Come for a Restful Retreat

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

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

Begins 6:30 PM – Ends 10:00 AM

     July 6 – 13          Sunday to Sunday (Wait List)

     July 23 – 30             Wednesday to Wednesday (Wait List)

     August 16 – 23  Saturday to Saturday (Wait List)

     September 21 – 28   Sunday to Sunday

     October 16 – 23        Thursday to Thursday

     January 25 – Feb 1   Sunday to Sunday 

     May 24 – 31               Sunday to Sunday 

Daily Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional Centering Prayer periods are included. Donation: $700/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration. Balance is required 2 weeks in advance of the start date.

 Begins 8:45 AM   Ends 1:00 PM

     February 25 – March 1    Wednesday to Sunday 

     May 18 – 22, 2026            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.

Begins 6:30 PM – Ends 10:00 AM

     August 3 – 10             Sunday to Sunday (Wait List)

A Centering Prayer retreat invites you to go more deeply into the silence and stillness, which facilitates growth in Contemplative Prayer and attentiveness to God’s Word.  Donation: $700; $100 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is required 3 weeks in advance of start date.

9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

     Monday, June 30                

     Thursday, July 17

     Wednesday, July 23 

     Wednesday, August 27

     Wednesdays   9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

          September 10     December 10       March 11

          October 8            January 14            April 15

          November 12      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. 

6:30 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday

     Sept. 12 – 14      Jan. 9 – 11          April 10 – 12

     Oct. 17 – 19        Feb. 13 – 15        April 17 –19

     Nov. 7 – 9            March 6 – 8         May 1 – 3

     Nov. 21 – 23        March 13 – 15    May 8 – 10

     Dec. 19 – 21                                      May 15 – 17

Please register early. These fill quickly. These weekends include Sunday Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional Centering Prayer periods and delicious meals of course. Donation: $200/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration. Balance is required 2 weeks in advance of the start date.

REIMAGINING LIFE, ADJUSTING TO CHANGE

     September 16 – 17

     6:30 PM Tuesday – 4:00 PM Wednesday

This retreat is for women over 50 who are adjusting to change in their lives. There are times in our life journey when we are visited with sudden or unwanted change. God invites us to reimagine our lives and become aware of what brings hope and energy to this time of life What am I passionate about now and what is true for my authentic self? God is still creating me! Donation: $100/$50 deposit with registration. Commuters are welcome. Commuters attend Tuesday night on Zoom. Led by S. Marcy.

     September 19 – 21

     6:30 PM Friday – 10:00 AM Sunday

Focusing teaches us to carry negative emotions in such a way that they are healed from within and no longer weigh us down. Pack up your negative feelings and bring them along! Donation: $225/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration. Residents and commuters are welcome. Commuters attend Friday night on Zoom. All meals and materials provided. Balance is required 2 weeks in advance of the start date.

     October 31 – November 1 

     6:30 PM Friday – 4:00 PM Saturday

Be a part of a retreat exploring God’s gifts of creativity! We will enjoy exercises that will get the “juices flowing” in discovering how each of us has been given unique talents that bring God’s love and beauty into the world. Led by Jill Snyder. Commuters are welcome. Commuters attend Friday night on Zoom. Donation: $100, includes meals.

     December 12 – 14  

     6:30 PM Friday – 1:00 PM Sunday

A Centering Prayer weekend provides the time, space and discipline needed to experience the inner stillness which occurs when given the opportunity for frequent Centering Prayer periods alone and in common. Donation: $200/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration.  Commuters are welcome, all meals included. Balance is required 2 weeks in advance of the start date. Led by S. Marcy.

      February 20 – 22 6:30 PM Friday – 1:00 PM Sunday

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