Come for a Restful Retreat

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     We provide all private bedrooms, private bathrooms and an outdoor pool. 

Our Summer Retreats are presently full.  For those already registered, arrival on the first night is 6:45 PM.  The retreat ends at 10:00 AM on the last day. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list or have any questions, please call (609) 877-0509. 

     Wednesdays          9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

     September 14       December 14          March 8

     October 12          January 11            April 5

     November 16        February 8               May 3 & 31

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 a bag lunch. Come to as many as you can.  Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.

     Mondays             9:30 AM – 2:30 PM 

     September 26             November 14                

     October 31                  December 19 

     7:00 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday

     Sept. 30 – Oct 2      Jan. 13 – 15          April 21 – 23

     Oct. 28 – 30             Feb. 10 – 12          April 28 – 30

     Nov. 4 – 6                 March 17 – 19       May 5 – 7 

     Dec. 16 – 18                                            May 19 – 21 

Due to the frantic pace of contemporary life, it is essential for our spiritual and physical health to take time to pray.  A weekend directed retreat offers you the opportunity to experience the graced rhythm of life in which silence and rest restore your body and God revives your soul.  Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional contemplative prayer periods are included.  Please register early.  These fill quickly. Donation: $165/$65 non-refundable deposit with registration. 

     January 20 - 22   

     7 PM Friday – 1 PM Sunday 

How is the second half of life different from the first? Who does God want me to be in this part of my life? What’s important, and not so? How can I live my life in God’s way? What can I hold onto and let go of? How do I accept, bless and integrate my past as I move into the future? Big questions.  Come be with others on the same path. Donation: $200/$75 non-refundable deposit with registration. Commuters are welcome, meals and workbook included. Led by S. Marcy. 

     November 29 – 30 

     7 PM Tuesday – 4 PM Wednesday 

This overnight 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.  God invites me to “Follow my bliss.”  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, meals and workbook included. Led by S. Marcy. 

     December 2 – 4         

     7 PM Friday – 1 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: $165/$65 non-refundable deposit with registration.  Commuters are welcome, all meals included.  Led by S. Marcy. 

     Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00 AM

     September 18 – 25       Sunday to Sunday                

     October 16 – 23            Sunday to Sunday                

     January 22 – 29            Sunday to Sunday                

      March 24 – 31               Friday to Friday               

      May 21 – 28                   Sunday to Sunday                

      June 18 – 25                  Sunday to Sunday 

Receive the healing and transforming grace of seven days with God, savoring the silence and prayer that open your whole being to God’s Word and Presence.  Daily liturgy, spiritual direction and optional Centering Prayer periods are included.  Donation: $575/$75 non-refundable deposit with registration.   

     November 18 - 20 

     7 PM Friday – 1 PM Sunday

During this weekend retreat, we will study 9 different personality types and the path to holiness and interior freedom for each. We are all afflicted and blessed by this human condition of ours. God knows what each of us needs and guides us each along a way to wholeness and holiness that is unique, yet universal. The main goal of the weekend is to grow in understanding, acceptance and compassion for ourselves and others. We all need that. Donation: $200/$75 non-refundable deposit. Residents and commuters are welcome. All meals and materials provided. Led by S. Marcy.

                                           Followed by ENNEAGRAM WEEKEND II

                                                     on February 17 – 19, if you wish.

     Begins 7:00 PM Sunday– Ends 10:00 AM Friday

           February 26 – March 3       

Donation: $400; $60 non-refundable deposit with registration