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Advent – The Coming of the Lord
In Formation
Abbey Diary
Meet Our New Abbot
St. Joseph’s Abbey Gift Shop
Retreats at St. Joseph’s Abbey
The Cloud of Unknowing
Our Day
Our History
We Live by the Work of Our Hands
Becoming a Monk
Meet a Monk
Our Chant
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Advent – The Coming of the Lord
In Formation
Abbey Diary
Meet Our New Abbot
St. Joseph’s Abbey Gift Shop
Retreats at St. Joseph’s Abbey
The Cloud of Unknowing
Our Day
Our History
We Live by the Work of Our Hands
Becoming a Monk
Meet a Monk
Our Chant
Support the Abbey

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Advent – The Coming of the Lord
In Formation
Abbey Diary
Meet Our New Abbot
St. Joseph’s Abbey Gift Shop
Retreats at St. Joseph’s Abbey
The Cloud of Unknowing
Our Day
Our History
We Live by the Work of Our Hands
Becoming a Monk
Meet a Monk
Our Chant
Support the Abbey

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Advent-The Coming of the Lord

Brother Joseph’s Solemn Profession

Masses and Scrolls

The monks of Saint Joseph’s Abbey accept donations for Masses and Scrolls of Enrollment.

We Live by the Work of Our Hands

The Holy Rood Guild
Trappist Preserves

Our Chant

Here at Spencer, traditional Gregorian chant predominates in both the Divine Office and the Mass.

Retreats at St. Joseph’s Abbey

Meet Our Abbot

Dom Vincent

The Cloud of Unknowing

A conceptual documentary film about our monastery.

Our Day

An ordinary day in the life of a monk.

Becoming a Monk

It takes time, prayer and patience but once I get in touch with this deep down place of my desire, everything will be changed, transformed. I will want to follow and pursue what I love with my whole heart, with all my strength.

Our History

St. Joseph’s Abbey Gift Shop

Abbey Diary

Daily reflections from the cloister

Meet a Monk

Brother John

SAINT JOSEPH’S ABBEY
167 North Spencer Road
Spencer, MA 01562
508.885.8700
monks@spencerabbey.org

DIRECTIONS
Google Maps

Visitors may walk in the areas in front of the church entrance but should not enter the areas of the enclosure. The monks are happy to welcome visitors and send our prayers and blessings to all our guests.

ABBEY RETREAT HOUSE
508.885.8710
retreats@spencerabbey.org

VOCATION DIRECTOR
508.885.8700 x518
vocation@spencerabbey.org

ABBEY GIFT SHOP and BOOKSTORE
Hours: Thurs-Sat 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
508.885.8720

THE HOLY ROOD GUILD
Showroom Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-4:30
(closed Noon-1:00 daily)
508.885.8750
www.holyroodguild.com

TRAPPIST PRESERVES
Order online or available in the Abbey Gift Shop

MASS and PRAYER
The doors to the Abbey guest chapels are open for Mass and prayer from 5:30 AM until after Compline every day. And guests are welcome to pray with us for:

Lauds – morning prayer at 6 AM on weekdays, 6:40 on weekends

Mass – which follows immediately after Lauds

Sext – midday prayer at 12:15

None – midafternoon prayer at 2 but 2:15 on Sundays

Vespers – evening prayer at 5:40 but 5:10 on Sundays

Compline – night prayer at 7:40

Sabbath: The Monks of Saint Joseph’s Abbey
A Journey Films documentary.

Support the Abbey

Advent – The Coming of the Lord
In Formation
Abbey Diary
Meet Our New Abbot
St. Joseph’s Abbey Gift Shop
Retreats at St. Joseph’s Abbey
The Cloud of Unknowing
Our Day
Our History
We Live by the Work of Our Hands
Becoming a Monk
Meet a Monk
Our Chant
Support the Abbey

Advent – The Coming of the Lord
In Formation
Abbey Diary
Meet Our New Abbot
St. Joseph’s Abbey Gift Shop
Retreats at St. Joseph’s Abbey
The Cloud of Unknowing
Our Day
Our History
We Live by the Work of Our Hands
Becoming a Monk
Meet a Monk
Our Chant
Support the Abbey