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Trees and Trimmings THIS Saturday, December 7 from 9am to 5pm

Posted on December 6, 2013 | Comments Off on Trees and Trimmings THIS Saturday, December 7 from 9am to 5pm

Trees & TrimmingsSaint John School’s annual holiday marketplace, filled with everything you need for Christmas: freshly cut trees, custom decorated wreaths, boxwoods and roping, homemade baked goods, kids activities, a toy raffle, exciting auction items and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.  This year we are excited to offer our shoppers some new items with the sale of Saint John School spirit wear for kids and adults (cozy lounge pants, tied-dyed tees, baseball caps, fleece hats) as well as the introduction of the Saint John ornament. The ornament and spirit wear will make a wonderful gift for kids, parents, and grandparents. We look forward to seeing you Saturday, December 7th 9am-5pm

School’s annual holiday marketplace, filled with everything you need for Christmas: freshly cut trees, custom decorated wreaths, boxwoods and roping, homemade baked goods, kids activities, a toy raffle, exciting auction items and a visit from Santa and Mrs.Claus.  

 

This year we are excited to offer our shoppers some new items with the sale of Saint John School spirit wear for kids and adults (cozy lounge pants, tied-dyed tees, baseball caps, fleece hats) as well as the introduction of the Saint John ornament.  The ornament and spirit wear will make a wonderful gift for kids, parents, and grandparents.  

 

We look forward to seeing you Saturday, December 7th 9am-5pm

 

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Evening for Women: Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30pm

Posted on November 30, 2013 | Comments Off on Evening for Women: Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30pm

heart-of-godThis year’s theme –  Becoming a Space for God… A Journey Into the Heart of Life – invites us to travel down new avenues of seeing and hearing to experience the grace in everyday life. Through reflection, prayer, sharing, with a fabulous potluck, we’ll travel this road together every first Tuesday evening. Join us on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30pm in the Social Hall.  (Bring a favorite Fall recipe!)  All Welcome!
Moderator: Sr. Evelyn Ronan, SND

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Posted in Adult Faith Formation, Important Announcements

Collaborative FAQ 19: Any Surprises From Phase 1?

Posted on November 29, 2013 | Comments Off on Collaborative FAQ 19: Any Surprises From Phase 1?

SJSP Collaborative Logo_SmallQuestion 19: Since Phase One is underway already, has the Archdiocesan Pastoral Planning Commission noted any challenges or surprises with these initial Collaboratives?

As we all know, change is rarely easy! Phase One Pastors have embraced major change: they left familiar  surroundings and started working with new staffs and parishioners. They are learning the culture of their new parishes while trying to keep up Mass schedules and levels of involvement with their parishioners. These Pastors have committed themselves to grow strong, intentional, and effective centers for the Archdiocese’s New Evangelization.  One area which posed some surprising false starts for the Collaboratives was IT. Getting the proper networking, internet, phone, and wiring in twelve Collaboratives up and running proved to be more complex than anticipated. Things are going more smoothly now; patience and persistence is paying off.

We welcome your comments and feedback. Please email your questions or comments about Parish Collaboratives to: stjohn.stpaul@gmail.com 

For more information and to the view this entire series of “Frequently Asked Questions” please visit the St. John – St. Paul Collaborative News page on our website.

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Posted in Disciples in Mission, Important Announcements, SJSP Collaborative, SJSP Collaborative Planning - FAQ

First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 1

Posted on November 29, 2013 | Comments Off on First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 1

advent2Brothers and sisters:
You know the time;
it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep.
For our salvation is nearer now
than when we first believed;
the night is advanced, the day is at hand.
Let us then throw off the works of darkness
and put on the armor of light…

Romans 13:11-12

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Sunday, December 1

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December 1: News and Events from the AFFC

Posted on November 27, 2013 | Comments Off on December 1: News and Events from the AFFC

AFFC LogoAFFC BLOG: For the month of December, the Adult Faith Formation Commission is discussing ADVENT. Please visit our blog –  FAITH MATTERS  – to find reflections written by parishioners as well as links to lots of great information. “Like” us on Facebook to receive regular updates on our monthly theme!

Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30pm: EVENING FOR WOMEN
This year’s theme “Becoming a Space for God… A Journey Into the Heart of Life” invites us to travel down new avenues of seeing and hearing to experience the grace in everyday life. Through reflection, prayer, sharing,
with a fabulous potluck, we’ll travel this road together every first Tuesday evening. The next gathering is this Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m. Starts in the Social Hall. All Welcome! (Bring a favorite Fall Recipe!) Moderator: Sr. Evelyn Ronan, SND

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December 1: This Week in Religious Education

Posted on November 27, 2013 | Comments Off on December 1: This Week in Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: No classes.

Next Week: Sunday, December 8
Grades 1-6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
*Grades 9-10 Teen Mass with St. Paul’s students at
5:00 PM

*Grades 9 & 10 are expected to attend this Mass to which the 9th and 10th grades from St. Paul’s have been invited.  Attendance will be taken. Grades 7 & 8 are encouraged and most welcome to attend the Mass; however, no class is scheduled for these grades.

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Parish Thanksgiving Mass at 8:30am

Posted on November 26, 2013 | Comments Off on Parish Thanksgiving Mass at 8:30am

Thanksgiving Prayer With Border and Leaves_Big

Wishing a happy and blessed Thanksgiving to all!

Please join us for our Parish Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday, November 28 at 8:30am.

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St. Katharine Drexel Food Pantry Collection Needs Your Help

Posted on November 25, 2013 | Comments Off on St. Katharine Drexel Food Pantry Collection Needs Your Help

feed the hungryAs you know, we collect food items for the Food Pantry at our sister Parish, Saint Katharine Drexel, on the second Sunday each month. This November, food assistance benefits dropped for nearly 48 million Americans, including 22 million children. The benefit cut will reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly know as food stamps) benefits, which are already modest, for all households by 7 percent a month. It seems unlikely that Congress will enact legislation to remedy this problem. With this reduction in SNAP benefits it’s important to consider its effect on food pantries, especially at St. Katherine Drexel.

Our next collection will be Sunday, December 8 and we’d ask you to be as generous as your means allow.  Thank you.

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Collaborative FAQ 17: What’s the “Blueprint”?

Posted on November 15, 2013 | Comments Off on Collaborative FAQ 17: What’s the “Blueprint”?

SJSP Collaborative Logo_SmallQuestion 17: Once our Collaborative is formed with St. Paul’s, is there a “blueprint” of how we’re supposed to operate?

Yes. After our Collaborative is formed and is up and running, the Pastor will appoint a team to write the Local Pastoral Plan for our Collaborative. The Plan will contain the details of how St. John’s and St. Paul’s will engage in the work of the New Evangelization (reaching out to Catholics who are not currently active in the Church and welcoming them back to the active practice of the faith). Our Local Pastoral Plan will contain the details of how we will run our programs, how we will promote vocations, and how we will engage in radical hospitality. The Local Pastoral Plan will also contain specific goals and how we will measure movement toward these goals. The Local Pastoral Plan will be different for each Collaborative and will be approved by the Archbishop.

We welcome your comments and feedback. Please email your questions or comments about Parish Collaboratives to: stjohn.stpaul@gmail.com 

For more information and to the view this entire series of “Frequently Asked Questions” please visit the St. John – St. Paul Collaborative News page on our website.

 

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This Weekend: Special Collection for Super Typhoon Haiyan Recovery

Posted on November 15, 2013 | Comments Off on This Weekend: Special Collection for Super Typhoon Haiyan Recovery

Typhoon_HaiyanCardinal Sean has authorized a special collection to be taken this weekend, November 16-17, in all parishes of the Archdiocese in support of the relief efforts in those areas of the Philippines and Vietnam that have been devastated by the recent Super Typhoon Haiyan. All monies collected will be distributed from the Archdiocese to Catholic Relief Services. This special collection will assist persons directly impacted by this storm as well as the rebuilding of the Church in the affected areas, so that the Church may be restored in her ability to serve the people.
At Masses this Weekend: Please give generously to our Special Second Collection at all masses this weekend. (Checks should be made out to “St. John the Evangelist Parish” with “Super Typhoon Haiyan Recovery 2013” in the memo.)
To Donate Online via ParishPay: Click this link and choose “Typhoon Haiyan Recovery” under One-Time Donations. (Please Note: You do not need to be a regular ParishSoft user to make a one-time donation – anyone can make a secure, one-time donation with a credit card.)

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A Special Mass for Victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan
Saturday, November 16, 6:30pm at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross
The Filipino Apostolate of Boston, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Boston and the different local Filipino organizations and communities of Boston and nearby areas, has scheduled a special Mass to offer prayers for the repose souls of those who perished in the storm and for the strength to bring the needed healing to the injured. During the Mass, a collection will be taken to assist our Filipino brothers and sisters affected in recovering from this natural disaster. All are welcome to attend. (Cathedral of the Holy Cross, 1400 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111)
Statement from Rev. Cyriac C. Mattathilanickal, MS, Chaplain, Filipino Apostolate of Boston:
“I am calling on all Filipinos to join His Eminence Sean Cardinal O’ Malley and the Archdiocese of Boston to unite, pray, and help our brothers and sisters in the Philippines… Let us stand in solidarity with these brethren and pray for God’s healings in the midst of all grief and loss. We will emerge stronger than the typhoon for our faith is greater. May San Lorenzo Ruiz and Pedro Calungsod, the patron saints of the Philippines, intercede for us. May the Blessed Mother, Mama Mary, draw us closer amidst our loss and grief.”

Residents walk on a road littered with debris after Super Typhoon Haiyan battered Tacloban city in central Philippines

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