Evening for Women – St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative

A Reflection on The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats

A Reflection on <i>The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats</i>

This reflection on Matthew 25:31-46 was prepared by Kelly Meraw, Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy, for the March “Evening for Women” program that was cancelled due to weather.

This is the last of Matthew’s great parables. Every instinct I have (formed by my concept of a God of unfathomably deep love and infinite capacity for mercy) wants to skip the second half of this Gospel reading. On the majority of occasions when the great judgement, at the end of time, is proclaimed at Mass, the short form is selected, eliminating “the eternal fire, the Devil, and his angels” from tenderhearted ears. However, who is our God of Mercy without our God of Justice?

How could we survive a time such as this, with the worst of humanity before our eyes every day, if we didn’t also rest in the knowledge that Jesus is still present…

Tuesday, March 3 Evening for Women: “Potluck Prayer”

Tuesday, March 3 <i>Evening for Women</i>: “Potluck Prayer”

Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30pm
St. John Chapel and Powers Hall

All women of the collaborative are invited to an hour of “Potluck Prayer” – a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel 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 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!

Watch the Recording: “Contemplative Prayer in a Polarized World” with Guest Speaker Dr. Brian Robinette

On Tuesday, February 3, “Evening for Women” welcomed Dr. Brian Robinette, Professor of Theology at Boston College (and St. Paul’s Parishioner!) to speak about the theology and practice of contemplative prayer and how contemplation can help us in the context of a polarized world.

We wanted to share his engaging lecture with the whole Collaborative!

February 3 Evening for Women: “Contemplative Prayer in a Polarized World” with Guest Speaker Dr. Brian Robinette

February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm
St. John the Evangelist Church – Lower Level

“Evening for Women” is excited to welcome Dr. Brian Robinette, Professor of Theology at Boston College (and St. Paul’s Parishioner!) to speak about the theology and practice of contemplative prayer and how contemplation can help us in the context of a polarized world.

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.

February “Evening for Women” with Guest Speaker Dr. Brian Robinette

February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm
St. John the Evangelist Church – Lower Level

“Evening for Women” is excited to welcome Dr. Brian Robinette, Professor of Theology at Boston College (and St. Paul’s Parishioner!) to speak about the theology and practice of contemplative prayer and how contemplation can help us in the context of a polarized world.

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.

NEW DATE! Evening for Women Advent Liturgy
Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30pm at St. John

NEW DATE! Evening for Women Advent Liturgy<br>Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30pm at St. John

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!

Thank You from Kelley Tuthill, President and CEO Catholic Charities Boston

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…

Friday, October 24: “Women of the Spirit: Renewing the Face of the Earth” – An Evening Retreat Facilitated by Anne Mears

Friday, October 24: <i>“Women of the Spirit: Renewing the Face of the Earth”</i> – An Evening Retreat Facilitated by Anne Mears

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: “Evening for Women” with Guest Speaker Kelley Tuthill, President and CEO of Catholic Charities, Boston

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.

Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00pm: “Evening for Women” Closing Mass at St. John

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…

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