Priory Books and Gifts

Priory Books and Gifts Enjoy original hand-crafted products and a wide selection of religious books from the monastic
Community of Jesus on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Priory Books & Gifts offers one of the best collections of Religious Books, Bibles, and Recordings of Sacred Music and Gregorian chant in New England. Find unique gifts to nourish body, soul, and spirit. The Lumen Christi Candles, homemade jams, jellies, mustards, chutneys, and granola, and Essentia Bath products, are handmade of 100% all natural ingredients. Original works of mosaic, painting, and glass art, woven and knit scarves, quilted tapestries and handbags, hand-crafted jewelry and gifts are all made by Community members. Many products are available on-line. In addition, because each gift is unique and hand-made, there are many additional items only available in the shop — So come visit and see for yourself!

When you're looking for something to captivate your children's interest during these summer months, come check out this ...
07/12/2026

When you're looking for something to captivate your children's interest during these summer months, come check out this series of incredible books that are educational FUN! You know how it happens: we adults enjoy and often learn a great deal from the children's books as well!!

Summer is perfect for yes, sandy beaches, swimming, fishing, cook-outs, and making space in our schedules for reading! ...
07/12/2026

Summer is perfect for yes, sandy beaches, swimming, fishing, cook-outs, and making space in our schedules for reading! Priory Books and Gifts have shelves of books for all ages and all interests. Classics, poetry, people's amazing stories, inspirational books, help books on numerous topics, novels, and lots of children's books for toddlers to young adults. Come check them out and enjoy the American Journey Exhibit (1770 to today) also. It's a wonderful, large, and open true storybook on display!

We want to welcome you to Priory Books & Gifts at Rock Harbor in Orleans. Come check out the large selection of books i...
06/17/2026

We want to welcome you to Priory Books & Gifts at Rock Harbor in Orleans. Come check out the large selection of books in a wide variety of topics and interests for wonderful summer reading. There are great possibilities for all ages and interests. Mark your calendar to come experience the amazing historical "Walk About" on the grass area between the Church of the Transfiguration and the Bell Tower, beginning June 22 through July 10. No charge. 10:00 AM - 5:00PM , , ,

Have you ever heard of a "Peal" accomplished by a group of bell ringers? May 15-17, this group of Bell ringers visited ...
05/20/2026

Have you ever heard of a "Peal" accomplished by a group of bell ringers? May 15-17, this group of Bell ringers visited the Community of Jesus to ring a peal in this bell tower. They came from Boston, Nantucket, NYC, Washington DC and Raleigh. (There isn't a group name, because they aren't a certain group — they are just ringers who know each other from towers all over). There were 16 visitors in total, and they rang two successful peals, one on Saturday and one on Sunday.
In technical terms, a "peal" is when the bells are rung continuously in over 5000 different sequences, typically taking at least 3 hours (if 10 bells are participating). In layman's terms, that means the ringers are following mathematical patterns so that in every round of 10 bells rung, the bells are rung in a different order, with no duplications, so over 5,000 permutations of the order in which 10 bells can be struck. It takes a LOT of concentration, skill, and perseverance!
Even the ducks loved listening to the bells ringing out! 😊 There was a pair of ducks sitting in the grass listening....
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You won't want to miss this exceptional organ concert on Sunday afternoon, May 10th, 3:30pm-5:00pm with Ken Cowan on the...
04/10/2026

You won't want to miss this exceptional organ concert on Sunday afternoon, May 10th, 3:30pm-5:00pm with Ken Cowan on the St. Cecilia Pipe Organ in the Church of the Transfiguration. This symphonic instrument is comprised of components from over 70 different E. M. Skinner organs enveloping 11,964 pipes restored by Nelson Barden Assoc. of Boston, that are placed in a unique surround-sound design.

The Community of Jesus filled this garage full of supplies that are ready to ship to Jamaica! Food, blankets, towels, d...
11/08/2025

The Community of Jesus filled this garage full of supplies that are ready to ship to Jamaica! Food, blankets, towels, diapers, clothing, flashlights and much more, including many prayers.
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You won't want to miss Creare Sympfonia returning in concert under the baton of Maestro Richard K. Pugsley this weekend....
11/06/2025

You won't want to miss Creare Sympfonia returning in concert under the baton of Maestro Richard K. Pugsley this weekend. This evocative program features favorite masterworks by Edward Elgar, Gerald Finzi, and Ralph Vaughan Williams, including Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis and Fantasia on 'Greensleeves', and Elgar's Elegy, Op. 58. Experience the music of these time-tested composers whose voices capture the soul of a nation through sweeping melodies, tender reflections, and pastoral grandeur. Church of the Transfiguration, 5 Bayview Dr., Orleans, MA. Friday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 and Saturday, Nov. 8 at 3:30pm. Tickets include the reception following each concert. Call 508-240-2400 or purchase online at www.artsempoweringlife.org/events/
The quilted banners in the Church have been created by the Sisters.

This past weekend, McLean, who was at the August Weekend Invitational retreat at the Community, found the perfect gift f...
09/25/2025

This past weekend, McLean, who was at the August Weekend Invitational retreat at the Community, found the perfect gift for her new grand-daughter, This beautiful quilt was created by Sr. Angela who pours love and prayers into all the quilted creations. There are quilts for all ages plus handbags in different sizes, quilted potholders and bookmarks, original glass pieces from clocks to dishes to jewelry pieces, Essentia bath products, and a large selection of Bibles and books for all ages. Open Mon-Friday (except closed Wed) 10AM - 5PM.
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You won't want to miss this! Experience the "sheer physical thrill of a live performance" (Gramophone) of Gustav Mahler...
08/02/2025

You won't want to miss this! Experience the "sheer physical thrill of a live performance" (Gramophone) of Gustav Mahler's monumental Symphony #2: Resurrection, performed by world-renowned choir Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley. The Resurrection Symphony offers an epic journey that is magnificent, spiritual, frightening, charming, triumphant! 508-240-2400 for tickets, or come to Priory Books & Gifts to buy tickets. In the beautiful Church of the Transfiguration, 5 Bayview Dr., Orleans, MA 02653. 8PM. Reception follows.

We're celebrating Independence Day tomorrow, July 2nd - Let Freedom Ring! Over 300 will be seated at tables on the Comm...
07/02/2025

We're celebrating Independence Day tomorrow, July 2nd - Let Freedom Ring! Over 300 will be seated at tables on the Common area to enjoy wonderful food and Patriotic music with Gloriae Dei Cantores and orchestra. The guests have front-row seating at the harbor area to watch the fireworks after the festive dinner time.

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5 Bay View Drive
Orleans, MA
02653

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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+15082473194

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