Franciscan Spiritual Center
Franciscan Spiritual Center
Franciscan Spiritual Center
Franciscan Spiritual Center
Franciscan Spiritual Center
Franciscan Spiritual Center


All are welcome to come share the peace and beauty of
Mount Saint Francis.




To register or for more information on any of the following dates contact us at msfretreat@optonline.net
or (973)962-9778






Spring 2010

REFLECTION PROGRAMS



April 10, 2010


"The Story of Ruth: 12 Moments in Women's Lives"


Presenter: Sr. Rosemary Napolitano, osf

9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: $35

Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch


Women in every age are challenged and transformed by stories. Reflecting on the biblical story of Ruth, Joan Chittister, osb teases out our own story of growth.

Text - The Story of Ruth: The Twelve Moments in Every Woman's Life.

Join us for this unique journey.





April 17, 2010


"Caring for the Caregivers"


Presenter: Jeanne Denney, HTP, CCE, PE


9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cost: $35

Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch


Keeping the Heart Alive in the Work of Helping Others

The helping professional - teacher, nurse, therapist, and clergy - and caregivers at home who work deeply with human beings know that heart-centered work can be difficult to sustain without good support. This work can be personally fulfilling or leave us feeling isolated, exhausted, disillusioned, and physically ill.

- understand the nature of burnout and compassion fatigue
- reflect on personal experience with heart-centered work noticing recurring patterns
- practice methods of care, ie. contemplation, movement, creativity, writing
- choose that which enriches the wisdom of self-care






Day For Seniors

May 5, 2010

"With Honey From the Rock"


Presenter: Rosemary Napolitano, OSF

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cost: $15-25 as your means allow

Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch

The hungers of our lives . . . the hunger for meaning, peace and intimacy . . . lead us back through the desert of God's love where we can be fed "with honey from the Rock." Come dine with us.







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Facility is handicapped accessible






SUMMER 2010




Guided Retreat

June 27 - July 3, 2010

"Sacred Pauses: The Practice of Living Mindfully"

with Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB


Commuters Welcome

call for information


Overnight accommodations are full





VACATION WEEKS


at

Mount St. Francis


The Spritual Center welcomes members of religious congregations to spend personal time for rest and relaxation among the beautiful mountains of northern New Jersey. Vacationers can visit Ringwood State Park and Skylands Manor enjoying walking trails and the botanical gardens. Birds abound in these wooded areas and deer graze freely in the open fields.
Swimming in our Olympic size pool or just sitting by the lake is refreshing for the mind and body.

Daily liturgy and meals are available. All the facilities are fully air-conditioned.

Neighboring points of interest and easy access to Manhattan provide additional opportunities according to your personal preference.

Cost: $55 per day

Reservations are limited to religious because of our tax-exempt status.















Directed or Private
Retreats



Director: Rosemary Napolitano, OSF
Guest Directors as needed


July 11 - 17, 2010
August 1 - 7, 2010

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Directed: $390 / Week    Private: $300 / Week

$100 Deposit


Call for availability for
Weekend Retreats

Directed: $190

Private: $140


Allow the atmosphere of silence and solitude and the beauty of Mount St. Francis to enhance your special time with the Beloved.





ADVENT 2010







Advent Day of Reflection
Advent Retreat Weekend


To be announced


Director: Rosemary Napolitano, OSF


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