Under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe and empowered by the Holy Spirit, our mission is to bring women closer to Jesus. As sisters-in-Christ, we love, serve and support each other, no matter where we are in our journey walking with Him.
Location
Our Lady of Guadalupe
10 Maple St
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2X3
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2X3
Contact
Registration is now open for our Live-In Retreat!!
To register, please scroll to the link at the bottom of this posting, AFTER you have carefully read it!!
"He Calls Me Beautiful One" - Song of Songs 2:10-13
Our Lady of Hope Retreat Centre, Stanley Bridge, PE https://hopepei.com
Friday, June 7th - Sunday, June 9th, 2024
Retreat Leader - Fr.Toochukwu Okafor, Pastor, Christ the King Parish, Dartmouth
The MAXIMUM number of women the Retreat Centre can accommodate is 40.
The cost is $275 which includes the Registration Fee, Private Room and Bathroom and 5 meals.
Your Registration Fee is due upon submission of the Registration Form.
Pre-registration only. Registration fees are non-refundable, but transferable.
Registration Fees can be paid two ways:
1.E-transfer
finance@ourladyofguadalupe.ca.
OR
2.Cheque
Cheque is to be made out to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Please note that the payment is for Grace Ministries for Women.
Your cheque can be mailed to or dropped off at the parish office.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
10 Maple Street
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2X3
Office Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
NOTE: The only food allergies the Retreat Centre can accommodate are gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan.
Arrivals begin at 6:00 pm and the Program begins at 7:00 pm on Friday evening. We wrap up with lunch at 12:00 pm on Sunday afternoon.
Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation. However, if someone is in need of a drive, we can send an email to the retreat participants on their behalf.
Here's the link to register:
https://forms.gle/
UPCOMING EVENTS
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje - SOLD-OUT- We’re joining the Sacred Heart Evangelization and Healing Ministry's Pilgrimage to Medjugorje - 42 pilgrims, May 18th - May 30th. To be placed on the waiting list, call Karen Withers, Maritime Travel Cole Harbour, 902-435-0220.
Morning of Grace - October 5, 2024 - St. Peter’s Church.
“Lectio - Evangelization with Dr.Mary Healy” - 10 Part Bible Study (in-person and online; Fall 2024).
PAST EVENTS
Morning of Grace - Saturday, February 24, 2024
Bishop Scott McCaig CC (Keynote Speaker) with the Team.
Pilgrimage to Mexico City - December 8th - 13th, 2023
Our Pilgrimage with Johnnette Benkovic Williams to Mexico City for the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, was a phenomenal experience of the culture, history, and faith of the people. It is a celebration bigger than Christmas.
Although it was a gruelling pace for the 139 participating women and EWTN production crew (all from the US with the exception of the eight of us from NS and PE), we joyfully embraced and loved every moment of our time there.
We remembered you in our prayers, and thank-you for your prayers for us.
This Youtube video captures some of the highlights of the Pilgrimage.
Annual Retreat - May 12th-13th, 2023
Here is the Youtube link to the five recorded talks from the Grace Ministries for Women retreat:
1.Karen Williams's talk on Our Lady of Fatima.
2.Karen Williams interview with Deacon Larry Worthen about Our Lady.
3.Fr.James Mallon's homily from the Saturday morning mass.
4.Tara Niekamp’s testimony.
5.Keynote Speaker’s talk, International Evangelist Michelle Moran, from the United Kingdom.
Enjoy listening again to the talks and feel free to share the link with others!
https://youtube.com/playlist?
PAST EVENTS
Mornings of Grace
The Women of Grace® Foundational Study : Women and the Abundant Life, by Johnnette Benkovic Williams
Grace Ministries for Women completed on March 8th, 2023 the 9-week Women of Grace® Foundational Study, Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life, by Johnnette Benkovic Williams. It is a powerful, small-group study designed to support the spiritual formation of Catholic women. Through this journey of discovery and transformation, women grow in knowledge and practice of their faith and come to understand and affirm their dignity and vocation as daughters of God and their gift of authentic femininity. The series takes a multi-media approach to dig deeply into Catholic teaching using trusted sources and integrates real-world examples with Sacred Scripture, the Catechism, key Church documents and biographies of women saints.
"If you're unmotivated to join the Women of Grace foundation program, sign-up anyways. I was reluctant to enroll. I challenged myself to prove that devoting time to the program would be fruitful and not a waste of time. I'm glad I surrendered my ego and followed God's guidance to participate today, not later, nor never. I was unaware an all-women's Catholic group was what I needed. The women in the group and the material has strengthened my discipleship. I now have a greater devotion to God, Jesus, and Mother Mary because now I know."
- Andrea Ngui
2022 Retreats
To watch the live streams of our past retreats, visit our Youtube page.
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