Mt.St. Benedict Centre

 

Mount St Benedict Library
Centre Facilities
Costs
Weekend Packages
Self Catering Package
Programme 2009

Mount St Benedict Centre is a ministry of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan who seek to respond with compassion to the deep longings in our world.
In an environment of peace and beauty the centre offers hospitality, education and support for life’s journey by sharing its Benedictine traditions and resources.
Mount St Benedict Centre is located approximately 2 kms from Pennant Hills and Beecroft Stations. The Centre buildings are surrounded by a large property that has extensive garden areas.


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This year’s programme offers an opportunity:
– to search the scriptures,
– to update theology and spirituality,
– to pray,
– to browse in the library and
– to have some quiet time in the beauty and peace of this bushland setting.


Centre Facilities
Mount St Benedict Centre has facilities for group bookings, for day or
residential seminars and conferences. It offers catered meals or self-catering options. The grounds are spacious and parking is ample.

There is a Chapel (inclusive in costs) which is generally available upon request.

A Theological Library is available for use from Monday to Friday.

Spiritual Direction is available by appointment for those who desire it.

Facilities are available according to need. There are four levels as follows.

  1. Philomena Basement. Includes Conference room, kitchenette and three discussion rooms. (The only self catering area and only for non-residential groups).
  2. Ground Floor. Includes Conference room and two discussion rooms. The dining room (inclusive for all catered groups) is on this floor.
  3. First Floor. Includes Conference room and one discussion room. The Oratory (inclusive if requested and available) is on this floor.
  4. Second Floor. Residential only. Back to top

Costs
(includes equipment as available and by request)
• Half day session: $25.00 per person
9.00 – 1.00/ 1.00-5.00
Use of ground floor and morning/afternoon tea

• Day session: $50.00 per person
9.00-5.00
Use of ground floor, morning and afternoon tea, lunch

• Full day session: $80.00 per person
9.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Use of ground floor, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and dinner

• Twilight session:
• $40.00 per person
5.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Use of ground floor, dinner
• $30.00 per person
Use of ground floor, light refreshments

• Full residential $120.00 per person
overnight accommodation, use of ground floor facilities, all meals
• Bed and breakfast only $60.00 per person

  • Half day, Full Day, Twilight sessions can accommodate 50-60 people
  • Residential accommodation includes 35 single bed rooms and 2 double bedrooms. Back to top


Weekend Packages
Friday Dinner to Sunday afternoon $240.00 per person
(2 days including Friday evening meal)

Friday after dinner to Sunday afternoon $210.00 per person
(2 days without Friday evening meal)

Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon $180.00 per person

  • Weekend packages are for the ground floor and first floor facilities.
  • Additional room/s on other floors will incur a $5.00 per person per room cost.
  • Packages, other than weekend, are able to be negotiated based on the quoted prices. Back to top


Self Catering Package
This package is available only on Philomena level.
This level is non residential only & can accommodate 30 people

Half Day $130.00 per group
9.00-1.00/ 1.00 – 5.00

Full Day $230.00 per group
9.00 – 5.00

Full Day plus Twilight $350.00 per group
9.00-9.00

Twilight 5.00-9.00 $130.00 per group

  • Use of Philomena Basement, provision of tea and coffee.
  • Additional room/s on other floors will incur a $5.00 per person per room cost

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Deposit
Residential Group Bookings $400.00

Day Group Bookings $100.00


Transport
Car Travel:
• Entrance in Hull Road

Public Transport:
- Train to Pennant Hills then
- Hills Bus 632, 633, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640, 641 Alight at corner Pennant Hills & Hull Roads.

Other:
- Taxi from Beecroft or Pennant Hills station.

Programme 2009

FEBRUARY
Program: Mini Retreat: Revelling in the Psalms of Lent & Easter
February 25 – March 1
Facilitor: Theresa Schumacher osb
Time: See brochure
Cost: $300.00
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mARCH
Program: Discovering the Artist Within: Water Colour (6 Fridays)
4,11,18,25 March and 1,8 April
Facilitor: Judith Souter sgs
Time:9.30 – 12.30
Cost: $10.00

Program: Creative Cards: Easter
Facilitor: Judith Souter sgs
Time: 10.00 - 3.00
Cost: $40.00

Program: Ecological Conversion
21 March
Facilitor: Denis Edwards
Time:9.30 – 12.30
Cost: $10.00
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APRIL
Program: The Journey of Ageing
Saturday 4 April
Facilitor: Yvonne Parker sgs
Time:10.00 – 3.30
Cost: $30.00

MAY
Program: Awake My Soul! Sacred Circle Dances for Women
Saturday 23 May
Facilitor: Judith Keller
Time:10.00 – 3.30
Cost: $30.00

Program: The Parable of the Good Samaritan as A Model of Ecological Conversion
Saturday 30 May
Facilitor: Pat O’Gorman
Time: 9.30 - 3.30
Cost: $30.00
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JUNE
Program: A Weekend of Reflection to Close the Year of Paul “I Commend You to God…”
Friday 19 – Sunday 21 June
Facilitor: Verna Holyhead sgs
Time: 9.30 - 3.30
Cost: $240.00

JULY
Program: Lectio Divina: Workshop 1
Saturday 4 July
Facilitor: Christine Manning sgs
Time: 9.30 - 3.30
Cost: $20.00

Program: Creative Cards: Easter
Facilitor: Judith Souter sgs
Time: 10.00 - 3.00
Cost: $40.00
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AUGUST
Program: Lectio Divina: Workshop 2
Saturday 1 August
Facilitor: Christine Manning sgs
Time: 9.30 - 3.30
Cost: $20.00

Program: Printing Techniques
Friday 7 & 14 August
Facilitor: Judith Souter sgs
Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Cost: $40.00

Program: Attitudes: Choice or Inheritance?
Saturday 15 and 22 August
Saturday 26 September
Facilitor: Anita Brennan sgs
Time: 9.30 - 3.30
Cost: $30.00
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SEPTEMBER
Program: Art as Prayer: Exploring Mandalas
Saturday 5 September
Facilitor: Judith Souter sgs
Time: 10.00 - 3.00
Cost: $40.00

OCTOBER
Program: Day Retreat: Praying the Prologue of the Rule of St Benedict. “Who Among You Yearns for Life?”
Thursday 8th October to Wednesday 14th October
Facilitor: Christine Manning sgs Elizabeth Brennan sgs Margaret Keane sgs
Time:
Cost: $10.00

Program: Discovering the Artist Within: Oil Painting
(6 Fridays)16, 23, 30 October 6, 13, 20 November
Facilitor: Judith Souter sgs
Time: 9.30 – 12.30
Cost: $10.00

Program: Bring Peace to Every Heart Sacred - Dance for Men and Women
Saturday 24th October
Facilitor: Judith Keller
Time: 10.00 – 3.30
Cost: $30.00
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NOVEMBER
Program: The Journey of Ageing
Saturday 7 November
Facilitor: Yvonne Parker sgs
Time:10.00 – 3.30
Cost: $30.00

Program: Creative Cards:Christmas
Facilitor: Judith Souter sgs
Time: 10.00 - 3.00
Cost: $40.00

Program: The Carlson Chorale Rosalind
Pipe Organ and Choral RecitalSunday
Sunday 22nd November
Facilitor: Rosalind Carlson
Time: 3.00 - 4.00
Cost:Adult $20.00 Child $10.00

Program: Advent Festival of Carols and Readings
Pipe Organ and Choral RecitalSunday
Sunday 22nd November
Facilitor: Sisters of the Good Samaritan
Time: 4.00
Cost: Donation to Kiribati

 


Mount St Benedict Library

Mount St Benedict library provides resources and information for personal use or ministry.
The Library holds approximately 16,000 items (books and audio visual material) and subscription to 65 journals.
Any person is welcome to visit the library during opening hours. Those who wish to borrow must register and become a member.
Items may be borrowed immediately on registration and payment of small annual donation.
For more information contact the library on:
02 9484 6208;
email:msblib@bigpond.com

Library
For listing of books and their
current availability click on the
Library image.


 

Library Membership: Library Membership Fee of $25.00 Back to top


Mount St Benedict Chapel
Mount Saint Benedict Chapel is available for weddings for relatives, friends, Associates and Oblates of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, and for ex-students of Mount Saint Benedict College.
Information and Bookings:
Further information and details available from:
The Co-ordinator of Weddings
Mount Saint Benedict Chapel
Locked Bag 60
Pennant Hills NSW 1715
Phone: (02) 9484 6208 or 9484 7033
Fax: 9481 8947
Email: mtstbenedict@bigpond.com

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