CONVERSATIONS IN PRAYER: Prayer is always God’s initiative. It is our response to God’s presence in our lives. Various forms of meditative and contemplative prayer can help us be more open and present to God. Missed the first few sessions of Meaningful Conversations about Prayer? Please join us this Monday, Oct 21st for Session 4 in the Parish Hall Chapel from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
AFFC BLOG: For the month of October, the Adult Faith Formation Commission is discussing Mary, the Mother of God. Please visit our website to find reflections written by parishioners as well as links to lots of great information, such as St. John’s on Facebook to receive regular updates on our monthly theme!
OCTOBER, THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY: The Rosary has been loved for generations as a scripture – based prayer honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. During October we encourage you to experience this beautiful devotion. To assist you there are some rosaries and pamphlets at our Church entrance. Also, every Tuesday at 7:00pm you are welcome to pray the rosary with parishioners in the lower Chapel.
LIAM BERGIN LECTURE:
Proclaim the Lord’s Death Until He Comes in Glory
Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00pm in the Social Hall
How does our faith in Jesus Christ influence the way we meet the challenges that face the church and the world in times of economic, political, ecclesia and personal uncertainty? In 1932 the German Benedictine Odo Casel wrote that Christian life and worship is an insertion into the “mystery of Jesus Christ”. Although not well known, the influence of Casel on the Second Vatican Council and beyond has been significant. This lecture presents some of the ideas of Casel that may well inspire women and men of faith today.
Liam Bergin is a priest of the diocese of Ossory (Ireland). He has been teaching sacramental theology at Boston College since 2011. Previously he was rector of the Pontifical Irish College in Rome for ten years. He has written and edited a number of articles and books in theology and has commented on many contemporary Church issues in the media. Since transferring to Boston, he has become an incurable Red Sox fan!
AFFC Calendar:
Monday, October 28: Conversations in Prayer
7:00–8:30 p.m., Parish Center
Wednesday, October 30: John Allen Lecture at B.C.
The Francis Papacy: Reform, Renewal and Resistance,
6:00 p.m., Robsham Theater, BC
Tuesday, November 5: Evening for Women
6:00 p.m., Social Hall/Chapel
Saturday, November 9: Film/Supper Night
Following the 5:00 p.m. Mass, Social Hall
Tuesday, November 12: Liam Bergin Lecture
7:00 p.m., Social Hall
