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.
Silence has been
described as the doorway to God's light within. Summer at
JRH is a time for Individually Directed Quiet Retreats with
a dedicated Spiritual Director.
This retreat will provide opportunities to journey
with Mary and appreciate how she companions us
throughout the various stages and phases of our lives,
leading us to a deeper relationship with her beloved son.
Sr. Mary Ann Spangler, HM, will faciliate
this peace-filled day of retreat. Cost is $25, lunch
and Mass are part of the day.
Know Your Love, Grow
Your Love, July 21 An afternoon retreat for couples
in their first six years of marriage
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This peer-led retreat is a unique
opportunity for couples in their first 6 years of marriage
to kick back and enjoy some downtime.In a friendly atmosphere,
couples will reflect on their love with one another, learn
about how they communicate, and dream about the difference
their love will make in the world.Young adult couples Emily
& Jonathan McFadden and Janel & Ed Molnar will facilitate
the day.Cost is
$25/couple.Refreshments and Mass will
be included in the day.
The
Power of One -Singlelife as Vocation
July 29,
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Being single is a fulfilling vocation –and one that more
Americans are choosing each day. Using material from Gary
Chapman’s
Five Love Languages for Single Persons,
and Mark E. Thibodeaux, S.J.’s
God’s Voice Within,
this retreat will focus on ways that single persons find
joy, discern commitments, and change the world with
passionate purpose.Cost
is $15/person.Refreshments and Mass will
be included in the day.
ONE-DAY RETREATS FOR
TEACHERS
August 13, 14, 15 or 16
9:30 a.m. –2:30 p.m.
Teaching is a calling to follow the example of Jesus, our
Teacher, in nourishing the minds and hearts of students, that
they may flourish. With this in mind, all teachers are invited
to come to Jesuit Retreat House on any of the dates listed above
to rekindle their sense of calling through a day of recollection
and spiritual renewal.
Whether your classroom is in a public or parochial setting, you
will find space in this day to renew your soul for mighty call
you are living!
Bring your staff, or come on your own, and get in the right
spirit for the new school year through reflection and
conversation. The day retreat includes time for presentations,
lunch, individual prayer, and staff discussions.
Cost is $25/person.
Call for more information, 440-884-9300 ext 10.
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Are you looking for a location to host your next
parish retreat, prayer gathering, or office day of
renewal?
Think Jesuit Retreat House! With 57-acres of woods, meadow,
and walking trails Jesuit Retreat House is an ideal location
to meet, share and grow. The fall calendar has a
limited number of weekday and weekend openings.
Weekend bookings require a minimum of 30 people.
Weekday bookings are flexible and can accommodate small
groups.
Typical group reservations
include hospitality, meals, use of three gatherings areas,
including the dining room, lounge and large chapel.
LCD projection equipment and sound system are available with
prior notice. Facilitators and retreat leaders are
available for additional stipend.
Contact Barbara Leggott
at 440-884-9300 ext 11 to discuss the needs of your group
and discover how Jesuit Retreat House can improve your next
gathering!
Save the Dates
For a full list of
programs, please see our calendar link. To register
online
click here.
May 18 & 19
Ignatian Currents:
Spirituality of Teilhard de Chardin with Sr. Judith Cauley
May 21
Day Retreat: Mary, Mother of God with
Sr. Mary Ann Spangler, H.M.
June 1- June 3
Tom Deere Retreat for AA Men The Return of the Prodigal Son with Fr. James
Schmitz
June 9
Food for the Journey: A gathering for
lay leaders. Contact Martha Campbell at ext.
17
June 11- June 16
Retreat for Women Religious In
God's Image-Created as Radical Events of God with Sr. Mary Ann Weisemann-Mills
You
are invited to join us
to pray together and learn more about the beauty of
prayer. Led by JRH director
Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, S.C.,
this prayergroup
will refresh your spirit and help you find strength in regular
prayer habits. Just bring your Bible
and come as you are! The morning prayer
takes place 9:30-10:45am, costs $5, and includes coffee and
pastry.Space is limited, so pleaseregister here .
In God's Image
-Created as Radical Events of God.
Presented by Sr. Mary Ann Weisemann-Mills, O.S.P.
Cost is $325.
In his book, FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIAN FAITH, theologian Karl
Rahner SJ declares that “each of us is an event of the free,
absolute, and radical self-communication of God.” We are all
created “happenings of God.” This retreat will focus on this
truth through the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.
About the Retreat Facilitator.
Sr. Mary Ann Wiesemann-Mills is a member of the Dominican
Sisters ofPeace.
She received training as a retreat/spiritual director at the
Jesuit Renewal Center in Milford, OH and continues to serve as
both a spiritual director and retreat preacher as time allows.
NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR 2012 SUMMER
INDIVIDUALLY DIRECTED RETREATS
30-Day, 8-Day and Weekend Stays!
An
individually directed retreat
at JRH will help you pull back, listen, and make God the
center of your spiritual life.This silent retreat with spiritual direction gives
you time away by yourself to rest, refresh your spirit, and
grow in awareness of God’s presence in your daily life. Daily Mass and
Reconciliation are available.
30-Day IDRs will take
place from June 18-July. Cost is $1550 which
includes room, home-cooked meals, and spiritual
direction.
8-Day IDRs are available on the
following dates: June 18-June 25 June 26-July 3
July 5-July 12 July 13-20 Cost is $450 which
includes room, home-cooked meals and spiritual
direction.
Weekend IDRs are available on the
following dates: June 22-June 24 July 6-July 8 July
13-July 15 Cost is $180 which includes room,
home-cooked meals and spiritual direction.
Register
online or call 440-884-9300 ext 10 for more information.
