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Our presenter on March 23, 2019 was Sr. Kathryn Hermes F.S.P., author of Reclaim Regret. 
 If you have any questions please Call/text Andrea Svagdys-Gumbrell at 508-330-0267

Hello, my name is Sr Kathryn Hermes and I have been helping people walk the road of spiritual growth and inner healing for the past twenty years. A stroke at the age of 21 was God’s masterful move to orienting me in this direction. As I dove deep into the ocean of sorrow and confusion in my own life, I found my joy at last in sharing with others what had been given to me.

My best-selling title Surviving Depression: A Catholic Approach has been translated into 17 languages and is popular among those suffering with emotional vulnerability, as well as their families and friends. Through HeartWork, my online program for personal development and spiritual growth in holiness, I personally lead women and men through a journey rooted in the Catholic tradition. I am a spiritual guide and director of My Sisters, an online program on Facebook for Spiritual Accompaniment Along the Journey.

Sometimes we can’t touch the sunrise within us because we are numb from the effort to keep pushing through the wounding of present or past situations and events in our life. But at a certain point, we can’t ignore our heart’s desire for more.

We invite you to join a small "faith sharing" group here at St. George Parish. Faith Sharing Groups are held on Wednesday evening from 7:00 - 8:15 PM and Friday morning from 10:00 -11:15 AM. Many who have joined one of these groups state that they listen to the Sunday Gospel and homily in a more reflective way, feel that they understand their faith in a deeper way, and experience a growing sense of community.

Maybe you haven't "joined the parish" but you are thinking about it and want to get a sense of what our community is all about.
Come, share a thought if you are comfortable, or simply listen as others speak about the inspiration they find in the Gospel. Perhaps you have been a parishioner here for years and you want to build a deeper connection to God and God's people.
Come and rest in the peace that God's word can give.  
Please see one of our priests, JoAnn Nally (508-527-6973) or Joyce Purcell (508-852-3304) if you would like additional information.

• After much discussion with JoAnn, we reluctantly joined our present Faith Sharing Group for Lent, 2017. We have been pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoy it. Our facilitator guides the group through the Sacred Scripture readings that will be presented at the upcoming Sunday Mass. Placing the readings within the context of what came before or what will happen later helps us to understand what we are reading. Time is set aside for quiet reflection, questions and sharing how the readings relate to our lives today. This Faith Sharing Group has enhanced our lives in many ways. We are learning more about our Catholic faith. We are sharpening our listening and critical thinking skills. We feel comfortable asking questions and sharing personal stories with each other in a nonjudgmental environment. We are getting to know some of our fellow parishioners on a much deeper level. D. and P. W

• Last year, when registration was taking place for Faith Sharing groups during Advent, I wanted to register but I wasn't sure if I would fit in or if I could share my feelings about my faith with others.  I decided to register and see how it might work out.  I was welcomed and immediately felt comfortable within my group.
  Joining the Faith Sharing group has opened my eyes to the fact that our belief in our Catholic faith and how we interpret the gospel and readings we hear each week at mass influences us in different ways as we live our daily lives. 
  Coming together each week has given me the opportunity to see how my faith has guided and supported me through many situations in my life.  I feel I have become a better person by listening to others as well as sharing my feelings and experiences. 
  Meeting with others who love their faith as much as I do has been a wonderful and spiritual experiences for me.  The greatest gift I have received is to see how merciful God is. 
  Coming to mass and hearing the readings and gospel we share during the week has given deeper meaning  to  the scriptures and celebration of the Eucharist. I am so thankful for the time I share with members of my group.  I look forward to Friday mornings with these wonderful people of faith who have not only become friends but feel like family. J.A.A.