A Unique Shopping Experience

What It’s Like To Visit For Heaven’s Sake in Person

Walking into For Heaven’s Sake is a delight for the senses. The shop will immediately captivate you with the fragrance of potpourri and scented candles, the sparkle of decorative objects, and the sounds of lovely melodies. The atmosphere of For Heaven’s Sake is relaxed, unhurried, serene — perfect for searching out unique gifts for the special people in your life.

And the best part is the staff—three Sisters of St. Benedict who will provide the best customer service you’ve ever had: Sister Barbara Ann Offerman, Sister Shirley Ann Schultheis, and Sister Charlene Ann Wheeless.

How For Heaven’s Sake Came To Be

When the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, opened For Heaven’s Sake in October 1996, it was a longtime dream fulfilled. The Sisters had, for years, operated a small craft shop tucked away down a monastery hall, where items handmade by the Sisters delighted visitors. But the Sisters wanted to do much more—in a larger area offer a greater selection from many sources—unique, high quality, inspirational items that would not only remind people of their monastery visit but would enrich their lives.

The Sisters were blessed with help. A group of owners and managers of area gift shops offered experienced, knowledgeable advice. A supporter who worked for a major retailer provided the store design and fixtures.

"We were hoping for a Norman Rockwell and we got a Rembrandt," says Sister Rosa Lee Koch, For Heaven’s Sake first manager.

What You’ll Find at For Heaven’s Sake

All the products listed at our online store

• Items handcrafted by the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, including rosaries, pottery, sculpture, stained glass figures, decorated eggs, paintings, photographs, greeting cards, needlework, and quilts
• Items made by local artisans in Guatemala and Peru, where the sisters have missions.
• Religious articles, including medals, crosses, and angels
• An extensive selection of Christmas items, all year round Candles, incense, potpourri
• Inspirational books and cards Decorative items for the home
• Cassette tapes and compact disks
• Custom-made gift baskets

What Else You Should Know About For Heaven's Sake

• It's located in the lower level of Benet Hall on the grounds of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana.
• It's handicapped accessible.
• For Heaven's Sake is included in the book The Whole Heaven Catalog: A Resource Guide to Products, Services, Arts, Crafts & Festivals of Religious, Spiritual & Cooperative Communities

If you’d like more information, you can e-mail us at 4hvnsake@thedome.org or call 812-367-2500 For Heaven's Sake online gift shop 821 E. 12th Street • Ferdinand, Indiana 47532-9239 812-367-2500 • 4hvnsake@thedome.org