CONFERENCE WEEKEND RETREATS

These retreats are given by priests and sisters with daily Eucharist and the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
 

January 16-18, 2009  (Women) Director:    Sr. Julie Grey, OP with    Fr. Francis Sirolli, OSA

February 6-8, 2009  (Women) Director:   Fr. Chrisopher Drennen, OSA

March 6-8, 2009  (Women) Director:   Fr. Bruce Bidinger, SJ  

April 3-5, 2009  (Women)     Director:   Sr. Mary Carboy, SSJ  with Msgr. John Jagodzinski

April 17-19, 2009  (Women) Director:   Fr. Frank Sirolli, OSA

May 15-17, 2009  (Women) Director:   Fr. Frank Sirolli, OSA

May 29-31, 2009  (Women) Director:   Fr. John Nordeman
 

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Time: Friday, 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, after brunch

Note: Promoters sponsor these Conference Retreat Weekends. If you would like to be a promoter and bring a small group to these Retreat Weekends, please call the Center.

advent Directed Retreats

Offers time for a staff member to meet with you individually to assist you in processing your prayer and discerning the movement of the Spirit.  Those wishing to make a silent retreat at this time are also welcome.

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 PRIVATE/DIRECTED RETREATS

This silent non-structured retreat offers the opportunity to foster the retreatant’s prayer life and relationship with God.  The retreatant meets daily with the director to reflect upon the prayer experience and to discern God’s presence.  Retreats are available upon request and director/room availability.

 Directed Retreats
 Fee:   
            5 days              $330
            6 days              $370
            7 days              $390
            8 days              $420  
         

Directed Day of Prayer:  $65

Directed Day of Prayer with overnight:     $75 per day

A HERMITAGE FOR INDIVIDUAL

Saint Joseph Hermitage offers a "desert" experience for anyone who feels called.  The hermitage, located on the grounds of St. Raphaela Center, provides a quiet, peaceful space that includes bedroom, bath, and enclosed porch. Also available are a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, providing the option of taking meals within the Hermitage. Please contact Sr. Mary Carboy, ssj for more information.

Fee per day:

No Meals                            $35

Meal included                      $50

Overnight (meals included)    $75

OVERNIGHT RETREATS FOR GROUPS

The Center offers its facilities to host a program for your parish, faculty, prayer groups, etc.  You can either bring your own director/facilitator and plan your own program or allow the staff at the Center to do this for you.  Our space can accommodate groups up to 45 persons overnight (single/double occupancy).  Call the Center at (610) 642-5715 for more information, scheduling and fees.

Faculty Group Fee:

(No lunch) per person                                    $15

(Lunch included) per person                           $25

Fee for providing a Presenter for your group     $100

School Group Fee:

(No lunch) per person                                    $10

(Lunch included) per person                           $20

Twilight/Evening of Prayer (5:30-10PM)

(No dinner) per person                                   $20

(Dinner included) per person                          $40

Eight-Day Retreat

January 5-13, 2009 - Directors: 

Renee Crauder, Mary Carboy, SSJ; Julie Grey, OP; Margaret Scott, acj

Deposit: $100.

 Three-Day Mid-Week Retreat

February 10-12, 2009 - Directors: Renee Crauder and Retreat House Staff

Deposit:  $75

Six-Day Directed Retreats

June 27- July 3, 2009 - Directors: Mary Carboy, ssj; Julia Grey, OP;  Margaret Scott, acj

July 11- 18, 2009 - Directors:  Mary Carboy, ssj; Julia Grey, OP; Margaret Scott, acj; Rita Woehlcke, ssj.

July 23 - 30, 2009 - Directors:  Mary Carboy, ssj; Julia Grey, OP; Margaret Scott, acj; Barbara Springer, ssj.

Deposit:  $100