Inspired by the gospel of Jesus Christ, rooted in the spirituality of St.
Ignatius, Jesuit Retreat House provides a sacred
setting for retreats and
programs of growth and development for people in the contemporary Church and
society.
JRH
Pancake Breakfast: Sept 12 Enjoy a
hearty meal and relaxing walk on our grounds!
Our Lord multiplied bread and fish, but in September we will
be multiplying pancakes! Save the date for our pancake
breakfast, where guests can enjoy a hearty helping of
hotcakes, sausage, and juice...and then walk off the food by
taking a relaxing stroll on our beautiful grounds.
Cost is $6/adult, $4/child aged 3-8 years. We
are in need of volunteers to help with the meal and item
donations for theme gift baskets to be raffled at the event.
Please contact us at (440) 884-9300 to volunteer or for
tickets
(advance notice is preferred
but not required).
Gone
to the Dogs: Sept 15 reflecting
on life lessons our pets teach us
A
great way to think about where we are going is to hear stories from
interesting people about where they have been and what they have learned.
Fr. Joseph Kraker has quite a story to tell, so during this day of
reflection he will share life lessons learned on his journey from television, to pastor, to author of two books with his church dog, Vinnie. The
retreat takes place 9am-2:30pm, and costs
$25, including lunch. Come
for an intriguing day of reflection with a dynamic speaker
who has keen insights to share.Register
by September 13.
Women's
Prayer Group: Sept 27 monthly
morning prayer this fall at JRH
Join
us for the last Monday of each month September thru November to pray
together and learn more about the beauty of prayer. Led by JRH
director Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, S.C., this prayer group will refresh your
spirit and help you find strength in regular prayer habits. The
morning prayer takes place 9:30-10:45am, costs $5/session, and includes coffee
and pastry. Bring a notebook and a Bible, bring a friend, and come as
you are! Register
here.
Father-Son
Day Retreat: Oct 31 an afternoon of reflection presented
by Carl Bonk, S.J.
Fathers
and sons are welcome to come together or alone to this day of sharing
quality time and reflection. The program features presentations on
Jesus as the model for Christian manhood and his relationship with the
Father he called "Abba," an inspirational look at the heartwarming story
of a father and his physically-challenged son, and a presentation by Plain
Dealer columnist James McCarty and his son, Brett, on their
shared love of birdwatching. The retreat takes
place on a Sunday afternoon,1-5pm,
$25, includes lunch. Registerby October 28.
Save the Dates
For a full list of
events, please see our calendar.
Please
Note
Masses for our benefactors will be held
on the first Friday of every month. We are
grateful for all our friends have done for us!
Crisis
& Contemplation: Sept 11 Day of
reflection for spiritual directors and ministers
Deepen your spiritual
ministry by joining us for this day of prayerful reflection. This day,
presented by Rosemarie Carfagna,
O.S.U., will
address the experience of crisis from a contemplative perspective and offer
spiritual and psychological insights into how we might understand and
respond to it, not only in our personal lives, but also as it arises within
the lives of those to whom we minister. The retreat takes place from
9am-2pm, includes lunch, and costs $10/person. Retreat costs are
covered in part by JRH Lay Leadership made possible by generous
donations. Register
here by September 7.
We
have all been touched by loss at some point in our lives, and we have to
find a way to deal with it and open up to new possibilities. This 24-hour retreat will help. It
is designed for those responding to personal loss of a loved one by death or
divorce, or otherwise have experienced painful separation or disappointment,
such as loss of a job. Jack
Dister, S.J.,
experienced retreat director and chaplain at the Cleveland
Clinic, will help you cultivate a liberating
and life-giving sense of detachment and spiritual
freedom as expressed in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.
Retreat activities include brief presentations, guided scriptural prayer,
and small group sharing. It begins Friday with 6pm supper and ends
with Mass and supper at 5:30pm Saturday. Cost
is $80. Register
here by September 14.
Marian
Day of Devotion: October 12 presented
by Marian Durkin, C.S.A.
October
is month of devotion to our Blessed Mother, so all are invited to come for a
Marian day of prayer at JRH. Experienced retreat director and Rosary
devotee Sr. Marian
Durkin will give a morning presentation on the Magnificat and spend the
afternoon reviewing the history of the Rosary as well as praying it.
There will also be time for
quiet reflection and closing prayer service. The
retreat takes place 9am-2:30pm, and costs
$25, including lunch. Register
by October 8.
Our Lord multiplied bread and fish, but in September we will
be multiplying pancakes! Save the date for our pancake
breakfast, where guests can enjoy a hearty helping of
hotcakes, sausage, and juice...and then walk off the food by
taking a relaxing stroll on our beautiful grounds.
Cost is $6/adult, $4/child aged 3-8 years. We
are in need of volunteers to help with the meal and item
donations for theme gift baskets to be raffled at the event.
Please contact us at (440) 884-9300 to volunteer or for
tickets
(advance notice is preferred
but not required).
Deepen your spiritual
ministry by joining us for this day of prayerful reflection. This day,
presented by Rosemarie Carfagna,
O.S.U., will
address the experience of crisis from a contemplative perspective and offer
spiritual and psychological insights into how we might understand and
respond to it, not only in our personal lives, but also as it arises within
the lives of those to whom we minister. The retreat takes place from
9am-2pm, includes lunch, and costs $10/person. Retreat costs are
covered in part by JRH Lay Leadership made possible by generous
donations. 
We
have all been touched by loss at some point in our lives, and we have to
find a way to deal with it and open up to new possibilities. This 24-hour retreat will help. It
is designed for those responding to personal loss of a loved one by death or
divorce, or otherwise have experienced painful separation or disappointment,
such as loss of a job. Jack
Dister, S.J.,
experienced retreat director and chaplain at the Cleveland
Clinic, will help you cultivate a liberating
and life-giving sense of detachment and spiritual
freedom as expressed in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.
Retreat activities include brief presentations, guided scriptural prayer,
and small group sharing. It begins Friday with 6pm supper and ends
with Mass and supper at 5:30pm Saturday.