Category Archives: Adult Faith Formation

Friday, November 2:  New Evangelization for Today’s Parish
Presenters: Fr. David Couturier, OFM Catholic Consultations International & Professor, St. Bonaventure University & Pontifical Antonianum Univ.; and Jane Regan, Director, Continuing Education & Assoc. Professor, STM
Location: Boston College, Corcoran Commons, Heights Rm.
Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm. Sponsored by The Church in the 21st
Century Center

Saturday, November 10: MOVIE NIGHT & POTLUCK DINNER
Showing “The Way”, the first in a series of films, discussions and potluck dinners following the Saturday 5:00pm Mass.  See separate announcement for more information. Any questions: Pat Kelleher, 781-237-4616 or npkell@gmail.com

St. John’s Adult Faith Formation Commission
(Email: AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org)

LIBRARY: We invite you to visit our parish library on the ground floor, Ledyard Street entrance.  The books are there for you.  New books are purchased periodically.  DONATIONS are welcomed  (current books, good condition, adult reading).

Thursday, October 25: The Power of Boundless Compassion  
An evening with Fr. Gregory Boyle, S.J., author “Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion”.
7 p.m. Boston College, Rosbsham Theatre

Sunday, October 28: Growing Our Faith through Story-Telling
An afternoon workshop for those with a desire for deeper relationship with themselves, each other and with God.  We will “come away with Christ” and allow the Holy Spirit to inform, reform and transform us through the stories we share with one another… those in Scripture and those our own lives reveal to us. Contact Linda Colozzi for more information at (781) 552-9667
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Center

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:  Click on The Church in the 21st Century
to view lectures/workshops you can attend at Boston College.  Check out
www.bc.edu/c21online for online minicourses.

St. John’s Adult Faith Formation Commission
(Email: AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org)

Come join us for this special workshop this Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm in the Social Hall – All Welcome!  Growing Our Faith through Story-Telling is an afternoon workshop for those with a desire for deeper relationship with themselves, each other and with God.  We will “come away with Christ” and allow the Holy Spirit to inform, reform and transform us through the stories we share with one another… those in Scripture and those our own lives reveal to us.  Everyone has a unique story of how Christ is – or is not – present in their lives.  These stories are an important and valuable part of our salvation history.  Jesus is the Master Story-Teller who is calling us all this year to open and walk through the door of faith.  Let us explore what that means together in a sacred space where we can be ourselves, have fun and allow God to love us. Facilitated by Linda Colozzi – for more information please call  (781) 552-9667.

CONSIDER THIS: The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults offers you the opportunity to come and see what it’s all about. The RCIA is a journey that begins with your questions. There is no obligation to join as you discover more about our Catholic faith: the decision is ultimately yours to discern if this is to be your spiritual home.  Our first gathering will be Sunday October 28 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Church Rectory. You are warmly welcome to come. No RSVP needed. The Catholic faith community at St. John’s Church looks forward to your response. Please contact the Church Office at (781) 235-0045 or Svea Fraser at sveafraser@comcast.net, (781) 237-7560.

The first in a series of films, discussions and pot luck suppers! Following the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, November 10, 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 st-johns@comcast.net

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, npkell@gmail.com.

Workshops on Ballot Question # 2, Proposal to Allow Physician Assisted Suicide
Doctors, lawyers and ethicists will discuss the proposal.  This is a great opportunity to become familiar with the details of this proposal, which we must all work to defeat.  See www.stopassistedsuicide.org.  To register for one of the following forums email: anncussan@rcab.org

• Wednesday, October 10: Pastoral Center, Braintree, 1 to 3pm
• Monday, October 15: St. Patrick, Natick, 7-9pm
• Thursday, October 18: St. Columbkille, Brighton, 7 to 9pm

7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Parish Center
This will be a discussion, an effort at enlightenment, of the ways in which our views and opinions on public issues are shaped or conditioned by our religious beliefs, and the kind of involvement the Church should have in the political process.

October 16: Catholic Spiritual Practices: A Treasury of Old and New
5:30 p.m. Boston College, Gasson Hall, Room 100
Colleen Griffith and Thomas Groome

October 20: Film Night at St. John’s
Following 5pm Mass in the Social Hall
The Way will be the first in a series of films followed by discussion and potluck supper.

St. John’s Adult Faith Formation Commission
(Email: AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org)

The Church in the 21st Century is a wonderful program at Boston College, offering a rich assortment of lectures, courses, conferences, publications and other resources. It was created ten years ago to be a “catalyst and resource for the renewal of the Catholic Church in the United States by engaging critical issues facing the Catholic community.”  Information about the resources of  “C21” is readily available from the website (bc.edu/church21) or by subscribing to the free bulletin C21 Resources, which includes a calendar of events. The Fall, 2012 issue includes fifteen articles on “Handing on the Faith.”

Workshops on Ballot Question # 2, Proposal to Allow Physician Assisted Suicide
Doctors, lawyers and ethicists will discuss the proposal.  This is a great opportunity to become familiar with the details of this proposal, which we must all work to defeat.  See www.stopassistedsuicide.org.  To register for one of the following forums email: anncussan@rcab.org

• Wednesday, October 10: Pastoral Center, Braintree, 1 to 3pm
• Monday, October 15: St. Patrick, Natick, 7-9pm
• Thursday, October 18: St. Columbkille, Brighton, 7 to 9pm

October 2: Program for Women
6:30 p.m. in the Church Social Hall
This year’s theme focuses us on the door of faith, always open for us,
beckoning us to rediscover more about the core of faith as love offered and accepted, an invitation to ponder the biblical revelation of love and say ‘yes’!
Through reflection, prayer, sharing with a fabulous potluck, we will enter that door of faith together every first Tuesday evening, beginning October 2.
All Welcome! (Bring one of your favorite Fall recipes)
Moderator: Sr. Evelyn Ronan, SND

October 6: Men’s Group
7:30 to 9:00 a.m. in the Church Social Hall
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

October 11: Book Discussion Group – Voting and Holiness: Catholic Perspectives on Political Participation, edited by Nicholas Cafardi
7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Parish Center
This will be a discussion, an effort at enlightenment, of the ways in which our views and opinions on public issues are shaped or conditioned by our religious beliefs, and the kind of involvement the Church should have in the political process.

October 16: Catholic Spiritual Practices: A Treasury of Old and New
5:30 p.m. Boston College, Gasson Hall, Room 100
Colleen Griffith and Thomas Groome

October 20: Film Night at St. John’s
Following 5pm Mass in the Social Hall
The Way will be the first in a series of films followed by discussion and potluck supper.

October 28: Growing Our Faith Through Story Telling: His Story/Our Story
1:00-4:00 p.m. Parish Center
Facilitated by Linda Colozzi

St. John’s Adult Faith Formation Commission
(Email: AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org)