May 5: This Week in Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, May 5
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Monday, May 6 – Thursday, May 9
First Communion Practice 3:30 – 4:45 PM*
(as assigned)
Saturday, May 11
First Holy Communion 9:00 & 11:30 AM

* Each student was assigned to attend specific practice dates. It is important your child attend at the correct time. Please contact Linda Messore if you are unsure which practices to attend.

Religious Education registration packets for the 2013/2014 school year were mailed to all families recently. If you have not received a packet in the mail, it is available for download on the Religious Education page of the Parish website. The deadline for registering before the late fee is MAY 31. We are always looking for teachers who are willing to teach any of the grades 1 – 10. If you are interested, please contact the Religious Education office at 781.235.5337 (grades 1–6) or 781.237.0141 (grades 7–10).

21st Annual Blessed John XXIII National Seminary Golf Tournament
Monday, May 20 at The Weston Golf Club

Blessed John Seminary Golf TournamentThe 21st Annual Blessed John XXIII National Seminary Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, May 20th, at The Weston Golf Club. This premier charity event is held to benefit the educational program for the seminarians. Tuition covers only half the cost of educating a seminarian and the proceeds from this tournament will help bridge the gap and keep the cost of educating them affordable. The $250 player entry includes lunch at the Club, 18 holes of golf with cart, and door prizes; followed by a social hour, silent auction and dinner for each golfer and a guest at the seminary. To register, call Kate Folan at 781-899-5500 or visit their website.

The Ascension of the Lord – Thursday, May 9

Ascension ThursdayHoly Day of Obligation
Masses celebrated at:
7:00 am
12:00 noon
5:30 pm

“Faith Maps” Series with Fr. James Keenan, S.J. on Wednesday, May 1 at 7pm

Keenan_JamesJoin us as the Faith Maps series – in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vatican II – continues with James Keenan, S.J., Founders Professor in Theology at Boston College, who will speak on Vatican II and Moral Theology. This year we have been celebrating Vatican II. What has happened in Moral Theology these 50 years? Well, there was Humanae Vitae (the birth control encyclical). But what else? Come join us Wednesday, May 1 for this special presentation and discussion with Fr. James Keenan, S.J. at 7:00pm in the Social Hall.

April 28: News from the AFFC

AFFC LogoWednesday May 1 – Faith Maps Series 
7:00 in the St. John Social Hall
The Faith Maps series in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vatican II continues with James Keenan, S.J., Founders Professor in Theology at Boston College, who will speak on Vatican II and Moral Theology.  This year we have been celebrating Vatican II. What has happened in Moral Theology these 50 years? Well, there was Humanae Vitae (the birth control encyclical). But what else? Come join us Wednesday, May 1 for this special presentation and discussion with Fr. James Keenan, S.J.

Thursday, May 2 – Henri Nouwen: His Life and Legacy
An evening with Nouwen’s official biographer Michael W. Higgins, co-author of “Genius Born of Anguish: The Life and Legacy of Henri Nouwen
The Paulist Center, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

April 28: Important Dates from Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, April 28
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Grade 7 & 8 Class 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Grade 10 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Grade 9 & 10 Class 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Monday, April 29
Grade 10 Confirmation Practice 7:00 PM Philbin Hall
Tuesday, April 30
Grade 10 Confirmation 7:00 PM Church
Wednesday, May 1
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Next Week: Sunday, May 5
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Monday, May 6 – Thursday, May 9 (as assigned)*
First Communion Practice 3:30 – 4:45 PM*
Saturday, May 11
First Holy Communion 9:00 & 11:30 AM

*Each student was assigned to attend specific practice dates. It is important your child attend at the correct time. Please contact Linda Messore if you are unsure which practices to attend.

Religious Education registration packets for the 2013/2014 school year were mailed to all families recently. If you have not received a packet in the mail, it
is available for download on the Religious Education page of the Parish website. The deadline for registering before the late fee is MAY 31.

We are always looking for teachers who are willing to teach any of the grades 1 –  10. If you are interested, please contact the religious education office at
781.235.5337 (grades 1–6) or 781.237.0141 (grades 7–10).

Questions About the Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan?

Disciples in MissionIf you have any questions regarding  Disciples in Mission – A Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of Boston please visit the Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Plan Information section of our website. There you will find information on the latest news and announcements, an overview of the Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese, information on our Pastoral Collaborative, the history of this process and its projected timeline, and information about the St. John Pastoral Planning Group.

Cardinal Sean’s Homily on April 21 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross

Cardinal Sean_Mass April 21“Jesus said ‘they will strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter’;  that is what happened to His disciples after the Crucifixion, as they scattered in fear, doubt and panic.

On Easter the Good Shepherd returns to gather the scattered; Mary Magdalene in grief, Thomas in doubt, Peter in betrayal. We too are scattered and need the assurance of the Good Shepherd, who lays down his life for us, who comes to gather us in our scattered in our brokenness and pain, scattered by failed marriages, lost employment, estranged children, illness, the death of a loved one, soured relationships, disappointments and frustrations.
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Sunday, April 21: A Day of Prayer and Healing – Cardinal Sean to Celebrate 11:30 Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross

Archdiocese_of_BostonOn Sunday morning, April 21, Cardinal Seán O’Malley will celebrate the 11:30 Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.  He will offer this Mass for the repose of the souls of those who have died as a result of the recent bombings which took place during the Boston Marathon. We will also pray for those who were physically injured and for the brave men and women who saved countless lives as first responders.  Cardinal Seán has said, “In the midst of the darkness of this tragedy we turn to the light of Jesus Christ.”  Please join Cardinal Seán as together we turn to Christ, the Light of the World, praying for peace and healing for all those who have been affected by this act of violence. Continue reading

April 21: News from the AFFC

AFFC LogoThursday, April 25 – God and the Imagination: Praying through Poetry
Seminar, Presenter: Paul Mariani, Professor BC, Corcoran Commons, Heights Room, 4:00-6:00pm
Wednesday May 1 – Faith Maps Series at St. John
7:00 in the Social Hall
The Faith Maps series in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vatican II continues with James Keenan, S.J., Founders Professor in Theology at Boston College, who will speak on Vatican II and Moral Theology.  This year we have been celebrating Vatican II. What has happened in Moral Theology these 50 years? Well, there was Humanae Vitae (the birth control encyclical). But what else? Come join us Wednesday, May 1 for this special presentation and discussion with Fr. James Keenan, S.J.