Training for new servers and refresher training for returning servers will be held on Friday, October 23 and October 30 at 3:30 p.m. in the Church. Any child who has made his or her First Communion is eligible to serve. More information will be coming soon. If you have any questions, please email us or call the office at 781-235-0045. Thank you for your service to the St. John’s community.
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Evenings for Women begin again for the 16th year. We gather every first Tuesday, beginning October 6 at 6:30 p.m., in the Church/Social Hall (Powers Hall) for an evening to reflect, pray, share and enjoy a wonderful potluck! Pope Francis sets the theme for this year’s program with the announcement of his Jubilee Year of Mercy. Putting Out Into The Deep… Where Mercy Dwells So come join us for this year’s journey into the Deep – All Welcome! Moderated by: Sr. Evelyn Ronan, SND (Bring your favorite Fall recipe)
St. John’s Book Discussion Group will continue the conversation on “Laudato Si’ – On Care for Our Common Home”, Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter. Sponsored by the St. John’s Book Discussion Group Thursday, October 8, 7:30 p.m. Parish Center. Chapters 4-6 will be discussed at this session. Please contact John Stewart for a copy of the questions to be discussed and for any additional information. at (617) 969-0950, email johnstewart@alum.bu.edu.
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GRADES 1 – 6: There is capacity for all grades on Sunday mornings and registration is ongoing. The new Grade 5 and Grade 6 curriculum is such that we can accommodate more students on Wednesday for these grades only. Wednesday classes for grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 are over capacity and we are unable to accept any more registrations.
GRADES 7 – 10: Registration is ongoing. Please contact Jane Leonard if you’re able to help.
2015 – 2016 Class Schedule
Classes for all grades will begin as follows:
Grades 1–6: Sunday, 9/27, from 10-10:45 a.m. or Wednesday, 9/30, from 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Grades 7–10: Sunday, 9/27, from 6–8 p.m.
All registered families should have recently received an email detailing opening day procedures with links to the final calendar and program information on the Religious Education page.
If you have any questions, please contact Jane Leonard or Linda Messore.
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While in the United States, the Pope will address both Congress and the United Nations, but also visit homeless people, immigrant families, and prison inmates. At least one of His visits will be given in Spanish, His native language. You may follow the Pope’s visit by: Live Stream – CatholicTV.com, USCCB.org, CTV.va; Print – The Pilot (thebostonpilot.com), Crux (Cruxnow.com); Radio – EWTN coverage via Station of the Cross 1060AM (Boston’s Catholic Radio); Television – CatholicTV coverage with commentary from Fr. Robert Reed, Kevin Nelson, and Kate Andrews (Comcast Ch. 268, Verizon FIOS Ch. 296, RCN Ch. 85); Twitter – @Pontifex, @news_va_en (#PopeinUS #PopeinDC #PopeFrancisNYC); Web – popefrancisnyc.org, worldmeeting2015.org
Schedule as released by the Vatican. (All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time.)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 (WASHINGTON)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (WASHINGTON)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (WASHINGTON, NEW YORK)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (NEW YORK)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (PHILADELPHIA)
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Celebrating Who We Are & How We Care
Have you been hearing Christ’s call to serve, but not sure how? We can help! The specific work of the Service Commission is to be a catalyst for Christ’s call to serve, that it be continually heard and responded to in all aspects of parish life. Join us after all the Masses NEXT weekend (October 3-4) outdoors for refreshments and information on the many ways you can participate. Sponsored by Parish Service Commission.
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We are all on our individual spiritual journeys, yet come together to join in community at Mass each week. If you, or someone you know, are seeking greater participation and understanding of our faith and practices, we invite you to the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA.
This is a wonderful opportunity for those who may have been baptized but who have not received the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation. We also warmly invite those of other faiths and those who are seeking God and who feel drawn towards the Catholic Church.
We are also calling for volunteers to journey with those in the RCIA process this year. We are looking for individuals to join us in our welcome. The experience is enriched by the presence of other Catholics who are willing to listen and learn and pray for one another. Please consider deepening your own faith by being a participant or a sponsor.
If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office (781 235-0045) or Svea Fraser at (781) 237-7560 or sveafraser@gmail.com
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GRADES 1 – 6: There is capacity for all grades on Sunday mornings and registration is ongoing. The new Grade 5 and Grade 6 curriculum is such that we can accommodate more students on Wednesday for these grades only. Wednesday classes for grades 1, 2, 3 and 4 are over capacity and we are unable to accept any more registrations.
GRADES 7 – 10: Registration is ongoing. We are looking for volunteers to team teach grade 10 on Sunday evenings. Please contact Jane Leonard if you’re able to help.
2015 – 2016 Class Schedule
Classes for all grades will begin as follows:
Grades 1–6: Sunday, 9/27, from 10-10:45 a.m. or Wednesday, 9/30, from 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Grades 7–10: Sunday, 9/27, from 6–8 p.m.
All registered families should have recently received an email detailing opening day procedures with links to the final calendar and program information on the Parish website.
Teachers: The kick-off meeting for all teachers is Sunday, September 20, at 10AM in Philbin Hall. Please make every effort to attend.
Cluster Families: The opening meeting for those registered as clusters will be held on Monday, September 21, at 7:30PM in the Parish Center Chapel room. Lesson plans will be distributed.
If you have any questions, please contact Jane Leonard or Linda Messore.
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Our Common Home: An Ethical Summons on Climate Change
Monday, September 28 – Thursday, October 1
This conference explores the implications of Pope Francis’s newly released encyclical on the environment and climate change, “Laudato Si’ (Praised Be): On Care for Our Common Home.” Each evening event will take place at 4:30 p.m. in Robsham Theater, Chestnut Hill Campus. No Registration; Seating will be first come, first served. Free of Charge. More information is available on the website.
Evenings for Women begin again for the 16th year. We gather every first Tuesday, beginning October 6 at 6:30 p.m., in the Church/Social Hall (Powers Hall) for an evening to reflect, pray, share and enjoy a wonderful potluck! Pope Francis sets the theme for this year’s program with the announcement of his Jubilee Year of Mercy. Putting Out Into The Deep… Where Mercy Dwells So come join us for this year’s journey into the Deep – All Welcome! Moderated by: Sr. Evelyn Ronan, SND (Bring your favorite Fall recipe)
St. John’s Book Discussion Group will continue the conversation on “Laudato Si’ – On Care for Our Common Home”, Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter. Sponsored by the St. John’s Book Discussion Group Thursday, October 8, 7:30 p.m. Parish Center. Chapters 4-6 will be discussed at this session. Please contact John Stewart for a copy of the questions to be discussed and for any additional information. at (617) 969-0950, email johnstewart@alum.bu.edu.
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The Parish Choir will resume participating in liturgies this Sunday, September 27, at the 11:00am Mass. This is St. John’s Parish Welcome (back) Weekend. All from high school age and beyond are invited to join us in the Music Office downstairs at 9:30am. Breakfast refreshments will be available.
Our first Week Night Rehearsal will be on Wednesday, September 30 from 7:30-9pm. First Sunday Choir members may join this rehearsal if they wish, or simply come to First Sunday Choir on Sunday, October 4 at 9:30am.
Our team of choir directors includes: Larry Carson, Dr. Anita Kupriss, Kelly and Dr. Michael Meraw. We gladly welcome new members at any time during the year – but particularly now at the beginning of the season. This lively, energizing ministry is a perfect place to share the love of singing together, rekindle old friendships and begin new ones. Watch throughout the year for additional information on the parish website.
Hope to see you there.
The Parish Choir
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Christmas Youth Choir: 2015
11/8 10:50-11:50- Chapel- First rehearsal
11/15 10:50-11:50- Chapel (registration closes)
11/22 10:50-11:50- Chapel
11/29 10:00-11:00 Chapel
12/6 10:50-11:50- Chapel
12/13 10:50-11:50- Chapel
12/13 2:00 PM Christmas Concert
12/20 9:45-11:00 Chapel and Church (we’ll be back in Chapel by 10:45)
12/24 Arrival at 4:00 PM, Candlelit Procession at 5:00 PM, Mass at 5:30 PM
Easter Youth Choir: 2016
2/28 10:50-11:50- Chapel
3/6 10:50-11:50- Chapel
3/13 10:50-11:50- Chapel
3/20 10:50-11:50- Chapel
PASSION PLAY REHEARSAL: Saturday 3/19 9:00-12:00 (Church)
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
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