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 resume in September with the following:

Dec. 2        Never the same Again

Jan. 6        What you receive as a Gift, Give as a Gift

Feb. 3       To Dwell in the House of the Lord

May 4        An Emptier, Fuller Life – Walking with Mary

June 1        This is my Body, This is my Blood

            9:30 am. Arrival & Coffee
            10:00am. Conference
            11:00 am. Mass
            12Noon Lunch
            1:15pm Conference
            2:00 pm Departure
            Suggested Donation: $25.00

Dec. 6 - 9 Fr. Philip Garcia, OFM - In Stillness and In Silence
A four-day silent, contemplative retreat for those seeking a solitary experience before the Feast of Christmas. Come one, two or three nights - $85/night double occupancy, $105/night private room

Dec. 9 - 11 Ed Degroot
And the Word Became Flesh
A weekend reflection on the mystery of the Incarnation in the Franciscan tradition.$170 Double occupancy, $210 Single This retreat can be combined with the Silent Retreat on Dec 6 - 9.

Dec. 30 - Jan. 1: Fr. Philip Garcia, OFM
“... And You Shall Know Peace”
A year-end serenity retreat for people recovering through the Twelve Step process.$170 Double occupancy, $210 Single

Jan 20 – 22: Fr. Philip Garcia, OFM
”Like Father, Like Son”
64th Annual Men’s Retreat -A weekend of reflection on Jesus’ relationship with his Father and the challenges it presents to us as men of faith.$170 Double occupancy, $210 Single

Saturday, February 11:Dennis Lucey,Franciscan Covenant Member
A Pre-Lent Day of Liturgical Appreciation
How are we doing with the new Roman Missal? Three months into our use of the new Missal, what are some aspects we are really coming to appreciate? How can we now begin to savor some of these features? What are some obstacles we are finding, and how might we handle them? Suggested Donation: $25.00

Thurs-Sun, April 5-8 Fr.Philip Garcia,OFM ,
Triduum Retreat
We invite you to spend a silent, non-directed retreat beginning with Holy Thursday evening and ending on Easter Sunday morning. Morning and evening prayer, the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered in addition to the solemn liturgies of the Triduum. $90/night double occupancy, $105/night private room

May 25 – 27 Br. Mateo Guerrero, OFM
”Praying in the Kitchen”
Join us for a weekend of prayer and culinary delight as Brother Mateo guides us to heaven on earth with his divine recipes and insights!

June 8 – 10
In the Franciscan Tradition
A series focusing on how Franciscan spirituality and charism have influenced the Church in her understanding of scripture, her interpretation of the Gospels, and her celebrations in liturgy

Lenten Wednesdays Recollection

9:30 am. to 2:00 pm. First Friday format Suggested Donation: $25.00

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22        “From Dust to Dust and From Life to Life” Begin this Lenten season by gratefully turning our minds and hearts to God who has given us life and who continues to offer us new life.

Wed. Feb. 29, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28:        Days of Recollection focusing on the scripture readings for the following Sunday will be offered on every Wednesday of Lent except for the last Wednesday, April 4th.

Fri. April 6 - Good Friday      “Behold the Wood of the Cross” We invite you to come and recall Jesus’ Passion and Death with us through listening to the word and celebrating the Church’s solemn Liturgy of Good Friday.