Come for a Restful Retreat

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      Wednesdays      9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

     September 15      December 8      April 6

     October 13           January 12        May 4

     November 10       February 9        June 1

                                    March 9 

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

     7:00 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday

     Oct. 1 – 3           Dec. 17 – 19        April 22 – 24

     Oct. 22 – 24      Jan. 14 – 16         May 13 – 15

     Nov. 19 – 21      Feb. 11 – 13        June 3 – 5

                                 March 11 – 13

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.

     Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00 AM

         June 23 – 30...................Wednesday to Wednesday

         July 2  – 9 .......................Friday to  Friday

         July 18 – 25.....................Sunday to Sunday

         August 18 – 25................Wednesday to Wednesday

         September 19 – 26..........Sunday to Sunday

         October 24 – 31...............Sunday to Sunday

         January 23 – 30...............Sunday to Sunday

         March 20 – 27..................Sunday to Sunday

         May 22 – 29......................Sunday to Sunday

         June 19 – 26.....................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. 

     Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00 AM

          August 1 - 8......................Sunday to Sunday

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. The schedule provides many communal Centering Prayer periods, which are usually preceded by 20 minutes of Lectio Divina. Donation: $575; $60 non-refundable deposit with registration. 

     7:00 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday

     November 5 – 7

This retreat time is an invitation to claim the grace of God at work in our family stories. Retreatants may want to bring significant family pictures to use as part of their prayer. Led by Sister Rita Woehlcke, SSJ. Donation: $175/$75 non-refundable deposit with registration. Commuters are welcome, all meals included. 

     7 PM Thursday – 4 PM Friday

     November 18 – 19     

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. 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! Take some time for yourself and God before the holidays begin. Donation: $100/$50 non-refundable deposit with registration. Commuters are welcome, meals and workbook included.

     7:00 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday

      December 3 – 5

      February 18 – 20

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. John of the Cross refers to “restful tranquility” and “solitary quietude” when speaking of contemplation. Jesus says, “Come to me all you who are weary, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Mt. 11:28)    Donation: $165/$65 non-refundable deposit with registration. Commuters are welcome, all meals included.

     Begins 7:00 PM  Ends 1:00 PM

     January 21 – 23 Friday to 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.

     Begins 7:00 PM  Ends 10:00 AM

     July 11 – 16      Sunday to Friday

     August 10 – 15     Tuesday to Sunday

     February 20 – 25  Sunday to Friday

Donation: $400; $60 nonrefundable deposit with registration.