7:00-8:30pm on Zoom
Conversations about renewing the ancient order of deaconess are lively in both the Eastern Orthodox and the Roman Catholic churches today. This event will compare the two conversations, with an eye to what is shared and what is different in terms of each church’s history, ecclesiology, and the intended roles for deaconesses today.
Register here…
Young Adults, aged 21 to 40, are invited to join the SJSP Young Adult Ministry for a Lenten Resolutions program.
As we prepare our hearts for the season of Lent, we’ll enjoy a simple supper and take time for personal and communal reflection on how God is inviting us to deepen our faith and practice during this Lenten season.
To help us plan for the evening, please let us know if you plan to join us…
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…
Embark on a transformative journey as we usher in the Jubilee year of Hope with a day dedicated to the urgently needed Care for Creation, as inspired by Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’. This convocation promises to be both inspiring and thought-provoking, featuring:
* Mass celebrated by Archbishop Richard Henning
* Keynote address by Andrea Vicini, S.J., Chair of the Boston College Theology Department
* An engaging moderated discussion with three diverse panelists
* Workshops on pressing issues and actions
To register…
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, explore more deeply what it means to put hope, joy and community at the heart of all we do.
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?
Watch the video from Ignatian Young Adult Ministries below…
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…