Welcome
Matt Talbot Retreat Group 5 is an
organization of alcoholic men in recovery. Each year, we host two retreats and an
evening of recollection at The Holy Cross Retreat House on the grounds of
Stonehill College in Easton Massachusetts.
Retreats
A retreat is an opportunity to be away from the distractions of daily living for a couple of days, usually a weekend, in order to devote time to spiritual recovery from alcoholism.
A retreat brings together a group of recovering alcoholics in a setting that promotes fellowship and sharing throughout the weekend.
A Retreat Master, who is usually both a recovering alcoholic and a member of the clergy, gives conferences several times during the weekend.
Retreat Groups
There is no affiliation between AA and Matt Talbot Retreats. However, Matt Talbot Retreats are intended to foster and enhance spiritual recovery as suggested by AA's Twelve-Step Program.
Each group sets the cost for its retreats. Most of the cost goes to the retreat house for room and board.
For more information about Matt Talbot retreat groups, visit the Matt Talbot Retreat Movement web site.
Schedule
The following is a schedule of Group 5 retreats for the coming year:
| Function | Date | Retreat Master |
| Evening of Recollection | Oct 12, 2010 | Sr. Mary Lynch |
| Weekend Retreat | Jan 2011 | |
| Weekend Retreat | May 2011 |
Several weeks before each retreat, we mail a notice and retreat application form to active MTG5 members.
Registration
You can register for the next retreat that is listed on our schedule by mailing a completed registration form (including a check or money order for the amount listed on the form) to:
Group Secretary
Matt Talbot Group #5
P.O. Box 91
North Easton, MA 02356-0091
To download a blank form, simply click on one of the links below.
Scholarships
Those experiencing a financial hardship can apply for a full or partial scholarship. All inquiries should be directed to the group secretary.
Contact Us
Group officers / board members
- Tom McGinty, chair
- Rich Quindley, asst. chair
- George White, secretary
- Glen Musselman, treasurer
- Cedric Saunder, booking agent
- Jim Parili, at large board member
- Ron Paquette, at large board member
Group mailing list
If you wish to be included on our mailing list, please contact us and include your full name, postal address, phone number and email address.
NOTE: If you have not participated in a retreat during the past two years, you will be removed from our mailing list unless you notify us to retrain you as an active participant.
Postal and email address
Postal address: P.O. Box 91, North
Easton, MA 02356-0091
Email address: secretary@mtg5.org