The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is offering a
WINTER RETREAT FOR MINISTERS, VOLUNTEERS & PARISHIONERS.
February 11-13, 2022 (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon)
Loyola Jesuit Center
Morristown, New Jersey
https://www.loyola.org/
Join committed members of our St. Francis of Assisi Community for a weekend away at the beautiful Loyola Jesuit Center in Morristown, New Jersey. This is a great opportunity to get away to refresh your spirit with a weekend full of prayer, reflections, and sharing of our faith. And it is a great way to get to know others in your church community better.
The weekend is structured around the celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours: Night prayer on Friday, Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer on Saturday, and Morning Prayer and Mass on Sunday. Between the times of prayer are 5 reflections on different aspects of our faith and we leave free time for individual reflection and prayer as well as time on Saturday evening for a social.
The weekend costs $250.00 which includes everything except your transportation to Morristown. (NJ transit goes directly from Penn Station to Morristown) Financial aid is available. See below.
Attendance Minimums and Maximums:
We need to have at least 20 registrants by February 3rd to hold the retreat. If less than 20 people register before February 3rd the retreat will have to be canceled and we will refund registration fees . Space is limited to only 40 people.
COVID regulations:
Registrants must show proof of full vaccination and booster. Negative antigen (rapid) test must be shown the day the retreat begins.
Past Retreat:
Click here for photos and an article about the 2019 retreat.
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Here is some more information about the weekend:
WHO:
The 2022 Winter Retreat is open to all Church of St. Francis of Assisi ministers, volunteers and parishioners of all ages.
WHAT:
This retreat is a chance for members of our community to escape the city for a couple of days to connect with one another and reconnect with God. There will be time to pray, hear talks, discuss the faith, and enjoy quiet time on the beautiful property of the Loyola Jesuit Center.
WHERE:
The Loyola Jesuit Center is located in Morristown, NJ, a one hour train ride from Penn Station to Morristown Line of NJ Transit.
Click HERE for a list of trains to and from Penn Station to Morristown.
The Retreat Team will make arrangements for transportation to and from the train station and the retreat center for anyone arriving between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. If you must take a later train you will need to take your own cab to the center.
WHEN:
Friday February 11th
check-in from 5 to 8 PM
to Sunday, February 9th, 1:00 PM
Cost: $ 250.00
This includes room and board Fri—Sun, retreat materials, music, snacks, etc. Travel expenses not included.
Financial Aid
Scholarships to assist people with the cost of attending the retreat are available. Please contact Joseph Nuzzi to request financial aid: [email protected] or 212-736-8500 x365.
Space is limited and spots are only reserved when payment is received
Make check payable to: Church of St. Francis of Assisi (submit with retreat form available HERE)
WHY:
Because sometimes it’s good to get away and pray. Jesus went away to pray often… and so shall we.
MORE INFORMATION / QUESTIONS:
For more information contact Joseph Nuzzi at -736-8500 x365 or [email protected]
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: February 4, 2022
or while space is available