February 10: This Week in Religious Education

Religious-Education-ContemporaryThis Week: Sunday, February 10
Morning and evening St. John’s Religious Ed classes are canceled for Sunday, February 10th.   The Confirmation Retreat scheduled for Sunday, February 10th is postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. The Grade 2 Parent Meeting for Sunday, February 10th is rescheduled for Sunday, March 3rd at 10:15 am in Philbin Hall.  A Grade 2 Parent Meeting is also scheduled for Wednesday, February 13th at 3:45 pm in Philbin Hall.  Grade 2 parents are invited to attend the meeting of their choice.
Wednesday, February 13 – Ash Wednesday
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Grade 2 Parent Meeting/Visit
Next Week: No Classes. Enjoy the vacation week.

*Every 9th and 10th grade student attending the full Friends for Good session will be credited with one-half hour of community service which may be applied to the twenty-five hours required for Confirmation. Students will sign-in upon arrival.

Friends for Good is a dynamic component of the Religious Education Program designed to enable older students (Grades 7-10) to put their faith into action while deepening their individual commitment as life-long disciples of Christ. The wide variety of activities and events are intended to encourage personal reflection, create a sense of community, and promote social outreach. Through camaraderie, fellowship, and good will, participants foster the mission of the Catholic faith for the benefit of themselves and their neighbors. For more information please visit the Friends for Good page on our website.

Thank You from Haiti Marycare!

Haiti MarycareA thank you to our parishioners for the tremendous support that St. John the Evangelist gave to Haiti Marycare through our Advent vitamin collection.  “…Thank you for not forgetting the Haitian people and for trusting us to deliver and distribute your donations properly.  We know in directing the work of Haiti Marycare, part of our responsibility is to tell the people of Haiti of the caring shown to them by their friends at St. John’s.  You can be sure we will take great honor and pride in telling them of your great kindness.  You have all made a huge difference in many people’s lives…”  Please click here to read the full letter.

An Invitation from the St. Paul Catholic Men’s Fellowship Group

The St. Paul Catholic Men’s Fellowship Group of Wellesley meets next on Wednesday, February 6th at 7:30 PM in the Lower Church, 502 Washington Street. We begin our next book, The Seven Big Myths about the Catholic Church, Distinguishing Fact from Fiction about Catholicism by Dr. Christopher Kaczor. With great reviews this new book covers topics of interest to all Catholics including: the Church’s stance on freedom and happiness, women, contraception, gays, same-sex marriage and celibacy as the cause of sexual abuse of minors. We begin by setting the stage with the Introduction of the book and covering Chapter One, “The Church Opposes Science: The Myth of Catholic Irrationality”. We cordially invite the men of St. John the Evangelist Parish to join us. Each faith-filled meeting lasts for approximately one hour and is full of lively discussion in a spiritual setting. We have room for more participants. Please come for personal and spiritual nourishment…and bring a friend. For more information call 781-237-6738 or 781-237-0759.

2013 CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE
The St. Paul Catholic Men’s Fellowship Group is  planning to car-pool to the Catholic Men’s Conference to be held at the DCU Center in Worcester on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Scheduled for this all-day conference are dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Fr. James Martin, SJ; NHL & Olympic Referee Kerry Fraser; Fr. Sammie L. Maletta; and Joe McClane, “The Catholic Hack.” Bishop McManus will offer the conference Mass. Bishops, diocesan and religious priests are available for confession. For a Conference brochure, further information, or registration, call 508-929-4345 or visit the website, www.firstmensconf.org for information and ticket purchase. Tickets are $45 per person ($60 after March 3rd). We cordially invite the men of St. John the Evangelist Parish as well as their sons, brothers, fathers and friends to join the St. Paul Men’s Group in this annual event. For Wellesley car-pool information call Tory DeFazio 781-237-6738 or Joe Cavanaugh at 781-237-0759

February 3: Coming Up in Religious Education

Religious-Education-ContemporaryThis Week: Sunday, February 3
Grade 1 Mass 9:00 AM
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Next Week: Sunday, February 10
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Grade 2 Parent Meeting/Visit
High School Retreat 1:00 PM, Church Social Hall
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
Wednesday, February 13 – Ash Wednesday
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Grade 2 Parent Meeting/Visit
* Every student attending the full Friends for Good session will be credited with one-half hour of community service which may be applied to the twenty five hours required for Confirmation. Students will sign-in upon arrival.

February 3: News and Events from the AFFC

AFFC Logo* * * Important Change of Schedule * * *
The Evening for Women scheduled for February 5 has been postponed until March 5.  Sorry for the inconvenience – please spread the word. Thank you!
Thursday, February 7
Lecture: The Heart of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Presenter: Fr. Robert Imbelli, Theology Prof. at B.C.
Respondents: BC Professors Marina McCoy (Philosophy) and
Khaled Anastolios (Theology)
Boston College, Gasson Hall, Room 100, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 20
Panel Discussion: Future of Catholic Periodicals: Finances, Faith and the Digital Age
Editors Panel: Matt Malone, S.J. (America); Paul Baumann (Commonweal) and Meinrad Sherer-Edmunds (U.S. Catholic)
Boston College, Gasson Hall, Room 100, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 27
Book Launch: New Voices in Catholic Theology
Presenters: Anna Bonata Moreland, Professor, Department of Humanities, Villanova University and Joseph Curran, Professor of Religious Studies,Misericordia College
Boston College, Corcoran Commons, Heights Room, 5:00 p.m.

Monday, March 18
Episcopal Visitor Lecture: The Challenge of Catholic Teaching on War and Peace in the Present Moment
Presenter: Bishop Robert McElroy, Vicar for Parish Life and Development, Archdiocese of San Francisco
Boston College, Corcoran Commons, Heights Room, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20
Book Launch: Encountering Jesus in the Scripture
Presenters: Fr. Daniel Harrington, SJ & Christopher R. Matthews
Boston College, Theology & Ministry Library, 5:30 p.m.

For more information about events at Boston College, please visit the Boston College Event Calendar.

Adult Faith Formation Commission

January 27: News from the AFFC

AFFC LogoPLEASE NOTE:  The Evening for Women program scheduled for February 5 has been cancelled.  Please join us on Tuesday, March 5 for our next Evening for Women. 

Thursday, February 7
Lecture: The Heart of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Presenter: Fr. Robert Imbelli, Theology Professor at B.C.
Respondents: BC Professors Marina McCoy (Philosophy) and Khaled Anastolios (Theology), at Boston College, Gasson Hall, Room 100, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 20
Panel Discussion: Future of Catholic Periodicals: Finances, Faith and the Digital Age  Editors Panel: Matt Malone, S.J. (America); Paul Baumann (Commonweal) and Meinrad Sherer-Edmunds (U.S. Catholic), at Boston College, Gasson Hall, Room 100, 5:30 p.m.

Tonight’s AFFC Lecture is Cancelled Due Illness

CancelledUnfortunately, tonight’s Adult Faith Formation Commission lecture with Professor Jeff Bloechl has been cancelled due to illness, and will be rescheduled at a later date.  We apologize for the short notice.

Friends for Good – Learn More About This Dynamic Component of Our Religious Education Program

Friends for Good_1Friends for Good is a dynamic component of the Religious Education Program designed to enable older students (Grades 7-10) to put their faith into action while deepening their individual commitment as life-long disciples of Christ. The wide variety of activities and events are intended to encourage personal reflection, create a sense of community, and promote social outreach. Through camaraderie, fellowship, and good will, participants foster the mission of the Catholic faith for the benefit of themselves and their neighbors.  Learn more – visit the Friends for Good page!

January 27, 2013: News from the AFFC

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Wednesday, January 30, 7:30pm, Social Hall: Jeff Bloechl on Catholic philosopher Charles Taylor  The Adult Faith Formation Commission is delighted to announce that Jeff Bloechl, Associate Professor of Philosophy at BC, specializing in contemporary philosophy, philosophy of religion, and Christian philosophy will speak on the Catholic philosopher Charles Taylor.   Connecting to the legacy of the Church’s great intervening event, Vatican Council II, Professor Bloechl, who recently returned from a seminar with Professor Taylor, has described him as  “… a true Vatican II thinker, in the best sense.”  Please join us for what promises to be a thoughtful and exciting evening!

Tuesday, February 5, 6:30pm, Social Hall: Evening for Women   This year’s theme focuses us on the door of faith always open for us, beckoning us to rediscover more about the core of faith as love offered and accepted, an invitation to ponder the biblical revelation of love. Through reflection, prayer, sharing, with a fabulous pot-luck, we’ll enter that door of faith together. (Bring one of your favorite winter recipes!) Moderator: Sr. Evelyn Ronan, SND

Thursday, February 7
Lecture: The Heart of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Presenter: Fr. Robert Imbelli, Theology Professor at B.C.
Respondents: BC Professors Marina McCoy (Philosophy) and Khaled Anastolios (Theology), at Boston College, Gasson Hall, Room 100, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 20
Panel Discussion: Future of Catholic Periodicals: Finances, Faith and the Digital Age  Editors Panel: Matt Malone, S.J. (America); Paul Baumann (Commonweal) and Meinrad Sherer-Edmunds (U.S. Catholic), at Boston College, Gasson Hall, Room 100, 5:30 p.m.

January 27: This Week in Religious Education

Religious-Education-ContemporaryThis Week: Sunday, January 27
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Grades 7 & 8 Discussion with Kerry Cronin, Professor of Philosophy at Boston  College, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Philbin Hall (*see below)
Grades 9 & 10 Teen Mass @ St. Paul’s 5:00 PM Reception for students follows in the Parish Hall.
Wednesday, January 30
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Grade 3 Parent Visit
Next Week: Sunday, February 3
Grade 1 Mass 9:00 AM
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM

*Kerry Cronin, Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, will be speaking to the grades 7 & 8 students on January 27 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM in lieu of their regular Religious Education classes. The discussion will focus on topics, issues, and challenges that our young people may be facing. Parents are welcome to attend this session.