Evening for Women

Hope is the light that breaks through the darkness. But, at a time when it does feel like the darkness is winning, it is a discipline to conceive hope… John’s prologue and the season of Advent reminds us that God’s version of greatness is never in what we’d expect…

All women of the Collaborative are invited to an evening of music, scripture, guided meditation, prayer, and reflection.

Followed by a potluck dinner in Powers Hall – bring a friend and a dish to share! We look forward to seeing you there!

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…

Are you longing to encounter the Spirit of Hope?
To witness the fire of God’s love burning?
To rest by the refreshing waters of God’s peace?
Together, we will spend time in conversation, prayer and reflection as we open ourselves to the work of the Spirit; enlivening creation, gracing our lives, and empowering us to collaborate in the work of renewing the face of the earth.”

Dinner will be served – registration is required…

October 14, 2025 at 6:30pm
St. John the Evangelist Church – Lower Level

With Guest Speaker: Kelley Tuthill
President and CEO of Catholic Charities Boston

Followed by a potluck dinner in Powers Hall – bring a friend and a dish to share! 

Please visit the Evening for Women page for more information and the full schedule for the year.

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…

On the eve of Ash Wednesday, all women of the Collaborative are invited to our monthly Evening for Women program. The evening will begin with a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration punctuated by 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.

Following the Holy Hour, we’ll enjoy a “Mardi Gras” pancake dinner – pancakes provided, attendees are invited to bring a drink or side to complement the meal! 

To help us plan for the evening, please let us know if you plan to join us…

With guest speaker Anne Mears

Tuesday, November 12 from 6:00 – 8:00pm
St. John the Evangelist Church
(Powers Hall and Lower Chapel)

All women of the Collaborative are warmly invited to come and join us in a space of reflection and inspiration as we explore the powerful and nurturing images of God which come to us through the writings of one of the great women mystics: Julian of Norwich. Anne Mears will guide us as we explore how Julian’s work can enrich our spiritual lives and the life of the Church today. 

 Stay for our pot-luck supper – bring a dish to share. Invite a friend! To help us plan for the evening, please let us know if you’re coming…