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Marie-Louise Ternier-Gommers
Schedule of speaking engagements

Upcoming engagements

Unless Otherwise indicated all locations are in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada.

January 1st 2010 - December 31st, 2011
As I now work in parish pastoral ministry and have regular writing assignments for the "Prairie Messenger," "Celebrate!" and other miscellaneous contracts, my availability to travel for speaking invitations is severely limited. Feel free to contact me but simply be aware of the current time restrictions.

Past engagements

June 13th - 15th, 2010
Women in Ministry Retreat
Queen's House of Retreats
Saskatoon, SK
Topic: Women in Ministry -- Parables of God
Presenters: Amanda Currie, Marie-Louise, AnnE Zimmerman, Cath Maginel, Sheila Lavender
May 7th - 8th, 2010
Ecumenical Women's Retreat
Creighton, SK
April 26th, 2010
Retreat Leader for the Sisters of Providence
Queen's House, Saskatoon, SK
March 5th, 2010
Guest Preacher for World Day of Prayer
Foam Lake, SK
January 24th, 2010
Guest Preacher at Closing Service
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Saskatoon, SK
October 16th - 17th, 2009
Main Speaker for Parish Mission
Christ the Redeemer Parish,Swift Current
Topic: Eucharist -- Taken, Blessed, Broken & Shared
February 15th - 17th, 2009
Women in Ministry Retreat/Gathering
Queen's House, Saskatoon
Theme: Women in Ministry -- Lives Taken, Blessed, Broken and Shared
Presenters: Marie-Louise, Rev. Amanda Currie, Rev. Deb Walker, Elizabeth Nickel and Bishop Cindy Halmarson
February 9th - September 10th, 2009
Winter Refresher Conference
St. Andrew's College, Saskatoon, SK
Workshop Presenter: Finding one's Treasure
January 23rd - 24th, 2009
Guest Speaker at Newman Retreat for STM, Saskatoon
at St. Peter's Abbey in Muenster, SK
Topic: Taize
February 29th - March 1st, 2008
The Story of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz
A retreat for men and women drawing inspiration from these biblical figures
Presenters: Marie-Louise Ternier-Gommers and Mona Goodman
Queen's House of Retreats
Saskatoon, SK
November 18th - 19th, 2007
Women in Ministry
Facilitation Team:
Marie-Louise, Mona,
Rev. Amanda & Rev. Heather
Queen's House of Retreats
Saskatoon, SK
October 1st - November 1st, 2007
Family visit in the Netherlands
Visit Oblate Missions
in Kenya, Africa
August 17th - 25th, 2007
Meetings with OMI Lacombe Canada
Ottawa, ON
July 14th - 23rd, 2007
Volunteer with "On Eagles' Wings"
to teach Summer Bible School
Fort Good Hope, NWT
September 7th 2006 - May 31st, 2007
Continued Study Leave
August 27th, 2006
Supply Preaching
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
August 20th, 2006
Supply Preaching
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
July 23rd, 2006
Supply Preaching
St. Paul's Anglican Church
North Battleford, SK
July 16th, 2006
Supply Preaching
St. Paul's Anglican Church
North Battleford, SK
July 12th - 15th, 2006
Participant
ELCIC/ACC National Worship Conference
Theme: Making all Things New
Regina, SK
July 9th, 2006
Supply Preaching
St. Andrew's Anglican Church
Humboldt, SK
July 2nd, 2006
Supply Preaching
St. Andrew's Anglican Church
Humboldt, SK
June 25th, 2006
Supply Preaching
St. Andrew's Anglican Church
Humboldt, SK
June 18th, 2006
Supply Preaching
St. Mark's Anglican Church
Saskatoon, SK
June 5th - 9th, 2006
Participant in Convocation
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
Lacombe Province
Winnipeg, MB
May 4th - 7th, 2006
Keynote Speaker
Canadian Church Press Convention
Winnipeg, MB
Theme: Nurturing Communion with God --
Communicators in God's Service
April 29th, 2006
Speaker at ACW Diocesan Convention
Christ Anglican Church
Saskatoon, SK
Them: "Come and See" John 1:35-42
February 13th - 15th, 2006
Speaker at Clergy Retreat
(Co-Leading with Rev. Ron Baerg)
Anglican Diocese of Edmonton &
Anglican Diocese of Athabasca
St. Albert, AB
November 5th, 2005
Co-leading a Retreat on Prayer
with Rev. Ron Baerg
Queen's House of Retreats
Saskatoon, SK
September 30th - October 1st, 2005
Teaching at Lay Formation
Queen's House of Retreat
Saskatoon, SK
September 1st 2005 - May 30th, 2006
ON STUDY LEAVE
August 28th, 2005
Supply Preaching
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
August 21st, 2005
Supply Preaching
Worldwide Church of God
Battleford, SK
July 31st, 2005
Supply Preaching
St. Paul's Anglican Church
North Battleford, SK
July 24th, 2005
Supply Preaching
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
July 17th, 2005
Supply Preaching
St. Paul's Anglican Church
North Battleford, SK
July 10th, 2005
Supply Preaching
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
June 26th, 2005
Supply Preaching
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
May 29th, 2005
Supply Preacher
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
May 11th - 13th, 2005
Celebrating the Call
National Conference on Lay Ministry
St. Paul University, Ottawa, ON
May 7th - 11th, 2005
Personal Silent Retreat
St. Benedict's Centre
Winnipeg, MB
May 5th - 7th, 2005
Retreat Leader for Ministry Personnel
The Presbyterian Church of Canada
St. Benedict's Retreat Centre
Winnipeg, MB
April 29th, 2005
Retreat Leader together with
Rev. Ron Baerg for the
RC Teachers & Staff, Holy Cross School
Prince Albert, SK
April 27th, 2005
Co-Facilitator with Rev. Ron Baerg
Retreat for Teachers & Support Staff
St. Anne's School, Prince Albert, SK
April 18th - 21st, 2005
Workshop Leader at the
Ecumenical Conference on
Collaborative Ministries
Sheraton Hotel, Saskatoon, SK
April 10th, 2005
Supply Preacher
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
April 8th, 2005
Co-Facilitator with Rev. Ron Baerg
Retreat for Teachers & Support Staff
St. Francis School, Prince Albert, SK
April 2nd, 2005
Workshop leader on Collaborative Ministry
Redemptorists of Ukranian Eparchy of Saskatoon
Sts. Peter & Paul Ukranian Church
Saskatoon, SK
March 31st, 2005
Presenter on Small Christian Communities
St. Mary's Parish
Saskatoon, SK
March 20th, 2005
Guest Preacher
Hope Mennonite Church
North Battleford, SK
March 18th - 19th, 2005
Retreat Leader -- Story of Ruth
Retreat for Women
Sacred Heart Parish
Lancer, SK
March 15th, 2005
Speaker at Lenten Lunches
St. Paul's Anglican Church
North Battleford, SK
March 13th, 2005
Supply Preacher
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
March 6th - 9th, 2005
Lenten Parish Mission - Four evenings
of worship and talks
Marie-Louise Ternier-Gommers
and Bernadette Gasslein
St. Michael Resurrection Parish
Edmonton, AB
March 5th, 2005
Co-presenter in workshop on
Ecumenism & Sacramental Sharing
St. Thomas More College
Saskatoon, SK
March 4th, 2005
Guest Preacher
Ecumenical Worship Service
World Day of Prayer
First Mennonite Church
Saskatoon, SK
February 27th, 2005
Guest Preacher
St. Paul's Anglican Church
North Battleford, SK
February 26th, 2005
Basic Introduction to the Bible
St. Gabriel's Parish
Biggar, SK
February 17th - March 3rd, 2005
Three Thursday evenings
Women & Spirituality:
The Story of Ruth
St. Francis Xavier Parish
Saskatoon, SK
February 13th, 2005
Supply Preacher
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
February 11th, 2005
Guest Speaker at Pastoral Care
Appreciation Evening
Saskatoon, SK
February 3rd, 2005
Workshop on Group Facilitation
St. Theresa's Parish
Rosetown, SK
February 1st, 2005
Workshop on Small Christian Communities
St. Mary's Parish
Wadena, SK
January 30th, 2005
Supply Preacher
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
January 27th, 2005
Guest Preacher
Ecumenical Worship Service
Luther Riverside Terrace Home
Saskatoon, SK
January 15th, 2005
Panel member at ScriptureFest
"Did Jesus have to die on the cross?"
Queen's House
Saskatoon, SK
January 9th, 2005
Supply Preacher
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
January 7th - 8th, 2005
Workshop with Oblate Mission Team
St. Theresa's Parish
Rosetown, SK
December 12th, 2004
Supply Preaching
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
November 28th, 2004
Speaker on Small Christian Communities
Notre Dame Church
North Battleford, SK
November 27th, 2004
25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Evening Prayer
Pot Luck Supper
Social & Dance
St. Rose de Lima Church Hall
Cochin, SK
November 16th - 19th, 2004
Diocesan Study Days and Congress
Queen's House of Retreat
Saskatoon, SK
November 14th, 2004
Supply Preaching
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
November 3rd, 2004
Lighting a Fire -- Seven Pillars
of our Catholic Faith
St. Patrick's Parish
Saskatoon, SK
October 21st, 2004
Basic Intro to the Bible -- Part I
St. Augustine's Parish
Saskatoon, SK
October 20th, 2004
Small Christian Communities:
Training for Group Facilitators
Holy Spirit Parish
Saskatoon, SK
October 13th, 2004
Small Christian Communities:
Evangelization and Outreach
Holy Spirit Parish
Saskatoon, SK
October 10th, 2004
Supply Preaching
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
October 6th, 2004
Small Christian Communities - Introduction
Holy Spirit Parish
Saskatoon, SK
October 2nd - 3rd, 2004
Facilitator, Parish Retreat
St. Luke's Parish
Calgary, Alberta
September 5th, 2004
Supply Preacher
Battleford United Church
Battleford, SK
August 29th, 2004
Supply Preacher
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
August 8th - 10th, 2004
Retreat Facilitator
Faith & Sharing Retreat
St. Joseph's Church Hall
Saskatoon, SK
July 1st - 31st, 2004
On Holidays in the Netherlands
and Portugal
June 27th, 2004
Supply Preacher
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
June 13th, 2004
Supply Preacher
Worldwide Church of God
Battleford, SK
June 6th, 2004
Supply Preacher at
Maidstone United Church
May 30th, 2004
Supply Preacher at
Maidstone United Church
May 15th, 2004
Guest Speaker at Anniversary Banquet
On Eagle's Wings
Topic: Ecumenism
Edmonton, AB
April 20th - May 4th, 2004
Guest speaker at several events
in the Diocese of Breda, the Netherlands
March 26th - 27th, 2004
Guest Presenter, topic: Ecumenism
Annual Archbishop Charles Halpin
Memorial Lecture
John Paul II Centre
Regina, SK
March 14th - 18th, 2004
Lenten Parish Mission - Four evenings
of worship and talks
Marie-Louise Ternier-Gommers
and Bernadette Gasslein
St. Charles Parish
Edmonton, AB
March 12th - 13th, 2004
Attending Anthony Jordan Lectures
Newman Theological College
Edmonton, AB
March 4th, 2004
Lighting a Fire -- Seven Pillars of our Catholic Faith
St. Francis Xavier Parish
Saskatoon, SK
March 3rd, 2004
Lighting a Fire -- Seven Pillars of our Catholic Faith
St. Philippe Neri Parish
Vonda, SK
February 28th, 2004
Introductory Workshop to the Bible
Co-Facilitation with Rev. Ron Baerg
St. Paul's Anglican Church
North Battleford, SK
February 19th - 22nd, 2004
Hosting Fr. Frank Ruetz from
Celebrating the Word in the
Diocese of Saskatoon
Three Workshops with him on
Small Christian Communities
February 14th, 2004
The Story of Ruth -- Lenten Retreat
with the CWL
St. Joseph's Parish
Kindersley, SK
February 11th, 2004
Small Christian Communities and Scripture
Time out for Moms -- Holy Spirit Parish
9:30 -- 11:00 a.m.
Saskatoon, SK
January 24th, 2004
Workshop Leader on SCC
at Scripturefest
Queen's House, Saskatoon
January 22nd, 2004
Guest Speaker on Ecumenism
Theology on Tap Series
Saskatoon, SK
January 18th, 2004
Lighting a Fire -- Seven Pillars of our Catholic Faith
Sacred Heart Parish
Lancer, SK
January 17th, 2004
Introductory Workshop on the Bible
Little Flower Parish, Leader, SK
January 10th, 2004
Introductory Workshop to the Bible
Immaculate Heart Parish
Outlook, SK
December 6th, 2003
Introduction to the Bible
Day long Workshop
St. John Bosco Parish
Saskatoon, SK
December 3rd, 2003
Guest-Preacher at the
Annual Memorial Service
Third Ave. United Church
North Battleford, SK
November 29th, 2003
Attending the Saskatchewan
Book Awards Gala
Centre of the Arts
Regina, SK
November 22nd, 2003
Day long Introductory workshop
on the Bible
Immaculate Heart Parish
Martensville, SK
November 12th - 16th, 2003
Attending the Western Conference
for Religious Educators
Radisson Hotel
Winnipeg, MB
November 8th, 2003
Guest Speaker CWL mini-workshop
Theme: Cast out into the Deep
Mayfair, SK
November 7th, 2003
Presentation on Small Christian Communities
Lay Formation Program
Diocese of Saskatoon, SK
November 7th, 2003
Presentation on Small Christian
Communities -- Lay Formation Course
Queen's House, Saskatoon, SK
October 31st - November 2nd, 2003
Attending Western Conference
on Liturgy
Saskatoon, SK
October 28th, 2003
Lighting a Fire -- Seven Pillars of the Catholic Faith
St. James Parish
Wilkie, SK
October 24th - 25th, 2003
Workshop facilitator
John Paul II Centre
Regina, SK
Topic: The Story of Ruth
Women's Spirituality Series
October 23rd, 2003
Talk: Lighting a Fire -- Seven Pillars of our Catholic Faith
St. Mary's Parish
Saskatoon, SK
October 17th - 18th, 2003
Attending a course in Group Facilitation
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
October 14th, 2003
Guest Speaker
Worldwide Church of God
Topic: Being a Caring Church
Battleford, SK
September 26th - 27th, 2003
Attending a course in Group Facilitation
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
September 8th - 12th, 2003
Diocesan Study Days & Congress
Queen's House, Saskatoon
September 7th, 2003
Supply Preacher
Battleford United Church
Battleford, SK
September 5th - 6th, 2003
Attending a course in Group Facilitation
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
August 31st, 2003
Supply Preacher
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
August 11th - 13th, 2003
Keynote Speaker
CWL National Convention
Centennial Auditorium
Saskatoon, SK
Theme: Cast out into the Deep
August 10th, 2003
Supply Preacher
St. Paul's Anglican Church
North Battleford, SK
August 3rd, 2003
Supply Preacher
St. Paul's Anglican Church
North Battleford, SK
July 7th - 25th, 2003
Student in Graduate Course for
M. Div. Degree: Luke-Acts
Newman Theological College
Edmonton, AB
June 29th, 2003
Supply Preacher
United Church
Maidstone, SK
June 4th, 2003
Guest Speaker at RCIA Wrap-up Banquet
Topic: Small Christian Community and RCIA
Holy Spirit Parish, Saskatoon, SK
June 1st, 2003
Guest Preacher at Grace United Church
Meadow Lake, SK
May 24th, 2003
Resource person/facilitator
Retreat Day on Prayer
North Battleford, SK
Details to be announced
May 10th, 2003
Guest Speaker
Day of Reflection for all
Religious Orders and their Associates
Grey Nuns Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Topic: Cast out into the deep
May 5th - 29th, 2003
SCC Follow-up workshops in Unity, Humboldt, Wadena, Davidson, Outlook and Saskatoon
Topic: Group Facilitation and Outreach
April 27th, 2003
Supply Preacher at Sunday Worship
Battleford United Church
Battleford, SK
April 25th - May 22nd, 2003
Enjoying a visit with long time friend
Rev. Mgr. Rud Smit from the Netherlands
immersing him in the western Canadian
Church, Catholic and otherwise.
April 10th, 2003
Guest Speaker at ACW Deanery Meeting
(Anglican Church Women)
Raymore, SK
April 10th, 2003
Guest Speaker
Christ the King RC Parish
Foam Lake, SK
April 6th, 2003
Preaching in home parish
Cochin, SK
April 4th, 2003
T.R.A.C.E. Conference
Workshop Facilitator
Topic: Ecumenism in Catholic Education
Sheraton Hotel, Saskatoon, SK
March 30th, 2003
Guest Preacher
Worldwide Church of God
Battleford, SK
March 18th, 2003
Speaker at Lenten Lunches series
St. Paul's Anglican Church
North Battleford, SK
Topic: Lord, teach us to pray
"Thy Kingdom come"
March 16th, 2003
Guest Preacher at Sunday Worship
Grace United Church
Meadow Lake, SK
March 4th, 2003
Speaker at Spiritual Services Workshop
Co-sponsored by B'fords District Health
and B'fords Ministerial Association
North Battleford, SK
Topic: Finding one's treasure
February 26th - March 2nd, 2003
Executive Meetings for ARCCC
Scarborough, ON
February 24th, 2003
Guest speaker at the Diocesan CWL Executive
St. Francis Xavier Parish
Saskatoon
1:00 p.m.
Topic: My journey into Preaching
February 17th, 2003
Guest speaker at inservice for support staff
Saskatoon Catholic School Division
Topic: Small Christian Communities
February 15th, 2003
Workshop on Small Christian Communities
Holy Spirit Parish
Saskatoon, SK
February 9th, 2003
Supply Preaching at Battleford United Church
February 8th, 2003
Workshop on Small Christian Communities
Immaculate Heart parish
Outlook, SK
February 5th, 2003
Workshop on Small Christian Communities
St. Mary's Parish
Saskatoon, SK
January 26th, 2003
Guest Preacher at Eucharist
and Speaker after Sunday Eucharist
Topic: Christian Unity
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Martensville, SK
January 25th, 2003
Workshop on Small Christian Communities
Davidson, SK
January 24th, 2003
Attend meeting of Advisory Board for the Religion & Communications Project at St. Paul's College
Winnipeg, MB
January 23rd, 2003
Book Launch event in Winnipeg
Stephanchew's Church Goods
337 William Ave. Winnipeg
Co-hosted by The Canada Lutheran - ELCIC
8:00 p.m.
January 21st, 2003
Workshop on Small Christian Communities
Unity, SK
January 19th, 2003
Guest Preacher at
Lay Presided service
Wadena, SK
January 18th, 2003
Guest speaker at resource day
for regional catechists
Kelvington, SK
January 17th, 2003
Workshop on Small Christian Communities
Wadena, SK
January 12th, 2003
Guest speaker to the Ursuline Sisters
and their Associates.
Topic: "Prayer of the Heart"
St. Peter's Abbey, Muenster, SK
January 10th, 2003
Workshop on Small Christian Communities
Humboldt, SK
December 29th, 2002
Supply Preaching at
Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford, SK
December 8th, 2002
Supply Preaching at Battleford United Church
November 22nd - 24th, 2002
Offering Spiritual Direction on a silent retreat
for participants of the Vita Nova Lay Formation
Program of the Prince Albert Diocese.
St. Peter's Abbey, Muenster, SK.
November 20th, 2002
Guest speaker at Liturgy Supper
Topic: "The Work of Ecumenism."
St. Thomas More College
Saskatoon, SK
November 15th - 17th, 2002
Offering Spiritual Direction on a silent retreat
for participants of the Vita Nova Lay Formation
Program of the Prince Albert Diocese.
St. Peter's Abbey, Muenster, SK.
October 30th, 2002
Book Launch Event
7:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church
North Battleford
Hosted by the Battlefords Ministerial Association
October 25th, 2002
Book Launch Event in the Chelsea Room
at St. Thomas More College
University Campus in Saskatoon.
Co-sponsored by Novalis, St. Thomas More College
Universal Church Supplies,
and the Lutheran Theological Seminary.
Reception starts at 7:30 p.m.
Program starts at 8:00 p.m.
October 20th, 2002
Supply preaching at Battlefords
Worldwide Church of God
October 12th, 2002
Supply preaching at Battleford United Church
October 9th, 2002
Participant in a focus group for Celebrating the Call - Toward a Canadian Association for Lay Ministry
October 3rd - December 20th, 2002
Co-Director for the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund under the auspices of the Battlefords Ministerial Association
September 28th, 2002
One day workshop on Prayer and Personality
John Paul II Centre
Regina, Saskatchewan
September 22nd, 2002
Preaching at my home parish in Cochin at Sunday Celebration of the Word with Communion
September 14th - 18th, 2002
Participant at the National Conference on Catholic Preaching in Philadelphia, USA
Theme: Catholic Preaching in Today's Culture
September 9th - 12th, 2002
Participant in Pastoral Ministries
Days in Saskatoon
July 10th, 2002
Guest Preacher at Newman Theological College
Edmonton, Alberta
April 25th - 27th, 2002
Retreat facilitator for Lay Formation Alumni
Archdiocese of Regina
St. Michael’s Retreat Centre, Lumsden
April 20th - 21st, 2002
"Women and Spirituality"
Retreat on "The Story of Ruth"
Battleford, SK.
March 3rd, 2002
Preaching at Sunday Celebration of the Word
Cochin, Sk.
January 19th, 2002
Speaker at the Prince Albert Lay Formation
Program Vita Nova.
Topic: "Francis and Clare."
Meadow Lake, SK
January 19th - 20th, 2002
Retreat Facilitator for Saskatchewan Provincial Development & Peace
"Contemplation and Social Action"
St. Peter’s Abbey, Muenster
January 12th, 2002
Speaker at the Prince Albert Lay Formation Program Vita Nova:
"Francis and Clare."
Prince Albert
January 5th - 11th, 2002
Executive meetings for Catholic Media Association in Scarborough, ON
November 17th - December 4th, 2001
Participant in a world congress on Catholic Media
Rome, Italy.
October 24th, 2001
Guest-Speaker: "Spirituality and our Health"
Battlefords Health District,
Battlefords Union Hospital, North Battleford
October 20th, 2001
Guest-Speaker at Catholic School Trustees Convention:
"Catholic Schools: Resolving Conflict in the spirit of the Gospel."
Delta Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon
October 9th - November 13th, 2001
(every Tuesday)
Series of evenings for women on the Story of Ruth
Catholic Family Services, Battleford
October 6th, 2001
All-day retreat on the Story of Ruth for the women of the Worldwide Church of God, Battleford
October 3rd, 2001
Guest-Preacher at evening worship: "Christian Community; what is it?"
Worldwide Church of God, Battleford
September 30th, 2001
Facilitator (in partnership with Betty Boechler) for workshop on Proclaiming the Word
St. Joseph's Calasanctius RC Parish, North Battleford
September 28th, 2001
Guest-Speaker at the CWL Provincial Convention
Park Town Hotel, Saskatoon
September 21st - 23rd, 2001
Retreat for Women - The Story of Ruth
Queen's House of Retreats, Saskatoon
,
Basic Intro to the Bible -- Part II
St. Augustine's Parish
Saskatoon, SK