Category Archives: Important Announcements

CONVERSATIONS IN PRAYER: Join us this Monday evening, October 14th for Conversations in Prayer from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the Parish Center. This program is a four-part video/discussion series centered on different aspects of Prayer. You may attend one session or all four, and each session will have a short video (approx. 25 min.) followed by small group discussions facilitated by Linda Collozi and Anne Wachtmeister.

FAITH MATTERS: For the month of October, the Adult Faith Formation Commission is discussing Mary, the Mother of God. Please visit our blog to find reflections written by parishioners as well as links to lots of great information, and Like us on Facebook to receive regular updates on our monthly theme!

FAITH MAPS LECTURE SERIES: Fr. Robert Imbelli: Benedict and Francis: Light of Faith and New Evangelization
Wednesday, October 16 at 7pm in the Social Hall
The “Year of Faith” is also the historic year of two Popes: Benedict and Francis. There has been much comment about the “Francis effect,” and there is little doubt that a new style has characterized Pope Francis’ first six months as Bishop of Rome. But there is not only great respect between the two, but also a deep continuity, best seen in “the Encyclical written with four hands:” Lumen Fidei. Father Robert Imbelli, a priest of the Archdiocese of New York, has taught theology at B.C. for twenty-seven years. He studied in Rome during the Second Vatican Council and had the opportunity to return for the fiftieth anniversary of the Council and the inauguration of the Year of Faith. He also was present in Rome when Pope Francis was elected. His book, “Rekindling the Christic Imagination” will be published in June (fingers crossed!).

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Mondays, October 14, 21 & 28 Conversations in Prayer
7:00–8:30 p.m., Parish Center

Wednesday, October 16 Faith Maps Lecture Series
Fr. Robert Imbelli, 7:00 p.m., Social Hall
“Benedict and Francis: Light of Faith and New Evangelization”

Wednesday, October 30
Lecture at Boston College by John Allen
“The Francis Papacy: Reform, Renewal and Resistance”
6:00 p.m., Robsham Theater, Boston College

We invite all parishioners to join us for a Movie Night/Potluck Supper  immediately following 5:00 p.m. Mass in the Social Hall.  This month’s movie is “The King’s Speech”, which tells the story of King George VI, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch find his voice.   Please join us for a special evening together. Bring a favorite recipe to share! If you would like to join a hosting committee, please email Barbara Neem.

When do you pray? How do you pray? Why do you pray?
Join us for Conversations in Prayer beginning this Monday evening, October 7th at 7:00pm in the Parish Center. This program is a four-part video/discussion series centered on different aspects of Prayer. Each session will have a short video (approx. 25 min.) followed by small group discussions facilitated by Linda Collozi and Anne Wachtmeister.

For the month of October, the Adult Faith Formation Commission is discussing Mary, the Mother of God on our blog, Faith Matters: Reflections on Our Shared Faith.  Please visit to find reflections written by parishioners as well as links to lots of great information, such as St. John’s on Facebook to receive regular updates on our monthly theme!

October is the Month of the Holy Rosary  The Rosary has been loved for generations as a scripture – based prayer honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. During October we encourage you to experience this beautiful devotion. To assist you there are some rosaries and pamphlets at our Church entrance. Also, every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. you are welcome to pray the rosary with parishioners in the lower Chapel.

Upcoming Dates:
October 7, 14, 21 & 28: Conversations in Prayer, 7:00–8:30 p.m., Parish Center
October 10: Book Group – “Reluctant Saint: The Life of St. Francis Assisi” by Donald Spoto, 7:30 p.m., Parish Center (Questions: contact Anita Martin at anita.m.martin@live.com)
October 16: Faith Maps Lecture Series – Fr. Robert Imbelli   “Benedict and Francis: Light of Faith and New Evangelization” 7:00 p.m., Social Hall
October 30: Lecture at BC by John Allen – “The Francis Papacy: Reform, Renewal and Resistance”, 6:00 p.m., Robsham

“I pray the breviary every morning. I like to pray with the psalms. Then, later, I celebrate Mass. I pray the Rosary. What I really prefer is adoration in the evening, even when I get distracted and think of other things, or even fall asleep praying. In the evening then, between seven and eight o’clock, I stay in front of the Blessed Sacrament for an hour in adoration. But I pray mentally even when I am sitting at the dentist or at other times of the day.” -Pope Francis

When do you pray? How do you Pray? Why do you pray?

Join us for Conversations in Prayer beginning Monday evening, October 7th from 7:00 – 8:30PM in the Parish Center. This program is a four-part video/discussion series centered on different aspects of Prayer. Each session will have a short video (approx. 25 minutes) followed by small group discussions facilitated by Linda Collozi and Anne Wachtmeister.

October 1: Evening for Women, 6:30 p.m., Social Hall

October 5: Film/Supper Night resumes with The Kings Speech following 5:00 p.m. Mass, Social Hall. Bring a favorite recipe to share! If you would like to join a hosting committee, please contact Barbara.Neem@gmail.com

October 7, 14, 21 & 28: Conversations in Prayer, 7:00 – 8:30pm
Parish Center

October 10: Book Group – Reluctant Saint: The Life of St. Francis Assisi by Donald Spoto, 7:30 p.m., Parish Center Questions: contact Anita Martin at anita.m.martin@live.com

October 16: Faith Maps Lecture Series – Fr. Robert Imbelli  “Benedict and Francis: Light of Faith and New Evangelization” 7:00 p.m., Social Hall

October 30: Lecture at BC by John Allen –”The Francis Papacy: Reform, Renewal and Resistance” 6:00 p.m., Robsham Theater, BC