FCJ Retreat & Conference Centre

08/28/2026

Happy Friday Friends and Family! May you experience the love and grace of our God this weekend.

08/27/2026

Energy Efficiency Workshop: Practical Steps for Renewal
Organized by Laudato Si Committee in partnership with Green Calgary and Enmax
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
2:00pm – 4:30pm

A FREE workshop to help you understand you home energy use and how to take steps to make your home more energy efficient.

Everyone in attendance will take home a Energy Efficient Kit that includes: weather stripping, window film, LED light bulbs, power bar, etc.

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Energy Efficiency Workshop: Practical Steps for RenewalOrganized by Laudato Si Committee in partnership with Green Calgary and EnmaxTuesday, September 15, 20262:00pm – 4:30pm A FREE workshop to help you understand you home energy use and how to take steps to make your home more energy efficient. E...

08/26/2026

In Saint Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he says: Eph. 2:10 “ We are God’s work of art, God’s masterpieces.” How do you feel as you hear me say that? Can you truly say ”Yes” to that? Are you really comfortable hearing me say to you: “YOU are God’s masterpiece!” I think we can easily and readily forget the truth of that. Yet, it is true. Each one of us has been created by God, uniquely and individually with our own personalities, gifts, talents and abilities. Each one of us with a different DNA, and different physical appearance, etc. Each one is a one-of-a-kind creation! Each one of us is part of God’s on-going creation! That is something to think about isn’t it!

-Sr. Ann Marie Walsh, fcJ

08/24/2026

Happy Monday Friends and Family!

08/21/2026

Through scripture, personal prayer, reflection, and finding God in all things this retreat journey leads to greater inner freedom.

​This directed retreat in daily life is experiential, focused on discerning God’s will through self-awareness, self-giving, self-sacrifice, and self-understanding. Individuals can choose individual or group direction and will meet weekly with their spiritual director and/or group. Apply to Sr. Ann Marie Walsh at [email protected] on or before September 9, 2026

For more information visit https://www.fcjcentre.ca/19thannotation

08/21/2026

This retreat offered individually or in small group format, integrate prayer and reflection, deepening an awareness of God at work in our daily lives. Participants will discover the richness of their relationship with God. In addition to purchasing the retreat book, the participants commit to daily personal prayer and weekly meetings with a Spiritual Director. Days and times to be determined by Spiritual Director and participant.

For more information contact Lisa Gilead, CiM at [email protected] or call 403.228.4215, tentative deadline of application is on or before September 9, 2026.

08/21/2026

A Practice of Listening: What We Carry is a three-hour, in-person poetry mini-retreat for up to 25 young people aged 12–20. It offers a creative and reflective pause midway through the school term. Through selected poems, guided listening and discussion, reflection, drafting, and revision, participants will explore qualities such as courage, kindness, integrity, perseverance, friendship, gratitude, and hope—and consider what they wish to carry into the months ahead. Each participant will have the opportunity to develop an original poem and receive guidance in reading it aloud. Participation in the closing sharing will be entirely voluntary. Parents and guardians may be invited to join the final 25–30 minutes for informal listening and sharing.

Register here: https://www.fcjcentre.ca/product-page/a-practice-of-listening-what-we-carry

08/21/2026

Happy Friday Friends and Family!

08/20/2026

August has been a fantastic month for our community wellness classes! On August 10th, 35 people joined us (32 seniors and 3 non-seniors). The following week, on August 17th, turnout grew to 41 participants (37 seniors and 4 non-seniors).

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August has been a fantastic month for our community wellness classes! On August 10th, 35 people joined us (32 seniors and 3 non-seniors). The following week, on August 17th, turnout grew to 41 participants (37 seniors and 4 non-seniors). Designed for all fitness levels, our Chair Yoga sessions give....

08/20/2026

This year, our goal for the Annual Tea Party Fundraiser is to raise funds toward the purchase of a brand-new Ford cargo van to replace our current vehicle, which has served the FCJ Centre faithfully for 14 years. The van was purchased second-hand and is now in need of replacement.

​​We aim to raise $50,000 toward the total cost of $80,000 to help ensure safe and reliable transportation.

Half the pot goes to the winner—half goes to enhancing the Centre’s safety.

Thank you for your generosity. Together, we can make a lasting difference.

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FCJ Christian Life Centre 50/50 Cash Raffle Fundraiser 2026