Monthly Archives: September 2014

Christmas Wish 2014 – First Meeting Thursday, October 9 at 7pm

Posted on September 30, 2014 | Comments Off on Christmas Wish 2014 – First Meeting Thursday, October 9 at 7pm

Christmas Wish and TreeThe Christmas Wish Program kicks off Thursday, October 9 at 7pm in the Parish Center Sun Room. The St. John Christmas Wish Committee is forming for the 2014 season and invites new members to join us for this special work of filling Christmas wishes for many children in the surrounding communities of Roxbury, Lowell, Brockton, and Wellesley. We will gather over 400 children’s requests and fulfill them through the generosity of our St. John community families through sponsorship, shopping and donations. Help us as a parish coordinator assistant, data entry assistant, or phone helper making follow-up calls to St. John volunteers. Want to learn more? Stop by the Service Fair after this week’s Masses and committee members and service commission members will be there! To join our committee, please contact Liz Corcoran at efcorcoran@aol.com or Sarah Connolly at the Rectory at stjohnwellesley@stjohnwellesley.org.

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St. John Parish Service Fair – October 4-5

Posted on September 26, 2014 | Comments Off on St. John Parish Service Fair – October 4-5

Service FairCelebrating Who We Are & How We Care
After all the Masses this weekend, October 4-5, come and see the Gospel alive! Come join us outdoors for refreshments and information on the many ways you can participate! Sponsored by Parish Service Commission.

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Evening for Women – Tuesday, October 7, 6:30pm

Posted on September 26, 2014 | Comments Off on Evening for Women – Tuesday, October 7, 6:30pm

heart-of-godPlease join us on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30pm  in the Church Social Hall for our Opening Program of the new year!   Evening for Women is an evening of reflection, prayer and sharing. Cardinal Martini once described grace as knowing that “you have been loved for a very long time.” This year’s Program for Women will take us deeply into this truth, that we may help one another embrace its reality and be transformed. Please bring your favorite Fall recipe for our fabulous ‘Pot Luck’ dinner. All Welcome!
Moderator: Sr. Evelyn Ronan, SND

St. John’s Adult Faith Formation Commission
Email: AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org

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Book Discussion Group – Thursday, October 9 at 7:30pm

Posted on September 26, 2014 | Comments Off on Book Discussion Group – Thursday, October 9 at 7:30pm

booksThe selection for this month’s Adult Faith Formation Book Discussion Group is “The Joy of the Gospel” by Pope Francis.  Join us on Thursday, October 9 at 7:30pm in the Parish Center.

St. John’s Adult Faith Formation Commission
Email: AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org

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September 28: News from Religious Education

Posted on September 26, 2014 | Comments Off on September 28: News from Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, September 28
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Parent Meetings (see below)
Next Week: Sunday, October 5
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Grades 7, 8 Class 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Friends for Good 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grade 9 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grade 10 Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 8
Grades 1- 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Parent Meetings
Parents of students in grades 1, 2 and 10 are strongly encouraged to attend informational meetings as follows:
Grade 10 – Sunday, September 28 @ 6:00 p.m.
Grade 1 – Sunday, September 28 @ 7:00 p.m.
Grade 2 – Sunday, September 28 @ 7:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Leonard, jane.leonard@stjohnwellesley.org, or Linda Messore, linda.messore@stjohnwellesley.org.

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Saint John School Open House – Tuesday, October 7

Posted on September 23, 2014 | Comments Off on Saint John School Open House – Tuesday, October 7

SaintJohnSchool_LogoPlease join our Open House on Tuesday, October 7th – two sessions are offered:
Morning: 8:00 – 9:30am
Evening: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Take a tour, meet the faculty, and see what a Catholic Education at Saint John School is all about.

  • Flexible drop- off for Early Childhood program
  • A Community of shared values
  • Public speaking program
  • Early Childhood academic focused program including Handwriting Without Tears program
  • Full-day Kindergarten featuring Guided Reading and Writer’s Workshop programs
  • Foreign language Spanish classes
  • Use of iPad cart of 20 tablets
  • Average Student/Teacher ratio of 12:1

For more information, please visit our website at www.saintjohnschool.net, or by clicking the picture above.  Prospective families can also contact Judy Lewis to schedule a tour – Mrs. Lewis can be reached by email jlewis@saintjohnschool.net or by phone (781) 235-0300.

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Explore the Faith With RCIA

Posted on September 23, 2014 | Comments Off on Explore the Faith With RCIA

RCIAHave you been worshiping with us, but never officially took the steps to become Catholic? Have you been away from the Church and have now returned, and want to know more? Have you been a Catholic all your life, but never celebrated all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)? Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass, but just don’t know what the next step is to become a member of the Catholic faithful?

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a program designed to prepare Catholics who have not had the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion and/or Confirmation, and to prepare non-Catholics and non-practicing Catholics to learn more about the Catholic faith. This program helps people to grow in faith and knowledge of God, and develop a deeper relationship with God as they prepare to receive the sacraments and/or consider becoming a Catholic. If you are not sure whether you want to become Catholic, you are still welcome to participate as you make your decision. There is no obligation to join the Catholic Church, and regardless of your decision, you are always welcome here at St. John the Evangelist Parish. If you would like to know more about this program, please contact Svea Fraser at (781) 237-7560. The program begins in October — All are welcome!

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C21 Lecture with James Martin, SJ on Thursday, September 25 at Boston College

Posted on September 22, 2014 | Comments Off on C21 Lecture with James Martin, SJ on Thursday, September 25 at Boston College

JamesMartinSJJesus: A Pilgrimage
Thursday, September 25, 6:30 p.m.
Robsham Theater, Chestnut Hill Campus
Presenter: James Martin, S.J.
Editor-at-large of America magazine, bestselling author, and “official chaplain” of The Colbert Report
Encounter Jesus in a new way. Father Martin will offer fascinating details about the “historical Jesus,” the real-life man who walked the earth in first-century Palestine, and will also invite you to meditate on the “Christ of faith,” the one risen from the dead. As he does in his new book Jesus: A Pilgrimage, he will combines stories from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, the most up-to-date biblical study, and profound spiritual insights to help you answer the question that Jesus first posed to his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?”
No registration. Seating will be first-come, first-served, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.  Co-sponsored by the School of Theology and Ministry and The Church in the 21st Century Center

Book Discussion Group: Next meeting will be Thursday, October 9 at 7:30pm in the Parish Center.

St. John’s Adult Faith Formation Commission
Email: AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org

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C21 Lecture with Kenneth Himes, OFM on Tuesday, September 23 at Boston College

Posted on September 22, 2014 | Comments Off on C21 Lecture with Kenneth Himes, OFM on Tuesday, September 23 at Boston College

C21_HimesThe Poor: What did Jesus Preach? What does the Church Teach?
Tuesday, September 23, 5:30 p.m.
Gasson Hall, Room 100, Chestnut Hill Campus
Presenter: Kenneth Himes, O.F.M.,
Associate Professor of Theology, Boston College Theology Department
Fr. Ken Himes will explore how compassion for the poor reflects an acceptance of our own humanity and that of others, and is ultimately a key element of our journey to know Christ.
Free of charge and open to the public. Please RSVP.  Co-sponsored by The Church in the 21st Century Center, the School of Theology and Ministry, and the Theology Department

St. John’s Adult Faith Formation Commission
Email: AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org

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Wednesday Religious Education Classes Begin 9/24 – Opening Day Procedures

Posted on September 22, 2014 | Comments Off on Wednesday Religious Education Classes Begin 9/24 – Opening Day Procedures

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLWednesday Religious Education classes for Grades 1–6 begin this Wednesday, 9/24 from 3:30–4:45pm.  A final calendar and program information can be found on the Religious Education page of the Parish website.

Opening Day Procedures Grades 1-6:

  • parents and students should report to Philbin Hall in the lower level of St. John’s school where classroom assignments will be posted on the wall
  • parents should accompany their child(ren) to classrooms and should introduce themselves to the teacher
  • students will be dismissed to the coned off area in the parking lot to be picked up unless other arrangements have been made with the teacher
  • classes start at 3:30pm on Wednesday and dismissal time is 4:45pm

Parent Meetings

Parents of students in grades 1, 2 and 10 are strongly encouraged to attend informational meetings as follows:
Grade 10 – Sunday, September 28 @ 6:00 p.m.
Grade 1 – Sunday, September 28 @ 7:00 p.m.
Grade 2 – Sunday, September 28 @ 7:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Leonard, jane.leonard@stjohnwellesley.org, or Linda Messore, linda.messore@stjohnwellesley.org.

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