One Day Offerings

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 IN PERSON AND ZOOM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

THE KINDNESS OF OUR GOD: MEDITATIONS WITH MEISTER ECKHART

    Wednesday, September 28   

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

The simple one-liners of Meister Eckhart are profound, heartfelt and impactful.  Here are 2 samples. “God does not ask anything else of you except that you let yourself go and let God be God…in you.” “Be prepared at all times for the gifts of God and be ready always for new ones as God is 1000 times more ready to give than we are to receive.” We will spend the morning being nourished by his wisdom.  Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25, includes materials and lunch. Zoom: $20

DELIGHT IN GOD: A MORNING WITH ST. HILDEGARD OF BINGEN

     Thursday, September 29

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Connect with God through the inspirations of St. Hildegard of Bingen who came to know God deeply through Scripture, nature, music…just to name a few. This most recent Doctor of the Church offers us simple ways to be more aware of God’s generous love. Led by Jill Snyder. Donation: $25, includes materials and lunch. Zoom: $20

PROTECTED BY GOD'S LOVE

     Thursday, September 29     

     9:30 AM – Noon

As we celebrate the Feast of St. Michael, the Archangel, treat yourself to a quiet morning of reflection as we contemplate the divine protection of a God who loves us dearly. Led by S. Marie O’Hagan. Donation: $20

THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX:  A MENTOR FOR TODAY’S RESTLESS HEARTS

     Friday, September 30

     9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Thérèse of Lisieux is widely known for her life of simple and practical holiness. Despite her popularity, however, many contemporary people are unfamiliar with her strikingly modern psychological and spiritual insights, and some may be inclined to dismiss her loving life as naïve or immature. They would be missing a treasure! In this retreat, we will look at how Thérèse mentors us on the way to emotional health and spiritual maturity from her own experience of loss, love, addiction and healing. With disarming humor, unsparing honesty and bold confidence, Thérèse teaches us that the merciful God of the Gospel is always on our side. Her Little Way is the path of love, inner freedom, and release from the trap of perfectionism and from the self-bullying that lurks beneath the surface of our earnest best efforts. Led by Marisa Guerin, PhD. Donation: $35, includes lunch; Zoom $30.

 IN PERSON AND ZOOM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

IN PERSON ONLY

CELEBRATE ST. FRANCIS:  LORD, MAKE ME AN INSTRUMENT OF YOUR PEACE

     Tuesday, October 4 

     9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

We will have a wonderful celebration of St. Francis! We begin our day by viewing an inspiring film by Bishop Robert Barron on St. Francis. You will feel like you are in Assisi! We will spend some time outdoors, weather permitting, to enjoy the beauty of creation as Francis insists and follow with the celebration of Liturgy in our Portiuncula (outdoor Chapel).  Led by all 3 of us!  Donation: $30, includes lunch. 

ZOOM ONLY
WHAT IS SPIRITUAL DIRECTION?

     Thursday, October 6

     7:00 – 8:00 PM

Enjoy a quick Zoom which will give an overview of Spiritual Direction: what it is and what it isn’t and how it may help foster your relationship with God.  Led by Jill Snyder and S. Marie O’Hagan.

REALITY VS. VIRTUAL REALITY

     Monday, October 10       

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Anthony De Mello, SJ challenges us to face the truth about happiness and contentment in Rediscovering Life: Awaken to Reality.  Our ego’s belief that we can be happy, only if we have everything to which we are so attached, shadows over the truth.  We do have everything that we need to be happy.  Our unhappiness occurs when we focus on what we do not have rather than on what we have.  Led by Jill Snyder.  Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom $20

AUTUMN’S LESSONS OF CHANGE

     Monday, October 10    

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM 

We recognize that the laws of nature hold powerful spiritual truths. We will set aside this autumn day and listen to the silent wisdom of Mother Earth.  What might she share with you about holding on, about letting go and about trusting the providence of our Creator?  God sees it all as good.  Maybe you can learn to do the same! Led by S. Marie O’Hagan. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom $20

CELEBRATE NATIONAL ART DAY

     Tuesday, October 25 

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

On this National Art Day, let us remember we are God’s work of art, a masterpiece of Love.  Come away for a day and explore what it means to be God’s unique handiwork.  How is each one of us a revelation of the Divine Artist?  Our day will include an experience of the prayer of Visio Divina. Led by S. Marie O’Hagan. Donation: $25, with lunch.  Zoom $20

THE DIVINE CARESS AWAITS YOU

     Thursday, October 27 

     1:00 – 4:00 PM

In the encyclical Laudato Si, Pope Francis writes, “The entire material universe speaks of God’s love, his boundless affection for us.  Soil, water, mountains: everything is, as it were, a caress of God.”  Why don’t you come and spend this autumn day allowing God to caress you with the beauty of the natural world.  Be open.  Be renewed.  Be made whole again. Led by S. Marie O’Hagan, SSJ. Donation: $20

  IN PERSON AND ZOOM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED  

WITNESSING TO GLORY

      Tuesday, November 1   

      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

There is no one of us who can pass by this day and not be affected by its grace, for today is All Saints Day!  The author of the Letter to the Hebrews tells us these saints surround us, ever witnessing God’s love for us.  Perhaps, today, you can spend some retreat time with the saints, especially those saints you knew personally.  Invite them to fill you with hope as you continue your journey to the Lord. Led by S. Marie O’Hagan. Donation: $25, includes lunch.  Zoom $20

THE PATH TO HEALING AND FREEDOM

     Friday, November 4   

     9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Desmond Tutu takes us on the path to healing. It’s called forgiveness. It’s a path to God through forgiveness, love, peace, and wholeness. His words in The Book of Forgiving: The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World will be our guide to looking at the story, naming the hurt, moving towards forgiveness, and then renewing/releasing the relationship. Led by Jill Snyder.  Donation: $30, includes lunch.  Zoom $25

SILENCE IS THE WAY TO THE SACRED (AND SANITY!)

     Thursday, November 10   

     9:30 AM – Noon

Br. David Steindl-Rast is a Benedictine monk whose message is profound, yet simple.  Using passages from his book, The Way of Silence: Engaging the Sacred in Daily Life, we will discover that silence is holy ground where we become more available to receive God’s love and to respond with gratitude and joy. Led by Jill Snyder. Donation: $20.

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN

     Tuesday, November 15   

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Come, bring a picture, tell your story, let us comfort one another during this time before the holidays begin. We ask God for the grace of peace, acceptance and strength as we come together for this morning retreat. Led by S. Marcy.  Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom $20

BLESSED BY GRATITUDE

     Thursday, November 17  

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Studies which indicate the practice of gratitude improves our mental and physical health come as no surprise to us.  We know this truth firsthand. The challenge is the practicing of such knowledge.  So, come join us on this retreat as we practice gratitude by inventorying the blessings of our lives! What a perfect way to prepare for the upcoming Feast of Thanksgiving. Led by S. Marie O’Hagan. Donation: $25, includes lunch.  Zoom $20

PROMISES MADE: PROMISES KEPT

     Sunday, November 27   

     9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Deep in your heart you have made a promise to yourself to make this season of Advent meaningful.  Keep that promise and join us on this first Sunday of Advent as we, through prayer, silence and the beauty of nature, prepare our hearts for God’s great promise to us, the gift of Jesus. Liturgy at noon. Led by S. Marie O’Hagan. Donation: $25, lunch included. Zoom $20

THE JOY OF ADVENT

     Monday, November 28 

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

We will travel through Advent this year with The Joy of Advent, Daily Reflections from Pope Francis.  These are perfect companions for this busy and stressful season. We begin this Holy Season together doing what we can to make it more peaceful and prayerful. I can’t think of a better way to make the Season Holy! (and Jolly) Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $35, includes lunch and book. Zoom: $20

ADVENT – ONE DAY AT A TIME

     Tuesday, November 29 

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Advent is the beginning of a new Church year. But we aren’t promised a whole year, are we? Each day is given to us – singly – as a gift. So, each day it’s important to listen to what God is saying and to pay attention to what God is doing. The quiet of Advent – the stillness of hunkering down for an imminent winter – are the perfect conditions for listening and focusing. As we, once again, begin preparing our hearts to celebrate the great gift of the Birth of Jesus, let’s come together in prayer. Then let us go forth together one day at a time on our Advent journey to Jesus.  Led by JoLynn Krempecki. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom $20

ZOOM ONLY

TRINITY MEANS RELATIONSHIP

      Wednesday, November 30  

      9:30 AM – Noon

Come and explore together how the Holy Trinity is grounded in relationships.  Richard Rohr is our guide as we reflect on portions of his book, The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation and his daily meditations which will help us understand how “God is the dance and…we’re all invited  in.”  Led by Jill Snyder. Donation: $20

  IN PERSON AND ZOOM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED  

DRAWN INTO LOVE:  THE WRITINGS OF ST. CHARLES de FOUCAULD

     Friday, December 2     

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Let the writings and life of St. Charles de Foucauld, canonized on May 15, 2022, draw you into passion and love for Jesus.  The message of his life was simple: love Jesus, stay close to Jesus and love everyone as brothers & sisters. Charles de Foucauld (Modern Spiritual Masters): Writings will be used for reflection. Led by Jill Snyder. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom $20

DIVINE GENEROSITY:  THE NEVER-ENDING STORY

      Tuesday, December 6  

      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Today’s feast of St. Nicholas is the perfect moment to contemplate our human response to divine generosity.  Since time immemorial, ordinary women and men have mirrored the love of our Creator through the manner of their lives.  Join us as we become acquainted with some everyday people whose stories will be both encouraging and challenging to us.  Bring some tissues. Led by S. Marie O’Hagan.  Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom $20

FULL OF GRACE

     Thursday, December 8   

     9:30 AM – Noon

Celebrate the gift of our Blessed Mother today!  Let’s walk in her footsteps as we deepen our relationship to Jesus through Mary.  We will pray in a contemplative way with Scriptures related to Mary and the Joyful Mysteries.  Scenes from the movie, Mary of Nazareth will be used for individual and group reflection.  Then, we will conclude by praying “The Angelus.”  Led by Jill Snyder.  Donation: $20

O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL

     Tuesday, December 13   

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

This Advent Day of reflection will focus on Jesus, Emmanuel, the name which means “God with us.” We will explore what it means for us personally that Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us, as well as how we can be God with us (Emmanuel) for others. Join us in delving into a meaningful way to be God’s loving presence — through seven active listening skills. Let Emmanuel touch your heart in a special way that will help you to prepare for His coming during this Advent season. Led by Sisters Anne Myers, SSJ and Anne Marie Haas, CSR. Donation: $30, includes lunch; Zoom $20.

THE FIDELITY OF GOD

      Thursday, December 15  

      9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

In the Scripture readings of this Third week of Advent we hear the prophet Isaiah reminding us God’s love will never leave us!  Come away for a while – wrap yourself, warm yourself in the loving fidelity of your gracious and tender God.  Spend an Advent Day in the peace only God can give to us. Led by S. Marie O’Hagan, SSJ. Donation: $30, with lunch. Zoom $25

END OF THE YEAR RETREAT

     Saturday, December 31 

     9:30 AM – 1:00 PM 

Since God gives us life and time and is Lord over all, it seems appropriate to end the year in prayer. Francis House offers time, space and quiet for naming the graces of 2022 and expressing gratitude to God. The day will focus on our goals, hopes and desires for 2023.  We reverently say farewell to 2022 and cordially welcome 2023 as a gift from God.  Please bring your lunch.  Led by S. Marcy. Donation: Love Offering