Men’s Retreat Fall 2025:
When a Man Brings His Offering
With Speaker Jack Franicevich
I’m looking forward to being with you at this year’s Men’s Retreat, where we’ll spend the weekend in the book of Leviticus, one of my favorites. Throughout its history, both Jewish and Christian readers have seen Leviticus as a theological reflection on the liturgical life of God’s people. Leviticus begins the way the story of Cain and Abel begins, the way Jesus’s adult life begins, and the way each Sunday morning at Good Sam begins: “When a man brings his offering…” (Lev. 1. 2). Reflecting on these opening words of Leviticus, the Hasidic philosopher Martin Buber wrote, “Only he who brings himself to God as an offering may be called man.” I hope you’ll join me this October as we consider these words and enjoy the weekend together. —Jack Franicevich
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Join us on this retreat weekend designed for men who are desiring to grow as image-bearers of Christ—deepening relationship with God and with others. Embrace the opportunity to forge meaningful connections with like-minded men who are also on a journey of spiritual growth.
Location: Daylesford Abbey Spirituality Center, 220 South Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301
Weekend Program: The weekend will begin Friday evening with pizza, Evening Prayer and a brief introductory session with Jack Franicevich. On Saturday we’ll have four teaching sessions (two morning, one afternoon, and one evening) and will close by a sharing of the Eucharist. There will be no formal retreat programming on Sunday morning, but overnight participants have the option to stay over at Daylesford Abbey for Saturday night.
RATES
Overnight two nights / five meals: $350
Includes single room (with hall bathroom) for both Friday and Saturday nights, and five meals (pizza Friday; breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday; breakfast on Sunday).
Overnight one night / four meals: $225
Includes single room (with hall bathroom) for Friday night, and three meals (pizza Friday; breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday).
Commuter / four meals: $125
Includes Saturday meals (pizza Friday; breakfast, lunch, and dinner on).
Scholarships are available. Contact Fr Ellsworth at rector@good-samaritan.org.
Questions? Contact George Scheffey at 610.745.2856 or email mensministry@goodsamaritan.org.