Mass
MASS - Fr. Tim Boyle
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Join us for Mass the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 4:00 pm
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Sep 10, 24, Oct 8, 22, Nov 12, 26, Dec 10, 2026
Jan 14, 28, Feb 11, 25, Mar 11, (no Mass on Mar 25)
Apr 8, 22, May 13, 27, June 10, 24, 2027​
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Come join in prayer, hear the Word of God and celebrate the Eucharist.
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Donations are gratefully accepted. Official Income Tax Receipts are available for donations received.
Action for Happiness
Action for Happiness is a movement of people taking action to create a happier and kinder world, together.
The mission of Action for Happiness is to help people create a happier world, with a culture that prioritizes happiness and kindness.
Action for Happiness movement do this by helping people get together regularly (face-to-face where possible) to learn evidence-based skills for happier living, feel a sense of belonging and commit to personal action to create more happiness, both for themselves and others.
We have no religious, political or commercial affiliations and welcome people of all faiths (or none) and all parts of society. Members of the movement make a simple pledge: to try to create more happiness in the world.
Join us for the upcoming meetings:
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Wednesdays, Aug 12, Sep 9, 6:30 pm
Groups are a great way to meet like-minded people locally, learn more about how to live a happy and meaningful life and find actions you can take to support yourself and others. Each session follows the same format, which has been designed to be inspiring and interactive.
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Mindfulness meditation
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Sep 2 - Dec 9, 2026; Jan 6 - Jun 16, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Enrich your meditation skills and experience emotional and physical benefits.
Mindfulness meditation is the practice of being focused on the present moment. One sits quietly and observes what's happening in the mind in a nonjudgmental way. It means being present to whatever arises with no reaction, no judgement, just a simple observation. We all tend to let our minds wander. Mindfulness practice is simply to bring the focus back to the present moment. Negative thoughts, positive thoughts, pleasant feelings all arise in our mind. Our job is to observe and let go. As we continue the practice of mindfulness, we gradually become aware of who we really are below the ego created image we have created for ourselves. We begin to see things as they truly are. We begin to gain insight into the nature of reality.
As our practice deepens, we come to observe our thoughts and behaviors objectively. This, in turn, leads to living our lives in richer and more meaningful ways.
The sessions are open to all levels of meditators. Beginners are welcome.
Donations are gratefully accepted. Official Income Tax Receipts are available for donations received.
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Facilitator: Bob Campbell, Dan Banmann.
Practiced in many different spiritual traditions, spiritual direction is a way of listening to the movement of God or Spirit in our daily lives. A spiritual companion is someone who creates a safe and compassionate listening space, and who is trained to listen without judgment, often intuiting the right questions to go deeper into the meaning of one's life in the context of Spirit, or a presence greater than ourselves. A number of trained spiritual directors are affiliated with the Centre. Spiritual direction is purposely affordable. For more information email director@martharetreatcentre.ca. ​
Sundays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm,
Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, 2026
Jan 10, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6, 2027
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An icon is an instrument for the transmission of Christian Faith that come to us from the Eastern Christian communities of the 8-11 centuries. Through these sacred images painted in two dimensions on wood the Spirit speaks to us. The icon itself is silent and still. They are empty of details. No mouths are open. They do not attempt to be realistic. But their silence is not empty. Contemplating an icon brings us into our own experience of the moment captured in the icon. In the silence God looks at us. We look upon God. Each month we will pray before a different Icon.
Donations are gratefully accepted. Official Income Tax Receipts are available for donations received.
Facilitator: Father Tim Boyle
Tuesdays, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Sept 8 - Dec 8, 2026
Jan 5- Jun 15, 2027
Communication with God in the peaceful surroundings of Martha Retreat Centre. Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship.
Donations are gratefully accepted. Official Income Tax Receipts are available for donations received.
Facilitator: Pat Boehm ​
Thursdays, 9:30 am,
Sep 17, Oct 8, 22, Nov 5, 19, Dec 3, 2026;
Mar 18, Apr 8, 22; May 6, 20, 2027
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Are you interested in learning from others their thoughts regarding chosen Bible
passages? If so, join us on the first and third Thursdays of the month to discuss the passages listed below. The format will be very simple: opening prayer, reading of the chosen passage, two or three discussion questions and closing prayer with special prayer intentions (if you or someone you know would like to submit a specific prayer request for the Prayer Team, please go to the website and submit your request on the “Submit Your Prayer Request” tab). Come share your insights! It is recommended that you bring your Bible to each session.
Sept. 17 – Matthew 5: 1-10 (The Beatitudes)
Oct. 8 – Galatians 5: 13-14, 22-23 (Fruits of the Spirit)
Oct. 22 – 1 Corinthians 13: 4-13 (Love is patient…)
Nov. 5 – Psalm 23 (The Lord is my Shepherd)
Nov. 19 – Luke 10: 38-42 (At the House of Martha and Mary)
Dec. 3 – John 14: 1-8 (Jesus Comforts His Disciples)
Mar. 18 – Proverbs 3: 5-6 (Trust in the Lord) *Please note this date is tentative
Apr. 8 – John 3: 16-17 (God so Loved the World)
Apr. 22 – Philippians 4: 4-7 (Rejoice in the Lord)
May 6 – Isaiah 41:10 (The Helper of Israel)
May 20 – Matthew 11: 28 – 30 (Come to me…)
Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Call 403-328-3422 to schedule a time (dependent upon availability)
Quiet personal prayer and meditation provides time to reflect and listen in communion with God.
Donations are gratefully accepted.
Official Income Tax Receipts are available for donations received.
Personal Retreat Days
Stillness is a gift that keeps on giving. As you take time to step away from busyness you nurture your spirit as you explore the value of silence. At Martha Retreat Centre the environment creates opportunity to discover your internal wisdom. The beauty of the outdoors, a meditative journey through the Labyrinth, prayer time in the chapel, rest in the accommodations cultivates time for you and your spiritual growth. Create your own personal retreat day or request some guidance. Choose to rest and reflect to renew your spirit. You are provided a private room and you have access to the Library, the Chapel, the Labyrinth and the beautiful grounds, the dining hall, the Gathering Room (as availability permits). “Where the spirit of the Lord is, there IS peace.”
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$85.00 (one day retreat includes lunch)
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Registration forms are to be completed for personal retreats. Please download a registration form and send it to admin@martharetreatcentre.ca.
Availability is determined upon receiving the registration form.
The Centre is available for private group bookings.
Download the registration form, fill up and send it back to us to admin@martharetreatcentre.ca.
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Rooms, meals and accommodations are included with private retreats. Availability and pricing is calculated upon receiving the group registration form.
Our journey each day is full of opportunity, possibility and challenge. A meditative walk through the Labyrinth is metaphorically connected to our everyday life. There are twists and turns, yet only one winding path to and from the center. There are no dead ends or wrong turns. The path is a two-way street. Take time to listen and hear from the messages that arise as you are in touch with nature during a mindful journey. Breathe, center yourself and quiet your mind.
There are 3 stages to the walk:
• Releasing on the way in, “letting go” of what is weighing on you today
• Receiving in the center, “pausing to reflect”, what is here for me to receive
• Returning when you follow the path out, “pondering and integrating your experience” to your everyday life.
Call 403-328-3422 to check on availability.
Team Building sessions and Group Bookings are available upon request.
Donations are gratefully accepted. Official Income Tax Receipts are available for donations received.
