The Letter tells the story of a journey to Rome of frontline leaders to discuss the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ with Pope Francis. The exclusive dialogue with the Pope, included in the film, offers a revealing insight into the personal
On Saturday, May 10, the SJSP Young Adults gathered for an evening of Games & Gumbo at the St. John Rectory.
The group welcomed new members as we bid farewell to our friends the Rackleys, who will be moving away this summer. As a parting gift, the New Orleans-natives treated the group to homemade gumbo and we enjoyed an evening filled with fun games, great joy and lots of camaraderie!
The Young Adult Planning Team is in the process of planning events for this summer and visioning for the fall– keep your eyes on this space for upcoming events! And if you’re a young adult between ages 21 and 40 sign up for our contact list so you never miss an update!
From May 24-31, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’ – his powerful call for us to care for God’s creation, humanity’s common home. Our new Holy Father, Pope Leo, has also stressed the need to move “from words to action” on protection of the environment. We invite you to visit our Care for Creation page on the Collaborative website for more information and related resources.
Get inspired to put your faith into action! The Boston Chapter of the Laudato Si’ Movementwill host a showing of the award-winning film The Letter via Zoom. Pope Francis invites five people from around the world to come to Rome to share their concerns about climate change as they seek hope for the future. Register at…
The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) New England offers a unique opportunity for retired or semi-retired individuals to use their skills, wisdom, and experience to serve communities in need. Through part-time service and reflection in the Ignatian tradition, IVC members build community, engage in work that matters, and embrace this next chapter in life with renewed vitality.
IVC connects adults 50+ with social service nonprofits, allowing them to make a meaningful impact while deepening their own sense of purpose and spirituality. New England Ignatian Volunteers ordinarily commit to two days per week of service in parishes, schools, or nonprofit organizations working directly with those experiencing poverty or marginalization, or in the pursuit of social justice. The service commitment takes place over a ten-month period…
As the 2024-2025 Evening for Women season – Women in Scripture and the Church – comes to a close, all women of the Collaborative are warmly invited to join us as Fr. Jim Laughlin celebrates Mass on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Church.
Mass will be followed by a potluck dinner so dust off those Spring recipes!
To help us plan for the evening kindly RSVP…
With the Easter season upon us, our Young Adult Ministry will be hosting a “Games & Gumbo” Night on Saturday, May 10 at 6:00pm in the St. John Rectory.
Young Adults aged 21-40 are invited to join us for an evening of fun and fellowship as we indulge in authentic gumbo and all those sweets you might have given up for Lent! Participants are encouraged to bring a drink, dessert, or game to share, as well as a friend to join in the fun!
Registration is appreciated but not required at: sjspwellesley.org/adult-faith-enrichment/young-adults
On March 29, members of the our Collaborative Care for Creation team participated in the 16th Annual Archdiocese of Boston Social Justice Convocation.
The theme this year was “Hope for Our Common Home: Catholics Caring for Creation.”
SJSP Young Adult Ministry topped off its great Lenten programming with a final Theology at the Table event featuring our pastor, Father Jim! The group enjoyed an evening of conversation and community as they shared a homemade meal at the St. John Rectory– and even had to extend their usually full table to make room for more seats!
The night culminated in a Q&A session where participants asked Fr. Jim about everything from his vocation story and favorite Russian cuisine to his thoughts on young people in the church and how to best share one’s faith with others. What a gift to share together!
With the Easter season soon upon us, our Young Adult Ministry will be hosting a “Games & Gumbo” Night on Saturday, May 10th at 6:00pm in the St. John Rectory…
In case you missed it on Wednesday evening, you can watch the recording of Fr. Bryan’s Lenten Lecture now!
This past Tuesday marked the completion of our Lenten Bible Study on Women in the Old Testament. Thank you to the group of 25 that gathered for discussion and connection – learning about women far and wide in the Old Testament. From Eve and Esther to Woman Wisdom and Judith (and with lots of women in between) this group shared the joy of engaging scripture together during this season and sharing faith in the process, all the while discovering the beauty of our faith, ever ancient and ever new!
Stay tuned for more opportunities for Adult Faith Enrichment in the coming months!