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Sisters of Benet Hill Monastery

Liturgy & Music

Sarah Groh

Liturgist and Director of Music

Sarah joined Benet Hill as a contracted Schola Director in 2022. She then became the Liturgist in 2024 overseeing the Schola and Sunday Assembly schedule, as well as the Sisters’ Liturgy of the Hours (Daily Prayer).

Sarah holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Kansas and a Master of Music degree from Arizona State University. She also hold a Master of Arts in Theology and Laity Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. With 30 years of church music leadership, both Protestant and Catholic, Sarah hopes to shape and support the liturgical needs of Benet Hill in the years to come.

Sarah is also a Voice Instructor at UCCS and owns her own housesitting business overseeing 6 sitters in Colorado Springs.

If you are interested in any information about the liturgy and music at Benet Hill, please contact Sarah at: liturgy@benethillmonastery.org or call the main office.

Benet Hill Monastery Schola

The Benet Hill Schola is a group of singers who add a special touch and leadership to the Advent, Christmas, and Easter seasons. Schola rehearses after mass on Sunday a few weeks before each season.

What is Schola?

Schola, in a monastic setting means, “school of the Lord’s service” as described by St. Benedict. The Schola Cantorum, which means, “school of singers” originated in Rome during the early Middle Ages and is a reference to monastics chanting the Divine Office each day. In recent years, the Schola at Benet Hill evolved from just the Sisters choir to a choir comprised of sisters, oblates, and members of the Sunday Assembly. All are welcome to enjoy the fellowship that is created in a choir.

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Readers and proclaimers of the world

Benet Hill welcomes all to join us on Sunday morning at 10:15 AM for Mass. If you become a regular attender and enjoy the liturgy for the Sunday Assembly, you are welcome to talk to Sarah about becoming a reader and proclaimer of the Word. Or of the prayerful intensions each Sunday. Training is provided in an ongoing supportive environment

Sing with Sarah

When you become a part of the Benet Hill Community, you will understand that we enjoy and encourage singing! Check the link below to enjoy the upcoming unfamiliar music that will be introduced in our Sunday Liturgy. This includes new mass settings, songs, and direction for special services.

New music for sunday liturgy

Liturgy of the hours

All are welcome to join the Sisters of Benet Hill Monastery for the daily singing of the Divine Office, also known as the Liturgy of the Hours. Because we change the liturgy for feasts, commons, and ordinary liturgical celebrations, it is important to understand the basics of the prayer. Please look at the YouTube video before you join us as a visitor or retreat guest. I believe your prayer experience will be better enjoyed if you watch before you arrive. Also, please come 10 minutes early and find a seat with one of the sisters so they might guide you.

We will use this Mass Setting for Ordinary Time – Jan 18-Feb 15.

Begin your journey

Creating your retreat at Benet Hill is easy

At Benet Hill Monastery, the sisters offer bespoke Benedictine hospitality tailored to your needs. Whether you seek solitude in nature or wish to share in community prayers and meals, you’ll be welcomed as a cherished guest-a tradition the Benedictines have practiced for over 1,500 years. Still have questions? Give us a call at 719-633-0655.