Morning of Reflection Saturday, January 11 ,2025 8:00 am until noon St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Corner of 4727 McHugh Drive and Lee Street Zachary, LA 70791 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Zachary, will host its 12th Annual Morning of Reflection on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 8:00 am until noon in the Parish Activity Center which fronts on Lee Street. This year there will be two speakers, Marli Freas and Mike Fulmer. The theme is “Jesus Changes Everything” The event is free, but registration is required. Reserve a seat online www.sjb-ola/SayYes by January 6, 2025. You can also register by calling the church office at 225-654-5778. There will be door prizes and a raffle for some lovely items donated by our sponsors. The morning will include a light brunch. Free babysitting will be provided upon request. For babysitting you MUST pre-register so that we can have enough staff to look after the children while their mothers are in the meeting. Women of all faiths are invited to attend. Men are also invited to attend. Marli Freas is a native of Covington, LA and a former youth ministry and Catholic Theology high school teaching career she followed God’s call to become a clinical mental health counselor. She graduated from St. Scholastica Academy and holds several college degrees from various institutions. She is currently a doctoral candidate and is working on a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is passionate about building the kingdom of Heaven and serving Jesus through women’s ministry. Mike Fulmer, a native of New Roads and a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. He is an active lay person in St. Joseph and St. Margaret Parishes near Ponchatoula, La. Mike proudly serves on the foundation board for Our Lady of Hope in Chatawa, Mississippi. As a convert to Catholicism, he enjoys studying scripture, sharing his testimony, and evangelizing the truth of the Catholic Faith. He has given over 300 presentations and is an accomplished speaker. The Handmaids of the Lord is coordinating the event in conjunction with the St. John’s Altar Society, and Circle of Love Catholic Daughters of the Americas organizations. These groups encourage fellowship among women and foster a joyful sharing of our faith with each other. They endeavor to spread the love of Christ to all, with an emphasis on feminine spirituality as modeled by Our Lady. For more information call the church at 225-654-5778.