BROWN BAG SERIES
The Office of New Evangelization will be running a new Brownbag Chat Series.
Date: June 14
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Place: Via Zoon
Features: This series will be a book discussion on Apostolic Exhortation The Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis. The Document is available online or in book form from the Office of the New Evangelization. The reading schedule (approx. 20 pages per week) will be sent to participants.
Contact: To register, go to https://www.rcdony.org/brownbag.  For more information, contact Marika at mdonders@rcdony.org. 

FRIENDSHIP GROUPS
You are invited to take part in a Friendship Group that will provide you with dynamic reading and personalized formation to grow in holiness with others online.
Date: Thursdays starting June 15
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Zoom
Features: The first book we will read is Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement by popular author Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV. Book summary: With warmth, understanding, and pastoral skill, Father offers a hopeful invitation to all who struggle to overcome the greatest obstacle in the spiritual life — discouragement. It is a call to solace in times of suffering and will empower you to stand tall in times of affliction. Oblate priest Fr. Bill Brown will join us for the first meeting, share about the liberating spirituality behind this book, lead a discussion, and answer participants' questions. You will learn how to enter into the sublime peace and joy that our Lord promises.
Contact: To sign up, visit:  https://mailchi.mp/sophiainstitute/friendship-groups  For more information, please contact Mary Beth Bracy at mbracy@sophiainstitute.com