Events
Gaudete Baroque Ensemble in Concert
May 3, 7:30 PM
May 4, 3:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
This Spring, hear Guadete Baroque Ensemble in a concert featuring Couperin’s rare gem, La Visionnaire, and works by Corelli, Albinoni and Handel. Experience this music in the “acoustical marvel” (American Record Guide) of the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, surrounded by fresco, mosaic, and stone, bronze, and glass sculptures by local and international artists.
Weekend Retreats at the Community of Jesus
New Mercies for New Days
May 16–18, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22–23
The Bible is replete with stories of God’s never-failing mercy, known especially by those who seem most to offend it or least to deserve it. Again and again, new beginnings are born of new mercies, and thankfully, we may find our own faces reflected in some of these stories. Knowing God’s mercy for ourselves and for others—receiving the forgiving mercy of God and freely passing it on to others—are among the themes for this springtime retreat.
Gregorian Chant Retreat
IN JUBILATIONE: Celebrating the Ascension of Christ
May 27-30, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
This Spring, join us for a three-day Gregorian Chant retreat (Tuesday dinner through Friday Breakfast). Be refreshed by the beauty of the Community of Jesus monastery in late spring, overlooking Cape Cod bay! This retreat will focus on the chants surrounding the celebration of the Ascension of Christ, and will culminate with celebrating this feast on Thursday, May 29. Participants will join the members of the monastery singing the Liturgy of the Hours in celebration of the Feast in the “acoustical marvel” of the Church of the Transfiguration. All experience levels are welcome – beginners as well as those already proficient in Gregorian chant. Accommodations and all meals included.
Information & Registration: 508-255-1094 | Register Now
Gabriel V Brass Ensemble in Concert
May 30, 7:30 PM
May 31, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Weekend Retreats at the Community of Jesus
Believing in What is Beyond Imagining: What does your heart expect?
June 27–29, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory.
Ephesians 3:20
Creare Symphonia Orchestra Concert
July 19, 3:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
This summer, come in from a balmy summer day to hear Creare Symphonia in concert in the “accoustical marvel” (American Record Guide) of the Church of the Transfiguration on Orleans. The program will feature Prayer of Saint Gregory by Alan Hovhaness, Sacred Suite: from Armenian Liturgy, arranged for strings by Grigor Arakelian, and César Frank’s Sonata for Violin and Piano.
Weekend Retreats at the Community of Jesus
Striving for What Lies Ahead: Who does your soul pursue?
July 25-27, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal.
Philippians 3:13–14
Transfiguration Concerts
August 1 & 2, 2025, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA
Experience the “sheer physical thrill of a live performance” (Gramophone) of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony #2: Resurrection, performed by world-renowned choir Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley. The Resurrection Symphony has been hailed as a “vast symphonic fresco”(Gramophone), offering an epic journey that is magnificent, spiritual, frightening, charming, triumphant. This work requiring vast forces of over 150 musicians, and joined by the church’s unique surround-sound St. Cecilia Organ will be performed in the “acoustical marvel” (American Record Guide) of the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the church’s dedication (2000-2025).
Caroline Robinson Organ Concert
August 9, 2025
Church of the Transfiguration
5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA
Weekend Retreats at the Community of Jesus
Looking to What is Above: Where does your mind make its home?
August 15-17, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God..
Colossians 3:1
Weekend Retreats at the Community of Jesus
“I AM the Good Shepherd” Knowing and Being Known: Following the Shepherd
September 19-21, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
I am the good shepherd; I know my own and my own know me.
John 10:14
Gregorian Chant Retreat
The Extraordinary Colors of Ordinary Time!
Explore the Riches of Tempus per Annum
October 5-8, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
This Fall, join us for a three-day Gregorian Chant retreat (Sunday dinner through Wednesday breakfast) focused around the many chants of Ordinary Time! Be refreshed by the beauty of the Community of Jesus monastery in the fall, overlooking Cape Cod bay! Participants will join the members of the community singing the Liturgy of the Hours in the “acoustical marvel” of the Church of the Transfiguration. All experience levels are welcome – beginners as well as those already proficient in Gregorian chant. Accommodations and all meals included.
Information & Registration: 508-255-1094 | Register Now
Weekend Retreats at the Community of Jesus
“I AM the True Vine” Bearing and Pruning: Abiding in the Vine
October 17–19, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
John 15:5
Nathan Laube Organ Concert
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA
Hear guest organist Nathan Laube in concert on the unique surround-sound St. Cecilia organ at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans. A leading performer, pedagogue, and Grammy award-winning artist, Mr. Laube has performed extensively around the globe, and is known for his “masterful” (The Tracker) performances, and for exhibiting playing that was “flawless, inspired, and… transporting.” (Diapason). And the Boston Musical Intelligencer says, “Don’t miss him the next time he’s in town!” Experience the exquisite artistry of Nathan Laube in concert on the the St. Cecilia organ, complete with 11,964 pipes and restored by Nelson Barden of Boston, is comprised of parts of twenty-seven different E. M. Skinner organs and is the only organ in the world with its particular surround-sound configuration.
Gaudete Baroque Ensemble in Concert
October 25, 7:30 PM
October 26, 3:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Weekend Retreats at the Community of Jesus
“I AM the Bread of Life” Spending and Being Spent: Eating the Bread of Heaven
November 14–16, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
John 6:51
Gregorian Chant Retreat
Veni Emmanuel: Prepare for the Coming of Christ with the Chants of Advent
December 7-10, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
During the Season of Waiting, join us for a three-day Gregorian Chant retreat (Sunday dinner through Wednesday breakfast) focused on the Chants of Advent. Be nourished by the beauty of the monastery during the season of Advent. Participants will join the Community of Jesus for singing the Liturgy of the Hours in the “acoustical marvel” of the Church of the Transfiguration. All experience levels are welcome – beginners as well as those already proficient in Gregorian chant. Accommodations and all meals included.
Information & Registration: 508-255-1094 | Register Now
Weekend Retreats at the Community of Jesus
“I AM the Light of the World” Walking and Working: Living in the Light
December 12–14, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
John 9:4-5
