an encouraging word from our Bishop ![]() Enter Companioned Spiritual Formation Site page one page two page three <><><><><><><><> Reflection
from Conamara by John O'Donohue Humans
have an uncanny ability to domesticate everything they touch. Eventually,
even the strangest things Only
seldom does Sometimes,
unfortunately, it is suffering or threat It
could happen that Someone
you love is suddenly in the grip It only
takes a few All you
know has just been rendered unsure and dangerous. You realise Now it
seems to <><> Beauty Cannot Be Forced Beauty enjoys a profound and ancient autonomy. True beauty is from elsewhere, a pure gift. It cannot be programmed nor its arrival foreseen. It never falls simply into the old patterns of what is already there nor is it frivolous or burdened with leaden solemnity. Frequently, beauty is playful like dancing sunlight, it cannot be predicted, and in the most unlikely scene or situation can suddenly emerge. This spontaneity and playfulness often subverts our self-importance and throws our plans and intentions into disarray. Without intending it, we find ourselves coming alive in a sense of celebration and delight. The pedestrian sequence of a working day breaks, a new door opens and the heart recognizes the silent majesty of the ordinary. The things we never notice, like health, friends and love, emerge from their subdued presence and stand out in their true radiance as gifts we could never have earned or achieved.'' - Beauty - The Invisible Embrace by John O'Donohue to read more quotes from O'Donohue's works .... |
CompanionedSpiritual Formation Annual.Retreat @ Villa Madonna Retreat House, Rothesay, NB More Details to Follow ![]() The Right Reverend William Hockin March 5th - 7th, 2010 Work & Creativity as it relates to spirituality The facilator this year will be Bishop William "Bill" Hockin THE COLLECT FOR PEACE O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed: Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments,and also that by thee being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour According to the Oxford Dictionary “work” is an activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a result, perhaps to earn an income, or a task that must be undertaken - like raking those darned pine needles one more time, or shovelling the driveway yet again! Can Work be a spiritual exercise? We all express ourselves through the work that we choose to do or perhaps have to do. It may be our profession or vocation or our hobby, or something that just needs to be done - like the above noted snow removal - or it may be something we greatly enjoy - like working in the garden, planting seeds. Roll on the merry month of May! How do you express your ‘work’? Bring your concept of work with you as we discuss work and creativity from a Christian perspective. Bear in mind that Bishop Hockin will put a lot of work into preparing for this retreat. Such work becomes part of the Liturgy of Life, so, how can we, or better still, how do you make work a spiritual exercise? Join us and bring your ideas along! .................................................................. Registration Fee
- $168 per single & $248 per couple includes 2 nights - 6 meals - plus Retreat Bursaries are available upon request please note that the Retreat begins on Friday Evening with a meal which will be served beginning at 5:30pm Registration Table will be open from 4:30pm <><><> An Invitation to Anglicans of the Diocese of Fredericton . Over the last six years the Companioned Spiritual Formation Team has organized Retreats at the Villa Madonna Retreat House at Rothesay, New Brunswick. . The Retreat again this year takes place in March, we usually have 35 - 40 people who participate in these Retreats. . The Retreat begins on Friday Evening at 5:30pm with a meal, and concludes Sunday, following lunch at noon. . Our facilitator for the CSF 2009 Retreat is well known among Anglicans - Bishop William Hockin - . Bishop Bill continues to be very active in ministry as he leads Bible Studies and Advent and Lenten Reflections. and of course writes his books1 . The actual Retreat Consists of: . Two ( 2 ) nights - + a comfortable bed, all day Saturday and Sunday Morning in pleasant quiet surroundings, fine fellowship, great teaching opportunities and new or renew friendships over six wonderful sumptuous meals! . The Retreat begins Friday Evening with Dinner being served at 5:30pm . Registration Fee - $168 single . $248 per couple You can't get a better March Break foryour buck! ................................................................ Click here for March 5th - 7th Retreat Registration 2010 or to contact the Rev. Canon John Cathcart - 450-0013 .................................................................. Registration Fee
- $168 per single & $248 per couple includes 2 nights - 6 meals - plus Retreat Bursaries are available upon request please note that the Retreat begins on Friday Evening with a meal which will be served beginning at 5:30pm Registration Table will be open from 4:30pm ................................................................ Click here for March 5th - 7th Retreat Registration 2010 or to contact the Rev. Canon John Cathcart - 450-0013 <><>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<>0<><> On The Road to Emmas ![]() |
Click here for March 5-7 Retreat Registration . 2010 . Register Early as Space is limited to forty persons. First come First Served . ![]() . Registrants not including CSF Team Members . -26- Bishop William Hockin Retreat Facilator) The Rev'd Canon Neville Cheeseman (Chair of CSF Team) The Rev'd Deacon Debbie Edmondson (CSF Team Member) Paul Kaye * (CSF Team Member) The Rev'd Canon John Cathcart (CSF Team Member) The Rev'd Deacon Joyce Perry ( CSF Team Member ) <> Alexa Kaye- * *Cindy Derkson *Minnie Estabrooks Rosemary Moorhead * Judith Moore * Ann McAdam * Dot Moore * Elsie Gray * Nancy Cook* Rod Langis* Barb Langis* Allen Gilliss* Helen Gilliss* Betty Galey* Ann Fairweather* Mary Marshall* Shirley Marshall* Gina Quann* Eddie Quann* Judy Jones* Margaret Laking* Teddy Quann* Sandy MacPherson* Brenda MacPherson* Ivy Beal* Marianna Stack* <><> * Minnie Estabrooks Suzanne Mason Hazel MacKenzie Rod Langis * Barb Langis * Dot Moore Alexa Kaye * Bob Brittain Cindy Derkson Megan Carney Darlene Adams* Betty Kennett Eleanor Dryden The Rev'd Brent Ham Norma Calhoun Ivy Beal Shirley Marshall Mary Marshall Donna Baker Jan Metzler Beth Cole Carol Keith Joan Hicks Marge Milner Annette Harris Catherine Campbell Edythe Jardine Agnes Scott Coralie Losier Ann Fairweather Linda-Lou Carter Nelida Lemon Eric Bell Loraaine Bell Betty MacNamara *Darlene Losier * *Eleanor Hewey Mary Lou Graves Elsie Grey Pearl Hazen <><><><><><> |
Friday, March 5th, 2010 Evening Meal 5:30pm Registration: 4:30 - 7:00pm Welcome & Introduction - 7:15 - 7:30pm Ice Breaker 7:30 - 8:00pm 8:00 - 8:15pm Introduction of Presenters 8:15 - 9:30pm Social Evening 9:30pm Friday Night Prayers ![]() |
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Saturday, March 6th, 2010 Breakfast - 8:00 - 9:00am . SaturdayMorning Prayers - 9:00 - 9:30am - . First Session 9:30 - 11:30am Quiet
Time
- 11:30-12:00pm Lunch - 12:00 - 1:00pm Quiet Time - 1:00 - 2:00pm Second Session 2:00 - 4:00pm Quiet Time - 4:00 - 5:30pm Supper - 5:30 - 6:30pm Quiet Time 6:30 - 7:00pm 7:00 - 10:00pm - TBA - BCP - Compline - 10:00pm |
Sunday, March 7th, 2010 Breakfast 8:00 - 9:00am Worship - Eucharist - 9:00 - 10:00am Quiet Time 10:00 - 11:00am Wrap up - small group evaluations 11:00 - 12:00am Lunch - 12:00am Departure Please Note: Tenative Schedule times and format subject to change. ![]() Click here for March 5th-7th, 2010 Retreat Registration |