Day / Evening Retreats
Day Away Retreats: A Day Away is scheduled once a month, October – May. The day begins with refreshments at 8:30 am, a prayer reflection, quite time, the celebration of the Eucharist, a home-cooked lunch and closing reflection. The day concludes by 3:00 pm. The cost for the day is $30.00 or $40.00 with a private room. This year’s theme is “Praying with… Our Images of God”– This retreat includes prayer reflections, the celebration of the Eucharist, lunch, private room (optional) and quiet time. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Wednesdays, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 7, Jan 18, Feb 15, March 8, April 5, May 17.
Individual Silent Retreats: The Mount is available midweek for individuals who seek a time of silent reflection and prayer. If you would like an appointment with a member of the retreat team, please book prior to your stay. You may book for the day or overnight depending upon the other events taking place. There may be limited space for a private weekend retreat, depending on the group that is already booked on site. Please discuss your preference with the office.
Cost: $110.00 which includes and overnight stay and three meals.
Midweek Twilight Retreats
Groups are welcome to arrange for a meditative evening (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm). Registration is at 6:00 pm with dinner at 6:30 pm. Our program includes a reflective talk, followed by silent meditation and a closing reflection. You are welcome to bring your own facilitator and/or program if you so wish. To book call: 403-932-2012. The cost is $30.00 per person.
World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation:
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Contact us for options.
Blessing of the Pets: Sunday, October 2, 2022
Contact us for options.
Advent Twilight Retreat
Wednesday, December 6
To register call 403-932-2012 or email mtfrancis@shaw.ca
Living Together: International Day of Human Fraternity: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Contact us for options.
Charity of the Cross: Day Away or Evening Twilight: Wednesday, April 5, 2023. This Holy Week retreat is offered as a Day Away (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) or an Evening Twilight (5:30 pm-9:00 pm). The writings of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi around the Passion of Jesus Christ will be the source of the reflections. The costs for each is $30.00 and includes a meal. There are two outdoor Stations of the Cross which you may wish to visit so please dress for the weather.
Brother Sun-Sister Moon: Outdoor Retreat: Saturday, July 22, 2023. A full-day outdoor retreat beginning at 9:00 am. This retreat includes a walking-pilgrimage, an outdoor Mass, eco-friendly reflections, and evening bonfire. The cost is $60.00, including a packed picnic lunch and BBQ dinner. Please dress and prepare for the weather and terrain. Bring your own water bottle and small day pack to hold the lunch.
Cochrane Women Twilight Retreats: A three-part series is organized for the women of Cochrane (and environs). The dates and topics for 2022-2023 will be announced at a later date. The cost is $30.00. Registration opens at 5:00. Supper is at 6:00 followed by the presentation, quiet time and final prayer reflection. The evening concludes by 8:30 p.m. To register contact either:
- Cindy Mackenzie
- Jacquie Harbridge
