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 become absorbed into Sometimes,
unfortunately, it is suffering or threat that awakens us. It could
happen that one evening, you are busy with many things, netted into your
role and the phone rings. Someone
you love is suddenly in the grip of an illness that could end their life
within hours. It only takes a few seconds to receive that news. Yet,
when you put the phone down, you are already All you
know has just been rendered unsure and dangerous. You realise that <><> 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 .................................................................. 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<><> ![]() |
Click here for March 5-7 Retreat Registration . 2010 . Register Early as Space is limited . ![]() . Registrants . at this time spaces have been filled. 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 ) * 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 |