Category Archives: Adult Faith Formation

Wednesday, April 10 at 7pm – AFFC Lecture: Faith Maps Series with Shawn Copeland

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FaithMapsShawn Copeland, Professor of Theology at BC and former President of the Catholic Theological Society of America, will speak on the German thinker Dorothy Soelle, whose Faith Map is described by Michael Paul Gallagher as providing a needed  “…dimension of justice… and… theology of mystical resistance” to his book. Her talk will reference Soelle’s fellow German Johan Baptist Metz, whom Gallagher refers to as a member of Soelle’s “extended counter cultural family.”  7pm in the Parish Social Hall

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April 7: News from the AFFC

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FaithMapsWednesday, April 10 – Faith Maps Series with Shawn Copeland, Professor of Theology at Boston College  7pm in the Parish Social Hall
Shawn Copeland, Professor of Theology at BC and former President of the Catholic Theological Society of America, will speak on the German thinker Dorothy Soelle, whose Faith Map is described by Michael Paul Gallagher as providing a needed  “…dimension of justice… and… theology of mystical resistance” to his book. Her talk will reference Soelle’s fellow German Johan Baptist Metz, whom Gallagher refers to as a member of Soelle’s “extended counter cultural family.”

Tuesday, April 16 – Prophetic Voices Women in the Tradition
Panel Discussion, Moderator: Patricia Deleeuw
5:30 pm at B.C., Corcoran Commons, Heights Room

Saturday, April 20 – A Man for All Seasons
Movie Night/Potluck Supper
Following the 5:00 pm Mass in the Parish Social Hall

Thursday, April 25 – God and the Imagination: Praying through Poetry  Presenter: Paul Mariani, Professor of English at Boston College
4:00-6:00 pm at B.C., Corcoran Commons, Heights Room

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AFFC Movie Night/Potluck Supper This Saturday, April 20 after 5pm Mass

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A Man for All SeasonsWe invite all parishioners to a showing of the movie “A Man for All Seasons”. One of the finest films of all times, winner of 6 Oscars. The film is a powerful depiction of the conflict between Henry VIII (Robert Shaw) and Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield) leading to a major rift between church and state. Please join us for a special evening together. SPECIAL REQUEST: Bring your
casserole or salad to the Social Hall before Mass. Dessert/drinks provided.

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Growing Our Faith: Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Sunday, April 7 at 3:00pm

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Grow Our FaithJoin us for an afternoon gathering to deepen our faith and encounter the Holy Spirit among us. We will “come away with Christ” and invite the Holy Spirit to inform, reform and transform us through our sharing with one another. What gifts have we already received and what gifts await us to discover, explore and embrace together? Come join us for this special gathering! All are welcome!
Facilitated by Linda Colozzi 3:00pm – 4:30pm Parish Center

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March 24: News and Events from the AFFC

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AFFC LogoSunday, April 7:Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict  Sacred Heart Parish, Newton Centre at 7:30pm  Alice Rothchild, MD, co-chair American Jews for a Just Peace. Sponsored by the Sacred Heart Parish Justice and Peace Committee.
Wednesday, April 10:  Faith Maps Series St. John Social Hall at 7:00pm Shawn Copeland, Professor of Theology at BC and former President of the Catholic Theological Society of America, will speak in the Parish Social Hall on the German thinker Dorothy Soelle, whose Faith Map is described by Michael Paul Gallagher as providing a needed “…dimension of justice… and… theology of mystical resistance” to his book. Her talk will reference Soelle’s fellow German Johan Baptist Metz, whom Gallagher refers to as a member of Soelle’s “extended counter cultural family.”

For more information, please email us at AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org

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Lenten Lecture with Fr. Bryan Hehir – Monday, March 25 at 7:30pm in the Church

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Fr. Bryan HehirPlease join us on Monday, March 25 at 7:30pm in the Church for a  Lenten Lecture with Fr. Bryan Hehir:
Church and State: Here and Abroad
(Note Change of Date)

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March 17: News from the AFFC

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AFFC LogoMonday, March 18 – Lecture: The Challenge of Catholic Teaching on War and Peace in the Present Moment
Episcopal Visitor Lecture, Most Reverend Robert W. McElroy
Corcoran Commons, Heights Room, BC 4:30pm
Is war ever justified? What are its limits in an age of weapons of mass destruction? When is a nation obliged to end a war? In an America which is
embroiled in the longest war in its history, Bishop McElroy proposes that the Catholic tradition provides rich wisdom and challenges those who seek to
forge a pathway of justice in an age of terror.  FREE of charge – please register by emailing church21@bc.edu

Wednesday, March 20 – Book Launch: Encountering Jesus in the Scripture Presenters: Fr. Daniel Harrington, SJ & Christopher R. Matthews, Professors, STM
Theology and Ministry Library, BC, 5:30pm

Sunday, April 7 – Understanding the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
Alice Rothchild, MD, co-chair American Jews for a Just
Peace; Sponsored by the Sacred Heart Parish Justice and Peace Committee
Sacred Heart Parish, Newton Centre 7:30pm

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March 10: News from the AFFC

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AFFC LogoMonday, March 18 Lecture: The Challenge of Catholic Teaching on War and Peace in the Present Moment, Episcopal Visitor Lecture: Most Reverend Robert W. McElroy  Is war ever justified? What are its limits in an age of weapons of mass destruction? When is a nation obliged to end a war? In an America which is embroiled in the longest war in its history, Bishop McElroy proposes that the Catholic tradition provides rich wisdom and challenges those who seek to forge a pathway of justice in an age of terror. FREE of charge – Please register by emailing church21@bc.edu.
Corcoran Commons, Heights Room, BC 4:30pm

Wednesday, March 20 Book Launch: Encountering Jesus in the Scripture  Presenters: Fr. Daniel Harrington, SJ & Christopher R. Matthews, Professors, STM Theology and Ministry Library, BC, 5:30pm

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March 3: News from the AFFC

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AFFC LogoTuesday, March 5 * * * CANCELLATION * * * Evening for Women
Unfortunately it is again necessary to cancel our next program scheduled for March 5. Sr. Evelyn has developed some unexpected medical issues but is hoping to return to the parish before too long. As always she deeply appreciates your prayers.

Wednesday, March 20: Book Launch: Encountering Jesus in the Scripture  Presenters: Fr. Daniel Harrington, SJ & Christopher R. Matthews
Boston College, Theology & Ministry Library, 5:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact the Adult Faith Formation Commission

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Lenten Lectures with Fr. Bryan Hehir: March 4 and 25

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Fr. Bryan HehirPlease join us at 7:30pm in the Church for this year’s Lenten Lectures with Fr. Bryan Hehir:
Monday, March 4: The State of the Church
Monday, March 25: Church and State: Here and Abroad (note change of date)

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