Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House
RETREATS
We provide all private bedrooms, private bathrooms and an outdoor pool.
7 – DAY SILENT CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT
Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00 AM
August 6 – 13, 2023 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: $600; $100 non-refundable deposit with registration.
PERSONAL RETREAT DAYS
Wednesdays 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
September 6 January 3 April 3
October 11 February 7 May 1
November 8 March 6 June 5
December 6 March 27
Not a series. Take a day away from the busyness of your life. 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.
7 – DAY SILENT DIRECTED RETREATS
Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00 AM
SUMMER 2023
July 2 – 9, 2023 Sunday to Sunday
July 12 – 27, 2023 Wednesday to Wednesday
August 20 – 27, 2023 Sunday to Sunday
For the Summer 2023 Retreats, call Francis House 609-877-0509 to register.
September 23 – 30, 2023 Saturday to Saturday
October 19 – 26, 2023 Thursday to Thursday
January 21 – 28, 2024 Sunday to Sunday
May 19 – 26, 2024 Sunday to Sunday
Daily Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional Centering Prayer periods are included. Donation: $600/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration.
SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT WEEKENDS
7:00 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday
Sept. 8 – 10 Dec. 15 – 17 April 5 – 7
Oct. 13 – 15 Jan. 19 – 21 April 26 – 28
Nov. 10 – 12 March 15 – 17 May 3 – 5
Dec. 8 – 10 May 17 – 19
Please register early. These fill quickly. Donation: $175/$75 non-refundable deposit with registration.
3 – DAY SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT
7:00 PM Thursday – 10:00 AM Sunday
October 26 – 29, 2023
Donation: $250; $50 non-refundable deposit.
ZOOM ONLY: THE SPIRITUALITY OF THE 12 STEPS YEAR-LONG RETREAT
12 Thursdays, 2023–2024 7:00 – 8:30 PM
September 14 December 7 March 7 June 6
October 12 January 4 April 11, July 11
November 9 February 1 May 9 August 8
We are offering a year-long retreat with an in-depth personal and intense experience of the 12 steps with their corresponding passages in the Life Recovery Bible and Workbook. This promises to be a life-changing experience. 30 minutes of prayer/reflection each day is required for the entire year. Quite a commitment! Led by Mary De Joseph and S. Marcy. Donation: $200
34 WEEKLY ZOOM MEETINGS
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS
34 Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:30 PM
September 12 – May 14
On Zoom to alleviate travel each week. In this full version, we will experience the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius which corresponds to a 30-day retreat at a retreat house. You are committing to one hour of prayer every day and a weekly meeting. We will use The Ignatian Adventure by Kevin O’Brien, SJ and The Gift of Spiritual Intimacy by Monty Williams, SJ. Led by S. Marcy and S. Marie. Donation: $400
IN-PERSON OR ZOOM
MONTHLY SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
10 Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:30 PM
September 13 December 6 March 6
October 11 January 3 April 3
November 8 February 7 May 1 & 29
Please give yourself the gift of this retreat that invites you to pray with Scriptures each day using the format of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. We will use The Ignatian Adventure by Kevin O’Brien, SJ and The Gift of Spiritual Intimacy by Monty Williams, SJ. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $200
EVENING ZOOM SERIES
TAKING THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES TO THE MOVIES
10 Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM
September 13 December 6 March 6
October 11 January 3 April 3
November 8 February 7 May 1 & May 29
In addition to praying through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, these Jesuit authors offer us movies to view that accompany the various parts of The Exercises and give practical evidence of the graces received in the prayer. We will use Finding God in the Dark by Jesuits John Pungente and Monty Williams. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $200
FOCUSING WEEKEND: CARING FOR NEGATIVE FEELINGS
November 3 – 5, 2023 7 PM Friday – 1 PM 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: $200/$75 non-refundable deposit. Residents and commuters are welcome. All meals and materials provided. Led by S. Marcy.
ENNEAGRAM WEEKEND I
November 17 – 19, 2023 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.
OVERNIGHT RETREAT FOR WOMEN REIMAGINING LIFE, ADJUSTING
November 28 – 29, 2023
7 PM Tuesday – 4 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. 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.
CENTERING PRAYER WEEKEND RETREATS
7 PM Friday – 1 PM Sunday
December 1 – 3, 2023 & February 23 – 25, 2024
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: $175/$75 non-refundable deposit with registration. Commuters are welcome, all meals included. Led by S. Marcy.
ENNEAGRAM WEEKEND III
January 12 – 14, 2024 7 PM Friday – 1 PM Sunday
For those who have already attended Enneagram I and II. Led by S. Marcy. Donation: $200.
Four Ways to Pay
1. Mail a check to Francis House.
2. Bring cash or check with you the day of your program.
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