The Women’s Council of St. John’s the Evangelist in South Portland are hosting a retreat on March 24.

Rev. Michael Gendreau will speak at the retreat. The program will start at 9:30 a.m. in the church’s Parish Center at 29 Aspen Ave. The group will attend noon Mass at St. John’s Church, which will be followed by a lunch.

The retreat costs $10, which includes lunch. Reservations for the retreat must be made by March 15. For further information or to make reservations, call Francine Gillooly at 761-4358.