T0n1y0JxC3W7NY40PsBc" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link> http://www.benedictinewomen.org/explore/explore_vic.html</a>. You may also contact Sr. Lynne Smith, OSB at <a href="mailto:lwsmith@benedictinewomen.org">lwsmith@benedictinewomen.org</a> or (608) 836-1631, ext. 198 for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><br> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwywOWbs6Jx787UHXikc3qYYyBGdU3Ww5oClDBFRbnIBdoQgQpxjsMnuxj7yG2L3ykhV9h59P13RoiY2l4NZm6F7Y_36iZdXnerb1i7vQaI6UpKIU-uG3FHpg5qLZGqEsJ5SxL_C2XbfIUHwcLNJX2NIMtHTeLyNjTRs=" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link><i>[printer friendly]</i></a><br> <br> </span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1027" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Volunteers in Community working in the garden" style='position:absolute; margin-left:150.5pt;margin-top:0;width:190.5pt;height:3in;z-index:251659264; mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0; mso-wrap-distance-right:0;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0; mso-position-horizontal:right;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs052/1102296469225/img/151.jpg"/> <w:wrap type="square"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=254 height=288 src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs052/1102296469225/img/151.jpg" align=right alt="Volunteers in Community working in the garden" border=0 name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.151 v:shapes="_x0000_s1027"><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <i><br> Lynne Smith, OSB (center) leads Volunteers in Community in the garden.</i><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'> <![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'> <![endif]><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </td> </tr> </img> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK8><span style='display:none; mso-hide:all'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' aria-posinset=0 id="content_LETTER.BLOCK13" aria-setsize=0 tabindex=0 hidefocus=true cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' styleclass="style_TextA"> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK8"'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#4E7F24'><span styleclass="style_HeadlineA" align=left>&quot;As Soon As You Drive Up That Drive, The Rest of the World Disappears&quot;<br style='mso-special-character:line-break'> <![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]><br style='mso-special-character:line-break'> <![endif]></span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK8"'></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK8"'><i><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>By: Mike Sweitzer-Beckman, communications coordinator</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK8"'><span style='font-size:7.5pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br> </span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK8"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br> Rev. Jenny Gleichauf, ordained in the Presbyterian Church USA and pastor at Winnetka Congregational Church in Winnetka, Illinois, first discovered Holy Wisdom Monastery when she was a seminary student at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. Our&nbsp;own Lynne Smith, OSB, attended McCormick, and the community has fostered a relationship with the seminary for years. Jenny came here for a silent retreat, and always looks forward to her return visits.<br> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &quot;As soon as you drive up that drive, the rest of the world disappears,&quot; she says about the turn off County Highway M and onto the 130 acres of prairie land at the Monastery. &quot;The space is so serene. Some people think of a monastery as being stark and full of cement walls, but here you find a simple, homey place where people love the food and where prayer is done so well.&quot;&nbsp; </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyxhJnVgVoy7rfrwZyGZA52SiQ7KD4apftZ7UBoy6ZWyWhIIX-9MAdDjq9jXyQKrOlNK15LYuoFXGxcaVNo_sIfIZdtPkXLtJg_rn5GJA4G1EwZr6dTEhGNWzkue-glWL3pP5yvc8xzyGVJWOUDpuzCPzKSQ4oba2eTtC0y3C3OUaw==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link><i>more...</i></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK9><span style='display:none; mso-hide:all'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK9" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' styleclass="style_TextA"> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK9"'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#4E7F24'>Reading Resource:<br> For Personal Retreatants at <br> Holy Wisdom Monastery</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK9"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK9"'><i><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>By: Nancy Sandleback, collections manager</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK9"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; When I was asked to put together a list of suggested reading resources for personal retreatants, my first thought was...anything written by Joan Chittister. I realized that I needed to narrow the list down a bit, assuming that even if a personal retreatant could spend a month with us, she/he would still not get through all the Chittister books we have in the library.&nbsp; </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwywDHfdaiPqz6wkORI7phlrzhFc5ctdwbbid8qiS8Ve0p_FjJywxMPhGE6wKruhLa35bbnYw8aUymg6ZRF2k4RW1Hb5lne2TkR2cBs8EgVeK6r1HRwVRiECNNClFNSr97gqm8X53UqzxpkDvN69h3WZe84RERRlVFpQ7x5lsfkTe6Q==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link><i>more...</i></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK10><span style='display:none; mso-hide:all'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK10" aria-posinset=0 aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' styleclass="style_TextA"> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK10"'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#4E7F24'>Estate Planning Seminars</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK10"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK10"'><i><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>By: Betsy Liotus, Executive Director, Benedictine Life Foundation</span></i></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK10"'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br> <br> </span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK10"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Did you know that more than 50% of Americans die without a will? When that happens, assets are distributed based on the laws of the state. A planned gift in the form of a bequest, insurance policy, retirement account or trust is the only way to ensure that upon your death, your personal possessions, property and other assets are distributed to your children, grandchildren and others according to your wishes. <br> </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwywpKemWAbNCta65DmEb_KJTKwIHYpepYch0MQuK4dts6ih5S4Kc5G90Q3Ces-Q5rNYsbTdIAXReO4I3husPWjdFeGwXTMfsYOSYMr6tdcK21uUV7nH74I6_rkfauLQkIe1JEfNXf0oR7B3NpBOOCz14pMQCoVUGMNWzJRwvMiTM7Q==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link><em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>more...</span></em></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><a name=LETTER.BLOCK11><span style='display:none; mso-hide:all'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></a></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:0in;mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' aria-posinset=0 id="content_LETTER.BLOCK11" aria-setsize=0 hidefocus=true tabindex=0 cols=0 aria-level=0 contenteditable=inherit datapagesize=0> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' styleclass="style_TextA"> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK11"'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Garamond","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#4E7F24'>2010 Biennial Benedictine Retreat</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK11"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='mso-bookmark: "LETTER\.BLOCK11"'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><br> September 17-19</span></b></span><span style='mso-bookmark:"LETTER\.BLOCK11"'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br> &quot;Come join the cosmic dance! It never ceases to stir within us, beating 'in our very blood whether we want it to or not.' The dance is deathless, childlike, and free; an infinite Presence wholly poured out in and as the concrete immediacy of who we simply are, beyond our grasping in any way whatsoever.&quot;&nbsp; --&quot;The Contemplative Heart&quot; by James Finley<br> <br> Such is the invitation of James Finley, who will present our 2010 Biennial Benedictine Retreat on September 17-19, 2010. &quot;Little Things that Fill the Whole World: Gospel Metaphors of Spiritual Awakening&quot; will be the theme and is also the subject of his forthcoming book.&nbsp; Look for more information in the April issue of <i>Benedictine Bridge</i>, on our website at </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyylXS5nq0sFbKpURew6zZ3n6bvo8ZUslE9qJf30LBFJi2l_eIROipswJeaDTTVkJRZOJO7U8HkhRQQ8Pc1C8Z_S8POTF-YLIyOzfsY6HE-WnA==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>www.benedictinewomen.org</a> or at James Finley's website at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyybMKcAq7Uv-Sy6XleZ09aN7h1ovxrimKNwwgc22SBOivgawnY7n0U1IGBLMPtM049iHbJTSYT0RrUWvGGx3U_FS40nvwgBXbtkb3iutd3EjA==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>www.contemplativeway.org</a>. Help spread the word to all your friends! Let them dance with you.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:5'> <td width="100%" colspan=2 style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' styleclass="style_LeftText"> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:0in;background:#C5D1A7; mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' id="content_LETTER.BLOCK9"> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:white'><span styleclass="style_ContactTitle">Benedictine Women of Madison</span></span></b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#1D1160'><br> Holy Wisdom Monastery | PO Box 5070 | Madison, WI 53705-0070 | 608-836-1631 | <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyylXS5nq0sFbKpURew6zZ3n6bvo8ZUslE9qJf30LBFJi2l_eIROipswJeaDTTVkJRZOJO7U8HkhRQQ8Pc1C8Z_S8POTF-YLIyOzfsY6HE-WnA==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>www.benedictinewomen.org</a> | <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103031443021&amp;s=1&amp;e=0012G6u22qqwyzJwtsgvWRl9GJx8C4sOzYChi0hrgxiKe_SupYtq1NKhkVOfMrk47R5H-50MH35C06OXJJdD_aIVeNixBg9isoIhohDQqRVluXipgASU7vMaAcIPaPdbwFVUSUmjwAOZC0meqZNcoEnByir33NG_jtbLwlw73W1BLua3QbglksiNg==" target="_blank" track=on shape=rect linktype=link>DONATE</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:6;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;height:7.5pt'> <td width="100%" colspan=2 style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in; height:7.5pt'></td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='display:none;mso-hide:all'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=1 height=1 id="_x0000_i1030" src="http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?t=1103031443021.0.1102296469225.1&amp;ts=S0464&amp;o=http://ui.constantcontact.com/images1/s.gif"></p> </div> </body> </html>