ADVENT OFFERINGS

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ADVENT RETREAT DAY

       Monday, December 2        9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

We will travel through Advent this year with Christmas at the Nativity by Pope Francis. What a perfect companion for this busy and stressful season! Again, we begin this holy season together doing what we can to make it more peaceful and prayerful. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $35, includes lunch and book. Zoom: $20 

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

     Wednesday,  December 4       9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Take a day away from the busyness of your life to rest a while in the Lord and experience God’s presence. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer, and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring your lunch. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.

ADVENT: WAITING IN HOPE FOR THE LIGHT

       Friday, December 6             9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Before the Christmas hustle and bustle takes over, come bask in the Advent season of waiting, wonder, and longing.  In music, prayer, and shared faith, let the God of hope speak to you. Led by S. Eileen White, GNSH. Donation: $30, includes lunch. Zoom: $20  

IN-PERSON ONLY
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

       Tuesday, December 10        9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

The old familiar It’s a Wonderful Life, is ever ancient, ever new! What does the story say to me now? We will view the film, share its Christmas message, and enjoy a fabulous lunch. What a great Advent morning as we grow in appreciation of the gift of our lives. This will be fun and remarkably impactful for your Advent Season. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25, lunch included.

CENTERING PRAYER WEEKEND RETREAT

       December 13 – 15  

       6:45 PM Friday – 1:00 PM Sunday

A Centering Prayer weekend provides the time, space and discipline needed to experience the inner stillness which occurs when given the opportunity for frequent Centering Prayer periods alone and in common. Donation: $200/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration.  Commuters are welcome, all meals included. Led by S. Marcy.  

BE BORN IN ME: MAKE MY HEART YOUR BETHLEHEM

       Monday, December 16      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

This retreat morning will allow you the time and space to celebrate Christmas spiritually, as most of us do not have that opportunity on the day itself. Spending this time with God makes a huge difference in the final days before Christmas, as you continue your preparation for the feast and will enhance your entire Christmas Season. “I’ll hold you in the beginning, you will hold me in the end. Every moment in the middle, make my heart your Bethlehem. Be Born in Me.”(Battistelli) Led by Jill Snyder. Donation: $25, lunch included. Zoom: $20

SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT WEEKEND

       6:45 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday        

       Dec. 20 – 22      

Please register early.  Weekend retreats fill quickly. Donation: $200/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration.