Young Adult Ministry News

Young Adult Ministry News

The SJSP Young Adult community gathered this past month for a potluck dinner at St. John’s Rectory and for Scripture + Service at St. Paul’s, serving donuts after the 9AM Family Mass! It was great to be together! 

The Young Adult Planning Team is meeting this week to plan next month’s activities- stay tuned & sign up for our mailing list!

Wellesley Interfaith Thanksgiving

Wellesley Interfaith Thanksgiving

The Wellesley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, held on Monday, November 25, brought together clergy, lay ministers, musicians, and congregants representing all of our houses of worship for a beautiful evening of prayer, song, readings, poetry, and reflection.

We are happy to be able to share this recording of the evening for those who were unable to attend in person…

Beginning Again in Faith, Hope, & Joy – An Advent Reflection Series Beginning December 3

<i>Beginning Again in Faith, Hope, & Joy</i> – An Advent Reflection Series Beginning December 3

A 3-Week Advent Reflection Series with Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ

Advent marks the beginning of a new year in the Church calendar. As we mark this new beginning and prepare our hearts for Christmas, join the Collaborative community for a 3-week reflection series about beginning again in faith, hope, and joy (three of the four weekly Advent themes!) Reflecting on the stories of Scripture and our own faith journeys, these small group gatherings will offer an opportunity to pause in a busy season to find light in the darkness. 

The group will gather at St. Paul Rectory on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-10:30am on December 3, 10, and 17.   For more information, or if you are in need of a ride, contact Sister Colleen at cgibson@sjspwellesley.org Participants are asked to please register at…

Tuesday, December 3 Evening for Women: The Annunciation – An Advent Liturgy

Tuesday, December 3 Evening for Women: <i>The Annunciation – An Advent Liturgy</i>

All women of the Collaborative are invited to gather in the Chapel at St. John for our Advent Liturgy. 

We are thrilled to welcome our special guest preacher Kayla August, who is a PhD candidate at Clough School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College. She currently studies theology and education with a particular focus on preaching. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Kayla offers a preaching that is vibrant, energetic and inspirational.  

Followed by a pot-luck dinner in Powers Hall – please bring a dish to share!

To help us plan for the evening, please click this link to let us know that you’re coming…

Monday, November 25 at 7pm: Wellesley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Monday, November 25 at 7pm: Wellesley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

All are welcome at this interfaith liturgy of prayer, music, reflection, poetry, and presence on Monday, November 25 at 7:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Church. 

Our sacred service will be led by clergy, lay ministers, musicians, and congregants from Temple Beth Elohim, UU Wellesley Hills, Wellesley Friends Meeting, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, Wellesley Village Church, and the St. John-St. Paul Catholic Collaborative.

Called to Serve: Catholic Women’s Stories of Obstacles and Opportunities – A Conversation in the Spirit

Called to Serve: Catholic Women’s Stories of Obstacles and Opportunities – A Conversation in the Spirit

An interactive webinar hosted by the Women in the Church Working Group of the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests (AUSCP).

Women, bring your clergy! Clergy, bring women from your parish or ministry. Registration is open for our next Conversation in the Spirit, Called to Serve: Catholic Women’s Stories of Obstacles and Opportunities, on Wednesday, November 20 at 3:00PM.

This webinar seeks to inspire conversation around the callings women have.  What barriers are encountered? Where is there abundance? What longings need to be heard to move from prayer to being?