2024 Events
Health and Safety Information
Throughout the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, San Alfonso has continually monitored the health and safety requirements and guidance as outlined by the CDC and the State of NJ. Since the end of the pandemic which included lifting Covid protocols earlier in 2023, the retreat house is offering retreats and programs at full capacity.
This requires a return to the practice of guests sharing bathrooms between adjoining rooms or the use of community bathrooms and showers depending on the wing assigned and the number of attendees at the retreat.
Although health restrictions may have eased, Covid-19 and other respiratory viruses continue to spread and can still pose a health threat to many regardless of vaccination status. To determine whether it is safe for a person to attend a retreat here at San Alfonso, retreatants are asked to assess their own personal health conditions against any potential risk that participating in this indoor public space may present to them and others. For the current level of Covid-19 community spread for Monmouth County, where San Alfonso is located, click here for the latest guidance from the CDC.
Also, please note that San Alfonso's facility is spread across a large area. Depending on overnight bedroom locations, this may require a significant amount of walking between the bedroom areas and the conference room, chapel, dining room and any outdoor locations. Please be aware of this when making a reservation. Our North Wing, on the north end of the property, does not have an elevator and requires the use of steps for the second-floor bedroom areas. If, for some reason, you are unable to manage stairs, please note that on your registration form.
Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. To reserve a space on a retreat, please complete a registration form (please see links below for specific form) and send it in with a $50 (unless noted otherwise) non-refundable deposit. We look forward to having you join us for retreat! Thank you.
2024 Retreat Theme
The Eucharist and the Hungers of the
Human Heart
In honor of the year of the Eucharist as part of the National Eucharistic Revival, our theme for 2024 will be:
The Eucharist and the Hungers of the Human Heart.
The retreat will offer you an opportunity to get in touch with the hungers within your own heart and how an encounter with the living Christ through prayer, scripture, community, and most importantly, the Eucharist satisfies those hungers.
Call:
732-222-2731 (then dial ext 140)
or E-mail:
[email protected]
For Information On Any Event
Retreats for Women
$300 (Deposit: $50)
(Weekend retreats begin on Friday evening at 6:00 pm and end after lunch on Sunday. Guests may arrive any time after 3:00 pm on Friday. The gate will not be open before 3:00 pm.)
MARCH: 8-10 (FULL - waiting list only),
22-24 (Palm Sunday)
APRIL 12-14, 19-21, 26-28
MAY 3-5, 17-19
JUNE 21-23
AUGUST 6-8
OCTOBER 4-6, 11-13
NOVEMBER 8-10
Retreats For Religious Sisters
$580 - 5 Day (Deposit: $50) $750 - 6 Day Guided (Deposit: $100)
JUNE 16-21
(Five Day Preached)
JULY
21-26 OR JUL
28
- AUG
2
(Five Day Preached)
Please note:
Arrival time for Sisters Retreats is no earlier than 3 PM on arrival date. (Gate will not be open until then.) Departure is before lunch on the last day of the retreat.
Lenten Soup for the Soul Series
$25 per evening
February 21
Become What You Celebrate
Rev. Timothy Tarnacki, OSPPE
March 4
What Does It Mean To Be The Beloved?
Sr. Maureen Christensen, RSM
March 11
How To Witness Your Faith
in the 21st Century
Cristina D'Averso-Collins
March 18
Praying With Jesus' Good News
In The Parables of Mercy
Judy Schiavo
Silent Directed Retreats
$835 (Deposit: $100)
JUNE 23-30
AUGUST 25 - SEPTEMBER 1
Advent Silent Directed Weekend
$335 (Deposit: $50)
December 6 - 8
Retreat for Deacons
$300 Stipend (Deposit $50)
June 7 - 9
Priests and Deacons Renewal Week
$725 Stipend (Deposit: $100)
JUNE 10-14
Theme:
Bringing Vitality to the Faithful and Hope to the Margins
Retreat Director and Facilitator:
Rev. John E Hurley, CSP, D.Min.
Clergy Retreats
$475 Stipend (Deposit: $50)
SEPTEMBER 9-12
OCTOBER 7-10
Married Couples Retreat
$580 (Deposit: $50)
SEPTEMBER 13-15
Retreats for Men
$300 (Deposit: $50)
JULY 19-21
SEPTEMBER 6-8
SEPTEMBER 20-22
Monthly Days Of Prayer
Sliding Scale of $45-$55
JANUARY 23
FEBRUARY 14
MARCH 11
APRIL 16
MAY 9
SEPTEMBER 16
OCTOBER 21
NOVEMBER 13
DECEMBER 10
Serenity Retreats For Women
Stipend and to Register: Contact the Retreat Coordinator
FEBRUARY 2-4
AUGUST 2-4
Matt Talbot Retreats For Women
(Matt Talbot Retreats are for recovering alcoholics)
JANUARY 5-7
JANUARY 26-28
MAY 13-15 (MON-TUES-WED)
MAY 10-12 (W-41)
(Contact)
Click for W41(Only) Registration Form
MAY 24-26
JULY 26-28
OCTOBER 25-27
To register, you MUST send the registration form directly to the Matt Talbot Group Coordinator.
Matt Talbot Retreats For Men
(Matt Talbot Retreats are for recovering alcoholics)
JANUARY 12 - 14 (Group 60)
JUNE 14 - 16 (Group 29)
JULY 12 - 14 (Group 60)
NOVEMBER 1 - 3 (Group 29)
To register, you MUST send the registration form directly to the Group Coordinator.
Retreats for the Hispanic Community
(Retiro de Fin de Semana Para La Comunidad Hispana)
(These retreats will be conducted in Spanish by Redemptorist Team. For more information call 732-222-2731, ext. 169)
Retreat for Women
(Retiro de Mujeres)
July 5 - 7
(5 de julio al 7 de julio)
Retreat for Men
(Retiro de hombres)
August 23 - 25
(23 de agosto al 25 de agosto)
2024 Redemptorist Young Adult Retreat
"Hungers of the Heart"
July 19-21
$300 (Deposit $75)
Some Scholarships are Available
We invite Young Adults (20s & 30s) for our annual retreat.
Contact Br. Ken ([email protected]) for more information
Please note:
Arrival time for Retreat is no earlier than 3 PM on arrival date. (Gate will not be open until then.) Departure is after lunch on the last day of the retreat.