LENTEN MORNING OF REFLECTION
What Not to Give Up for Lent:
Holding onto Hope in Hard Seasons
A Morning of Reflection for Women
Hosted by the St. John XXII Columbiettes Auxiliary
Saturday February 28th 2026
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Msgr. Sabia Social Hall
St. Jude Church
707 Monroe Turnpike
Monroe CT 06484
8:30 am Registration in the social hall
9:00 am Mass
Retreat will begin after mass
Continental Breakfast will be served
$15.00 per person
Proceeds of the Retreat will go to benefit Ruth’s House
For planning purposes, RSVP is required by 2/23
to Marie D’Ostilio at Dostilio.marie1980@gmail.com or (203) 513-0337
Overview:
Join us for a hopeful Lenten morning offering space to reflect, pray, and be reminded that God is at work even in the ordinary and unseen moments of our lives. Together with other women of faith, we’ll gather for prayerful reflection,
encouragement, and quiet conversation as we journey through Lent. Laura Roland will share a gentle, hope-filled message about the power of ordinary faith, the ways God works through every season, and what truly helps us hold onto hope when life feels hard.
Laura Roland is a Catholic speaker and certified leadership and motivation coach who works with individuals, leaders, and organizations to help them lead and live with clarity and purpose. Known for her encouragement, wisdom, and
insight into what motivates people and how they can remain faithful, hopeful, and engaged in every season of life, Laura speaks to audiences nationally and internationally and is a frequent guest on faith- and leadership-focused
podcasts.