Pre-Lenten Retreat
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — The Fellowship of St. Ephrem has organized a pre-Lenten retreat on the theme, “St. Ephrem: Harp of the Spirit,” at St. Michael Parish, 557 W 57th Ave., March 3, 12 p.m.-5. Deacon John Evancho will lead the retreat on the life and legacy of St. Ephrem, Doctor of the Church, whose theology in poetry helps to lift his readers up to God. The retreat will begin with lunch, followed by Deacon Evancho’s teaching, and Forgiveness Vespers. Confession will be available all afternoon. Cost: $5, lunch included. RSVP: stephrem@parma.org.