Love was in the air as young adults from the Collaborative gathered for a Valentine’s Day Cookie Swap on Saturday, February 8th. The group shared homemade cookies and everyone left with an assortment of sweet treats!
Before going to the 5PM Vigil Mass at St. John, participants shared about people (and pets!) who exemplify God’s love in their lives and then they made Valentine cards to let their loved ones know how much they care!
In a world where we are often isolated, is it possible to put community at the center of our lives? How can we form communities of hope and joy?
Using the Ignatian concept of cura personalis – care of the whole person – as a starting point, Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ, and Br. Matt Wooters, SJ, will join us as we explore more deeply what it means to put hope, joy, and community at the heart of all we do.
This online event is free and open to all ages…
On Thursday, January 30, Sr. Colleen Gibson, our Coordinator of Pastoral Care, participated in a panel discussion at a book celebration sponsored by Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry and FutureChurch for Catholic Women Preach: Raising Voices, Renewing the Church, a collection of homilies offered by Catholic women from Cycle C in the Catholic lectionary (including Sr. Colleen!)
A panel discussion with Sr. Colleen, Kayla August, Margaret Eletta Guider, O.S.F., and Chanelle Robinson followed and was streamed live (recording available below.) The panelists offered historical, theological, and pastoral perspectives on the value of women’s voices in the Church and answered question posed by the audience.
3:30pm on Saturday, February 8 in Powers Hall
(lower level of St. John the Evangelist Church)
Bring a plate of cookies to share and leave with a great assortment!
Followed by the 5:00pm Mass at St. John
RSVP by emailing Sr. Colleen at cgibson@sjspwelleseley.org or by filling out the Mailing List form on our website…
Cursillo is a joyful three day experience designed to deepen one’s faith and strengthen one’s ability to carry out Christ’s mission in the world.
Retreat weekends run from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon at the Notre Dame Spirituality Center in Ipswich.
Upcoming Weekend Dates
Women’s Weekend: February 27 – March 2
Men’s Weekend: April 3 – 6
For more information and application forms, please visit bostoncursillo.org or contact Deacon Rick…
All women of our Collaborative are invited to our first Evening for Women of 2025!
As we continue to explore our theme, “Women in Scripture and the Church”, our Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy, Kelly Meraw, will explore “The Nameless Women of Mark’s Gospel.” Come and enjoy an evening of reflection and prayer and see afresh the impactful faith of these women in scripture.
Bring a friend and a dish to share for a potluck to follow! Please RSVP…
All are invited to a book celebration sponsored by Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry and FutureChurch for Catholic Women Preach: Raising Voices, Renewing the Church. This publication, edited by Elizabeth Donnelly and Russ Petrus, is a collection of homilies offered by Catholic women from Cycle C in the Catholic lectionary – including our own Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ, who is also part of the evening’s panel discussion.
Please Note: In-person capacity has been reached. Please register to join virtually for the panel discussion at 6:00pm…
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on Care for Creation, Laudato Si’. Our Collaborative Care for Creation Committee is currently making plans for this important ministry in the year ahead. Check out our page on the Collaborative website…
Laudato Si’ Anniversary Contemplative Vigil We invite you to join us on January 25th, in solidarity with others around the globe, for an online contemplative vigil.
Full details and Zoom link for the vigil are available here…
In a culture that tries to defy the aging process, how do we embrace the fears as well as the spiritual opportunities of growing older?
Join Laurie Jacob, certified spiritual director, for a 3 week series exploring the spirituality of aging. Gathering in a small group faith sharing format, we will explore questions surrounding the challenges and opportunities of aging with a sense of hope and freedom to become one’s truest self.
This group will gather on Friday mornings from 9:30-10:30am at St. Paul Rectory on February 7, 14, and 21
Participants are asked to please register…
“… and the Spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters.” -Genesis1:1
All are invited to join a study group using The Holy Spirit in the Bible, a manual from Liturgical Press. We are offering two groups – a Wednesday morning in-person group at St. Paul and a Monday evening online group on Zoom. Copies of the guide can be purchased on Amazon.
Each lesson is independent, so come when you can! To register…