Upcoming Events
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March 2019
S.O.A.R. (Surviving Our Alcoholic Relationships) Retreat
Designed for those in an alcoholic relationship, this weekend will focus on spirituality and the Al-Anon program.
Find out more »Mid-Week Retreat For Seniors
This is an opportunity to inaugurate Older Americans Month and reflect on one’s relationship with God and with other people.
Find out more »April 2019
The Spiritual Directions Mini Retreat for Lent
We all seek peace and joy our life. But how do we accomplish that? Jesus commands us to love one another and to eschew judgement.
Find out more »Matt Talbot Men # 9 – Retreat
This is a retreat that brings together alcoholic men in recovery to share in prayer and reflection to help further open their spiritual path to recovery. The retreat is based upon the spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Find out more »Holy Week Retreat
Time for prayer and reflection as the church celebrates “The Three Days” and Easter.
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Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
8:00 PM Followed by Procession and Adoration Our Lady of the Atonement Chapel (formerly Pilgrim Hall)
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Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Our Lady of the Atonement Chapel (formerly Pilgrim Hall)
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Easter Sunrise Service at the Founder’s Tomb
Sunrise Service ~ 6:07 AM at the Founder's Tomb
Find out more »May 2019
Blessing and Planting of Wildflower Seeds
On Sunday, May 5th, 2019 come join the Graymoor Spiritual Life Center as we celebrate National Wildflower Week by Blessing and Planting Wildflower seeds following our Eucharist celebration. National Wildflower Week takes place each year in the first full week of May, which signals a time when most of the country is bursting with blooming wildflowers. This week-long celebration was started by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. At Graymoor, Sunday Eucharist is celebrated in Our Lady…
Find out more »Man Matters: The Ruby Slippers Retreat
This retreat is for men seeking a deeper understanding of God in their lives.
Find out more »Mary: Sign of God’s Love – Mini-Retreat
Explore the place of Mary in reveling to us the depth of God’s love for all people.
Find out more »Steps in Creation – Mini Retreat
In the outdoors, we shall reflect upon: How do we experience God? What do we expect of Him? What does it mean to turn over our will and our lives? What is faithful acceptance? Is that decision a one-time commitment or continuous action?
Find out more »Road to Recovery Retreat
The Road to Recovery Retreat will examine the disease of addiction (to alcohol, drugs and other behaviors) and its concurrent effects on the human brain.
Find out more »Chapter 9-Couples in Recovery Anonymous Retreat
This weekend retreat offers couples in recovery a chance to share their experience, strength, and hope as couples...
Find out more »June 2019
Feast of St. Anthony of Padua Celebration
Day of Prayer & Pilgrimage in Honor of St. Anthony of Padua Schedule 9:00 AM Mass (English) ~ English Mass in St. Francis Convent 11:00 AM Créole Mass ~ Créole Mass in Chapel of Our Lady of the Atonement with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 2:00 PM Créole Mass ~Créole Mass at the St. Anthony Shrine Outdoors with a Eucharistic Procession & Benediction following mass 4:00 PM Departures
Find out more »Summer Re-Creation Weekend Retreat
Celebrate the summer solstice! Fully experience the spirit of nature while relaxing the mind and exercising the body. In collaboration with Skip Doyle, a leader with the Appalachian Mountain Club and NYS licensed guide, this retreat includes social interaction, meditations, and gratitude for our healthy beings.
Find out more »Finding Peace: Mindfulness Meditations – Mini-Retreat
Learn the art of Mindfulness Meditation Techniques.
Find out more »July 2019
Knowing More About You Retreat
A day of insights that can help one come to know them- selves more fully and be liberated to move towards a more loving and fulfilling life.
Find out more »12 Steps of Spirituality In Everyday Life Mini-Retreat
Examine how the 12 Steps of Recovery can make a difference in your everyday life.
Find out more »August 2019
Relapse Prevention Retreat
This dynamic weekend is filled with workshops that will help you identify and address feelings, spiritual and emotional patterns, and the warning signs of relapsing back to substance use or behavioral crisis.
Find out more »Time with Thomas Merton Mini-Retreat
Explore the spiritual insights of Merton in the face of our ever changing world.
Find out more »Gifted Women Retreat
A weekend for women to explore and honor the treasures they bring to the world while learning to let go of anything that no longer serves them.
Find out more »Spirituality of the 12 Steps Retreat
Our 12 Step Retreat can help everyone discover the spiritual part of themselves (especially participants in 12-step programs).
Find out more »September 2019
Matt Talbot Men #9 Retreat
This is a retreat that brings together alcoholic men in recovery to share in prayer and reflection to help further open their spiritual path to recovery. The retreat is based upon the spirituality of Alcoholics Anonymous. A 9/11 Memorial Service will be held during the retreat at our World Trade Center Cross Memorial.
Find out more »Women At the Well Mini Retreat
Come explore women’s spirituality through the stories written by women of faith over the centuries.
Find out more »Autumn Re-Creation Weekend Retreat
Fully experience the spirit of nature while relaxing the mind and exercising the body. In collaboration with Skip Doyle, a leader with the Appalachian Mountain Club and NYS licensed guide, this retreat includes social interaction, meditations, and gratitude for our healthy beings.
Find out more »Grief Workshop Mini Retreat
This workshop serves to assist participants in furthering resolution surrounding loss of all kinds.
Find out more »October 2019
Channels of Peace: Francis & Clare Retreat
This retreat will explore the lives and writings of the two most known influences of the Franciscan tradition, St. Francis and Clare. It will focus on living a simple life today as a model of becoming and being instruments of peace.
Find out more »De Mello Retreat
A retreat that will focus on the message of Anthony de Mello, and includes spiritual themes and exercises that can transform and enrich your life.
Find out more »Procession and Blessing of Animals
Celebrate St. Francis’ legacy by joining us for Mass and a Blessing of the Animals at Graymoor. Mass will take place in the Our Lady of the Atonement Chapel and begins at 11 a.m. A special procession and animal blessing begins at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony’s outdoor shrine. Join us!
Find out more »Midweek Retreat For Seniors
This is a great opportunity to celebrate life, enjoy the fall colors, and reflect on one’s relationship with God and others.
Find out more »S.O.A.R. (Surviving Our Alchoholic Relationships) Retreat
A co-ed weekend focusing on the spirituality of the Al-Anon program and how it applies to those in a relationship with an alcoholic.
Find out more »Autumn Nature Photography Workshop & Spiritual Retreat
Spend an autumn weekend with photographer Bruce Colin, photographing outdoors and exploring your spiritual and creative side...
Find out more »Healing the Child Within Retreat
Stay with us this weekend while we provide an opportunity for you to begin to heal the wounds of your childhood as you seek to understand the impact of your past on your present.
Find out more »November 2019
Matt Talbot Men #9 Retreat
This is a retreat that brings together alcoholic men in recovery to share in prayer and reflection to help further open their spiritual path to recovery.
Find out more »December 2019
The Spiritual Directions – Advent Mini-Retreat
We all seek peace and joy our life. But how do we accomplish that? Jesus commands us to love one another and to eschew judgement. But how do we do that?
Find out more »Discovering 2 Worlds: Christianity & Buddhism Mini Retreat
Spend the day exploring the common ground & differences of these two religions.
Find out more »12 Step Work Shop for Members of Al-Anon Retreat
Step Study is an essential part of recovery for people in Al-Anon.
Find out more »Christmas Eve Mini-Retreat
Our mini retreat begins with First Vespers of Christmas which will be followed by a blessing of the crèche and tree. Festivities will continue with a Christmas Eve dinner, a Christmas Mass and concludes with 12:15 PM lunch on Christmas Day.
Find out more »New Year’s on the Mountain Retreat
Give thanks to God for blessings received during the past year.
Find out more »New Year’s Eve Mini-Retreat
A festive New Years at Graymoor Spirituality Center.
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