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

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.

For a book to be considered for reading, the submitter (or provided alternate) should be willing to facilitate the discussion of the proposed work. Polling of voting members will take place in early April to determine which will be Group readings.

Confederacy of Dunces

by John Kennedy Toole

February 13
facilitated by Joseph Hillary

Dialogues and Essays of Seneca

by Seneca

March 12
facilitated by Firmin DeBrabander

David Copperfield 

by Charles Dickens

April 9
Part 1, facilitated by Mary Shukie

May 14
Part 2, facilitated by Mary Shukie

Demon Copperhead

by Barbara Kingsolver

June 11
facilitated by Andrew Bell