The Office for Parish Life will be holding “Preparing Our Hearts for Lent: A Journey Together in Ministry” Retreat. This is a retreat for Pastoral Associates, Participants in Lay Ministry Formation, DREs, Youth Ministers and other catechetical leaders who will gather for prayer, reflection and fellowship. The retreat will be held at the Holy Transfiguration Retreat Center, 1000 Seminary Rd., Dalton, PA. The retreat begins on Friday evening with arrival between 5:00-6:00p.m. and will conclude by 3:00p.m. on Saturday. The cost is $100 and includes the retreat program, meals and lodging. Father Michael Bryant will be the retreat facilitator. Building on the relationships created among parish leaders, DREs and Youth Ministers will be better equipped to nurture the young people and families entrusted to them.