Welcome to St. Francis Retreat Center

Retreats & Events

New St. Francis Center

St. Francis Retreat San Juan Bautista, California
Phone: 831-623-4234 Fax: 831-623-9046 E-mail: Info@stfrancisretreat.com

First Friday Days of Recollection

            9:30 am. Arrival & Coffee
            10:00am. Conference
            11:00 am. Mass
            12Noon Lunch
            1:00pm Conference
            2:00 pm Departure
            Suggested Donation: $25.00

January 24: Brother Robert Rodrigues, OFM
"Standing Before a New Year"
As we stand before a New Year we will spend the day reflecting upon what is the new that the Spirit is offering us in the present moment.

February 1: Father Edgar Magna, OFM
"St. Francis and the Passion"
This day we will look through a Franciscan lens the Passion of Christ and the implications for our own spiritual journey.

March 1: Brother Robert Rodrigues, OFM
"Turn and Turn Again"
As we continue on our Journey of Lent we will focus on the Lenten themes of Conversion and Change which we hear proclaimed in the
Gospels during this season. We will explore together what this means for our own spiritual life.

April 5: Brother Michael Minton, OFM
”Preparing for the Feast of the Ascension”
The scriptures tells us that immediately after the resurrection of Jesus, his friends and followers were full of fear, confusion,
and doubt all quite different than what we expect. In this day of prayer & reflection we will examine some of those stories and the
implications for us as we move towards celebrating Ascension and Pentecost and ultimately moving into the complete embrace of resurrection joy.

May 3: Brother Ryan Thornton, OFM
"There's something about Mary..."
But what is it exactly? For centuries Mary has been part of Christian life, but this has meant different things to different people. On the
first Friday of May, a month traditionally devoted to Mary, we will spend a day of prayer focusing on how Mary is shown in the Gospels and
how she has been seen by the Franciscan spiritual tradition. “Reflecting on all these things in (our) hearts (Luke 2:19), we will spend time
with the Scriptures, and praying a form of the rosary known as the Franciscan Crown.

June 7: Brother Robert Rodrigues, OFM
"A Sabbath Day of Rest"
The days are warmer, the sun goes down later, and the beaches, and mountains beckon us to rest, relax and play. This day will be focusing
on Sabbath Rest as a way to lead us into the summer.

Lenten Wednesdays of Recollection

9:30- 2:00 pm First Friday Format
Suggested Donation $25.00
Following the First Friday Format we will be focusing on the scripture readings for the following Sunday during Lent. Father Edgar Magna, OFM
will lead these reflections.

Retreats

March 29-31: Brother Jeff Macnab, OFM
"Preparing for Easter"
Are you without a Parish? Are you taking a break from the church? Are you looking for a place to be accepted? Join us as we rest, question and look
at the Easter Mysteries in a quiet, mindfulness and supportive environment. Bring a friend, a spouse, partner or yourself to this Easter encounter.
Time will be given for individual one on one conversation as well as group discussion. Come and join us to help refind your Easter Heart.

July 16-20th
"Awaken the Mystic Within: Sisters Retreat"
Come. Rest. Open the deep well of your heart to the hidden mysteries of God and life around you. Sister Loretta Schaff, OSF is a Sister ofSt. Francis of Philadelphia.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, a Master’s in Liturgical Studies, and a Doctor of Ministry. Her experience includes ministry as a musician, liturgist,
professor, campus ministry, congregational leadership, spiritual director and retreat facilitator. She is presently the Spiritual Assistantto the St. Clare
Fraternity of the Order of Franciscan Seculars in Portland, Oregon.

July 19 - 21: Brother Jeff Macnab, OFM
"Celebrate the Heart"
“A Married Couples Retreat” A weekend for Married couples to come and share with each other as well as other married couples. Our focus will be the “Hearts Desire”.
What is God calling us to in our marriage? A time for quiet reflection, a time for sharing and a time to rekindle the heart.