The Society of the Atonement was founded on December 15, 1898 and Fr. Paul and Mother Lurana set about turning the howling wilderness into the Holy

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2 The Society of the Atonement was founded on December 15, 1898 and Fr. Paul and Mother Lurana set about turning the howling wilderness into the Holy Mountain they knew it to be. From these humble beginnings came the many Atonement ministries and missions that continue to this day all envisioned to bring healing and reconciliation to the world. Today, as a distinct religious community within the Franciscan family, the Friars of the Atonement follow their founding charism of at-one-ment in simplicity, poverty and peacemaking. The Friars continuously work for Christian unity and interreligious understanding through the Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute in NYC, the Centro Pro Unione in Rome, and in service as Ecumenical Officers for dioceses in Canada and America. The Friars bring witness to Gospel values by living and working with the poor and marginalized throughout the world. Their pastoral ministries are located on three continents and serve parishes, hospitals, universities, prisons and more. Through the Union That Nothing Be Lost the Friars provide support to the underserved around the world. Their social service ministries serve the homeless, hungry, addicted and those stricken with HIV. The Spiritual Life Center provides a diverse schedule of retreats, workshops, recovery programs and gatherings at Graymoor for those in need of spiritual renewal. Today the Holy Mountain of Graymoor is home to an array of beautiful chapels and shrines. It s a wondrous place to watch nature unfold throughout the year, whether it s green leaves turning into autumn colors or snow melting into water, Graymoor abounds with divine life. The Friars are happy to share these scenes of Graymoor with you.

3 January Photo: A cardinal rests among the snow covered branches of the Graymoor berry bushes. December FEBRUARY New Year s Day Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God The Epiphany of the Lord Epiphany (Traditional) Baptism of the Lord Jesus 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1863 Birth of Fr. Paul Wattson, Founder, Friars of the Atonement Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Begins Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Ends

4 February Photo: The frozen grounds of Graymoor s Holy Mountain await the spring thaw Presentation of the Lord St. Valentine s Day 14 Death of Fr. Paul Wattson 1940 Our Lady of Lourdes 15 President s Day Ash Wednesday Lenten Friday st Sunday of Lent JANUARY MARCH Lenten Friday

5 March Photo: A patch of crocus near Pilgrim Hall greet Graymoor s Sunday visitors nd Sunday of Lent Lenten Friday rd Sunday of Lent Lenten Friday Spring Begins Union That Nothing Be Lost Begins 4th Sunday of Lent 22 St. Patrick Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Lenten Friday Union That Nothing Be Lost Ends 28 5th Sunday of Lent Palm Sunday The Annunciation of Our Lord Lenten Friday FEBRUARY APRIL

6 April Photo: Sunrise at the summit of Graymoor s Holy Mountain. MARCH MAY Holy Thursday Good Friday 3 4 Holy Saturday Easter Sunday 1870, Birth of Mother Lurana White, Foundress, Sisters of the Atonement Divine Mercy Sunday 2nd Sunday of Easter Easter Monday , Death of Mother Lurana White rd Sunday of Easter th Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday Vocation Sunday

7 May Photo: Assisi roses still bloom outside St. Francis Chapel remnants of a rose bush Fr. Paul brought to Graymoor from Assisi. APRIL JUNE Feast of St. Peregrine National Day of Prayer th Sunday of Easter Mother s Day th Sunday of Easter Our Lady of Fatima The Ascension of Our Lord th Sunday of Easter 24 Memorial Day 25 Pentecost Sunday Feast of the Visitation of Mary Most Holy Trinity Sunday Feast of the Holy Infant of Prague

8 June Photo: The St. Anthony Shrine at Graymoor has been a special place of Pilgrimage for more than 50 years. Photograph courtesy of Matthew Green Corpus Christi The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Solemnity of Sacred Heart of Jesus Feast of St. Anthony of Padua Father s Day Summer Begins 28 Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul Apostles Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist MAY JULY

9 July Photo: Hydrangeas bloom all summer in the St. Jude Meditation and Prayer Garden. JUNE AUGUST Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle 3 Independence Day Feast of Our Lady of the Atonement Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Lily of the Mohawks St. Bonaventure Our Lady of Mt. Carmel St. Mary Magdelene Feast of St. James, Apostle St. Martha

10 August Photo: Butterflies are plentiful throughout the flower gardens at Graymoor. JULY SEPTEMBER Transfiguration of the Lord St. Clare of Assisi Assumption of the Virgin Mary Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle Feast of St. Pius X St. Monica St. Augustine The Passion of St. John the Baptist

11 September Photo: Michelangelo s Pieta stands atop the Holy Mountain overlooking Fr. Paul s tomb. Photo courtesy of Matthew Green Labor Day Patriot Day The Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Exaltation of the Holy Cross Our Lady of Sorrows Autumn Begins 23 Stigmata of St. Francis Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle 28 Feast of the Archangels St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael Feast of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina AUGUST OCTOBER

12 October Photo: The wooded grounds of Graymoor are ablaze with autumn foliage. SEPTEMBER Feast of St. Francis of Assisi NOVEMBER Covenant Day Society of the Atonement Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary St. Thérése the Little Flower the Holy Guardian Angels Columbus Day St. Teresa of Avila Feast of Sts. Jude and Simon, Apostles Reception Day Society of the Atonement Vigil of All Saints

13 November Photo: Pumpkins are among the autumn harvest at Graymoor s Project Renewal Farm All Saints Day All Souls Day Veterans Day Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thanksgiving st Sunday of Advent Feast of Franciscan Saints Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle OCTOBER DECEMBER

14 December Photo: There are many beautiful stained glass windows at Graymoor. Photo courtesy of Nancy Bauer nd Sunday of Advent Immaculate Conception of Mary Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe rd Sunday of Advent Foundation Day Society of the Atonement Winter Begins th Sunday of Advent Feast of the Holy Family Christmas Eve Christmas Feast of St. Stephen NOVEMBER 2015 New Year s Eve Feast of the Holy Innocents JANUARY