“Evening for Women” Thank You!

“Evening for Women” Thank You!

Thank you to all who joined us Tuesday, April 9 for our April “Evening for Women” with guest speaker Dr. Jaime Waters! The evening was one of enrichment and fellowship as we learned about and prayed with the hidden women of the Exodus story and shared a meal together!

Mark your calendars for May 7 at 6:00pm when we will gather for Mass & a potluck dinner as we celebrate our final “Evening for Women” before taking a summer break!

Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30pm: “Evening for Women” with Dr. Jaime Waters

Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30pm: “Evening for Women” with Dr. Jaime Waters

We are excited to welcome back Dr. Jaime Waters! Dr. Waters is an Associate Professor of the Old Testament and Program Director of Courage to Preach at the B.C. Clough School of Ministry and Theology.  Her presentation will highlight “Hidden Women of the Exodus” and consider how these women can serve as models for us today, particularly in responding to injustice and oppression.

All women of the Collaborative are warmly invited!  A pot-luck supper will follow Dr. Waters’ presentation.  Please bring a dish to share and kindly RSVP…

Friday, March 15: “Evening for Women” Lenten Retreat – “Tending to the Present with God”

Friday, March 15: “Evening for Women” Lenten Retreat – “Tending to the Present with God”

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 FROM 5:00 – 7:00PM
SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH SPIRITUALITY CENTER
71 WALNUT PARK NEWTON

Facilitator Crista Mahoney will invite us into a moment of pause, to tend to the present moment with Jesus.

All women of the Collaborative are warmly invited – dinner will be served and carpool arrangements are available. (Please see Registration page for carpool details.)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED – sjspwellesley.org/evening-for-women-retreat

Donations to the St. John-St. Paul Adult Faith Enrichment program to help defray the costs associated with this offsite retreat gratefully accepted…

Tuesday, February 6 at 6:30pm: “Evening for Women” Potluck Prayer and Supper at St. John

Tuesday, February 6 at 6:30pm: “Evening for Women” <i>Potluck Prayer and Supper</i> at St. John

All women of the collaborative are invited to an hour of “Potluck Prayer”.  “Potluck Prayer” is a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration with an invitation for all gathered to share music, poems, readings, art, and anything else that may be preparing our hearts for our Lenten journey or inspiring our prayer life. 

After our Holy Hour in the Lower Chapel we will gather in Powers Hall for a potluck dinner and fellowship.

Bring a dish or beverage to share and invite a friend or neighbor to come along!

To help us plan for the evening, please RSVP…

Our February Evening for Women Program: “Potluck Prayer”

Our February <i>Evening for Women</i> Program: “Potluck Prayer”

February 6, 2024 at 6:30PM
All women of the collaborative are invited to an hour of “Potluck Prayer”.  “Potluck Prayer” is a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration with an invitation for all gathered to share music, poems, readings, art, and anything else that may be preparing our hearts for our Lenten journey or inspiring our prayer life. 

After our Holy Hour in the Lower Chapel we will gather in Powers Hall for a potluck dinner and fellowship. Bring a dish or beverage to share and invite a friend or neighbor to come along! To help us plan for the evening, please RSVP…

Evening for Women: “Making Haste Into the Hill Country: An Encounter of Blessing” with Dr. Colleen Griffith

Evening for Women: “Making Haste Into the Hill Country: An Encounter of Blessing” with Dr. Colleen Griffith

Tuesday, December 5 at 6:30pm at St. John

All women of the Collaborative are invited to join us at St. John the Evangelist Church (Lower Level) for our December “Evening for Women” program.  Our featured speaker this month will be Dr. Colleen M. Griffith, Professor of the Practice of Theology at Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry.

After our program in the Lower Chapel (more info coming soon!) we will gather in Powers Hall for a potluck dinner – please bring a dish or beverage to share! Invite a friend or neighbor to come along! To help us plan for the evening, please RSVP…

“Evening for Women” with Kelly Meraw – Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30pm at St. John the Evangelist

“Evening for Women” with Kelly Meraw – Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30pm at St. John the Evangelist

All women are invited to join us for the opening session of our Collaborative “Evening for Women” program on Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30pm in the Lower Chapel at St. John the Evangelist Church.

Our featured speaker this month will be our Director of Pastoral Care, Kelly Meraw. She will be sharing about the most recent events in the Church’s Synod on Synodality and what they mean for the important topic of ‘Rethinking Women’s Participation.’

After our program in the Lower Chapel (more info coming soon!) we will gather in Powers Hall for a potluck dinner – please bring a dish or beverage to share! Invite a friend or neighbor to come along! To help us plan for the evening, please RSVP…

“Evening for Women” with Sr. Colleen Gibson – Tuesday, October 3 at 6:30pm at St. John the Evangelist

“Evening for Women” with Sr. Colleen Gibson – Tuesday, October 3 at 6:30pm at St. John the Evangelist

All women of the Collaborative are invited to our opening “Evening for Women” program on Tuesday, October 3 at 6:30pm at St. John the Evangelist Parish. Our featured speaker will be our very own Sister Colleen Gibson, SSJ, who will explore the topic “Wandering in Wonder: Finding Ourselves and God along the Way” as she invites us into the story of her own faith journey as a means of discovering the ways God calls each of us to be and become exactly who we’re meant to be.

After our program in the Lower Chapel (more info coming soon!) we will gather in Powers Hall for a potluck dinner – please bring a dish or beverage to share! Invite a friend or neighbor to come along! To help us plan for the evening, please RSVP…

Evening for Women: Closing Mass on May 9 at 6:30pm at St. John

Evening for Women: Closing Mass on May 9 at 6:30pm at St. John

As the 2022-2023 Evening for Women season celebrating the “Angels Among Us” comes to a close, all women of the Collaborative are warmly invited to join us as Fr. Jim Laughlin celebrates Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30pm.

Mass will be followed by a pot-luck dinner so dust off those Spring recipes!  If you are unable to attend in person, the Mass will be live-streamed.

Kindly RSVP… 

Evening for Women with Dr. Jaime Waters: “The Women Surrounding Jesus at His Crucifixion, Death and Resurrection” – Tuesday, April 11 at 6:00pm

Evening for Women with Dr. Jaime Waters: “The Women Surrounding Jesus at His Crucifixion, Death and Resurrection” – Tuesday, April 11 at 6:00pm

TThe Women’s Night Planning Committee is excited to announce that Dr. Jaime Waters will be our speaker on Tuesday, April 11!  Dr. Waters is an Associate Professor of the Old Testament at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry with a particular interest in women in Scripture. In this Easter Season, Dr. Waters’ presentation will focus on The Women Surrounding Jesus at His Crucifixion, Death and Resurrection.

Please join us in the St. John Chapel (lower level of the church) for Dr. Waters’ presentation at 6:00pm, followed by supper in Powers Hall.  Dinner will be provided – please bring a dessert to share! Please RSVP at https://sjspwellesley.org/evening-for-women/

Dr. Waters’ presentation will be streamed live on our website for those who cannot attend in person…