One Day Offerings

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 IN PERSON AND ZOOM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

PRACTICE PATIENCE….NOW!!!

     Friday, May 1 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

With the demands of everyday life, our many responsibilities and tendency to be overwhelmed by stress, we can find ourselves short on patience. If you would like to become a more patient person, (or if others would like you to be) please come. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom $20

THE WELCOMING PRAYER

     Monday, May 4 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

What do you usually say when something goes wrong? I’ll bet it isn't “Welcome!” The Welcoming Prayer invites us to make a habit of welcoming each moment as it comes  because there is some hidden gift within it from God. Does your reactive self need a little tender care so that you can respond more gently and peacefully for yourself and others? Your disquieted soul will find a new home in the peace of this prayer. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25, with lunch and materials; Zoom $20.

MINDFULNESS AND CONTEMPLATION

     Monday, May 11 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

There are similarities and differences between these two practices. Contemplation is essentially prayer. God and you are in a mutual exchange of love. Prayer always involves two persons, one is God. Mindfulness, on the other hand, is an awareness practice. Mindfulness helps you pay attention. Prayer is attentiveness and response to God and is an active engagement in your personal relationship. We will practice both during this retreat morning, so you experience the difference. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25, Zoom, $20.

THE LOVING-KINDNESS PRAYER

COMPASSION FOR THE DIFFICULT ONES

     Monday, May 11  1:00 – 3:30 PM

All the holiness we need lies in the true love of neighbor. The Loving-Kindness Prayer fills us with compassion for ourselves first and with all others. Sprinkle this Easter Season with the unconditional love of Jesus Risen. Let the risen Jesus in you reach out with love and compassion to all others, especially to those difficult to love. Like all prayer, this prayer is life-changing. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25. Zoom, $20

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

     Wednesday, May 13    9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Take a day away from the busyness of your life. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring a bag lunch. Come to as many as you can. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.

UNCEASING PRAYER:  THE WAY OF THE PILGRIM

     Friday, May 15      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Life is above all, a pilgrimage! Most of us find ourselves praying on the run, pleading for help as we move about from one urgent task to the next.  We will follow the advice of the pilgrim in the classic, The Way of the Pilgrim whose mastery of the Jesus Prayer fulfilled his desire for unceasing prayer and brought him peace and healing on his lifelong pilgrimage. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $30, includes lunch. Zoom $25.

SPRING CLEANING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT

     Monday, May 28       9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Spring is the perfect time to refresh not only our homes and gardens, but our spiritual lives as well. Spend the afternoon with the Holy Spirit as we “dust off” His gifts and discover how they are alive within us. Enjoy quiet moments of personal prayer and guided reflection, as together we open ourselves to grace, clarity, and renewal. Led by Laura Sarubbi. Donation: $25, with lunch; Zoom $20.

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

     Wednesday, June 10     9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Take a day away from the busyness of your life. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring a bag lunch. Come to as many as you can. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.

ANNUAL CLEANING PARTY

     Friday, June 19

     9:00 AM to Noon    OR   1:00 – 3:00 PM

Please come and help us clean Francis House. Bring your favorite cleaning supplies. Choose a shift that is convenient for you and call 609-877-0509 with your choice. Actually, it’s fun! Thanks so much. Breakfast & lunch provided.

 IN PERSON AND ZOOM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

THE CHALLENGE OF WAITING

   Wednesday, June 3    9:30 AM – Noon

If you are challenged by having to wait for God, others, and circumstances, please join us! We will open our hearts to the wisdom of Scripture, Teilhard, Merton and Hildegard so we can discover the peace that comes from praying, waiting, and trusting in God. Led by Katherine Andrews. Donation: $25. 

THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD

   Friday, June 5    9:30 AM - Noon

Brother Lawrence had the knack of teaching us how to stay close to God when we are “not praying.” So many people notice that they lose focus during the day as the demands of everyday life capture them. How can we be more attentive? Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25.

DRAWN TO GOD THROUGH CREATION

   Wednesday, June 17    9:30 AM – Noon

Come and enjoy the awesome beauty, deep serenity, joy, excitement and gratitude creation can give you as it leads you into the heart of God. Led by Katherine Andrews. Donation: $25.

IN-PERSON ONLY

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

     Wednesday, July 1     9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Take a day away from the busyness of your life. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring a bag lunch. Come to as many as you can. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.

IN-PERSON ONLY

A HOLY WALK ON HOLY GROUND

 Tuesday, July 7    5:00 – 8:00 PM

Come explore God in nature. Allow God to fill you with awe and nurture your soul. Put on your walking shoes and head out with us, starting at Francis House of Prayer, on a walk in Historic Walnford Park. We will experience nature in a special way using our senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch while in silence. We will walk, listen to Scripture and rest in the presence of God our Creator. Led by Bernadette Citarella. Donation: $25. Light supper included.

IN-PERSON ONLY

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

     Wednesday, July 8     9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Take a day away from the busyness of your life. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring a bag lunch. Come to as many as you can. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.

GOD’S UNWAVERING PURSUIT

   Thursday, July 9    9:30 AM – Noon

More than we seek God, God seeks us! Spend this morning reflecting on the ways God pursues us. We will use excerpts from various sources, including Scripture, Francis Thompson’s The Hound of Heaven and Iain Matthew’s The Impact of God. Let yourself be caught by the One who loves you deeply and unconditionally. Led by Katherine Andrews. Donation: $25.

IN-PERSON ONLY

TWILIGHT RETREAT

   Saturday, July 11    5:00 – 8:00 PM

Our evening of reflection begins with Mass at 5 PM followed by a light supper. A labyrinth walk and a prayerful stroll in the gardens with God follows, ending with some Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer in the outdoor chapel. Led by Gwen Rapp. Donation $25.

IN-PERSON ONLY

HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD IN SONG

   Sunday, July 12    5:00 – 7:00 PM

We will begin with a light supper at 5:00 PM followed by music, prayer and some sharing together. What a lovely summer evening! (outdoors, weather permitting) Led by Rich Turrin. Donation: $25.

IN-PERSON ONLY

A SUMMER DIP INTO CENTERING PRAYER

   Tuesday, July 14    9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Come take a dip into the ocean of God’s love with a day of Centering Prayer. Spending time with God in Centering Prayer truly refreshes the soul and helps keep the worrisome things of life in perspective! There is nothing quite like a day of Centering Prayer in the middle of the summer! Are you willing? Please bring your own lunch. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $30.

IN-PERSON ONLY

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

     Monday July 20     9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Take a day away from the busyness of your life. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring a bag lunch. Come to as many as you can. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.

LET THE PSALMS SPEAK

   Tuesday, July 28    9:30 AM – Noon

Open your heart to the depth of the psalms! We will listen to and pray with several psalms that can draw us more intimately into the heart of God. The psalms can help us respond to the joys, sorrows and challenges of our daily lives. Led by Katherine Andrews. Donation: $25.

IN-PERSON ONLY

SKETCHING

   Friday, July 31    9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Picture This! You are an instrument of God, allowing beauty to be shown through your talents and gifts. Like a paint brush in the Master Artist’s hand, you have a unique and personal call to bring peace, joy and faith to others. Let the Spirit guide your imagination and/or your paint brush as you are drawn to the world outside or around you. Led by Bernadette Citarella. Donation: $35, Materials included. Please bring your lunch to eat outside!

IN-PERSON ONLY

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

     Wednesday, August 5     9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Take a day away from the busyness of your life. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring a bag lunch. Come to as many as you can. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.

TRANSFIGURED THROUGH, WITH & IN JESUS

   Thursday, August 6    9:30 AM – Noon

Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration. We will look at the three synoptic gospel accounts of the Transfiguration. Scripture can help us ponder and act on the meaning of this amazing event for Jesus, the disciples and ourselves. Led by Katherine Andrews. Donation: $25.

WHY WORRY?

   Monday, August 10    9:30 AM – Noon

“Worry is useless,” says the Lord. Although we’ve heard that many times, worry seems to be an all-pervasive disease that we have all caught! I’m hoping you will come so we can pray through this epidemic together. Prayer changes things, you know! Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25. Weather permitting, bring your own lunch and enjoy the grounds.

IN-PERSON ONLY

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

     Wednesday, August 19     9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Take a day away from the busyness of your life. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring a bag lunch. Come to as many as you can. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.