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Welcoming Special Guests: Bob & Joan Williston

Bob and Joan Williston have been working as Lay Missionaries for over 35 years, including travelling across Canada with the Redemptorist Mission Team. Bob is a singer/song writer, recording artist, a permanent deacon, husband, father, & grandfather. Growing up in Vancouver, Bob began his liturgical music ministry by leading music at Catholic Masses. He worked for the Archdiocese of Vancouver conducting weekend retreats and made his living as a Catholic school teacher in Chilliwack, BC. Joan is an experienced retreat leader, mother, & grandmother. Born in Sarnia, Ontario, Joan received her Diploma in Dental Hygiene from the university of Toronto. Bob and Joan are now semi-retired and conduct Parish Missions and Retreats out of Lethbridge, AB.

Join us for special, music-filled retreat
with Bob & Joan Williston on December 9th
at The Star of the North Retreat Centre

Saturday, December 9th from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Registration: Regular $205 | Seniors (65+) $120. Register at 780-459-5511 or at www.starofthenorth.ca/advent

Registration Closing Soon

It’s not yet too late to register for these special December programs:

• dive into a rich retreat-weekend with Fr. Ron Rolheiser
• gild your own Christmas ornaments with a group of friends
• spend a music-filled day with Bob & Joan Williston
• draw on the life and wisdom of Henri Nouwen 

There’s something for everyone this December at the Star!

A Peek Into the New Year

We’re busy finalizing the details on our January through June 2024 offerings here at the Star. Be sure to check our programs page at www.starofthenorth.ca/programs as we roll out some new retreats and events. Here’s a peak at the first month of a new year:

• Communion: Words for a New Community - Aurora Living Winter 2024 Module (starting January 19)
• Following Jesus in the Ruins of Empire public lecture & retreat with Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat (January 19-21)
  
• Wandering Home Community with Becky Moritz-Bonham (starting January 23)
• Bridges for Contemplative Living with Anita Allsopp (starting January 24) 
• Christian Unity Liturgy & Lunch (January 25)