Thank you for your ongoing support for Queen’s House Retreat & Renewal Centre and your participation in our upcoming retreats and workshops, where we are invited to “Nourish Our Minds and Nurture Our Spirits!”
WE ARE A SCENT-FREE, PINEAPPLE-FREE FACILITY
Current COVID-19 Guidance: Monitor your personal health – if you feel ill, please stay home. All our staff are fully COVID vaccinated.
We are a scent-free and pineapple-free facility, due to severe allergies.
Thank you for helping us to keep everyone as healthy as possible.
Programming offerings and all information can be found below. We invite you to register and provide payment by clicking on the green ‘Register’ button following every listing. Please contact our Programming Director, Sarah Donnelly, if you have further questions or if you require other information or assistance in registering for our programs: Sarah by phone: 306-242-1916 x 226 or Email
Toward the end of this page you will find a section called “Partners and Friends” – a space where we can list links to the upcoming programs and events of organizations or individuals who have chosen to offer their events at Queen’s House in the past/today because they value the sacred space that our retreat centre offers. Please scroll below to learn more about their upcoming events.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
CENTERING PRAYER
In-person or on Zoom
Monday Evenings, 7:00 p.m. CST
Gatherings led by Ana Gheyssen and Dave Henderson, with elder wisdom support from Fr. Paul Fachet OMI
There is no fee for these gatherings. Donations to support the ministry of the retreat centre can be made below.
Please register prior to each gathering – this is especially important for those planning on coming to the retreat centre
Brochure My donation to Queen’s House Register
The meaning and practice of Centering Prayer
LISTENING POSTS FOR THOSE WHO LOVE QUEEN’S HOUSE
Gatherings on Zoom and in-person at Queen’s House as we absorb the news of the closing of Queen’s House. Please register to assist us in offering these gatherings
Wednesday September 20, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (SK Time) – on ZoomListening Post #1 – on Zoom – Sept. 20
Thursday September 21, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (SK Time) – on ZoomListening Post #2 – on Zoom – Sept. 21
Tuesday September 26, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – at Queen’s HouseListening Post #3 – at QH – Sept. 26
If you would appreciate joining with others and can’t attend the above events, please contact Sarah Donnelly, Program Director: programming@queenshouse.org
WHAT MATTERS MOST: LIVING PEACEFULLY, DYING PEACEFULLY
Saturday September 30, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Offered at Queen’s House
Facilitators: Diane Waldbillig and Elaine Zakreski
Brochure – All Information Register here by September 28
WHO AM I? DISCOVERING YOURSELF IS LIFE’S GREATEST ADVENTURE
Friday October 6, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday October 7, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Offered at Queen’s House
Facilitator: Lynn Gow
Brochure – All Information Register here by October 4
AWAKENING TO NATURE:
AN INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP – PAINTING WITH PASTELS
Wednesday October 11, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Offered at Queen’s House
Facilitator: Judy Kasdorf
Registration is now full – use the registration button below if you want to be added to the Wait List. Please watch for when this workshop will be offered again.
Brochure – All Information Register here by October 9
BOOK STUDY ON ZOOM – THE GIFT OF YEARS: GROWING OLDER GRACEFULLY
Two Thursday afternoons: October 12 and November 9
See brochure below for specific times according to time zones
Facilitators: Nancy Phillips and Sarah Donnelly
Brochure – All Information General Public Registration – by October 11
Growing in Wisdom Participants Registration – by October 11
TRANSITIONS: YOUR JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION
THROUGH GRIEF AND LOSS
Thursday October 19, 7:00 p.m. – Sunday October 22, lunch
Offered at Queen’s House
Facilitator: Sarah Donnelly.
Please contact Sarah to learn more and register –
contact information in brochure below.
Transitions Grief Retreat Brochure – All Information
INCARNATING COMPASSION: SPIRITUAL CARE ON THE EDGE OF IMMORTALITY
A workshop for Clergy, Spiritual Care Practitioners, and all those who care for others
Friday, October 27, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Offered at Queen’s House
Facilitator: Rev. David Maginley
Brochure – All Information Workshop only – register by October 25 Workshop and Lunch – register by October 25
NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES: HOPE, HYPOXIA AND HYPOTHESIS
Saturday, October 28, 10:00 – 3:00 p.m. CST (Saskatchewan Time Zone)
Offered at Queen’s House and on Zoom
Facilitator: Rev. David Maginley
Brochure – All Information Register here for in-person participation
Register here for Zoom participation
TREATY LEARNING JOURNEY
Four Saturday mornings, 9:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
October 28, November 4, November 18 and November 25
Come to one of several sessions – no registration required
Offered at Queen’s House – sponsored by The Truth and Reconciliation Committee, St. Philip Neri Parish
Facilitators: A Team from the Office of the Treaty Commissioner
WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?
HOW CHRISTIANS AND OTHERS HAVE ANSWERED THIS QUESTION
Five Wednesdays, November 8 – December 6,
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. CST (Saskatchewan Time Zone)
Offered at Queen’s House and on Zoom
Facilitator: Don Schweitzer, PhD
Brochure – All Information Register here for in-person participation
Register here for Zoom participation
SOUL LISTENING: A DAY OF LEARNING AND RENEWAL
A Workshop for Caregivers, Spiritual Care Visitors, and those who are discerning this ministry of presence.
Friday, November 17, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST (Saskatchewan Time Zone)
Offered at Queen’s House and on Zoom
Facilitator: Julie Bergen
Brochure – All Information Register here for in-person participation
Register here for Zoom participation
T’AI CHI CHIH: A MINDFULNESS MOVING MEDITATION
Saturday November 18, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Offered at Queen’s House
Facilitator: Donna Aldous
Brochure – All Information Register here by November 17
SACRED JOURNEY: THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES IN DAILY LIFE
IGNATIAN 19TH ANNOTATION
14 Sunday evenings between November 19, 2023 and June 16, 2024
Offered at the home of Dianne Mantyka in Saskatoon
Facilitator: Dianne Mantyka
Please contact Dianne to learn more and register –
contact information in brochure below.
Sacred Journey Brochure – All Information
BOUNDLESS COMPASSION: CREATING A WAY OF LIFE
COMPASSION FOR SELF AND OTHERS
Saturday November 25, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Offered at Queen’s House
Facilitators: Gisele Bauche and Dianne Mantyka
Brochure – All Information Register here by November 20
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS WILL BE POSTED ON A REGULAR BASIS – WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!
PARTNERS AND FRIENDS – UPCOMING PROGRAMS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BROTHERS’ KEEPERS GATHERING
Second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 am. We continue to gather for sharing and fellowship. All are welcome! Contact Brendan Bitz for more info at:
Office: 306-242-1916 x225 or Email
Donations to Queen’s House most welcome: Donate
AN INVITATION TO ENJOY REIKI AT QUEEN’S HOUSE
Practitioners: Roxanna Kaminski and Debbie Milne
All contact information in the brochure below.
Madeline Oliver
Pastoral Counselling, with a focus on
Marital Conflict / Separation and Divorce
Sometimes you simply need a safe place to talk.
I provide a listening ear, non-judgmental feedback, and an openness to talk about your relationship with God.
Olive Branch Ministry is supported by the Oblates, and their office is located in Queen’s House
Fees
Free consultation; $85.00 session. No one will be turned away for financial reasons.
Contact: Madeline Oliver 306-361-9318 or email: pmolivebranch@gmail.com
Website – Olive Branch Ministry