St. Magdalen Church to host Lenten Retreat Day for Women

By Joanne Ward
FLEMINGTON – The Sisters of Jesus our Hope will sponsor a Lenten Retreat Day for Women on Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Magdalen’s Catholic Church, 105 Mine Street (Rte. 523).
The presenter will be Johnette Benkovic, who is executive producer of The Abundant Life, broadcast internationally on EWTN, and host of Women of Grace Live, a one hour call-in radio talk show that airs live five times a week on the same network. Benkovic also has written several books on topics including prayer and spirituality, authentic femininity, conversion, and the dangers of the new age movement.
The day will begin with Mass at 9 a.m., followed by morning coffee, quiet time for prayer, two talks by Benkovic, lunch and the recitation of the rosary.
The retreat is open to all and costs $20. Participants are asked to bring a brown bag lunch.
For more information or to register, call (908) 995-7261 or visit www.sistersofjesusourhope.org and click on the “Upcoming Events” tab.