Our next meeting will be this Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 pm in the St. Paul Office. This week we begin our discussion of Jesus of Nazareth (Volume 1) by Benedict XVI, Chapters 1-4.
Newcomers are always welcome! Meetings are in person on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings of each month.
For questions or information about joining us, please email us at: bookclub@sjspwellesley.org
The evening of Thursday, January 8 marked the beginning of a beautiful Interfaith project between our Collaborative and Temple Beth Elohim.
Over 30 participants representing both the Catholic and Jewish faith traditions gathered to explore our shared sacred scripture. Led by Dr. Andrew Davis and Rabbi Or Rose, the group journeyed through the themes of the ‘Tehillim’ (Hebrew: Songs of Praise).
The group will meet weekly to delve deeply into the Psalms raw dialogue between God and God’s people.
On Saturday, January 3rd, the Young Adults of St. John-St. Paul held their annual Three Kings Game Night. Welcoming new and old friends, the evening was full of fun and festivities, including a trip to see Fr. Jim’s Christmas tree!
This event marked an end to an Advent and Christmas season full of activities for our Young Adult Ministry, including a trip to the Light Display at the LaSallette Shrine in Foxboro (with Fr. James!) and Theology at the Table with Fr. Bryan Hehir!
Keep your eyes peeling in coming weeks for upcoming Young Adult Events for the Winter and Spring! To join the YA Email and Text List visit: sjspwellesley.org/young-adults
By Kelly Meraw for the BUILD THE FAITH BLOG
This reflection is being penned the day after another horrific mass shooting; innocent people murdered and wounded, parents left reeling, and students left with a life-long trauma that no surgeon could bind up. Yet another atrocity in a country so accustomed to gun violence that we have settled for it as an unchangeable reality. It’s unlikely this event will persevere in the headlines past the obligatory 72-hour news cycle. Our level of grief and outrage can simply not be sustained now that we’ve collectively resigned ourselves to living like this, deciding meaningful reform is unachievable…
Our homes were graced with beautiful Christmas trees this season. We invite you to show your gratitude and “pay it forward” by planting a tree (or 2 or 3) to start the new year. Many organizations, including the Arbor Day Foundation, One Tree Planted, the USDA Forest Service Plant-a-Tree Program, the National Forest Foundation and The Nature Conservancy make it easy to plant trees from the comfort of your home.
Better yet, plant one in your yard or at the home of a loved one! It’s a gift that keeps on giving for a lifetime!
Wednesday Mornings from 10am – 11:30am
St. Paul Office – Lower Level Conference Room
Join us for an exploration of the Gospel through the lens of “The Chosen”, a video series about the life and ministry of Jesus, the people he met, and the people who followed him. It is primarily set in the first century and has been viewed by over 300 million people. All are welcome – join in at any time, each session is a stand-alone discussion.
In a time when we are divided in so many ways, Calling Out from the Depths will explore the beliefs we share in common and the ways we can grow in faith and knowledge as beloved children of One God.
This 7-session study beginning January 8 will be team-taught by Dr. Andrew R. Davis, Professor of Old Testament at the Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry, and Rabbi Or Rose, founding Director of the Hebrew College Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership.
Thursday Evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. Begins January 8 – the first three sessions will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, and the remaining four sessions will be at Temple Beth Elohim. Cost: $350 Registration and payment through the Hebrew College website..
As we celebrate the Christmas season, why not engage in a little friendly fun?!
Young Adults (21-40) are invited to the annual Young Adult Ministry Three Kings Game Night on Saturday, January 3rd at St. John Rectory at 6PM/following the 5PM Vigil Mass.
Dinner will be provided, participants are encouraged to bring a snack or dessert to add to the revelry! Bring a game or a friend to share in the fun!
For more information or to let us know you’re coming: RSVP or email Sr. Colleen for more information.
A special thank you to Fr. Hehir who joined us last Saturday for Theology at the Table at his dining room table!
We had a wonderful evening talking about everything from politics and social media to Christ’s coming and the joy Advent calls us to as we recognize that Christ is with us always.
Young Adults (age 21-40) are invited to join SJSP Young Adult Ministry as we travel to the La Sallette Shrine in Attleboro for their annual Festival of Lights!
A group will meet at St. Paul’s at 6:30PM on Friday, December 19th to carpool to this breathtaking light display.
REGISTER HERE! Or contact Sr. Colleen at cgibson@sjspwellesley.org