MEETING OF ST. JOHN – ST. PAUL PARISH COUNCILS: On Thursday, September 20, St. Paul’s Parish Council hosted St. John’s Parish Council. The purpose of the meeting was to begin conversations between the two Parish Councils on the forthcoming Pastoral Plan. At the meeting each Parish Council spoke of the areas they have been working on and projects that they intend to focus on in the coming year. It was a very constructive meeting and it was agreed that each Parish Council would name two members to form a committee that would recommend future areas of discussion and cooperation.
PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS: We have received the nominations for the Parish Council. After each nominee has been contacted in regards to their willingness to serve, we will draw the names of two men and two women, from those who accepted their nomination. This will happen at a Mass on the second
Sunday in October.
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, 
This Week: Sunday, October 7
Mass celebrated by Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM Cap.
The St. John Men’s Group meets the first Saturday of each month, after 7:00 a.m. Mass for informal discussions on questions of concern to Catholics. Coffee and donuts are served. Moderator, Deacon Tom Smith
Back in October 1999 we ordered 35 brand new RitualSong – Choir Edition hymnals. Now we have only 11 of those hymnals. It would be of great help to the Parish Choir and Family Mass Music Group if missing hymnals could be returned. The choir edition of the hymnal is marked as such on the book spine, the book is thicker than the hymnal in the pews. The 2012 cost of the hymnal is $24.50 each. If you have one of these hymnals you can return it anonymously to the organ/choir seating area in the church. Many thanks!!
The first in a series of films, discussions and pot luck suppers! Following the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, October 20, 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.” Special Request: Would you enjoy organizing the pot luck supper? If interested please contact the Parish Office at (781) 235-0045 or 
