October 26 Confirmation Enrollment Mass Recap

October 26 Confirmation Enrollment Mass Recap

Last weekend at a packed Sunday 5pm Youth Mass, our Confirmation candidates signed the Book of Enrollment in the presence of the community, signifying their desire for the sacrament and commitment to the process of preparation. 

The candidates are committing to deepen their relationship with God through the process, explore what it means to receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in their lives, and to remain open to what God is asking of them at this moment.

As a community, we are asked to keep these young people in our prayers, and to be living witnesses to the faith with our lives, in and out of the parishes.

This Sunday, November 2: Grade 2 Sacrament Prep Session: Introduction to the Sacrament Year

This Sunday, November 2: Grade 2 Sacrament Prep Session: <i>Introduction to the Sacrament Year</i>

10:15am in Powers Hall following the 9am Family Mass at St. John

This opening session will introduce children and families to this special year of preparation for the reception of the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday morning and are so excited to begin this journey with you!

IMPORTANT!This is a Family Session – children and parents together.  Children may not be “dropped off” without a parent or guardian. 

Bridging the Gap Between Life and Death – A Reflection by Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ

<i>Bridging the Gap Between Life and Death</i> – A Reflection by Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ

Who wants to think about death – their own or that of others? The temptation is to pass over talk of death in favor of new life. Yet if our faith teaches us anything, it is that the negative space of death has the ability, like negative space in art, to reveal the beauty of the bigger picture.

All Souls’ Day, coupled with All Saints’ Day, invites us right into that space. It invites us to bridge the gap between life and death. It asks us to put our faith on full display. Faith in the resurrection. Faith that in the dying and the rising of the everyday we grow closer to Christ. Faith that no matter who we lose in this life to death, they are never lost to God…

November 8-9: Hand Carved Olive Wood Religious Items from the Holy Land

November 8-9: Hand Carved Olive Wood Religious Items from the Holy Land

Maysoon Khair will be present at our churches after Masses on the weekend of November 8-9 to share the work of over one hundred Christian families living in the Holy Land who make their living selling hand carved olive wood religious goods.

Please take a moment to visit the display of beautiful pieces, including nativity sets, crucifixes, rosaries, and other sacred statues, and consider helping to support these families living in the Holy Land.

Fr. Jim’s Message to St. John the Evangelist Parish

Fr. Jim’s Message to St. John the Evangelist Parish

An important message from Fr. Jim to the St. John community, offering a reflection as he enters his tenth year as our pastor and sharing details about the parish’s financial health. 

Fr. Jim offers a glimpse of the Holy Spirit’s work of renewal in our parish, and invites us to consider how each of us is being called to support this work in real and tangible ways.

Thank you for taking the time to watch the video, carefully read the St. John Annual Financial Report and Annual Appeal that was recently mailed to all registered parishioners, and to consider the Spirit’s invitation to renewal at this time in your own life and the life of our parish.

Fr. Jim’s Message to St. Paul Parish

Fr. Jim’s Message to St. Paul Parish

An important message from Fr. Jim to the St. Paul community, offering a reflection as he enters his tenth year as our pastor and sharing details about the parish’s financial health.  

Fr. Jim offers a glimpse of the Holy Spirit’s work of renewal in our parish, and invites us to consider how each of us is being called to support this work in real and tangible ways.

Thank you for taking the time to watch the video, carefully read the St. Paul Annual Financial Report and Annual Appeal that was recently mailed to all registered parishioners, and to consider the Spirit’s invitation to renewal at this time in your own life and the life of our parish.

October Family Faith Formation: Not So Ordinary Time

October Family Faith Formation: Not So Ordinary Time

In the first sessions of Family Faith Formation this month, Fr. Jim explored the topic of “The Liturgical Year.” As our Collaborative embraces the theme of renewal and since faith formation and enrichment is a never ending journey, we thought it might be worthwhile to dive a little deeper into what our faith teaches us about the season of Ordinary Time!

Did You Know?

Ordinary Time isn’t called “ordinary” because it’s typical or because other liturgical seasons are more exciting!

“Ordinary” refers to ordinal numbers, meaning that ordinary time is counted by ordered weeks (typically 33 or 34 per year!) For instance, this week is the 30th  Sunday in Ordinary Time…

Confirmation Enrollment Mass this Sunday, October 26 at 5:00pm at St. Paul Church

Confirmation Enrollment Mass this Sunday, October 26 at 5:00pm at St. Paul Church

Our Confirmation candidates will be invited forward by Fr. Jim to sign the Book of Enrollment in the presence of the community, signifying their desire for the sacrament and commitment to the process of preparation.  

The candidates are committing to deepen their relationship with God through the process, explore what it means to receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in their lives, and remain open to what God is asking of them at this moment. They are also agreeing to be active members of the faith community and to contribute to their small groups with their attendance and positive participation. The community is committing to pray for these young people as they dedicate themselves to the process,  and to be living witnesses to the faith with their lives in and out of the parishes. They are also agreeing to be willing to engage honestly with these young people in questions and conversations about the Catholic faith.

This is an important step in your child’s preparation for the Sacrament – please make every effort to participate in this Mass.

Family Faith Formation Grades 6-7 Salt & Light: This Sunday, October 26 at 4pm at St. Paul

Family Faith Formation Grades 6-7 Salt & Light: This Sunday, October 26 at 4pm at St. Paul

The Liturgical Year 4-4:45pm in St. Paul Parish Hall preceding the Sunday 5pm Youth Mass

IMPORTANT: For Grades 6-7, there are two Family Sessions  and four Student-Only Sessions. This opening session is a Family Session (parent/s and children together.) Children may not be “dropped off” without a parent or guardian for Family Sessions. 

This opening session begins at 4:00pm with an opening prayer and “Focus on Faith” reflection given by Fr. Jim on “The Liturgical Year.” After the reflection, the pastoral team will guide parents and students in catechesis and small-group discussion…

Thank You from Kelley Tuthill, President and CEO Catholic Charities Boston

Thank You from Kelley Tuthill, President and CEO Catholic Charities Boston

Kelley asked that we share the following message with the Evening for Women program: 

I want to thank you all for inviting me to speak at Tuesday night’s Evening for Women and for the warm welcome.  I am proud to be part of such an amazing community at St. John-St. Paul’s and grateful for the opportunity to share the important work of Catholic Charities with you. I appreciate the support so many of you have given to our clients over the years. I was inspired by your thoughtful questions and your eagerness to learn about how you can continue to make an impact for our neighbors in need. 

I want to share with you some ways to get involved…

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