Christmas Wish and Giving Tree All Wrapped Up!

Christmas Wish and Giving Tree All Wrapped Up!

Thank you to all who purchased gifts and gave so generously to the Giving Tree! We are so grateful for your support, which make a real difference in the lives of others each year at Christmas time. And thank you to the Religious Ed students and families who helped move and sort the gifts in the Parish Hall so they would be ready for pick up!

Through the overwhelming kindness and generosity of our parish, Christmas Wish was able to provide gifts and outfits to more than 345 children from 116 families in Brockton, Lowell, Roxbury, and Wellesley. We also raised enough donations for each family to get a $200 grocery gift card. And in addition we were able to donate another 336 $25 grocery gift cards to Julie’s Family Learning Program in South Boston…

January 17: Holy Hour for Life, Forgiveness, and Healing with Exposition of the Holy Eucharist

January 17: Holy Hour for Life, Forgiveness, and Healing with Exposition of the Holy Eucharist

A Holy Hour for Life, Forgiveness, and Healing  will be held on Friday, January 17 from 7:30am-8:45am at St. Paul Church, as part of the Archdiocese of Boston observance of the National Day of Prayer and Penance.

Led by Deacon Rick, we will pray together for respect for the dignity of human life from conception to natural death; for those who have been wounded by abortion; for those facing death; and for increased holiness in the Church. 

Please join us, all are welcome.

January 12, 2025: An Important Message from Fr. Jim

January 12, 2025: An Important Message from Fr. Jim

As many of you know, in the spring of 2022 I sustained life-threatening injuries when I was struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian. I am now writing to let you know about a new development from my accident – the gift that keeps on giving!

As a direct result of the injuries I suffered, I need a total hip replacement, which is scheduled for this week. Due to the prior trauma, there are some additional complications associated with the procedure and recovery, but my surgeon assures me that it will greatly improve my quality of life. I’ve been told that my recovery from surgery will require several weeks, and my return to ministry at the Collaborative will be based on the progression of my rehabilitation and my doctor’s advice…

Adult Faith Enrichment Series: The Spirituality of Aging

Adult Faith Enrichment Series: The Spirituality of Aging

In a culture that tries to defy the aging process, how do we embrace the fears as well as the spiritual opportunities of growing older?

Join Laurie Jacob, certified spiritual director, for a 3 week series exploring the spirituality of aging. Gathering in a small group faith sharing format, we will explore questions surrounding the challenges and opportunities of aging with a sense of hope and freedom to become one’s truest self.

This group will gather on Friday mornings from 9:30-10:30am at St. Paul Rectory on February 7, 14, and 21 

Participants are asked to please register…

AFE Bible Study: “The Holy Spirit in the Bible”

AFE Bible Study: “The Holy Spirit in the Bible”

“… and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters.” -Genesis1:1

All are invited to join a study group using The Holy Spirit in the Bible, a manual from Liturgical Press. We are offering two groups – a Wednesday morning in-person group at St. Paul and a Monday evening online group on Zoom. Copies of the guide can be purchased on Amazon.

Each lesson is independent, so come when you can! To register…

“Creating Supple Hearts” – A Reflection by Sr. Colleen Gibson

“Creating Supple Hearts” – A Reflection by Sr. Colleen Gibson

Jesus prayed. It might seem like an obvious, and certainly fundamental, part of Jesus’ life, and yet I find myself captivated by the fact that amid everything else, the Gospel author chooses to make note that Jesus prayed.

I wonder what Jesus prayed about? How was the Spirit swirl­ing on that hillside as Jesus looked out over the sea—having just fed the five thousand and watching his disciples struggle to understand everything that was happening? And if I were to sit with him in that moment, what might Jesus say to me?

Sunday, January 26: Family Service Activity for “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” at Coffee & Donuts

Sunday, January 26: Family Service Activity for “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” at Coffee & Donuts

Please join the Religious Ed team for our Family Service Activity on Sunday, January 26 at 10:00am at St. Paul Hall during/after Coffee & Donuts. 

We will be putting together toiletry bags for clients at Bridge Over Troubled Waters an organization that provides effective and innovative services to runaway, homeless, and high-risk youth, helps youth avoid a lifetime of dependency on social services, guides youth towards self-sufficiency, and enables youth to transform their lives and build fulfilling, meaningful futures.

All are welcome – please join us!

Young Adult Ministry Group’s Soup-er Game Night!

Young Adult Ministry Group’s Soup-er Game Night!

Our Young Adult group got together recently to celebrate the New Year with a Soup-er Game Night! Folks arrived with homemade soup, salad, and bread to share, along with a fun assortment of games to play.

SJSP Young Adult Ministry connects young adults between the ages of 21 and 40 to build community, share faith, and socialize.

If  you’re a young adult interested in taking part in this ministry, be sure to sign up for our mailing list  so you never miss what’s happening! 

A Message from our friends at NPH

A Message from our friends at NPH

This Christmas season, 9,000 children and adults that receive services from Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) have you to thank and pray for! You have continuously provided them with essentials to live, and tools to survive.

I recently read a story about a young man who grew up at NPH Peru. At 7 months old, Adalberto was abandoned by his mother and his father wasn’t in the picture. He first lived with his maternal aunt and grandmother, but they did not have adequate resources to care for him. He would usually be found sleeping on the street using a cardboard box as a bed and a newspaper as a blanket. In 2004, Adalberto was the first child to join the home at NPH Peru when it opened…

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