Come join us for this special workshop this Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm in the Social Hall – All Welcome! Growing Our Faith through Story-Telling is an afternoon workshop for those with a desire for deeper relationship with themselves, each other and with God. We will “come away with Christ” and allow the Holy Spirit to inform, reform and transform us through the stories we share with one another… those in Scripture and those our own lives reveal to us. Everyone has a unique story of how Christ is – or is not – present in their lives. These stories are an important and valuable part of our salvation history. Jesus is the Master Story-Teller who is calling us all this year to open and walk through the door of faith. Let us explore what that means together in a sacred space where we can be ourselves, have fun and allow God to love us. Facilitated by Linda Colozzi – for more information please call (781) 552-9667.
CONSIDER THIS: The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults offers you the opportunity to come and see what it’s all about. The RCIA is a journey that begins with your questions. There is no obligation to join as you discover more about our Catholic faith: the decision is ultimately yours to discern if this is to be your spiritual home. Our first gathering will be Sunday October 28 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Church Rectory. You are warmly welcome to come. No RSVP needed. The Catholic faith community at St. John’s Church looks forward to your response. Please contact the Church Office at (781) 235-0045 or Svea Fraser at 
From time to time, we will be giving you an update on what is happening around the grounds and the buildings of the Parish. In the middle of August, you probably noticed some activity around the Parish Center and at the entrance to the parking lot. Unfortunately, the sewer pipe from the Center to the street had disintegrated about forty feet from the building and also had been damaged and crushed by some tree roots closer to the street. This necessitated an unbudgeted expense of approximately $24,000. The street and ground were dug up and new pipe from the building to the street were installed and the large tree was removed.
This weekend (and every second Sunday) we gratefully receive your donations of non-perishable food items to assist our sister parish in Roxbury, 
Scripture Study: There are several small scripture study groups in the parish. They are using books published by Ignatius Press, which include extensive explanatory footnotes and suggested questions and points for discussion. For information on creating a new group or joining one of the existing groups, please contact Pat Kelleher, 781-237-4616, 
Sunday, October 14
The first in a series of films, discussions and pot luck suppers! Following the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, November 10, we invite all parishioners to a showing of the movie THE WAY, followed by a potluck dinner and reflection on the film. THE WAY is a powerful and inspirational story about family. Martin Sheen plays Tom, an irascible American doctor who comes to France to deal with the tragic loss of his son (played by Emilio Estevez). Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical “Way of St. James” pilgrimage to honor his son’s desire to finish the journey. What Tom doesn’t plan on is the profound impact this trip will have on him. An inexperienced trekker, Tom meets up with other pilgrims along his route. This unlikely band of misfits creates an everlasting bond and Tom begins to learn what it means to be a citizen of the world again. Through unexpected and often times amusing experiences along “The Way”, Tom discovers the difference between “the life we live and the life we choose.”
The Christmas Youth Choir sign-up and first rehearsal will take place Sunday, October 28 from 10:50-11:50AM. All students in grade 1-8 are invited to participate. High School Assistants are also welcome (counts towards confirmation community service credit)! Seven rehearsals will take place on the following dates and times:
Many thanks to all who joined in the Blessing of the Animals with special gratitude to Mark and Beth Ann Birmingham who kindly donated the wonderful talents of Daisy the Clown!Our Collaborative
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