Benedictine Sisters of FL

Holy Name Monastery
Founded 1889

Events

May 2020 Aquaponics Training – Postponed

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Aqua/Hydroponics

The next Aquaponics Training Workshop has been postponed.  A new date has not been set yet.  We will update the this information as soon as have a date.

To get all the information call Phil Reasons at (813) 600-9297 or email: office@aquasol.org. The Hydrogrow course is 5 days, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and includes two evening workshops.

The Benedictine Sisters of Florida host the workshop at Holy Name Monastery in St. Leo, Florida.  Lovely rooms with private bath ensures your stay is comfortable.  The fee of $900/person includes the stay, course materials, certificate of participation, breakfast, lunch, snacks and refreshments.

Qualifying scholarships are available.

Aqua/Hydroponics

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Need Tax Preparation – Postponed

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Personal State and Federal Taxes Prepared and Electronically Filed – Postponed

Tax Preparer is IRS Registered AFSP with years and years of experience managing H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt offices.  A member of the National Association of Tax Preparers.

Available Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm by appointment only.  Call (352) 206-8662 or text: taxdonebyme@aol.com.

 There is no fee for this service, but a donation to the Benedictine Sisters of Florida is appreciated.  This is an opportunity to use my expertise and experience to help you while helping the Sisters – my gift.

Appointments can be scheduled to start on February 4th.

Note:  You will receive an acknowledgement as the taxpayer upon acceptance by the IRS. If not satisfied for any reason, your paperwork will be returned.  Preparer takes full responsibility for any taxes filed based on the information taxpayer has provided.

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Seekers Week

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A Special Invitation – Seekers Week!

A place to just be

Are you discerning a vocational call to religious life?  Are you a single Catholic woman who is curious about the Benedictine way of seeking God.  We invite you to come spend time with the Sisters to learn about our life together.  Seekers Week at Holy Name Monastery is:  December 26, 2020 to January 1, 2021.

Time for Seekers is an opportunity to listen to God in the richness of prayer, liturgy, silence and Community in a monastic setting.  Sharing with others and a vocation director is also part of this special program.  If this sounds like something that could be the answer to your prayer, register with S. Mary Clare at 352-588-7188 or maryclareneu@gmail.com.

If the Seekers Week schedules are not convenient, please know that you are welcome to visit our community when you can arrange to be free of other commitments.  There will be opportunities to join the Sisters at daily prayer, Mass and meals.  There may be some planned program presentations and time to spend in personal prayer, or enjoy our outdoor environment.  The cost in a free-will donation.

Or, you may want to attend our Sunday liturgy (Mass) at 10:30 a.m. to get a sneak preview before arranging an overnight visit.  Let us know ahead of time and then introduce yourself and we’ll welcome you for a meal.

To arrange a day-visit please contact me at vocation@saintleo.edu or call 352-588-8318.  To make arrangements for an overnight visit, contact S. Mary Clare at 352-588-7188 or maryclareneu@gmail.com.  Please share a little bit about yourself…where you are residing, your parish involvement, your profession, your interest in our community…

In the meantime, you may like to explore the vocation survey found on this website.  https://vocationnetwork.org

With kind regards and a prayer that God’s blessings be with you.

 

Sister Roberta Bailey, O.S.B., Office of the Prioress

vocation@saintleo.edu

 

Benedictine Sisters of Florida at Holy Name Monastery

PO Box 2450 – 12138 Wichers Road

St. Leo, FL 33574

Phone: (352) 588-8320

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