One Day Offerings

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 IN PERSON AND ZOOM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

WE HAD HOPED!

    Wednesday, April 8 10 AM - 1 PM

I would love to spend Easter Wednesday praying over the Emmaus story with you. The story is full of both disappointment and surprise as they meet the Lord along the way. Bring your life along with you with its disappointments. You too may discover Jesus walking along the way with you. What a surprise! Come at noon. We will begin with a delicious lunch. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25. Zoom: $20

PRAYING WITH OUR EXPERIENCES

     Thursday, April 9      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Often the content of our prayer is the life of Jesus. Other times, we can use the events of our own life as the content of our prayer and our meeting place with God. As we pray, we become aware of God's presence with us and how God uses every event of our ordinary life for our good and the good of others. God doesn’t waste anything! Everything is a gift! You will receive Joseph Schmidt’s book, Praying Our Experiences. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $35, includes lunch and book. Zoom: $20

A GLIMPSE OF ST. TERESA OF AVILA 

     Monday, April 13 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

St. Teresa has a way of talking us into keeping God first! Enjoying her maxims and touring her Interior Castle provide a short and reliable way to let her do that for you!. Let's enjoy them together! She will add some spark to your Easter season. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom: $20

WHAT’S YOUR DECISION?
MAKING CHOICES WITH CONFIDENCE AND CLARITY

     Tuesday, April 14      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

We all have important decisions to make, decisions that radically alter our lives. Without a sound process in place for making key decisions, we are likely to question whether our final decision was a good decision and is what God truly desires for us. Decision making is complex at best. Having the Ignatian discernment process at hand for when you need it will clear your path to peaceful assurance that you are in fact doing the will of God. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $30, includes materials and lunch. Zoom: $20

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

     Wednesday, April 15     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.

DESIDERATA
THE PEACE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

     Friday, April 17      9:30 AM –  Noon

We will spend the morning unpacking this ancient prayer as our participation in the mystery of Christ’s Resurrection with his gift of peace to us all. You will receive a framed copy of the prayer to enhance your celebration of these 50 days of Easter. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $30, with materials.  Zoom $20

EVENING ZOOM
THOUGHTS MATTER

     Monday, April 20        7:00 – 8:00 PM

“My thoughts make all the difference in my world.” Believe it or not, we can choose our thoughts. This freedom is essential to our spiritual well-being and emotional health. This evening retreat will help us learn to notice our thoughts as they arise and choose to accept them or replace them. With prayer and practice, we can choose our thoughts, receive a quieted peaceful mind available for conscious thinking at will. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $15, includes materials.

IN PERSON ONLY
CELEBRATION OF EARTH DAY

     Wednesday, April 22 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Pray with the words of Pope Francis, St. Hildegard of Bingen and St. Francis to set the tone for the morning. We will enjoy the natural beauty of Francis House and the surrounding woods for your meeting places with God. Led by Katherine Andrews. Donation: $25, includes materials and lunch.

WOMEN DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH

     Friday, April 24      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Are you looking for inspiration and hope in 2026? Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, Thérèse of Lisieux and Hildegard have much to offer in our challenging times. What heroic women of hope! They prove by their lives that we, as Christians, can live in confident hope, despite the circumstances in which we find ourselves. We will use Women of Hope by Terry Polakovic as our guide. Led by Terry Ginther. Donation: $25, includes materials & lunch. Zoom: $20

IN PERSON ONLY
GOD’S EVER-PRESENT LOVE IN MOTION

    Monday, April 27      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

We all yearn to be aware of the presence of God in our daily lives, no matter where we are or what we are doing. God invites you to come as you are. We will experience His ever-present love through Centering Prayer, music, and movement. Come feel your heartbeat and let the Spirit move you! Led by Bernadette Citarella. Donation: $25, includes lunch

MUSIC FOR THE SOUL

OPENING TO GOD

     Wednesday, April 29      9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Join us as we open our ears, minds, hearts, and souls to God through the beauty of music. Through Tony Alonso’s and David Kauffman’s music, we will explore the compassion and call of God. We will listen to, pray on, and share how God touches our very souls through word and music. Spending time in silence and praying with music and Scripture can lead us to the depths of our being. Come and be nourished. Led by Katherine Andrews. Donation: $25.  Zoom, $20

 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.