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

     Wednesdays 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

     September 9       December 2      March 3

     October 7            January 6          April 7

     November 4        February 3        May 5 

                                                             June 2

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. 18 – 20     Jan. 15 – 17      March 12 – 14 

     Oct. 9 – 11          Feb. 5 – 7          April 9 –11

     Nov. 6 – 8            March 5 – 7      May 7 – 9

     Dec. 18 – 20                                   May 14 – 16

Please register early. These fill quickly. These weekends include Sunday Liturgy, Spiritual Direction, optional Centering Prayer periods and delicious meals, of course! Donation: $250/$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    Sunday to Sunday

     September 20 – 27    

     January 24 – 31           

     May 16 – 23 

Daily Liturgy, Spiritual Direction and optional Centering Prayer periods are included. Donation: $750/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration. Balance is required 3 weeks in advance of the start date.

Begins 6:30 PM Sunday Ends 10:00 AM  Friday

     February 21 – 26 

     May 23 – 28 

Daily Liturgy, Spiritual Direction and optional Centering Prayer periods are included. Donation: $550/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration. Balance is required 3 weeks in advance of the start date.

Begins Sunday 6:30 PM   Ends Thursday 10 AM

October 18 - 22

Daily Liturgy, Spiritual Direction and optional Centering Prayer periods are included. Donation: $450/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration. Balance is required 2 weeks in advance of the start date.

     September 11 – 13 

     6:30 PM Friday – 1:00 PM Sunday

Things come and go, life twists and turns, and sometimes we get lost. Journey with 

Fr. Peter van Breemen as he guides us through the vicissitudes of life. We will use excerpts from The God Who Won’t Let Go, as we discover that God is the one constant in the midst of change. Donation: $250/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration. Balance is required 2 weeks in advance of the start date. Led by Katherine Andrews. 

     October 1 – 2

     6:30 PM Thursday – 4:00 PM Friday

This retreat is for women 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 non-refundable deposit with registration. Led by S. Marcy.

      October 16 – 18

      6:30 PM Friday – 10:00 AM Sunday

Caring for your negative feelings is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself. Learn to carry them in such a way that they are healed from within and no longer weigh you down. If you are troubled by your negative emotions, pack them up and bring them along! Donation: $250/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration. Balance is required 2 weeks in advance of the start date. Led by S. Marcy.

     December 11 – 13 

     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: $250/$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.

SAVE THE DATE! 

February 26 – 28 

6:30 PM Friday – 1:00 PM Sunday