WELCOME TO

ST. ELIZABETH SETON HOUSE OF PRAYER

5819 Chute Lake Road

Kelowna, BC  V1W 4L5

Phone/Fax: (250) 764-4333

Email:  setonhp@telus.net

http://www.retreatsonline.com/canada/bc/interior/seton.htm

MAINTENANCE/COOK POSITION
Seton House of Prayer
Full-time husband/wife opportunity
Contact Patrick Walls

Seton House Advisory Board Chairperson
Office:  (250) 764-2662

Cell:  (250) 878-4413

Fax:  (250) 764-4597

Email:  pdwalls@shaw.ca

Further details at

www.executiverecruitment.ca/seton

UPCOMING EVENTS

2008 Retreats

June 22-28, July 6-12 and August 2-9

Outdoor Mass of Thanksgiving

August 10 at 2 PM in Mary's Grove

Live-in

September 12-14

Ecumenical Cursillos

Women's - October 2-5

Men's - October 30 to November 2

Nelson Diocese Clergy Study Days

October 6-10

BC Catholic Women's League Council

October 23-26

In the hills, above the Mission area of Kelowna is this RETREAT CENTRE,

operated under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Nelson.  Retreats,

Spiritual Direction, Counseling and a peaceful environment.... all are available

for individuals and groups who wish to come for a few hours or a few days,

for their own spiritual growth.  Come and discover a deeper awareness of

God in the stillness and the beauty of the natural setting.

 Call 764-4333 and Fr. Don or a staff member will be happy to arrange your visit.

Seton House belongs to the PEOPLE of the Diocese of Nelson and as a member of the Diocese you are always WELCOME.   The Chapel, The Grove, the Outdoor stations are all available to those who wish to experience some quiet time alone with the Lord.  Mass is celebrated most days at 9:00 AM and all are welcome.  Please call to confirm the time.  Other things happening at Seton are listed below.  Please check your local parish bulletins for details.

WE have tried to create an atmosphere of prayer and devotion at Seton House and we encourage the people of the diocese to come and experience the quiet of this holy ground. Come (for an hour, a day, a weekend or longer) and walk  the outside Way of the Cross; Spend time in Mary's Grove with your Rosary; Walk the Labyrinth; spend time with the Blessed Sacrament in St. Joseph's Chapel. The Prayer House belongs to the people of the diocese and The Lord is here to provide for your personal spiritual growth and peace of heart.

        The facility provides

~ a poustinia

~ a chapel in the woods

~ a conference room

~ a library

~ a dining room

~ fourteen private bedrooms

~ an indoor swimming pool

~ outdoor Stations of the Cross

~ Mary's Grove

~ the Labyrinth

COME AND DISCOVER

A deeper awareness of God   in Stillness in the Beauty of Nature,

in the magnificent views of Okanagan Lake...

SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES AT SETON HOUSE

DIRECTED RETREATS

Meet daily with a spiritual director to deepen  awareness of God's presence in one's life.

PRIVATE RETREATS

Private or directed retreats for 1,3,5,8,30 days are available at convenience of retreatant.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

Seton staff is available for ongoing spiritual direction to those seeking growth in their relationship with God.

ANNOTATION

Exercises of Ignatius on a daily basis over a period of months, meeting weekly with a spiritual director.

WORKSHOP RETREAT FOR PARISH PASTORAL COUNCILS

A time to pray, vision, deepen faith, build community among council members, at Seton or your location.

ADVENT ENRICHMENT

An opportunity to be in an atmosphere of quiet and peace to prepare for the seasons of Advent and Christmas.

MARRIED COUPLES' RETREAT

Enjoy a weekend together in a setting of quiet and natural  beauty.  There will be some input, some sharing and lots of time for you. 

MEN'S SILENT RETREAT WEEKEND

WOMEN'S SILENT RETREAT WEEKEND

Come rest, relax and pray. Opportunities for daily Mass and Reconciliation.

THE STAFF AT SETON HOUSE

FR. DON WILSON

Fr. Don is a priest of the Diocese of Nelson and the Administrator of Seton House of Prayer.

As chaplain, he also provides liturgy, spiritual direction and retreats.

DONNA GOSS

Donna oversees hospitality and housekeeping needs and coordinates the annual fundraiser.

BOB & MURIEL FOERS

Bob & Muriel live at Seton and provide the maintenance of the facility and the comfort and security of our guests.

EVELYN YSON

Evelyn is an experienced and qualified chef who provides wholesome meals  and accommodates special diets.