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MYSTIC – St. Edmund’s Retreat Center on Enders Island is offering St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Family Retreats Aug. 8-13 and 22-27. Information is available from Deacon John and Peggy Scarfi at (845) 621-7000 or www.endersisland.com. The retreats are designed to help families come together and to grow in faith. This week consists of skits, presentations, family sharing, peer group discussions , prayer and other activities. Mass is celebrated daily. The retreat themes focus on family life and spiritual development through affirmation, communication, forgiveness and commitment.