Retreats
Following the Benedictine tradition of ‘welcoming all as Christ’, we invite you to take time away from the busyness of everyday life and consider a retreat at the Community of Jesus, on the shores of Cape Cod Bay. We are privileged to share with our fellow pilgrims the beauty of Bethany and Paraclete Retreat Houses, and the Church of the Transfiguration, as hallowed spaces in which to find direction and renewal. In the setting of this monastic community, surrounded by simple beauty, and lovingly prepared meals, many have experienced God’s healing presence, peace, and strengthening Word.
Personal Retreats
We welcome you to join us for two or three days of personal retreat. You can choose to have a quiet, private time, or a directed retreat using materials provided at the Guest House. There are daily liturgies in the church in which you are invited to participate if you would like. Meals are prepared and served by the Sisters in the Guest House. If desired, spiritual direction is available.
Gregorian Chant Retreat
April 27 – May 1 | CHANTS OF EASTER
Retreat Highlights:
- Chant instruction for all experience levels with members of the Community of Jesus, where Gregorian Chant is sung in Latin daily
- Participate in singing the Liturgy of the Hour Eastertide services
- Opportunity for refreshment surrounded by the beauty and peace of the monastery
- Lovely meals and accommodations at Paraclete Guest House overlooking Cape Cod Bay
Gregorian Chant Retreat
July 9 – 13 | FEAST OF ST. BENEDICT & THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS
Highlights include:
- Chant instruction for all experience levels
- Singing Gregorian Chant in the Church of the Transfiguration where Liturgy of the Hours is sung
- Attending the daily Divine Offices
- Lovely meals and accommodations overlooking the Cape Cod Bay
- Join us as we explore the riches of this glorious tradition.
Price: $595 including 3 days of meals and accommodations.
Retreat fee includes lodging and all meals beginning with dinner on Sunday, July 9 and ending after breakfast on Thursday, July 13
Gregorian Chant Retreat
September 11-15 | CHANTS OF THE HOLY CROSS
Highlights include:
- Chant instruction for all experience levels
- Singing Gregorian Chant in the Church of the Transfiguration where Liturgy of the Hours is sung
- Attending the daily Divine Offices
- Lovely meals and accommodations overlooking the Cape Cod Bay
- Join us as we explore the riches of this glorious tradition.
Price: $595 including 3 days of meals and accommodations.
Retreat fee includes lodging and all meals beginning with dinner on Monday, September 11 and ending after breakfast on Friday, September 15
Group Retreats
Paraclete Retreat House is a wonderful setting for a group retreat, with accommodation for overnights and meals, and spaces for teaching and conversation. Spiritual direction can be made available for individuals, and retreats can be designed according to particular goals and needs. All retreatants are invited to participate in the daily liturgies in the church. We look forward to welcoming you, and we pray that this opportunity to “come away” will bless and refresh you.
Family Retreats
A newly renovated family house is available for Spiritual Retreats. Please call (508) 240-2400 for further information.
Rates
Personal Retreat: One overnight and three meals
Suggested donation ranges from $215 per person to $265 per couple
Group Retreat rates, please call the Guest Mistress.
All prices are suggested donations; scholarship possibilities are available.
Family House Retreat: Suggested Donation is $4,000 per week. Meals available at additional cost.
Please contact the Scribes Office at 508-255-1094 or email for more information.
The Community of Jesus is a member of the Association of Benedictine Retreat Centers, an organization of approximately 40 member centers working together to foster the Benedictine charism in retreat ministry. You can learn more about these centers who wish to “welcome all as Christ” by visiting this website.
