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Come for a Restful Retreat

    RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES

    Francis House provides all private bedrooms, private bathrooms plus an outdoor pool in the summer.  


    For overnight retreats, please call Francis House (609) 877-0509 regarding Wait List Only registration. 

    7 – DAY SILENT DIRECTED RETREATS

          Begins 6:30 PM – Ends 10:00 AM


          January 25 – Feb. 1       (Sunday to Sunday)

          May 24 – 31       (Sunday to Sunday)

          June 21 – 28       (Sunday to Sunday)

          July 5 – 12       (Sunday to Sunday)

          July 22 – 29       (Wednesday to Wednesday)

          August 16 – 23        (Sunday to Sunday)

          September 20 – 27       (Sunday to Sunday)


    Donation: $750; $100 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is required 3 weeks in advance of start date.

    7 – DAY REVIEW OF LIFE RETREAT

          Begins 6:30 PM – Ends 10:00 AM

          August 2 – 9        Sunday to Sunday


    This 7-day retreat will give you the opportunity to gather the graces of your life one decade at a time to notice the pattern of God’s love for you throughout the years. To review your life's journey in the presence of God and from God's point of view provides a sense of God's care for you which strengthens you for the unknown future ahead. Your life, and your prayer over your life, is worth the week. Donation: $750; $100 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is required 3 weeks in advance of start date. Commuters welcome..

    5 – DAY SILENT DIRECTED RETREATS

     Begins 8:45 AM   Ends 1:00 PM

       

         February 25 – March 1    (Wednesday to Sunday) 

         May 18 – 22       (Monday to Friday)


    Daily Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional Centering Prayer periods are included. Donation: $500/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration. Balance is required 2 weeks in advance of the start date.

    ST. TERESA OF AVILA OVERNIGHT RETREAT

        Begins 4:30 PM Thursday – Ends 2:00 PM Friday

        February 12 – 13 


    The life of Teresa of Avila is remarkable and surprisingly relevant to our times! We will have an overnight pajama party and enjoy watching Teresa on her rocky road to sanctity. Led by Teresa herself with the help of S. Marcy. Donation: $100, meals included.

    SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT WEEKENDS

    6:30 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday


         Jan. 9 – 11          April 10 – 12

         Feb. 13 – 15        April 17 –19

         March 6 – 8         May 1 – 3

         March 13 – 15     May 8 – 10

                        May 15 – 17


    Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional Centering Prayer periods are included. Please register early. These fill quickly. Donation: $200/$100 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is required 2 weeks in advance of start date.

    CERTIFIED SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS WEEKEND RETREAT

          February 20 – 22 

          6:30 PM Friday – 1:00 PM Sunday

       

    This will be a special weekend of prayer for special people who accompany others in their life and prayer. What a grace to come together to pray for those we serve and to be with one another in this sacred ministry. Donation: $200/$100  non-refundable deposit. Commuters are welcome. Full payment is required 2 weeks in advance of start date.

    PERSONAL RETREAT DAYS

         Wednesdays   9:30 AM – 2:30 PM


                 December 10       March 11       June 10

                 January 14            April 15

                 February 11          May 13 


    Not a series. 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. Come to as many as you can.  Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction. 

    SUMMER SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT WEEKEND

        6:30 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday


        July 31 – August 2


    Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional contemplative prayer periods are included. Donation: $200/$100 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is required 2 weeks in advance of start date.

    REGISTER FOR A RETREAT

    Four Ways to Pay

     

    1.  Mail a check to Francis House.

    2.  Bring cash or check with you the day of your program.

    3.  Request a check through your online banking.

    4.  Pay by credit card; click the button below.

    Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card
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    Francis House of Prayer

    84 Walnford Road, Allentown, New Jersey 08501, United States

    609-877-0509

     S. Marcy Springer, SSJ, Director

    fhop@verizon.net
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