Check-In at 6:30 p.m.
Admission is free, but free will offerings are most welcome.
Jeannine Peters
Jeannine Peters holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, and Masters’ Degrees in Religion and Religious Studies and in Theology. She is also a graduate of the Theology of the Body Institute in Downingtown in addition to serving on the Institute’s Board of Directors. She has previously worked in the fields of adoption advocacy, education, and faith formation.
Jeannine speaks to a variety of audiences on topics on adoption as well as topics on faith and spirituality. She directs retreats for women and also organizes half day retreats for middle school girls.
Jeannine lives in Devon with her husband and their two daughters, one of whom was adopted. She and her family have previously served as a foster family through Chester County Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
about GIFT
GIFT (Growing in Faith Together) is a ministry for the women of St. Mary's and their guests. Each year we host three speaker events, giving women the opportunity to share their faith in a fun and relaxed setting. Our guests are treated to wine, cheese, coffee and desserts and have the opportunity to gather with old friends and make new ones.
Since 2012 GIFT events have offered a variety of speaker presentations designed to inspire our guests and build our community of faithful women.
Our Planning Team:
Betty Baldo eab861@gmail.com
Diane Barber dianembarber@verizon.net
Nancy DiBenedetto ndibenedetto@psre.com
Kathy di Girolamo ire4ital1@verizon.net
Eileen Gaus emgaus@comcast.net
Sue Gow gow1017@gmail.com
Rachael Leberstien rachaelp2@hotmail.com
Mary Tigani tiganimary@gmail.com
OUR MISSION
To gather women together in a relaxing environment, as we listen, discuss, and share Christian topics that will enrich a greater love for Christ and the Catholic Church.
OUR viSION
The women of GIFT are a faith community bound together by a shared commitment to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
We host powerful, faith filled speakers who touch the hearts and minds of women to ignite a greater love of God and sense of faith. We support one another emotionally through the bonds of Christian love.
We connect socially through breaking bread and lively conversation in a safe, relaxing and beautiful environment.
And we embolden each other to go forth and proclaim the Good News of the Gospel.
getting there
GIFT events are held in the St. Mary's Room at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, Delaware 19707. There is ample parking available in the church lot and signs for our GIFT events with directional arrows are posted on the church property. To view a Google Map, please click the link.
a special thank you to
our sponsors and donors
The Columbiettes at SMA
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza (Limestone Rd)
DiBenedetto Family Real Estate at Patterson Schwartz
Mexican Table Restaurant in Hockessin
Knights of Columbus at SMA
Redfire Grill (Lantana Square)
Friendly's (Lantana Square)
and
All of our wonderful guests who make donations during our events
Would you or someone you know like to sponsor an event or
make a donation to help fund our speakers?
Please mail checks payable to
"St. Mary of the Assumption GIFT"
Betty Baldo, GIFT Treasurer
St. Mary of the Assumption Church
7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707