The Wellesley Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, held on Monday, November 25, brought together clergy, lay ministers, musicians, and congregants representing all of our houses of worship for a beautiful evening of prayer, song, readings, poetry, and reflection.
We are happy to be able to share this recording of the evening for those who were unable to attend in person…
A 3-Week Advent Reflection Series with Sr. Colleen Gibson, SSJ
Advent marks the beginning of a new year in the Church calendar. As we mark this new beginning and prepare our hearts for Christmas, join the Collaborative community for a 3-week reflection series about beginning again in faith, hope, and joy (three of the four weekly Advent themes!) Reflecting on the stories of Scripture and our own faith journeys, these small group gatherings will offer an opportunity to pause in a busy season to find light in the darkness.
The group will gather at St. Paul Rectory on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-10:30am on December 3, 10, and 17. For more information, or if you are in need of a ride, contact Sister Colleen at cgibson@sjspwellesley.org Participants are asked to please register at…
All women of the Collaborative are invited to gather in the Chapel at St. John for our Advent Liturgy.
We are thrilled to welcome our special guest preacher Kayla August, who is a PhD candidate at Clough School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College. She currently studies theology and education with a particular focus on preaching. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Kayla offers a preaching that is vibrant, energetic and inspirational.
Followed by a pot-luck dinner in Powers Hall – please bring a dish to share!
To help us plan for the evening, please click this link to let us know that you’re coming…
During Advent, we embark on a journey of preparation for the arrival of Christ. As we focus on His light in the darkness, we strengthen our ability to see God in the world.
Prepare for the arrival of Christ in creation with a Laudato Si’ Advent calendar. The calendar offers verses to prompt deeper reflection, questions to meditate on, and prayers for each Sunday in Advent.
All are welcome at this interfaith liturgy of prayer, music, reflection, poetry, and presence on Monday, November 25 at 7:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Church.
Our sacred service will be led by clergy, lay ministers, musicians, and congregants from Temple Beth Elohim, UU Wellesley Hills, Wellesley Friends Meeting, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, Wellesley Village Church, and the St. John-St. Paul Catholic Collaborative.
Grieving During the Holidays – A Prayer Retreat
Saturday, December 7, 2024
12:00pm – 5:00pm
St. Paul Parish Hall
10 Atwood Street Wellesley, MA 02482
Registration is required.
To register, please click here…
An interactive webinar hosted by the Women in the Church Working Group of the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests (AUSCP).
Women, bring your clergy! Clergy, bring women from your parish or ministry. Registration is open for our next Conversation in the Spirit, Called to Serve: Catholic Women’s Stories of Obstacles and Opportunities, on Wednesday, November 20 at 3:00PM.
This webinar seeks to inspire conversation around the callings women have. What barriers are encountered? Where is there abundance? What longings need to be heard to move from prayer to being?
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…
Young Adults of the Collaborative (age 21-40) are invited to our November Community Dinner on Friday, November 15 from 6-8PM at the St. John Parish Rectory.
Join us for an evening of meeting new friends, sharing casual conversation, and enjoying delicious food!
This month’s gathering is a potluck, so bring a dish to share and a friend to join the fun.
Please REGISTER to let us know you’re coming and what you’re hoping to bring…
Young Adults (ages 21-40) are invited to help with Coffee & Donuts on Sunday, November 10 at St. Paul. We will gather in the St. Paul Parish Hall at 9:00am to set up and share faith around the Sunday Readings. We’ll serve Coffee & Donuts right after the 9:00am Family Mass, then we’ll head over to the church to go to the 11:00am Mass together!
Questions or to find out how you can help more – email Sr. Colleen at cgibson@sjspwellesley.org