Category Archives: Adult Faith Formation

Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy

Posted on January 17, 2016 | Comments Off on Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy

Year_of_Mercy_ICONPope Francis has announced an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy which began with the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on December 8, 2015, and will conclude with its closing on November 20, 2016. The Adult Faith Formation and Service Commissions have been inspired by the Pope’s call and would like to recognize the ways we as a Parish are already performing spiritual and corporal acts of mercy and raise consciousness of more that we can do. Throughout the coming weeks and months look to this section of the website as we explore how we, as a parish and as individuals, can respond to the Pope’s call for mercy and kindness.

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Thursday, January 14 at 7:30pm: St. John Book Discussion Group – “No Irrelevant Jesus: On Jesus and the Church Today”

Posted on January 11, 2016 | Comments Off on Thursday, January 14 at 7:30pm: St. John Book Discussion Group – “No Irrelevant Jesus: On Jesus and the Church Today”

No_Irrelevant_JesusWe will discuss six chapters in this most important book by Gerhard Lofink. Please email  John Stewart for further information and to arrange to pick up copies of the selected chapters or call  (617) 969-0950.
Thursday, January 14
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Parish Center

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Thursday, October 10 at 7:30pm: St. John Book Discussion Group – “Tuesdays with Morrie”

Posted on December 7, 2015 | Comments Off on Thursday, October 10 at 7:30pm: St. John Book Discussion Group – “Tuesdays with Morrie”

tuesdays-with-morrieAs Christians we spend a decent amount of time pondering the range of difficult and fundamental questions surrounding the end of earthly lives — our own and those of others. Over the years we have been given a number of very helpful books on the whole subject of dying, for example Rabbi Harold Kushner’s When Bad Things Happen to Good People, C.S. Lewis’ A Grief Observed, Father Benedict Groeschel’s After This Life: What Catholics Believe About What Happens Next, the current best-seller, Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal and What Matters in the End, and Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson.

The Book Group will use the wonderful study of the last days of Morrie Schwartz and his observations on the meaning of life as the basis for our December discussion. We all have thoughts and opinions on these questions, as well as hard experience. It is helpful from time to time to share these with others, to try to deepen our understanding and make our prayers about the process of death more fruitful. For further information contact Peter Mongeau, John Stewart, Anita Martin, Frank or Julie McConville
Thursday, October 10
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Parish Center

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Please Help Us Respond to Pope Francis’ Irresistible Invitation

Posted on November 30, 2015 | Comments Off on Please Help Us Respond to Pope Francis’ Irresistible Invitation

Year_of_Mercy_PagePope Francis announced an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy beginning with the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on December 8, 2015 and concluding with its closing on November 20, 2016. This is an extraordinary time for us, for in the words of Pope Francis: “At this time we are called to gaze even more attentively on ‘Mercy’ so that we may become a more effective sign of the Father’s action in our lives.”

There are a multitude of opportunities for us to participate in Corporal and Spiritual works of Mercy. Many parishes are inspired to show tangible signs of individual and group actions of mercy. The Adult Faith Formation and Service Commissions have taken on the challenge and propose entering into this Jubilee Year with our own expressions of mercy. Guided by the Spirit we can accomplish great things— even a million acts of mercy!!!

We have high hopes that this initiative will engage every single person—for there is no act too small to build a growing sense of compassion and kindness which will defeat the “culture of indifference” that Pope Francis describes today.

PLEASE join us and others to consider ways to show our commitment to becoming more effective signs of God’s action in our lives! We will meet on December 2, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in Powers Hall (Social Hall). Please contact Anne Wachtmeister  for more info. “Mercy is not just a pastoral attitude; it is the very substance of the Gospel message.” Pope Francis

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“Evening for Women” this Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30pm

Posted on November 25, 2015 | Comments Off on “Evening for Women” this Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30pm

Duc-in-Altum_event-imageA wonderful way for us to begin our Advent journey
together!  We gather on  Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30pm in the Church and Powers Hall (Social 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)

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November 22: AFFC Update

Posted on November 24, 2015 | Comments Off on November 22: AFFC Update

AT ST. JOHN: EVENING FOR WOMEN


A wonderful way for us to begin our Advent journey together. Come join us for prayer, reflection and sharing and a fabulous “Pot Luck”! Tuesday, December 1 in Powers Hall (Church Social Hall), 6:30pm start. Sr. Evleyn Ronan, SND Moderator

AT BOSTON COLLEGE


November 30-December 15 Jesus Foretold and Fulfilled
Explore the Scriptures of Advent and Christmas for a richer celebration of these seasons. In this course you will have the opportunity to break open the Church’s weekday readings for Advent, with emphasis on the dynamic of promise and fulfillment between the Old and New Testament readings as they are organized in the Lectionary. Then, take a closer look at the infancy narratives, and the distinctive approaches taken by the Evangelists. In addition, there will be recommendations for personal prayer practices in preparation for Christmas. No prior experience in Scripture study is necessary. Fee: $25.00 For more information contact (617) 552-4075 or crossroads@bc.edu

 

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November 3: Evening for Women

Posted on October 31, 2015 | Comments Off on November 3: Evening for Women

Duc-in-Altum_event-imageWe gather again, this Tuesday, November 3 at 6:30pm, in the Church and Powers Hall (Social 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)

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Sunday, October 18 at 12:00pm – “The Pope Francis After Effect”

Posted on October 16, 2015 | Comments Off on Sunday, October 18 at 12:00pm – “The Pope Francis After Effect”

pope_francis_visitFor six whole days our country was washed in the light of Pope’s Francis’ message of love, inclusion and mercy. Let us keep the fire burning! One opportunity is to meet and share our reflections of the visit. We can begin with Pope Francis’ speech to Congress on his first day. Please join us after the 11:00 Mass this Sunday, October 18th in the Parish Center. Bring a bag lunch!

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What is Your Next Step? RCIA Program Begins October 18

Posted on October 11, 2015 | Comments Off on What is Your Next Step? RCIA Program Begins October 18

footsteps-on-beachWe 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. RCIA will meet on Sunday,
October 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the Rectory. 

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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October 12: “Answering the Call – An Interfaith Gathering for Climate Action”

Posted on October 5, 2015 | Comments Off on October 12: “Answering the Call – An Interfaith Gathering for Climate Action”

Interfaith_ClimateA special interfaith gathering on Monday, October 12, 6:30 pm at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley. Join people of many faiths to share Pope Francis’ encyclical message Laudato Si’ and share messages of hope, inspiration and action
for healing our world. Fr. Bryan Hehir will be participating in this event. To assist planning, kindly register at www.tbewellesley.org/climate

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