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Small Group Programs
Small Group Programs
Small group programs are offered throughout the year.
There are a wide range of topics,
meeting the needs and interests of a variety of different people.
The location for our in-person programs is Shalom Place, unless otherwise indicated.
New on-line programs are also available throughout the year!
Bridges to Contemplative Living
with Thomas Merton
Becoming Who You Already Are
Bridges to Contemplative Living
with Thomas Merton
Becoming Who You Already Are
WHAT IS BRIDGES TO CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING
WITH THOMAS MERTON?
Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton is a small group resource that is ideally suited for groups with four to ten members. Best described as a tool for spiritual development, Bridges invites participants on a journey toward spiritual transformation and a more contemplative and peace-filled life. Thomas Merton sought for himself and also encouraged others to pursue ongoing spiritual transformation and a life of contemplation. This series is carefully designed to lead participants into a holistic process of growth toward these two goals. While Bridges uses Merton’s writings as a starting point, it seeks above all else to mine the life experience and spiritual depths of those who use it. The series’ format and themes are based on key principals from Merton’s thought:
• Our everyday life is our spiritual life.
• It is every person’s primary vocation to be fully human, aware of who we are and how we relate to others.
• Our spiritual formation cannot take place in isolation. It is grounded in the experience of relationships and community.
• Personal transformation is the foundation for societal and cultural transformation.
Dates: Eight sessions beginning Thursday, February 9, 2023
Times: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Facilitator: Burnie Thorp
Location: Shalom Place (in the Mount St. Joseph Education Centre)
Register by phone: 705-254-4690, email: [email protected] or by completing the contact form by January 30.
Suggested Offering: Your gift allows the ministry of Shalom Place to continue.
Thank you for your generosity!
E-transfer: [email protected]
Cheques: Shalom Place,
c/o 59 Glen Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5V1
In person
program!
In person
program!
Bridges to Contemplative Living
with Thomas Merton
Entering the School
of
Your Experience
Bridges to Contemplative Living
with Thomas Merton
Entering the School
of
Your Experience
Eight sessions beginning Thursday, October 20, 2022
For a preview and sampler, go to:
www.avemariapress.com/products/entering-the-school-of-your-experience
Dates & Times: Thursdays beginning October 20, 2022
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Facilitator: Burnie Thorp
Location: Shalom Place (in the Mount St. Joseph Education Centre)
Register by phone: 705-254-4690, email: [email protected] or by completing the contact form by October 6th.
Suggested Offering: Your gift allows the ministry of Shalom Place to continue.
Thank you for your generosity!
E-transfer: [email protected]
Cheques: Shalom Place,
c/o 59 Glen Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5V1
In person
program!
In person
program!
Journey
Journey
Many of us occupy lives of continuous struggle. These situations/relationships/struggles can leave you tired, lonely, fearful, angry, hopeless and shamed.
WHERE TO TURN?
For people of faith, there is a path to peace, healing and rest.
With stories, Scripture, prayer, music, sharing and journaling we will experience anew our total BELOVEDNESS,
for it is there that we will find rest for our souls and
the courage and strength to sustain us.
Dates & Times: Oct. 18, Nov. 1, 15, 29, Dec. 13 2022
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Facilitator: Susan Febbraro, retired family doctor
Location: Shalom Place (in the Mount St. Joseph Education Centre)
Register by phone: 705-254-4690, email: [email protected] or by completing the contact form by October 12th.
Note: Space will be limited!
Suggested Offering: Your gift allows the ministry of Shalom Place to continue.
Thank you for your generosity!
E-transfer: [email protected]
Cheques: Shalom Place,
c/o 59 Glen Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5V1
In person
program!
In person
program!
Unfortunately, the "Celebrating the Saints" program
(listed below)
has been cancelled at this time!
Unfortunately, the "Celebrating the Saints" program
(listed below)
has been cancelled at this time!
Shalom Place presents (once more...!!!)
"CELEBRATING THE SAINTS"
The four-week series is back - and "IN PERSON!"
Join us to experience that joy that is part of the COMMUNION OF SAINTS, that "great cloud of witnesses" who can help to inspire us and help us to live with new eyes and a renewed heart!
These sessions will be an interactive exchange of ideas, talent and joy!!
- no materials are necessary
- no contribution is too small
- no prior knowledge of the Lives of the Saints is required
Dates & Times: October 14, 21, 28 & November 4
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Facilitator: Sr. Mary Jo Radey, CSJ
Location: Shalom Place (in the Mount St. Joseph Education Centre)
Register by phone: 705-254-4690, email: [email protected] or by completing the contact form by October 12th.
Suggested Offering: Your gift allows the ministry of Shalom Place to continue.
Thank you for your generosity!
E-transfer: [email protected]
Cheques: Shalom Place,
c/o 59 Glen Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5V1