a sacred space in a busy world

a sacred space in a busy world The light shines in the darkness John 1:5 PROGRAM GUIDE September 1, 2014 to February

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. John 1:5 Through our faith we are called to share the Light of Christ to help those who may be experiencing darkness. Sometimes this light shines through us directly and other times indirectly when we are following Christ s call. When we are authentic and true to our calling we are revealing our most radiant selves to the world. Through this radiance of light and love we overcome darkness even amidst the most challenging times. Sometimes we need to be able to create space to allow Christ s light to shine forth. In order to do so we need to take a step back and have a day away or a retreat to allow God s light to fully radiate through us. Through our retreat ministry we strive to offer you a sacred space to allow God s love and light to shine through you fully. We are here to welcome you, walk with you, and shine light upon you as you journey through your purpose-filled life. Catharine King Executive Director cking@providencerenewal.ca My husband and I love to go canoe camping. Being in nature is beautiful, peaceful, and, at night, very dark. At times the night sky provides just enough light to see where we are going. Most times it is pitch dark and we need a flashlight to shine light in the darkness and guide us. Light is a beautiful metaphor for our spiritual lives. Light illumines, provides warmth, and comfort. We all need the light of Christ to shine on the dark areas of our lives where we are most in need of God s healing and mercy. May our programs bring you into that Light and guide your path as you continue your life s journey. As the Light in you shines more brightly may it shine before others so they see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven (Matt 5:16). Cover design by Bro. Louis Andreas Debbie Doornbos Program Director ddoornbos@providencerenewal.ca

PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE September Page 3 Centering Prayer Support Circle begins 11 10 Contemplative Prayer: Meeting the Silence Within begins 10 17 Yoga for a Christian: Prayer of the Heart and Body begins 12 18 Unplug: It s YOUR Day 9 20 With Peace in Our Hearts Shalom! 4 21 Labyrinth Walk for Peace 4 22 Spiritual Book Club begins 5 24 Evening Yoga begins 12 26-27 Igniting the Fire: What s Your Story Men s Retreat 5 October 4 Mystics and Poets: The Spiritual Journey through Poetry 6 9 Are You a Mystic? 6 16 Unplug: It s YOUR Day 9 30 Pressing the Pause Button: Self-Care and Spiritual Health 7 31 November 2 Seeking Spirituality: A Holistic Way to Heal 7 November 13 Windows into Eternity: Praying with Icons 10 18 Unplug: It s YOUR Day 9 28-30 Rediscovering Joy in Our Lives Advent Retreat 8 December 5-6 Come to the Quiet A 24-Hour Retreat into Advent Stillness 8 15 Unplug: It s YOUR Day 9 January 7 Centering Prayer Support Circle resumes 11 14 Contemplative Prayer resumes 10 18 Taizé Prayer Evening 11 21 Unplug: It s YOUR Day 9 21 Evening Yoga begins 12 26 Spiritual Book Club continues 5 30 February 1 How Does Your Garden Grow? 9 February 13-15 Deepening Centering Prayer 11 18 Unplug: It s YOUR Day 9 3

DAYS OF PEACE WITH PEACE IN OUR HEARTS SHALOM! Saturday, September 20 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Debbie Doornbos In a world where there is often conflict and pain, our prayer life can ground us and help us remain peaceful even in the midst of chaos. On the eve of the International Day of Peace, we will explore how we can cultivate peace in our environments by attending to our own hearts. We will experience various ways to pray as a means to cultivating peaceful hearts including walking the labyrinth, body prayer, silence, and conversation. The prayer of St. Francis, Make Me a Channel of your Peace, will be our mantra. $30.00 If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. Mother Teresa LABYRINTH WALK FOR PEACE Sunday, September 21 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Debbie Doornbos On this International Day of Peace, established by the United Nations in 1981, we invite you to come and walk the labyrinth as a prayer for peace peace in our hearts, peace with one another, peace with creation and the world. We will begin with a brief explanation of the labyrinth followed by a prayer and a candle light walk to the center of the labyrinth and back out again. All are welcome. Free will offering Debbie Doornbos enjoys working with people and helping them grow in their spiritual journey. She has a passion for small faith communities and life transitions. Debbie is a professional facilitator, retreat leader, and adult educator, who has worked in the human relations field and in parish mission ministry. She has a degree in theology from Newman Theological College. THE PROVIDENCE LABYRINTH Walking the labyrinth is prayer in motion. It quiets the busy mind and inspires creative thinking. The winding path becomes a metaphor, a mirror for one s life. Labyrinth walking is for people of all faith traditions. Please check in with the front desk before you start walking the labyrinth. 4

MEN S RETREAT IGNITING THE FIRE: What s Your Story? Men s Retreat Friday, September 26 (7:00 pm) to Saturday, September 27 (3:00 pm) Mike Dechant, OMI and Dan Friedt What is the real story in our lives? What are the struggles and successes, passions, and pain? Join us for an opportunity to tell the cave stories in the safety of the circle. With music, conversation, and stories we will ignite the fire. Is there a place for Jesus at the campfire? Private Suite: $165.00 Single Room: $140.00 Commute: $120.00 Fr. Mike Dechant was born in Manning, Alberta in the Peace River Country. He is the Director of Oblate Youth Ministries, working in the Greater St. Albert Catholic School Division. As an Oblate of Mary Immaculate, he focuses much of his energy in being a missionary reaching out to all peoples but with special attention to those who don t belong to the inner circle of the Church. His motto is: Wherever you go, go with God. Whenever you go, go make a difference. Dan Friedt is married to Joanne and has three daughters and four grandchildren. He has been a teacher for over 35 years and is the principal of St. Charles School in Edmonton, which has an emphasis on building leaders. Dan has conducted many retreats, liturgical workshops, and contributed to Catholic Conferences over the years. He is a musician and he holds a Master s Degree in Religious Education from Newman Theological College. Dan believes that men of faith can be life savers to men of faith. SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB Fourth Monday of the month except December September 22, October 27, November 24, December 8, January 26, and February 23 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Debbie Doornbos Do you love to read? Would you like to be part of a community of people who share insights, inspirations, and challenges put forth by spiritual writers? Join the club and enjoy coffee, goodies, community, and discounts on books. Registration is required. Check out our website www.providencerenewal.ca for the book titles for each month. $10.00 September through December $15.00 January through June 5

LEARNING FROM THE MYSTICS ARE YOU A MYSTIC? Thursday, October 9; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Fr. Thomas Ryan Mysticism is not unique to Christianity, and Christian mystics share many characteristics with the mystics of other religions. On this day we will seek a clear understanding of mysticism in general; then we will focus our attention on what is distinctive about Christian mysticism. The treasure trove of Christian mystical writings testifies that the mystic is one who is consciously immersed in the experience of God s closeness and love in daily living. For Christians, therefore, the mystic is not a special kind of person everyone has the potential to be a special kind of mystic. It is an experience every one of us can know firsthand. $75.00 (Register before September 26 and save $5.00) Includes buffet lunch Fr. Thomas Ryan, CSP, served as chaplain at McGill University, directed the Montreal-based Canadian Centre for Ecumenism for 14 years and was cofounder and director of Unitas, an ecumenical center for spirituality. He currently directs the Paulist North American Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations in Washington DC. Fr. Tom s passion for the spiritual life is reflected in his 14 books and leadership of retreats in the U.S. and Canada. MYSTICS AND POETS: The Spiritual Journey through Poetry Saturday, October 4; 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Antoinette Voûte Roeder Poetry is word music. Like the wind in the gospel of John, it blows where it will and the poet has to be ready to go with it. So it is with those born of the Spirit. (Jn. 3:8) Join us in an exploration of the spirituality of poetry. We will look at poems by such spiritual masters and mystics as Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk, and Rumi, a Persian poet. Substantial time will be given over to writing, reflection, and sharing. Poets and those willing to give poetry a try are welcome. Space is limited! Register early. $75.00 (Register before September 19 and save $5.00) Includes buffet lunch Antoinette Voûte Roeder, M.Mus., is a poet and spiritual director. Antoinette has offered retreat days on Thomas Merton and other mystics, as well as on prayer, spirituality, and poetry. She has been published in anthologies, journals, and magazines, and has two volumes of poetry in print. She is presently working on a collection of poems to accompany prayer. 6

HEALING AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH PRESSING THE PAUSE BUTTON: Self-Care and Spiritual Health Thursday, October 30 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Margaret Clark What would it be like to press the pause button and take a personal refreshment day away from home or a professional development day away from work? Our human spirits invite self-care just as much as our bodies and minds. Come spend a few hours taking your spiritual health pulse and develop a self-care plan that will nurture your spiritual health and assist you in the busyness of your life. A special invitation is extended to those in the caring professions who value self-care and spiritual health and are yearning for some down time. Optional: Stay Wednesday and/or Thursday night. Call for details. $75.00 (Register before October 15 and save $5.00) Includes buffet lunch Margaret Clark has served others through adult education, spiritual direction, professional chaplaincy, and faith community ministry. She is committed to reflective living, hospitable solitude, and promoting health in times of transition. Through her degrees in sociology and theology, as well as her varied life experiences, she is rooted in spiritual beliefs that are open to all faith traditions. SEEKING SPIRITUALITY: A Holistic Way to Heal Friday, October 31 (7:00 pm) to Sunday, November 2 (1:00 pm) Archbishop Emeritus Sylvain Lavoie, OMI Healing is an ongoing journey and the Twelve Step program is a way of life that has something to offer to anyone who is seeking spirituality and a holistic way to heal. Drawing on his years in First Nations ministry, Archbishop Sylvain will use both the medicine wheel and the twelve steps as models for healing and growing personally and spiritually. Quiet time for reflection and prayer, fellowship, and optional sharing, informational sessions, music, and laughter will all be part of this weekend. Private Suite: $240.00 Single Room: $180.00 Commute: $140.00 Archbishop Emeritus Sylvain Lavoie of the Archdiocese of Keewatin-The Pas, is a missionary Oblate who has spent over 35 years ministering among the aboriginal peoples. His ministry has included workshops and he has led many retreats in the areas of personal healing, grieving and the Twelve Steps. Currently he ministers as a chaplain and spiritual director at the Star of the North Retreat Centre in St. Albert, AB. 7

THE ADVENT JOURNEY REDISCOVERING JOY IN OUR LIVES Advent Retreat Friday, November 28 (7:00 pm) to Sunday, November 30 (1:00 pm) Archbishop Albert LeGatt In a world thirsting and often wounded, where can we find or re-find joy in our hearts, relationships, communities, and in our day-to-day lives as Christians? Journeying through the Sunday readings of this Advent and turning to Pope Francis in The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium), we will prayerfully consider the sources of our joy in Christ: hope, being poor with the poor, personally encountering Jesus, conversion, and sharing our experience of our love of God. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. (Phil. 4:4) Private Suite: $270.00 Single Room: $220.00 Commute: $195.00 Archbishop Albert LeGatt became shepherd of the Archdiocese of St Boniface, MB on July 3, 2009. Prior to his appointment in St Boniface he was named Bishop of the Diocese of Saskatoon on July 26, 2001. He has 18 years of ministry experience in Prince Albert, SK and has led retreats and given many presentations on liturgy and vocations awareness. COME TO THE QUIET A 24-Hour Retreat into Advent Stillness Friday, December 5 (5:30 pm/supper) to Saturday, December 6 (5:00 pm) Glenda Sartore Take a deep breath, slow down and come to the quiet. Spend 24 hours cultivating inner peacefulness and open yourself to an encounter with the Divine. Step away from the frenetic, commercial Christmas preparations, and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ. Through gentle body movements, breathing exercises, and meditation practices, Glenda will help you relax your body, calm your mind, and open your heart to create a space for the Word to take flesh in you this Christmas. Private Suite: $175.00 Single Room: $150.00 OPTIONAL: Consider staying for Saturday night to extend the experience. Price will vary depending upon your choices. Call for details. Glenda Sartore has explored yoga as an expression of her Catholic Christian faith through Prayer of the Heart and Body yoga and meditation as a Christian spiritual practice, an approach developed by Fr. Thomas Ryan. She is a Senior Yoga instructor with the Yoga Association of Alberta and teaches yoga in Sherwood Park and Edmonton. 8

NURTURING YOUR SPIRIT HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? Friday, January 30 (5:30 pm) to Sunday, February 1 (1:00 pm) Rita Sandmaier We all know the taste of fruit in season and the satisfaction it brings but what about the fruit of our spirit? God desires that we bear good fruit but not the kind that grows on trees. The qualities of the fruit we are to produce is found in Scripture: the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Gal. 5:22-23) What does it really mean to live these qualities on a daily basis? Why not take a weekend away and discover how you can nurture your inner garden by allowing the fruit of the spirit to till the soil of your soul. I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. John 15:1-2 Private Suite: $250.00 Single Room: $190.00 Commute: $150.00 Rita Sandmaier is an adult educator, pastoral minister, and spiritual director. Rita enjoys working with individuals and groups in reflecting upon one s journey of faith, exploring one s spirituality, and in deepening one s own inner journey. Rita has worked extensively within the area of pastoral ministry, particularly in the area of death, dying, and bereavement. She holds degrees in education and theology. UNPLUG: IT S YOUR DAY Quiet Day Away Thursday, September 18; Thursday, October 16; Tuesday, November 18; Monday, December 15; Wednesday, January 21; Wednesday, February 18 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Rita Sandmaier Multi-tasking! This is a word we are all familiar with today. In our fast-paced world our bodies, minds, and spirits often yearn to slow down and get off the roller-coaster of life. Why not take a day away and unplug from the busyness of your life? Enter the silence and open yourself to hear the voice of the Divine speak to your heart. We will begin the day together with prayer; the rest of the day is yours! Reflections/prayer suggestions will be available for your use. A single bedroom is provided. Ask for details about extending your stay. $45.00 Includes buffet lunch Spiritual Direction can be arranged in advance for an additional fee. 9

WAYS TO PRAY WINDOWS INTO ETERNITY: Praying with Icons Thursday, November 13 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Fr. Matthew Francis The word icon comes from the Greek word eikon, which means image. Icons usually portray Jesus, saints, angels, and other sacred images coming from Scripture. In the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, icons are a key part of their worship. Fr. Matthew will help us understand how icons, holy images, can be a means of prayer and help us grow closer to God. $25.00 Fr. Matthew Francis is based in Edmonton AB, where he serves as Assistant Priest at St. Herman of Alaska Orthodox Sobor. He is married to Matushka Krista ( Matushka is a term of love and respect for the wife of a priest) and they have a son, Basil. Fr. Matthew travels to Whitehorse approximately every six weeks to offer Divine Services and provide leadership and encouragement to the Mission. CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER: Meeting the Silence Within 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays, beginning September 10 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm Antoinette Voûte Roeder The bi-monthly contemplative prayer group is focused on bringing ourselves into greater awareness of God s Spirit-Breath breathing us into being every moment of our lives. Our breath is our prayer word. Because this kind of prayer is without words or images we simply turn to the Silence within, the Silence that met Elijah outside of the cave on the mountain. Each evening includes a spiritual reading, prayer, and brief sharing. Everyone is welcome. Registration required. $10.00 per term Antoinette Voûte Roeder, M.Mus., is a poet and spiritual director. Antoinette has offered retreat days on Thomas Merton and other mystics, as well as on prayer, spirituality, and poetry. She has been published in anthologies, journals, and magazines, and has two volumes of poetry in print. She is currently working on a collection of poems to accompany prayer. 10

CENTERING PRAYER DEEPENING CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT Friday, February 13 (7:00 pm) to Sunday, February 15 (1:00 pm) Fr. Raymond Sevigny Would you like to deepen your experience of silence and solitude through the practice of Centering Prayer? This weekend will include periods of Centering Prayer and teachings of Fr. Keating. It will take place within the context of community and will appeal to persons who are committed to the daily practice of Centering Prayer. Private Suite: $270.00 Single Room: $220.00 Fr. Raymond Sevigny is the coordinator for the Alberta region of Contemplative Outreach Canada. He has served on the Canadian Servant Leadership Team since July 2007, and is commissioned as a presenter of the Seven-Session Prayer Introductory Workshop. Ordained to the ministerial priesthood in 1962, Fr. Raymond has served the Francophone Catholic parishes for most of his ministry. CENTERING PRAYER SUPPORT CIRCLE Wednesday Evenings Beginning September 3 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm Kevin Carr A weekly Centering Prayer Support Circle is for those who desire to deepen their practice and understanding of the Centering Prayer method as taught by Fr. Thomas Keating. The Support circle consists of a 20-minute period of Centering Prayer followed by a period of faith sharing. No fee drop in Kevin Carr has an extensive background as an administrator and teacher. A graduate of Newman College, he has facilitated numerous workshops, seminars, and retreats. Engaged in the practice of Centering Prayer, he facilitates the weekly support sessions at Providence Renewal Centre. TAIZÉ PRAYER EVENING Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Sunday, January 18 7:00 pm 8:15 pm All are welcome! Free will offering 11

MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT YOGA FOR A CHRISTIAN: Prayer of the Heart and Body Wednesday mornings, September 17 to November 5 10:00 am to 11:30 am Glenda Sartore Yoga, or prayer of the body, facilitates the prayer of the heart (meditation) by creating the most favorable conditions for attentiveness to the presence of God within you, states Fr. Thomas Ryan. Come and enjoy moving your body and stilling your mind with yoga. Relax and calm your heart, mind, and body in our peaceful environment. Come prepared to be stretched, strengthened, and balanced! This is a multi-level yoga practice suitable to both beginners and seasoned yoga practitioners. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga or exercise mat, a blanket, and a strap. If you have any other yoga or meditation props you like to use, please bring those as well. $112.00/8 weeks Glenda Sartore has explored yoga as an expression of her Catholic Christian faith through Prayer of the Heart and Body yoga and meditation as a Christian spiritual practice, an approach developed by Fr. Thomas Ryan. She is a Senior Yoga instructor with the Yoga Association of Alberta and teaches yoga in Sherwood Park and Edmonton. EVENING YOGA CLASSES Wednesday evenings September 24 to November 26 and January 21 to March 25 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Julie Jeong Yoga invites the harmonious integration of mind, body, and spirit. Yoga can help us to inhabit our bodies more fully and open our whole being to God. Join us every Wednesday evening for a traditional hatha yoga class. Come to our peaceful environment and relax your body and find a calm inner space. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga or exercise mat. $130.00 for each 10 week session Julie Jeong is a Certified Yoga Instructor with the Yoga Association of Alberta. She has done workshops for Hatha Yoga, Sound, Chanting, and Breath Awareness on many occasions. For more than 10 years Julie has been involved in the Teacher Training Program of Yoga for Today studio with Breath Awareness Meditation. 12

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Spiritual Direction is a safe place where seekers come aside to reflect and discover where God is in the daily experience of their living. As the seeker s story unfolds in the light of faith, a trained spiritual director listens and accompanies him/her on their life journey. Through regular one-to-one conversations, in an atmosphere of trust, the seeker is led to a deeper awareness of and appreciation for God s presence and movement/action in prayer and daily life. You are welcome to arrange a meeting with a trained, experienced spiritual director by contacting him/her directly. You can find a roster of spiritual directors on our website, www.providencerenewal.ca. PRESENCE Formation for the Ministry of Spiritual Direction in the Christian Tradition The Presence Program is a two-year, part-time program designed to help participants discern and recognize their calling to the ministry of spiritual direction while growing in their own spirituality. It is an ecumenical program open to Christian women and men aged 35+. Presence is eligible for transfer credit at St. Stephen s College on the University of Alberta campus. Please see our website for more details: www.providencerenewal.ca, or call 780-430-9491 Ext. 0. Holy listening to listen another s soul into a condition of disclosure and discovery may be almost the greatest service that any human being ever performs for another. Douglas Steel PRIVATE RETREATS AND SABBATICALS When you are in need of some quiet time to relax, reflect, and pray, we have a place for you. Sacred Space, our private retreat area, has five cozy suites with full bathrooms, a shared quiet reflection/prayer room, kitchen, and laundry facilities. We have five parlors for day retreats. Trained, experienced spiritual directors are available to accompany you on your spiritual journey (additional fee). Ask us about making a PERSONAL SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT. One (1) to two (2) nights accommodation: $70.00/night Three (3) to six (6) nights accommodation: $65.00/night Seven (7) to thirty (30) nights accommodation: $60.00/night Day Retreat: $30.00/day (parlor) Sabbaticals (one month or longer): $1,700.00/month, payable the first of each month. 13

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN BRING A FRIEND Bring someone who has never attended a Providence Renewal Centre program/retreat and receive a 10% discount on your own registration. GIVE THE GIFT OF A RETREAT Can you think of someone who might enjoy one of our many programs or retreats? Why not give them a gift of time away at Providence Renewal Centre? Surprise someone with this unique gift idea. Ask for details. REQUEST MADE-TO-ORDER RETREATS Are you planning a staff retreat, parish council retreat, or retreat for your group or organization? We can help. At our place or yours, we can customize something just for you. Contact Debbie at 780-701-1853 or email ddoornbos@providencerenewal.ca. RENT MEETING OR CONFERENCE SPACE We have several meeting rooms to accommodate groups of various sizes for your conference, seminar, staff meeting, or gathering. Our rates include parking, coffee, and tea. Flipcharts, TVs, DVD players, and LCD projectors are available. To see our rates and to view videos and floor plans of our facility, visit our website, www.providencerenewal.ca. Contact Jocelyne Marple at 780-701- 1858 or email facility@providencerenewal.ca. COME TO OUR BOOK STORE Our book store offers a selection of materials that is unique in Edmonton. It includes books that relate directly or indirectly to the programs and retreats we offer at Providence Renewal Centre. Some of the books are written by our presenters. For information call Rita at 780-701- 1852 or email rsandmaier@providencerenewal.ca. MAKE A DONATION TO PROVIDENCE RENEWAL CENTRE Providence Renewal Centre is a non-profit organization which opens its doors to people looking for a welcoming environment with Christian hospitality. We welcome your financial support to aid us in providing this important ministry. Providence Renewal Centre is a sacred space in our busy world. 14

PROGRAM AND RETREAT REGISTRATION PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS While payment in full at the time of registration is preferred, a non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration as detailed below under Cancellation Policy. Payment in full must be made at least one week before the start of the event. Please note that some of our programs offer a lower price for early registration with payment. HOW TO REGISTER Program/retreat registration can be made in the following ways: On-line: www.providencerenewal.ca By email: retreats@providencerenewal.ca By phone: Call Kathy Budgell, Program Assistant, 780-701-1854 ON-LINE REGISTRATION You can register on-line at www.providencerenewal.ca. Please note that registration via the website is not considered final until contact and payment or deposit has been made with Kathy Budgell, Program Assistant, 780-701-1854. BOOK A PRIVATE RETREAT OR SABBATICAL To book a private overnight retreat or parlor for day use, please call 780-430-9491 (Ext. 0) or email csilveira@providencerenewal.ca. We require a minimum of three days advance notice to book a private retreat in order to provide meals. For information on sabbaticals call 780-701-1853 or email ddoornbos@providencerenewal.ca. PAYMENT OPTIONS We accept VISA, MasterCard, and cheque. When paying in person we also accept cash and debit. (If cost is a hindrance to your attendance at one of our programs or retreats, please contact Debbie Doornbos, Program Director, 780-701-1853.) CANCELLATION POLICY Providence Renewal Centre reserves the right to cancel any of our programs/retreats. If a program or event is cancelled, a full refund, including the deposit amount, will be issued. Deposits are otherwise non-refundable and are required at the time of registration as follows: a. Day or evening programs: $15.00 b. Scheduled weekend or weeklong retreats: $50.00 c. Booked private retreat: $15.00 d. Sabbatical: $100.00 In the event a registrant has to cancel, we require a minimum of three full days (72 hours) notice before the scheduled event to be able to issue a refund minus the appropriate deposits listed above. Requests for cancellation made less than three full days (72 hours) before a scheduled program or retreat will not be eligible for a refund. Program and retreat fees are not transferable. 15

Holy Week Retreat Yoga for a Christian Centering Prayer Retreat MARK YOUR CALENDARS 2015 upcoming events March 2 April 5 Starts March 18 July 12-19 Fr. Robbie McDougall Glenda Sartore Fr. Raymond Sevigny ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS We invite you to help us be more environmentally friendly by opting to receive this brochure via email. Please share this brochure with others who may be interested! If you would like to have your name removed from the mailing list, please send an email indicating your preference to retreats@providencerenewal.ca 3005 119 Street NW Edmonton AB T6J 5R5 Phone: 780-430-9491 Fax: 780-438-1639 Please visit our website at www.providencerenewal.ca If any of the information in the following address in incorrect, please call Kathy at 780-701-1854. 16