St. Ignatius Reading & Discussion Group

This group seeks to promote the reading and thoughtful discussion of a varied selection of books and topics in order to expand our knowledge and stimulate reflection. We hope to increase our vision and see through the eyes of others through thoughtful, well prepared, civil discussions of selected books.

Books may be proposed by anyone and at any time via email to the Group coordinator, however those doing so will be expected to facilitate (or provide an alternate facilitator) for the discussion of the book if it is selected for Group reading. Suggested works are voted upon twice yearly by those members who have attended a minimum of four meetings over the past twelve months.

Contact

William Paznekas
Ministry Coordinator

Meetings

Second Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30 PM

Next Meeting/Event

Demon Copperhead

by Barbara Kingsolver

June 11, 2024
facilitated by Andrew Bell

The Corpse Flower

by Anne Mette Hancock

July 9, 2024
facilitated by Janet Miller

Moral Man and Immoral Society: Study in Ethics and Politics

by Reinhold Niebuhr

August 13, 2024
facilitated by Andrew Bell

Cold Mountain

by Charles Frazier

September 10, 2024
facilitated by Joseph Hillery

The Ox-Bow Incident

by Walter Van Tilburg Clark

October 8, 2024
facilitated by William Paznekas

Absolution: A Novel

by Alice McDermott

November 12, 2024
facilitated by Patti Vining

Invisible Man

by Ralph Ellison

January 14, 2025
facilitated by Andrew Bell

2025 Book Recommendations

The remainder of the 2025 slots are open to any and all suggestions.

Those submitting suggested readings should provide themselves or another to facilitate the discussion of their proposal at its scheduled meeting date should it be selected.

Proposals will be voted upon for selection by active members of the group.

Seeking Book Recommendations

This ministry seeks to promote the reading and thoughtful discussion of a varied selection of books so as to expand our knowledge and stimulate reflection. We hope to increase our vision and see through the eyes of others via thoughtful, well prepared, civil discussions of selected books.

Meetings open with a prayer/reflection in tune with the book under discussion or with timely, felt needs within the greater community be it parish, diocese, nation or world. All are welcome to participate (note, some works are suitable for the school aged).

The Group is seeking proposals by end of March for six open slots: July, ’24 – Jan., ’25. Would you care to suggest a book for reading/discussion, to join us or be put on our email list – please contact us.