Norma Heffernan, RSCJ, is a religious of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She is a graduate of the Spiritual Directors program at the Centre for Spiritual Growth in Ottawa. Norma obtained her Masters Degree and Spirituality from Regis College in Toronto. Her background is in teaching and formation work in her community.

Becky McKenna, CND is a sister of the Congregation of Notre Dame. She holds a Doctorate in Theology and has many years experience as an educator, spiritual guide and retreat facilitator. Much of her work focuses on retrieving and sharing wisdom and practices of the Christian contemplative tradition.

Cecilia Sacca, SC, holds an MA in Scripture Studies, is a graduate of Shalem Institute and holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Pecos School of Spiritual Direction. Cecelia was Parish Administrator at St.Peter’s in Sheet Harbour for 7 years. Presently, she is Pastoral Associate at St. Peter’s Parish in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Earl Smith, SJ, native of Halifax, NS is currently working at the Jesuit Centre for Spirituality in Halifax, where he returned in 2006.  His ministries as a Jesuit have included teaching, parish ministry, pastoral counselling and spiritual direction. He continues to do pastoral counselling and spiritual direction in the Ignatian tradition. He holds Master’s degrees in Pastoral Studies, Pastoral Counselling and sacred Theology.

Vivian Mancini, SC, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Music Education. She holds a Master’s degree in Spirituality from the University of San Francisco. Vivian has studied at Berkely, CA, and at the Institute for Creation Centered Spirituality at Oakland, CA. She has been an elementary school teacher and a music educator. She is an experienced spiritual director and conducts days of reflection, workshops and retreats.

Evelyn Williams, SC, holds a Master of Theology degree and has a history of involvement in teaching, congregational formation ministry, university chaplaincy and prison ministry. Besides her responsibilities as Director of the Centre, Evelyn is involved in creating and delivering Centre programs and is available for group process facilitation and spiritual direction.

Quiet space for your personal reflection, reading, prayer and enjoying the natural surroundings of Terence Bay. Schedule your own time:

• A day or days of quiet reflection time
• Planning or retreat day with your parish committee, board or a few friends. (Maximum of 14)

7pm Friday evening to lunch Sunday noon. Cost $120 (for whole weekend)

Beginning 7pm Friday evening to lunch on Sunday noon.  Cost $120.

January 7 – 9 Lorraine d’Entremont, SC
February 4 – 6 Evelyn Williams, SC
March 25 – 27 Vivian Mancini, SC
May 13 – 15 Lorraine d’Entremont, SC

Individual spiritual direction is offered on these weekends.

Jeanne Cottreau, SC, is the Centre’s Office Administrator. She is a teacher by profession, having taught at elementary and high school levels in various schools throughout Nova Scotia, worked in parish ministry and congregational formation ministry. However she is a missionary at heart after working in Latin America namely in the Dominican Republic and Lima, Peru.

Sabbath times allow time for rest and renewal, for the discovery of new insights that can lead to healthier living patterns. It provides time and space for revivifying physical, spiritual and psychological energies. Sabbaticants create their own program by selecting from our extensive program calendar of workshops, mini-courses and retreats. Besides the opportunity to select programs, spiritual guidance and integration sessions are available.

Rates noted above include room and board, tuition charges for all programs and spiritual direction. Weekly Reiki / Reflexology sessions are offered at an additional fee.

If you are interested in coming to the Seton Spirituality Centre for a Sabbatical in the near future contact us as soon as possible, as accomodations are limited to 5 sabbaticants.

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September 14, 2010 (Tuesday)
October 19, 2010 (Tuesday)
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fee: $30 per day, $55 for two days (recommended)
Facilitator: Lorraine d’Entremont, SC

Seton Spirituality Centre is named after a remarkable woman, Elizabeth Seton, founder of the Sisters of Charity in North America in 1809. She was a wife and widow, mother of five children, founder of a new community of religious women, and a teacher and administrator. Through the many experiences of her life, she was sustained by a strong faith expressed in passionate dedication to family, friends and service to those in material need, or in need of education. She was canonized a saint of the Catholic Church in 1975. This program will give you an overview of her life, and introduce you to her rich spirituality.

September 14 – Elizabeth’s biography in film, and her spiritual journey from youth through widowhood.

October 19 – Elizabeth’s spiritual journey as an educator and religious founder, and her legacy and spirit in our time.

“Faith lifts the staggering soul on one side, hope supports it on the other. Experience says it must be, and Love says – let it be.” Words of Elizabeth Seton.

Over time, many women have tried to find words to express the mystical experience of God. Mary Malone, through her prayer poems, uses modern language to interpret for us the mystical prayer of several mystics, including Julian of Norwich, Mechtild of Magdeberg and Hildegard of Bingen. We will reflect on some of these poems. Malone encourages us to find our own words that lead to a deeper intimacy with God who longs for this and is eager to show us the way.

At sundown today Jewish people around the world begin the Day of Atonement (Yom-Kippur). It is a solemn day of repentance yet infused with joy, as the community takes time to acknowledge failings and to set the course to be ‘at one’ with God and in all relationships. We will reflect on atonement and at-one-ment hoping to find some ways to be in right relationship with ourselves, others and the world.

In collaboration with a local sea kayaking operation (East Coast Outfitters) we offer this exciting adventure in nature, a day for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. The guides are professionally certified to work with all skill levels. Before leaving the dock on the shores of Terence Bay, your guide will assist you in selecting a boat and gear to meet your specific needs. After a period of instructions you and your guide and companions will set out on a route through scenic coastal bays and inlets allowing the richness, depth and beauty of the moment to speak to your heart. Then it’s back to the Centre for reflection and sharing followed by dinner at 5:30 and an evening around the fireplace. Sunday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday offers us an opportunity to enjoy the day on a beautiful, relatively wild island off Terence Bay. A boat will transport us to Mahar’s Island (site of the S.S. Atlantic) where we will spend the day walking the trails, resting, reflecting and praying, surrounded by God’s unspoiled natural beauty. Bring your lunch and snacks and don’t forget your camera.