Weekday Program
Walking with Mary
With Deacon Francis Valliere
Nocturnal Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop
With Dan DeLouise
Experience the Magic of Nocturnal Painting on Enders Island! Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of plein air painting, where the Island’s serene coastal landscape will come to life under the glow of the moonlight. Your evening begins at dusk with preliminary sketches, focusing on composition and the shifting tones of twilight. As darkness falls, […]
Loving God in the Night: An Introduction to the Spiritual Life According to Saint John of the Cross
With Fr. Michael Bovino
Delve into the profound spiritual wisdom of Saint John of the Cross in this reflective Day of Recollection. Through insightful talks and quiet moments of prayer, participants will explore the themes of trust, surrender, and love in the midst of spiritual trials and uncertainties. This retreat offers an accessible introduction to the transformative journey of […]
Living in a Complaint Free World
With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN
“Go from being a person who whines to being a person who shines!” Will Bowen Complaining is a common habit, with most of us doing it 10 to 30 times daily. Ready to break free? This engaging Day of Recollectiom will equip you with the tools to understand the nature of complaining, learn practical […]
Winter Bereavement
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come […]
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Day of Recollection
With Maureen O Brien
In this Day of Recollection we will immerse ourselves in the beauty and grace of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As we await in the darkness of Advent, we will consider her timeless question, “Am I not here, I who am your mother?” We will revisit her miraculous apparition in Mexico in 1531, a story of […]
Hearing His Voice: A Day of Recollection
With Kathy Irr
Take a day to open your heart to the everyday signs of God’s still small voice. Deepen your prayer life and find ways to create silence and tune your soul toward the Creator. The day will begin with Mass at 9 am in The Chapel of Our Lady of the Assumption. From there, please follow […]
ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS; A Day of Recollection
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
This retreat day will open the treasures and teachings of some holy women and men who have gone before us. We stand on the shoulders of giants who offer us practical, down-to- earth wisdom for the spiritual journey Take a day to pause and reflect upon the call of the Lord. A Day of Recollection […]






