Retreats
Directed Retreats
Although differing in their duration, Directed Retreats are a privileged time for you to deepen your relationship with God. You will be assigned a trained spiritual director with whom you will meet briefly each day to discern the movements of God in your life as revealed through your prayer. Aside from these daily conversations and the time you set aside for your own personal prayer, your time is unstructured. The only group prayer offered is the daily Eucharistic liturgy. An atmosphere of silence is to be maintained in the house and on the grounds for the duration of the retreat.
Guided Retreats
Guided Retreats, of differing lengths and schedules, are most often organized around a specific theme. The retreat’s director will give suggestive input during group conferences to orient you and the other retreatants for how might spend your time in private prayer. Guided retreats typically include daily Mass. Depending on the retreat, there may also be a brief time for you to meet privately with the director and/or for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. An atmosphere of silence is typically to be maintained in the house and on the grounds for the duration of the retreat, although a given retreat may alter this expectation due to its theme.
Private Retreats
During a Private Retreat, a retreatant is invited to embrace the silence of Eastern Point while deepening his/her experience of God but without the assistance of individual spiritual direction. Private retreats are subject to availability. Contact the office via phone at (978) 283-0013 or via email at easternpoint@jesuits.org.
Hosted retreats
Occasionally, Eastern Point makes the house and its grounds available to outside groups for their prayerful use. These retreats are often closed to the public and are not listed on our public schedule. Opportunities for such retreats are limited. Contact the office via phone at (978) 283-0013 or via email at easternpoint@jesuits.org.
Directed Retreats
Although differing in their duration, Directed Retreats are a privileged time for you to deepen your relationship with God. You will be assigned a trained spiritual director with whom you will meet briefly each day to discern the movements of God in your life as revealed through your prayer. Aside from these daily conversations and the time you set aside for your own personal prayer, your time is unstructured. The only group prayer offered is the daily Eucharistic liturgy. An atmosphere of silence is to be maintained in the house and on the grounds for the duration of the retreat.
Guided Retreats
Guided Retreats, of differing lengths and schedules, are most often organized around a specific theme. The retreat’s director will give suggestive input during group conferences to orient you and the other retreatants for how might spend your time in private prayer. Guided retreats typically include daily Mass. Depending on the retreat, there may also be a brief time for you to meet privately with the director and/or for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. An atmosphere of silence is typically to be maintained in the house and on the grounds for the duration of the retreat, although a given retreat may alter this expectation due to its theme.
Private Retreats
During a Private Retreat, a retreatant is invited to embrace the silence of Eastern Point while deepening his/her experience of God but without the assistance of individual spiritual direction. Private retreats are subject to availability. Contact the office via phone at (978) 283-0013 or via email at easternpoint@jesuits.org.
Hosted retreats
Occasionally, Eastern Point makes the house and its grounds available to outside groups for their prayerful use. These retreats are often closed to the public and are not listed on our public schedule. Opportunities for such retreats are limited. Contact the office via phone at (978) 283-0013 or via email at easternpoint@jesuits.org.
8 Day Retreats2020
Oct 21-Oct 29 Nov 1-Nov 9 Nov 29-Dec 7 2021 Jan 5-13 Jan 16-24 Jan 26-Feb 3 Feb 20-28 Apr 20-28 Apr 30-May 8 May 12-May 20 May 23-May 31 June 3-June 11 June 15-23 June 28-July 6 July 9-July 17 July 20-28 Aug 5-Aug 13 (Jesuits only) Aug 16-Aug 24 Aug 27-Sept 4 Sept 7- Sept 15 Sept 22-Sept 30 Oct 20-Oct 28 Oct 31-Nov 8 Dec 8- Dec 16 |
Other Directed Retreats7-Day Directed
2021 Mar 17- Mar 24 Oct 6-Oct 13 6-Day Directed 2020 Nov 15-Nov 21 (Clergy only) 2021 Nov 28-Dec 4 (Clergy only) 2021 Feb 10-15 Nov 16-Nov 21 3-Day Directed 2020 Dec 10-Dec 13 2021 Feb 20-Feb 23 |
The 30 Day RetreatThe full Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius will be offered:
January 3 – February 6, 2021 June 27 – July 31, 2021 Each retreat includes an orientation day at the beginning and two days of review at the end. Retreatants are expected to participate in the entire 34-day program. Applicants for the Spiritual Exercises must have made several week-long, individually-directed, silent retreats and currently be receiving on-going spiritual direction. Because space is limited and the application process lengthy, a preliminary application must be submitted by September 30, 2020 for the retreat beginning on January 3, 2021 and by March 1, 2021 for the retreat beginning on June 27, 2021. To receive information on the Spiritual Exercises, please click here. For all other retreat requests, please click here. |
Guided and Weekend Retreats
Days of Prayer
Days of Prayer
February/March |
April-June |
September -December |
Ash Wednesday Day of Prayer February 17 (9:30- 4) Presented by EPRH Staff |
To Register for Days of Prayer contact Fr. Bob Vereecke rvereecke@jesuits.org |
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Lenten Day of Prayer February 28 (9:30- 4) Presented by EPRH Staff |
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Centering Prayer Silent Weekend March 12-14 Presented by Claire Rusowicz & Anne Simpkinson centered_in_silence.docx Register |
Easter Octave Day of Prayer April 10 (9:30-4) Vigil of Pentecost Day of Prayer May 22 (9:30-4) Presented by EPRH Staff |
Advent Day of Prayer Dec 5 (2021) (9:30-4) Presented by EPRH Staff The Heartbeat of God December 18-20 (2020) Presented by Clare Walsh, MHSH REGISTER |
Retreat Arrangements – Useful Information
Arrival and Departure
Rooms are available after 3:00 PM on the opening day of the retreat. Retreats begin with dinner at 6:00 PM, followed by an orientation meeting at 7:30 PM. Unless otherwise noted week long retreats end with Mass at 8:00 AM, then departure. Shorter retreats will end with Mass at 11:15 AM, followed by lunch and departure.. We maintain a smoke-free atmosphere and kindly ask all retreatants to respect this policy.
Special Needs
If you have a medical need requiring a special room accommodation, or specific dietary restrictions, please indicate this on the retreat application form.
Meals
Breakfast is served at 7:00 am, lunch at 12 noon, and dinner at 6:00 pm. Snacks, coffee, fruit juices and filtered water are available in the dining room at any time. Please bring single dollar bills if you would like to purchase soda or bottled water during your retreat.
Things You Might Bring
You are welcome to wear comfortable clothes during your retreat. If you are coming for a longer retreat, please note that washing machines, dryers and irons are available for your use. Comfortable walking shoes will help you enjoy the beautiful grounds. Bring some sturdier shoes or boots if you enjoy hiking or the rocky ocean coast. There are many, many opportunities for walking here at the retreat house and in the vicinity.
Bring your bicycle if you enjoy cycling. Bring your personal toiletries and medications. We have a small refrigerator where special medications or food you might wish to bring may be stored. Depending on the time of year, you may wish to bring a travel coffee mug, refillable water bottle, bug spray, and/or sun block. Most of the rooms have a balcony with a fixed chair and small table. If you wish more flexibility, bring a light-weight folding chair, which is also useful in warmer weather on nearby beaches. We are equipped with WIFI and you are welcome to bring your laptop, iPad or other electronic device. In order to maintain the necessary silence, cell phones may be used only outside in your car, or at a distance from the retreat house.
Arrival and Departure
Rooms are available after 3:00 PM on the opening day of the retreat. Retreats begin with dinner at 6:00 PM, followed by an orientation meeting at 7:30 PM. Unless otherwise noted week long retreats end with Mass at 8:00 AM, then departure. Shorter retreats will end with Mass at 11:15 AM, followed by lunch and departure.. We maintain a smoke-free atmosphere and kindly ask all retreatants to respect this policy.
Special Needs
If you have a medical need requiring a special room accommodation, or specific dietary restrictions, please indicate this on the retreat application form.
Meals
Breakfast is served at 7:00 am, lunch at 12 noon, and dinner at 6:00 pm. Snacks, coffee, fruit juices and filtered water are available in the dining room at any time. Please bring single dollar bills if you would like to purchase soda or bottled water during your retreat.
Things You Might Bring
You are welcome to wear comfortable clothes during your retreat. If you are coming for a longer retreat, please note that washing machines, dryers and irons are available for your use. Comfortable walking shoes will help you enjoy the beautiful grounds. Bring some sturdier shoes or boots if you enjoy hiking or the rocky ocean coast. There are many, many opportunities for walking here at the retreat house and in the vicinity.
Bring your bicycle if you enjoy cycling. Bring your personal toiletries and medications. We have a small refrigerator where special medications or food you might wish to bring may be stored. Depending on the time of year, you may wish to bring a travel coffee mug, refillable water bottle, bug spray, and/or sun block. Most of the rooms have a balcony with a fixed chair and small table. If you wish more flexibility, bring a light-weight folding chair, which is also useful in warmer weather on nearby beaches. We are equipped with WIFI and you are welcome to bring your laptop, iPad or other electronic device. In order to maintain the necessary silence, cell phones may be used only outside in your car, or at a distance from the retreat house.