Route 9, P.O. Box 300
Garrison, NY 10524-0300
(845)424-3671 X2111
(845)424-2162 FAX
graymoorcenter@atonementfriars.org
www.graymoorcenter.org

Thank you for your interest in the retreats that we have scheduled for 200. In addition to what’s listed below, we plan to offer other weekend, one-day and evening programs and events. And of course, we’ll continue our practice of making special arrangements for individuals and groups.

Visit www.graymoorcenter.org, or call us directly at (845)-424-2111 for updates. Or, if you have an e-mail address, send it to us so that we can get information out to you  quickly, accurately and inexpensively.

Thank you for your continuing interest and support. We look forward to welcoming you.

Sincerely,

Rev. James J. Gardiner, SA
Director
jgardiner@atonementfriars.org

Fri. Jan. 4 - Sun. Jan. 6
SPIRITUALITY OF THE 12 STEPS
Help for everyone to discover the spiritual part of themselves (especially participants in 12-step programs).

Fri. Jan. 18 - Fri. Jan 25
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
Visit www.weekofprayer2008.org for listing of events.

Fri. Jan. 25 - Sun. Jan. 27
MATT TABLOT MEN
A retreat for recovering alcoholic men with emphasis on the spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Fri. Feb. 1 - Sun. Feb. 3
S.O.A.R.
A weekend focusing on the spirituality of the Al-Anon program and how it applies to the spouse of an alcoholic.

Fri. Feb. 8 - Sun. Feb. 10
MATT TALBOT WOMEN
A retreat for recovering alcoholic women with emphasis on the spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Fri. Feb. 29 - Sun. Mar. 2
DAN EGAN RETREAT
A weekend for men and women recovering from drug addiction.

Fri. Mar. 7 - Sun. Mar. 9
SPONSORS RETREAT
A weekend of conferences and conversations dealing with the challenges, old and new, of 12-step sponsorship. (Space is limited.)

Fri. Mar. 14 - Sun. Mar. 16
MATT TALBOT MEN
A retreat for recovering alcoholic men with emphasis on the spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Wed. Mar. 19 - Sun. Mar. 23
HOLY WEEK RETREAT
Time for prayer and reflection as the church celebrates "The Three Days" and Easter. Arrive anytime on Spy Wednesday (or later, as necessary); return home after dinner on Easter Sunday. ($250 per person, single occupancy; $210 per person, double occupancy).

Fri. Mar. 28 - Sun. Mar. 30
THE BUDDHA AS TEACHER
What Christians can learn from the insights and practices of Buddhists.

Fri. Apr. 11 - Sun. Apr. 13
THE CHURCH WOMEN WANT
Recognizing that present tensions are filled with hope, women share their faith and church journeys.

Fri. Apr. 11 - Sun. Apr. 13
PRAYER & MEDITATION
Time to experience various styles of prayer and meditation (especially helpful to people working on the 11th step).

Fri. Apr. 25 - Sun. Apr. 27
MATT TALBOT WOMEN
A retreat for recovering alcoholic women with emphasis on the spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Thu. Apr. 29 - Sun. May 1
MIDWEEK RETREAT FOR SENIORS
An opportunity to inaugurate Older Americans Month and reflect on one's relationship with God and with other people. Arrive Tuesday at 3:00 PM and return home Thursday after lunch. ($95.00 per person, single or double occupancy)

Fri. May 2 - Sun. May 4
CHARISMATIC RENEWAL WEEKEND
A weekend for sharing prayer and praise, celebration and thanksgiving with a prayer community.

Fri. May 16 - Sun. May 18
MAN MATTERS — LIVING A SPIRITUAL LIFE
A retreat weekend for men searching for peace and freedom in their everyday lives through spirituality.

Fri. June 6 - Sun. June 8
AL-ANON RETREAT
The Al-Alanon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems…Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution. $110 per person (double occupancy); $155.00 (single occupancy). Includes two nights and all meals.

Thu. Jul. 3 - Sun. Jul. 6
FAMILY RETREAT
An extended weekend to celebrate faith and mix family prayer with family fun.

Fri. Jul. 11 - Sun. Jul. 13
SPANISH-SPEAKING MATT TALBOT
A retreat for Spanish-speaking alcoholic men with emphasis on the spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Fri. Jul. 25 - Sun. Jul. 27
PRAYER AND MEDITATION
Time to experience various styles of prayer and meditation (especially helpful to people working on the 11th step).

Fri. Aug. 22 - Sun. Aug. 24
SPIRITUALITY OF THE 12 STEPS
Help for everyone to discover the spiritual part of themselves (especially participants in 12-step programs).

Fri. Aug. 29 - Sun. Aug. 31
DO NOT FEAR TO HOPE
A weekend specially designed for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Fri. Sep. 5 - Sun. Sep. 7
MATT TALBOT MEN
A retreat for recovering alcoholic men with emphasis on the spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Fri. Sep. 19 - Sun. Sep. 21
RELAPSE PREVENTION RETREAT
What are the triggers? What are the necessary tools? What is the underlying spirituality? How does it all go together? (Space is limited.)

Fri. Sep. 19 - Sun. Sep. 21
FRANCISCAN NATURE RETREAT
Time for celebrating creation from a Franciscan perspective based on the "Canticle of the Creatures" of St. Francis of Assisi.

Fri. Sep. 26 - Sun. Sep. 28
MATT TALBOT WOMEN
A retreat for recovering alcoholic women with emphasis on the spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Tue. Sep. 30 - Thu. Oct. 2
MIDWEEK RETREAT FOR SENIORS
An opportunity to celebrate life, enjoy the fall colors, and reflect on one's relationship with God and other people. Arrive Tuesday at 3:00 PM and return home on Thursday
after lunch. ($95.00 per person, single or double occupancy)

Fri. Oct. 10 - Sun. Oct. 12
SECULAR FRANCISCAN RETREAT
An opportunity for members of the Secular Franciscan Order — as well as those who are interested in the Third Order — to deepen their love of St. Francis of Assisi and the spirituality that bears his name.

Fri. Oct. 17 - Sun. Oct. 19
MARRIED COUPLES RETREAT
A weekend for married couples to explore their relationship and deepen their love for each other.

Fri. Oct. 24 - Sun. Oct. 26
S.O.A.R.
A weekend focusing on the spirituality of the Al-Anon program and how it applies to the spouse of an alcoholic.

Fri. Oct. 24 - Sun. Oct. 26
THE LONELY GRIEF OF MISCARRIAGE
A weekend to identify and explore emotional and spiritual healing for men and women. (Space is limited.)

Fri. Nov. 7 - Sun. Nov. 9
MATT TALBOTWOMEN
A retreat for recovering alcoholic women with emphasis on the spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous. Spiritual preparation for the approaching holidays.

Fri. Nov. 14 - Sun. Nov. 16
MATT TALBOT MEN
A retreat for recovering alcoholic men with emphasis on the spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous. Spiritual preparation for the approaching holidays.

Fri. Dec. 5 - Sun. Dec. 7
ADVENT RETREAT
Preparing for the two comings of Christ through prayer, quiet time and reflection.while preparing for the annual celebration of Christ's birth, we prepare our hearts for His return at the end of time.

Tue. Dec. 23 - Thu. Dec. 25
CHRISTMAS AT GRAYMOOR
A Franciscan celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Wed. Dec. 24
CHRISTMAS EVE MINI-RETREAT
Begins with First Vespers of Christmas and procession to the outdoor crèche; continues with a festive Christmas Eve dinner and concludes after the Mass at Midnight. ($40.00 per person).

Tue. Dec. 30 - Thu. Jan. 1, 2009
NEW YEAR'S ON THE MOUNTAIN
An opportunity to give thanks to God for blessings received during the past year and to ask for continued blessings in the New Year. Includes optional interfaith prayer service for peace at the nearby Chuang Yen Buddhist Monastery.

Wed. Dec. 31, 2008
NEW YEAR'S EVE MINI-RETREAT
Begins with First Vespers, includes a festive New Year's Eve dinner and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and concludes with a torchlight procession at midnight and the First Mass of the New Year. ($40.00 per person)

DAYS OF GRACE: Year-round opportunities — usually weekdays, but occasionally weekends — to relax, reflect, read and pray on a space available basis. $65.00 per person, per day (includes three meals and overnight accommodations).

The GRAYMOOR SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER is a ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, a Roman Catholic religious community dedicated to the reconciliation, or at-one-ment, of people with themselves, each other, and God. The Center sponsors and hosts retreats, conferences, days of renewal and recollection, meetings and other events.

The Center has 55 rooms that can accommodate up to 110 people as well as 25 single-occupancy rooms in the Old Friary; seated dining for as many as 300; and meeting and chapel space for up to 650.

Unless otherwise noted, single occupancy for retreats is $155.00 per person; double occupancy is $110.00 per person. All meals are included and linens are provided (bathrobes are recommended for shower use). Bring your own alarm clock.

For weekend programs, rooms are available after 6:00 PM on Friday; a light supper is served from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Retreats end after Sunday dinner at 12:30 PM.

Graymoor is located on Route 9 in Garrison, NY, five miles north of Peekskill, NY, and 13 miles south of I-84. Take MetroNorth’s Hudson River Line from Grand Central (or 125th Street) to Peekskill; taxi from Peekskill to Graymoor.

For additional information as well as information about programs not listed here, visit us at www.graymoorcenter.org.