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


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!


Come to Me

Our lives move far too quickly. If we don’t take stock of the gifts each day brings..and..yes, the challenges, we could lose sight of how God is walking with us.


Come and share your “Little Pieces of Light” and yes - your darker moments, with other Seekers in a celebration of each day we are given.


With music, prayer, scripture, meditations, journalling and sharing, we will take stock of how God is saying: “Come to Me”.


Five sessions on alternate Tuesdays:    Jan 31/23, Feb 14/23, Feb 28/23, Mar 14/23, Mar 28/23


Time:  4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m.


Place:  Shalom Place in the Mount St. Joseph Education Centre (90 Ontario Avenue, SSM)


Facilitator:  Susan Febbraro


Suggested Offering:  Your gift allows the ministry of Shalom Place to continue. Thank you for your generosity.


Register: by email at [email protected], using our contact form found here, or by phone at 705-254-4690

Registration closes January 27

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!


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!


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


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