Parish Retreat

Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Friday - Sunday, May 16-18, 2008

The Order of the Holy Cross is a monastic community for men, in the Benedictine tradition, and they are known for the generosity of their hospitality, richness of their musical and liturgical traditions and beauty of their house overlooking the Hudson River in Ulster County. The brothers sing the daily office each day to the traditional Gregorian chant and their other liturgies are quiet, elegant and simple. Visit them at www.holycrossmonastery.com

The cost of the retreat is $170.00, including two nights accommodations, and six meals. The food is excellent and many of the customary dietary restrictions are honored. This price represents very good value for the money, but the parish does not want anyone to fail to attend because of financial inability. Some limited funds have been set aside to assist those who find the cost of the retreat more than they can easily accommodate. If you wish to apply for such help, please have a confidential discussion with Father Prator.

The parish retreat is a silent retreat. We drop into the life cycle of a monastic community, consisting of prayer, meals and time for study. There are four celebrations of the Daily Office, the church’s daily round of prayer arising from monastic communities such as this one and reflecting the traditions of the Book of Common Prayer. Anglican tradition has much of its origin in the religious life of the orders and communities for men and women.