HOLLISTER – Beginning Wednesday, 9 September 2026, W.I.N.G.S. (Women In God’s Spirit) of the parish of Sacred Heart & Saint Benedict will begin its 2026 Fall Season, with six sessions exploring Franciscan spirituality and the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Celebrating the Franciscan Jubilee Year, this fall’s program will feature guest speakers addressing themes of Saint Francis’ spirituality, compassionate service, and radical simplicity. The first five sessions will meet every other Wednesday from 9:30am until 11:30am in Saint Benedict’s Hall, 1200 Fairview Road.
The fall schedule includes:
- 9 September — Mick Erickson, Spiritual Care at the End of Life
- 23 September — Sister Benedicta, Service to the Poor and Marginalized: Seeing Christ in the Stranger
- 7 October — Brother James, My Journey with St. Francis Through the Arts
- 21 October — Ed DeGroot, Original Blessing: The Foundation of Franciscan Spirituality
- 4 November — Nancy Tuchinsky, Do Unto Others . . . Give Unto Others!
- 18 November — Father Ken Laverone, Is Franciscan Moral Discernment Something New or Something Old?
The final gathering on 18 November will be held from 9:30am until 1:30pm at the Saint Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista and will include the presentation, Mass, and lunch. A $25 donation is requested for the retreat center, and reservations are required.
W.I.N.G.S. encourages women to grow spiritually through prayer, Scripture, reflection, fellowship, and the sharing of their gifts in service to the parish community. Women of all ages are welcome to participate.
For more information, contact Renee Gimelli via email.
