COMING UP AT ST. JOHN
THE POPE FRANCIS “AFTER EFFECT”
Sunday, October 18 after 11:00am Mass
For six whole days our country was washed in the light of Pope’s Francis’ message of love, inclusion and mercy. And the sun shone on us all. Many of us watched and listened, our hearts burning inside! Most of us were unable to see every minute. However, thanks to the miracle of technology, we can see and hear every speech, every homily, every blessing Pope Francis gave. They are available on YouTube or any of the major media sites (CNN, NYT, etc.) John Allen writes in the Boston Globe (9/30/15 p. B1) “A papal visit like this is an opportunity for all of us to reflect upon our own ideals and the transcendence of God and his presence in our lives.” Let us keep the fire burning! One opportunity is to meet and share our reflections of the visit. We can begin with Pope Francis’ speech to Congress on his first day. Please join us after the 11:00 Mass next Sunday, October 18th in the Parish Center. Bring a bag lunch!
Contact: Svea Fraser
Fr. Richard Lennan on Karl Rahner
The Theology of Karl Rahner, SJ, one of the major Catholic theologians of the twentieth century
Wednesday, November 4, 7:30pm
Powers Hall (Social Hall)
Rahner’s impact on the church at large was profound, especially through his contribution to the Second Vatican Council. Rahner’s theology continues to offer rich resources for the life of Christian faith in our complex world.
Speaker: Richard Lennan is a priest of the diocese of Maitland-Newcastle (Australia) and was ordained in 1983. He holds a Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Oxford and a Doctorate in Theology from the University of Innsbruck in Austria. He is a former President of the Australian Catholic Theological Association and is currently Professor of Systematic Theology in the School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College.
BOSTON COLLEGE LECTURES
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 , 5:30 p.m.
Forgiveness and the Pursuit of Justice: A Conversation with Richard Moore
Richard Moore will address how in the face of conflict and violence people and communities can practice forgiveness and create justice.
B.C., McGuinn Hall, Room 121
October 19, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
Book Launch, Catholic Sacraments a Rich Source of Blessings
Presenters: John F. Baldovin, S.J. & David F. Turnbloom
B.C., Murray Function Room, Yawkey Ctr.
Sponsors: C21 Center and STM
October 22, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
Sowing and Growing the Seeds of Faith: It is (Almost) All in the Family
Presenter: Thomas Groome, Director, C21 Center
B.C., The Heights Room, Corcoran Commons,
Sponsors: STM
October 29, 2015, 530 p.m.
Thomas Merton: A Prophet for Our Time
Presenter: Colleen Griffith, Associate Professor of the Practice of Theology and Director of Spirituality Studies
B.C., The Heights Room, Corcoran Commons
The 2015-2016 Parish Choir season has begun. We welcome interested singers from high school age and beyond to join us. We rehearse Wednesday evenings 7:30-9pm in the Music Office, lower level of the church. Our Sunday warm-up rehearsal is at 9:30am.
This Week: Sunday, October 18
