Vatican II: The Fiftieth Anniversary – What Difference Has It Made? Lenten Lectures with Father Bryan Hehir Monday, March 12 and Monday, March 19 – 7:30 pm
St. Augustine’s Sermons on Lent Discussions led by Stephen Brown, B.C. Professor of Theology Tuesday March 13 and Tuesday March 27, 7:30am Social Hall
Book Discussion Group – Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
by Eric Metaxas March 15, 7:30pm Parish Center
“Catholicism: A Documentary Video”
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Vatican II: The Fiftieth Anniversary – What Difference Has It Made? Lenten Lectures With Father Bryan Hehir
Monday, March 12 and Monday, March 19
7:30 pm St. John Church
It is for more than nostalgia that we commemorate Vatican II. Understanding what happened in Rome a half century ago can give us a good perspective on the challenges facing the Church today and the critical decisions that lie ahead. Fr. Hehir’s lectures will help us understand better the implications of this historic event. Please bring your friends!
St. Augustine’s Sermons on Lent
Discussions led by Stephen Brown, B.C. Professor of Theology
Tuesday March 13 and Tuesday March 27, 7:30am Social Hall
St. Augustine lived from 354 to 430. He was a bishop, a very major figure in the affairs of the church and one of the most influential thinkers and writers in the history of western civilization. He is someone we should all know better! Reservations are not necessary, but if you are planning to participate it would be helpful to drop us an email note at AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org.
Book Discussion Group – Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
by Eric Metaxas
March 15, 7:30pm Parish Center
In 1944, Rev. Bonhoeffer wrote from his prison cell in Germany, just before his execution: I’m still discovering, right up to this moment, that it is only by living completely in this world that one learns to have faith. I mean living unreservedly in life’s duties, problems, successes and failures, experiences and perplexities. In so doing, we throw ourselves completely into the arms of God. Join us for the discussion of this courageous man (even if you have not read the book!)
“Catholicism: A Documentary Video”
This production has been described by noted columnist George Weigel as “the most important media project in the history of the Catholic Church in America.” Father Robert Barron narrates ten episodes focusing on the whole range of Catholic beliefs, traditions and culture. Marie and Stephen Brown have generously offered to host in their home theater gatherings of twelve or so members of St. John’s parish to view individual segments and participate in a discussion. For information and reservations contact Marie Brown at marienklbrown@gmail.com
This weekend, St. John’s Parish will again show its solidarity with people in need by collecting funds for our Lenten Gift – Giving Hope to East Africa. Our Lenten gift strengthens each of us individually and the parish as a community of faith, as we give witness to Christ’s call to…love one another; as I have loved you (John 13:34). We ask that you be as generous as you can as we designate our second collection to this effort. (You can also donate online, using ParishPay.) Continue reading 
