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St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative

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Serving Wellesley and Newton, Massachusetts

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Adult Faith Enrichment

Adult Faith Enrichment Speaker Series: “Living Lent with Laudato Si” – Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Adult Faith Enrichment Speaker Series: “Living Lent with Laudato Si” – Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Pope Francis’ far-reaching encyclical, Laudato Si: Care for Our Common Home, challenges us in 2020 more than ever before.  In our presentation, we will explore traditional Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and conversion of heart as we listen to and respond to

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“The Two Popes” Movie Viewing and Discussion: Part 1 on Sunday, February 23 at 3pm in St. John Powers Hall

“The Two Popes” Movie Viewing and Discussion: Part 1 on Sunday, February 23 at 3pm in St. John Powers Hall

Following the viewing of the first half of the film we are fortunate to be joined by Fr. Ryan Connors who will moderate a discussion. Fr. Connors is Professor of Moral Theology at St. John’s Seminary. He received his Doctorate

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Lenten Small Group Program: “With Jesus to the Cross” – Begins Week of February 23

Lenten Small Group Program: “With Jesus to the Cross” – Begins Week of February 23

God’s plea is straightforward and simple: He wants you close to him. He yearns for you as a father or mother longs for a lost child. God is asking you to stop what you normally do and take the time

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One Day Spiritual Retreat for Grieving Parents – Saturday, February 8

One Day Spiritual Retreat for Grieving Parents – Saturday, February 8

The St. John-St. Paul Collaborative and The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents invite you to a one day spiritual retreat for parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago. Saturday, February 8

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Laudato Si’ Reading Group at St. John – Begins Thursday, January 30

Laudato Si’ Reading Group at St. John – Begins Thursday, January 30

Are you concerned about the environment? Is there a helpful Catholic response to climate change? How are the poor affected by what is happening to the earth, our common home? If you think about these questions, or if you just

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Evening for Women Presents: “Women Called to Be”

Evening for Women Presents: “Women Called to Be”

Join us Tuesday, November 5 as Kelly Meraw presents a reflection on the fascinating and inspiring life and works of a woman truly “called to be!”  We will convene in Powers Hall at 6:00pm and start the program at 6:30pm in the chapel.

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Seasons of Hope – Fall 2019 Group Begins October 31

Seasons of Hope – Fall 2019 Group Begins October 31

Seasons of Hope – a faith sharing group for those who mourn.

For you who are searching for Our Lord in the midst of your grief, Seasons of Hope is a nurturing link to the Church, the Almighty, and people of faith who truly understand what it means to be brokenhearted. Meeting Dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5 and 12 from 9:45-11:15am in St. Paul Parish Hall.

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Where Are You on Your Faith Journey?

Where Are You on Your Faith Journey?

RCIA is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It the process by which adults enter full communion with our Church, through the sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist (Communion). RCIA can help you along your faith journey if:

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“What About Women Deacons?” with Dr. Phyllis Zagano – September 23 at 7pm at St. John

“What About Women Deacons?” with Dr. Phyllis Zagano – September 23 at 7pm at St. John

ST. JOHN—ST. PAUL COLLABORATIVE CONTEMPORARY CATHOLIC ISSUES SERIES Please join us on Monday, September 23 at 7pm at St. John the Evangelist Church for an evening with Dr. Phyllis Zagano. Phyllis Zagano is an internationally acclaimed Catholic scholar and lecturer

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