This Lent, Barbara Smith will be leading a book discussion on Let Us Dream, the Path to a Better Future by Pope Francis. In this uplifting and practical book, written in collaboration with his biographer, Austen Ivereigh, Pope Francis explains why we must—and how we can—make the world safer, fairer, and healthier for all people now. This will be an online discussion that will be meeting on Wednesdays from February 24- March 17 from 10-11AM.

This book is published by Simon & Schuster and available on Amazon but can also be ordered through the Abbey Bookstore in Scarborough. Contact Michelle Valcourt at the parish office for more information.

Consoling the Heart of Jesus:  A Do-it-yourself Retreat Inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.  By Michael Gaitley.

Women of our parish will be gathering virtually to experience this retreat which is a blend of traditions including Ignatian Spirituality, saints, & Divine Mercy.  The goal is to help us bring our hearts closer to Christ.  It includes short weekly readings in advance.  The group will watch the videos together as part of the weekly session and then discuss.

The 10 week retreat uses a book, workbook, and videos (available on FORMED through our parish subscription).  We will begin on Thursday, February 25th and continue to meet on March 4, 11,18, 25 & April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 from 9:30-11am.  Participants can contact Jennifer Hansen at wwpmaine@gmail.com to receive the meeting link.  The book can be found online or through the Abbey Bookstore.

Women of our parish will be gathering to reflect on the Sunday readings during Lent.  Katie Paladino will be guiding us as we dive deeper into the Bible to share and discuss.  We will meet virtually every Thursday of Lent starting on February 18 from 7:45PM-8:45PM. If you would like to join our group, contact Michelle Valcourt at the parish office.