Newsletters

Fall 2023 Electronic Newsletter - information on our Franciscan International Award dinner, intriguing background on the relic from St Joseph Cuperitino (displayed in our chapel) and Bob Beck's interview on Relevant Radio all await your discovery.

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Spring 2023 Newsletter
Our Spring Newsletter opens with a reflection from Fr. Jim Kent on life and the Pascal Mysteries.  Inside, we are looking forward to the arrival of springtime weather and even thinking about summer.  Information is available on our Franciscan International Award Dinner and our Garden Party.  Chef Tim has provided a recipe for Crock Pot Beef Stew, which should see us through any remaining chilly evenings.

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Winter 2022/2023 Newsletter
With Thanksgiving on the very near horizon, our Winter Newsletter opens with Fr. Kent’s thoughts on thankfulness. He offers his humble gratitude for the generosity of so many who helped the Rekindle the Flame Heating System Replacement Campaign to be a success. With this in mind, our new boiler and water softener are highlighted in this issue. Upcoming Catholic Retreats for the rest of this year are highlighted, with next year’s retreat dates outlined. On the back, Chef Tim has a delicious recipe that is perfect for the upcoming holiday season. 

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Fall 2022 Newsletter
As the colors and coolness of autumn begin to herald in the upcoming change in seasons, Fr. Jim Kent offers a reflection in his article ‘Change is in the Air’.  Our Fall 2022 newsletter doesn’t focus so much on changes at the Center, but rather highlights many of the different retreats and projects we have had going.  

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Summer 2022 Newsletter
Our Summer 2022 Newsletter covers a variety of upcoming events and changes at the Retreat Center.  Information on this year’s ‘in-person’ FIA Dinner, our new Retreat Theme, as well as introductions to our new Chef and two new Lay Board of Advisor Members are all included.  A recipe from Chef Judy’s archives still graces our back page and Fr. Jim Kent offer some reflections on our cover.  

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Spring 2022 Newsletter
A new year and the changes at the Franciscan Retreat continue.  This Spring’s newsletter highlights these changes, as well as covers some of our familiar Lenten Retreats.  Back by popular request is a recipe from Br. Bob.  

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Winter 2022 Newsletter
It is hard to believe that it is time once again for our Annual Christmas Appeal.  In this newsletter, Fr. Jim Kent reflects on the all of the wonderful updates of previous years and outlines the needs of the Retreat Center at this time. Inside, there are reflections on the Retreat Center’s year as a whole and the year ahead and on the upcoming ‘Holy Day’ Season.  As always, Chef Judy shares a festive recipe. 

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Fall 2021 Newsletter
The turning over of the seasons are each marked with their own special and unique changes.  As the heat, sunshine and green gives way to the colors of autumn and its cool, crisp days, the Franciscan Retreat Center is also undergoing a change of season.  Our Fall Newsletter outlines what is new, as well as keeping with what is tried and true – such as an autumn treat from our chef Judy on the back page.  

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Summer 2021 Newsletter
This Summer Newsletter contains information on both our upcoming Garden Party and our 62nd Franciscan International Award Dinner.  Once again, Judy has provided a delicious recipe while Br. Bob offers some food for thought.   

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Spring 2021 Newsletter
Our Spring Newsletter contains information on Br. Bob’s (then) upcoming heart surgery, our virtual Lenten Days of Prayer, updates on the Franciscan International Award Dinner along with the Retreat Director Position, a tribute to John Mahoney, another tasty recipe from Judy and more. 

Spring Newsletter

Winter 2021 Newsletter
Our Winter newsletter gives a brief overview of this whole unique year and offers a glimpse into what 2021 will bring.  As usual, a recipe from Judy, one sure to warm you both inside and out, graces the back of the newsletter.

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Fall 2020 Newsletter
Our Fall Newsletter offers some spiritual advice from Br. Bob, updates on our COVID procedures, comments from our first post-COVID retreat, along with information on our Video Series, new door installation, FIA Dinner and more. 

Fall 2020 Newsletter

Spring 2020 Newsletter
Our Spring Newsletter looks ahead to many exciting things coming to the Retreat Center this year: the return of the Summer Garden Party, our annual FIA Dinner, upcoming retreats, our Lenten Days of Prayer, updates made possible by our Christmas Appeal, as well as the ‘re-energizing’ of the Apostles League.  As usual, Br. Bob offers some words of reflection and Judy provides a delicious recipe.   

Spring 2020 Newsletter

Winter 2020 Newsletter
Advent is here, and with it comes our Advent Days of Prayer and our annual Christmas Appeal, as our Winter Newsletter showcases.  It also contains information on the last two retreats of 2019, and gives the 2020 Retreat Theme and Schedule.  Br. Bob offers a thoughtful reflection and provides a recipe to help use up any leftover turkey. 

Winter 2020 Newsletter