News release from St Agatha’s Parish

Spirituality has a powerful effect on the individual and by extension, the familyLenten speakers at St. Agatha Parish in Milton will address how spirituality can have a life-giving, healing impact on men and women who face a myriad of challenges in today’s world.

Lent is a time for many Christians of different denominations to grow in relationship with Christ which then translates to love and care for others in society. It is a time for reflection. Pope Francis assures all people that “It is your life that Jesus wants to enter with His word, with His presence. Please, let Christ and His word enter your life, blossom and grow.” (Rio de Janeiro)

 

Mary Ann McLaughlin will speak on “How to Sustain a Spiritual Life in the Midst of Busyness” on March 20, 2014 from 7-9 pm in the Gathering Space of St. Agatha parish. This is a meeting for women only. Mary Ann is Co-Director of the Office of Worship and Spiritual Life in the Archdiocese of Boston. She is the co-author of Meeting Christ in Prayer. Mary Ann is a wife, mother, grandmother and is a certified spiritual director.

Deacon Chris Connelly will speak on “Leading to Make a Difference in the Faith of Your Family” on March 27 from 7-8:30 pm in the Gathering Space of St. Agatha parish. This is a meeting for men only. Chris was ordained a deacon in 2011 and serves the collaborative of St. Edith Stein, Christ the King and Our Lady of Lourdes in Brockton. He is an educator in the deacon formation program in the Archdiocese of Boston. Chris is the department chair of Religious Studies and Campus Ministry at Sacred Heart School in Kingston.  He is a husband and father of 3 children. 

Men and women of all faiths are welcome to attend. Catholics of any parish are welcome. All those married to Catholics are welcome. Anyone of any faith is warmly welcome to come and see. To register for either program contact Mary Campion, Lifelong Faith Formation Associate at lifelong@stagathaparish.org or call 617-698-2439

St. Agatha Parish is a Christian Community of Catholics whose Mission is to demonstrate Love by proclaiming and celebrating God’s presence on earth; by being open and welcoming to all; by reaching out to our sisters and brothers near and far, providing opportunities for prayer, service, education and recreation. In living this Mission, we accept our responsibility for giving witness to the Gospel of Jesus.