One Day Offerings

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IN PERSON ONLY
LENTEN CONTEMPLATION THROUGH THE 

MUSIC OF JOHN MICHAEL TALBOT

     Friday, February 27      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Gentle songs from world-renowned musician John Michael Talbot can guide our prayerful contemplation of the Lenten Season. Considering the scriptural foundation of Talbot's sacred ballads opens up participants to the transfiguring power of Lenten prayer. Following the event, the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered. Led by Rev. Jim Grogan. Donation: $30, includes lunch.  

 IN PERSON AND ZOOM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

SOWING SACRED SEEDS

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

This Lenten retreat will focus on the seeds of love that have been sown in us and for us by others. We will notice, too, the seeds of love that we have sown in others’ lives. You will receive Vince Gallagher’s new book, Sowing Sacred Seeds, to further your Lenten journey in following Christ in all things. Good Lenten reading fills your soul with consolation and peace, so needed at this time. Led by Vince Gallagher. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom: $20

LECTIO DIVINA

     Tuesday, March 3      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

When I use the Scriptures for prayer, I like to take one sentence at a time and let it seep into my soul in order to take it with me for the day as a means of staying in touch with the presence of God. Lectio Divina is an ancient form of prayer that enables us to do just that. We learn to really hear the Word of God as it applies to our ordinary life and respond to God’s personal and intimate message. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom: $20

FORGIVENESS:  A GIFT OF LOVING AS GOD LOVES

     Monday, March 9      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

To be loved by God and to love as God loves IS our path to union with God and others. We will pray with the father of the prodigal son and reflect on the words of Henri Nouwen in The Return of the Prodigal Son as we absorb the beauty and the promise portrayed in Rembrandt’s painting of the same name. Please come and experience the freedom found in choosing to forgive! Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom: $20 

EXAMEN:  A SIMPLE LIFE-CHANGING PRAYER

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

Examen is a daily prayer practice designed to help you notice and enjoy God's presence in your everyday life. As you grow in its daily practice you will begin to be aware of God's presence everywhere.  If you would like to end every day with gratitude and hope, please come to this one-day presentation on Ignatian Examen. It's no exaggeration to say that Examen changes everything. It might change things for you too! Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $35, with lunch and book. Zoom: $20

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

     Wednesday, March  11    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.

THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS

     Thursday, March 12      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 C.S. Lewis gifts us with a very cleverly written treatment of discernment of spirits. His insightfulness and wit are remarkable. We will use the book The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Letters to guide our discussion. Come and enjoy this classic! Led by Eileen Hart. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom $20. 

LENTEN RETREAT FOR MARRIED COUPLES

     Saturday, March 14      1:00 – 5:00 PM

Step away from the busyness of daily life and give yourselves the gift of time to breathe, reconnect, and be renewed together. Throughout the afternoon, you’ll be gently guided through reflections and discussions designed to help you focus on the sacred bond you share. There will also be dedicated moments for private conversation and prayer, allowing you to deepen your connection with one another and with God. Led by Laura Sarubbi. Donation: $50 per couple. Mass included.

THE IMITATION OF CHRIST
THE BEATITUDES EDITION

     Tuesday, March 17      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 Let’s enjoy the wisdom of this timeless classic by Thomas Ὰ Kempis translated for us in this special version, The Imitation of Christ – The Beatitudes Edition. Listen as Jesus speaks right to you as a friend with loving advice. Time will also be given to contemplative prayer. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25, includes lunch; Zoom $20.

IGNATIAN CONTEMPLATION:  PLACE YOURSELF IN THE SCENE

     Wednesday, March 18      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Sometimes a morning of prayer is just what you need to keep going in your life! This will be a morning of prayer, deep prayer. Ignatian contemplation may be a new way to pray for you. The gospel tory is about YOU!  Intimacy with Jesus follows. Healing and meaning in your life follow also. Wonderful for Lent. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom: $20

ECHOES OF "YES":  A RETREAT INSPIRED BY THE ANNUNCIATION

     Wednesday, March 25      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Embrace God’s invitation with Mary’s courage by stepping away from the noise of your life and enter a sacred space of reflection, hope, and trust. This retreat invites you to accompany Mary at the moment of the Annunciation—where her openness to God's will changed everything. Discover how saying "yes" can transform your own life, deepen your faith, and open your heart to new possibilities. Through prayer, quiet, and community, experience the echo of Mary’s courageous response and prepare to encounter God’s invitation anew. Led by JoLynn Krempecki. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom: $20

PRAYER OF ABANDONMENT - THE BEAUTY OF SURRENDER

     Friday, March 27      9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 We need to abandon ourselves to God more than ever these days. God has repeatedly proven himself trustworthy.This Lenten retreat invites us, like Jesus, to grow in trust as we lay down our burdens & abandon ourselves and our future to the loving Providence of God. We will use Charles De Foucauld's Prayer of Abandonment to guide our prayer. Lent is coming to a close, so please spend this special time with Jesus today. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $30, includes materials and lunch. Zoom, $20

 IN PERSON AND ZOOM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

WE HAD HOPED!

    Wednesday, April 8 12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM

I would love to spend Easter Wednesday afternoon 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

     Tuesday, 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.