Programs
Christian Meditation Group
With Barry and Marie Saluk
Understanding Your Grief - Fourth Session
With Linda Whelan
Loss to Addiction
With Linda Whelan
St. Edmund's Rosary Guild
With Guild Members
Laudato Si Group
With Dr Robert Perry
Group Retreat Inquiry Form
Welcome to Enders Island Our facility is available to outside organizations who wish to utilize our space. The island and our kitchen staff can accommodate overnight groups of up to 52 people, and even larger groups for a day visit. To ensure that we can provide all the necessary rooms and facilities, we encourage you […]
Private Retreat Inquiry Form
Forgiveness: The Path to Inner Peace and Sobriety, A Men's 11th Step Retreat
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
Forgiveness, the art of letting go, is at the heart of the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. The most challenging thing that we are asked to do is to make amends by forgiving ourselves and then asking for forgiveness from others. Forgiveness is a long process that we will begin on the journey of this retreat.
Advent Day of Recollection
With Kathy Irr
An 11th Step Retreat for Women; Practicing the Spirit of Christmas in All Things
With Kathy Irr
Winter Bereavement Retreat
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
If Your House is in Order: A Women's 11th Step
With Deacon Dan Giblin
SoulCollage
With Sue Ellen Landwehr
SoulCollage® can assist in the journey towards a more felt connection with God. Many in traditional religious settings long for this connection but need more tools. SoulCollage® is an accessible, doable practice that can open up a wellspring of feeling, insight, and connection to the Divine. Many themes have been explored with SoulCollage including […]
Married Couples Weekend
With Jeff and Karin Battiston
Please join us for a special retreat to reconnect and deepen our relationship with God, and each other. This will be a weekend to withdraw from everyday life and refocus on each other and the special gift of faith, hope, and love. Let us take the time away on the beautiful sea coast island of […]
The Enduring Ministry of Deacon-Couples
With Deacon Lawrence and Denise Duffy
Opening Our Minds; Opening Our Hearts; A Women's 11th Step Weekend
With Kathy Irr
Finding Recovery Through Art
With Sue Ellen Landwehr
A Lenten Hobo Honeymoon
With Sr. Theresita Donach, CSFN
Want to be a Hobo this Lent? The word Hobo translates to Homeward Bound; and for us, it is homeward bound to our God. This retreat will invite us to reverence the good seed and Loving Creator God planted within each of us before we were born…promising with our “yes” to bring life to our […]
The Practice of Self-Searching: A Men's 11th Step Weekend
With Deacon Peter Emr
Dating under God's Guidance
With Carol Vara
Come explore some tips and tools about dating with grace, confidence and faith. You may be single because of a breakup, divorce, or a death of your partner.... or it's just been a long time. Explore this process in a safe space and learn the best approaches to date with ease, positivity and faith. […]
A Day of Solitude
With Kathy Irr
Pysanky Workshop
With Father Paul Luniw
The Many Pathways to God
With Andrea Hoisl
This day of recollection will explore the different ways that we can speak to/reach out to God in our daily lives. It will address the important components of genuine prayer such as mindfulness and passion, which keeps us and our prayer lives changing and growing in meaningful ways. We invite you to join us for […]
Pysanky Workshop
With Father Paul Luniw
Climbing the Biblical Mountains of Hope: Holy Week Retreat
With Fr. Richard Myhalyk , SSE
The official hymn for Jubilee Year 2025 is “Pilgrims of Hope,” which prays, “Like a flame, my hope is burning, may my song arise to you: Source of life that has no ending, on life’s path, I trust in you.” Father Myhalyk will offer the Holy Week and Easter Triduum guided retreat to rekindle your […]
Climbing the Biblical Mountains of Hope: Triduum Retreat
With Fr. Richard Myhalyk , SSE
The official hymn for Jubilee Year 2025 is “Pilgrims of Hope,” which prays, “Like a flame, my hope is burning, may my song arise to you: Source of life that has no ending, on life’s path, I trust in you.” Father Myhalyk will offer the Easter Triduum guided retreat to rekindle your hope this Holy […]
Roots of Renewal: A Journey into Dahlia Care
With Gayle Wentworth and Julie Alnwick
Spend a day with us as we dive into the fascinating world of dahlias! This workshop will focus on the essential skills of dividing and planting dahlia tubers, ensuring a beautiful bloom for seasons to come. Whether you are a gardening novice or a seasoned green thumb, this day will provide you with valuable knowledge […]
Spring Bereavement
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
The Idealized Portrait
With Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs
Day of Recollection: Star of the Sea
With Maureen O'Brien
This day-long retreat will deepen our connection to the Blessed Mother, receiving her love as we contemplate the way her visual and holy presence fills the Island and leads us to her Son. We will consider scripture (the Magnificat, the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Passion) as we encounter her here in this May abundance. Pondering […]
Living the Spirituality of Mary
With Maureen O'Brien
Essentials of Iconography: Writing the icon of King David
With Marek Czarnecki
King David was the greatest king of Israel, author of the psalms, father of Solomon and noble ancestor of Our Lord. This powerful 15th century Russian prototype was originally part of the prophet’s tier of an icon screen and is kept in Moscow’s Tretyakov Gallery. This is one of the best and highest examples of […]
I Am the Potter You Are the Clay: A Women's 11th Step
With Sr Catherine (Kay) Kanick RSM
An Introduction to Drawing with Charcoal
With Mia Lang
Spiritual Journaling: Open the Heart with Sacred Art
With Sarah Cortez
Relics of the Saints—A day of Exploration, Veneration, a Transformation
With Fr. Demetri Belsito
Come to learn about the Church's veneration of the relics of the saints since apostolic times. Why do we venerate the relics (bones) of holy martyrs? Why must each Altar be consecrated with having the relics of the saints in them? The relics of the saints give witness to holiness that was embodied in the flesh. […]
Finding Recovery Through Art
With Sue Ellen Landwehr
The Gifts of the Spirit; Living Life to the Fullest
With Kathy Irr
Painting on Stained Glass: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Fabio Pizzol
This workshop will introduce and teach student the basic technique of traditional glass painting used in stained glass. The theme and design maquette will be provided by the instructor, your own idea design is welcome and eventually adjust with time frame, difficulty, and your ability. Upon choosing the design, students will cut glass, learn how […]
FREEDOM IN FOLLOWING THE VOICE OF THE SPIRIT
With Sr Theresita Donach CSFN
Navigating Life's Final Journey: Conversations
With Patricia O'Connor
Join us for a Day of Recollection, dedicated to preparing spiritually and emotionally for life’s final journey. This day is designed to help you navigate the mysteries of aging, illness, and the transition from this life with faith and trust in God’s love. Through guided reflections, quiet prayer, and shared discussions, we will explore themes […]
Panel Preparation and Gesso making for Egg Tempera and Icon Painters
With Marek Czarnecki
A Week of Prayer and Peace: A Directed Retreat
With Kathy Irr and Deborah Notarianni
During their stay individuals are blessed with the opportunity to enter into prayerful silence - free from social pressures of conversation- in order to focus on their inner spiritual journey. Other than times spend with a spiritual director , or during worship , retreatments commit themselves to a spirit of quiet. All meals will be […]
Letting Go... into Forgiveness and Healing: A Women's 11th Step
With Sister Anita M. Constance
A Week of Prayer, and Peace: A Directed Retreat
With Sr. Marion Scranton and Fr. Demetri Belsito
Praying with a Brush
With Marek Czarnecki
Living Simply in a Complex World
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
As the world is becoming more complicated and complex, Jesus invites us to life of simplicity and compassion. This retreat day will offer a practical program for the Christian life in the twenty-first century We invite you to join us for Holy Mass in the Chapel at 9 AM. Check in will begin at 9:45. […]
If Your House is in Order: A Men's 11th Step
With Deacon Dan Giblin
As we read in the chapter A Vision for you in the book Alcoholics Anonymous, God will disclose more to us “if your own house is in order”. This retreat is a more comprehensive look at our house/ourselves than the daily 10th step. Years of sobriety can sometimes allow unhealthy or addictive activities into our lives that are difficult […]
God's Grandeur : A Weeklong Guided Retreat
With Sr. Marion Scranton
This retreat will explore how nature and God touch us spiritually. There is a field of faith and inspiration that surrounds us. We will use scripture, Laudate Si, Poetry and the environment around us to delve deeper into our relationship with the Divine.
Finding Recovery Through Art
With Sue Ellen Landwehr
Journaling to the Beloved: An Individual Guided Retreat
With Maureen O'Brien
This retreat will explore guided journaling as a path toward deepening our relationship with God. Themed prompts, built upon focused reflections from the Psalms, the Miracles of Jesus, insights from saints, and other spiritual writings, will inspire retreatants to respond with writing full of truth and beauty. Whether familiar with journaling, or just emerging, this […]
In the Garden of Grace: A Morning Dahlia Tour
With Gayle Wentworth and Julie Alnwick
Join us for a serene and inspiring day as we take a guided tour through a breathtaking dahlia garden, where beauty and grace bloom in harmony. This peaceful day will be a chance to admire the vibrant variety of dahlias, learn about their care and cultivation, and reflect on the deeper spiritual lessons that can […]
In the Garden of Grace: An Afternoon Dahlia Tour
Join us for a serene and inspiring day as we take a guided tour through a breathtaking dahlia garden, where beauty and grace bloom in harmony. This peaceful day will be a chance to admire the vibrant variety of dahlias, learn about their care and cultivation, and reflect on the deeper spiritual lessons that can […]
Slow Down You’re Moving Too Fast
With Kathy Irr
We are calling on all the worn and weary. Who among us does not need renewal these days? The demands of daily life challenge even the most disciplined spiritual seekers. It helps every now and then to press pause and get away for a little time of self reflection and encounter God outside of your […]
Resting and Reflecting by the Sea
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
Jesus often preached and taught along the Sea of Galilee. We will get into the boat with Jesus during this retreat and listen to scriptures that his fishermen-disciples passed on to us through the Gospels. The beauty of Enders Island will be the context where we will listen to Jesus' teachings as if hearing them […]
Essentials of Iconography: Writing the icon of Archangel Michael
With Marek Czarnecki
Mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments, St Michael the Archangel is the patron saint of our Sacred Arts Institute. One of the most depicted saints in Orthodox icons and western religious art, his popularity attests to his powerful intercession and protection against all forms of evil. This workshop’s prototype is a fourteenth century […]
The Voice of God - An Evening Cruise on the Argia
With Fr. Anthony Ciorra
Twelve Steps for Every Woman
With Kathy Irr
And Jesus wept
With Sr. Theresita Donach, CSFN and Sr Brenda Whelan, RSM
Take time to explore the many colors of grief. Whether through death or a life event grief is felt in many ways. Together we will look at the commonalities we all share in grief as well examine where in scripture Jesus experiences grief Himself or shares in the grief of another. This week will give room […]
The Power of Gratitude and How It Can Lead to Greater Holiness in Your Marriage
With Pat and Mary-Jo McLaughlin
Stained Glass Sacred Art Workshop
With Fabio Pizzol
Come Just As You Are: A Women's 11th Step Retreat
With Kathy Irr
The 11th Step invites us to notice the spiritual awakenings in our daily lives. It begs us to ask the question, “How can I love deeper and wider?” This question can only be answered with thought and discernment, prayer and meditation. Come and explore the practices we can use daily to improve our lives. […]
Practicing Life with the Serenity Prayer
With Maureen O'Brien
The Serenity Prayer, one of the foundations of 12 Step Recovery, is built around deeply inspirational words: serenity, acceptance, change, wisdom, and courage. In this retreat we will reflect on how these words challenge and inspire us, and also see how the Serenity Prayer connects to other prayers found within the 12 steps. All are […]
OUR PILGRIMAGE BACK TO LIFE IN RECOVERY: BLESSINGS AND GRATITUDE: Men's 11th Step
With Br. Wayne Fitzpatrick, MM
Our Pilgrimage in recovery offers freedom, spiritual growth, happiness, serenity and a deep inner peace. On this Pilgrimage: we have choices and decisions to make, we face blessings and challenges as well as personal graced moments and struggles. The Spirituality of the 12 Steps continues to guide us along the journey. During retreat we will […]
An Advent of Healing: Finding Hope, Peace, Love, & Joy in Recovery
With Sr. Marie Mackey, CSJ
Join us on this Women's 11th step retreat as we weave the Advent themes of Hope, Peace, Love and Joy into our 11th Step practices all year round. As we move into the silence of winter we are invited into a deeper connection with our Higher Power. Come and experience the light that shines through […]