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!
Kelly Meraw, Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy, will be away from the Collaborative on medical leave following a planned surgery from January 29 until mid-March.
During this time, please reach out to Sister Colleen Gibson SSJ, Coordinator of Pastoral Care, for all Pastoral Care concerns. Sister Colleen can be reached by email at cgibson@sjspwellesley.org or by calling either parish office.
We will, as a Collaborative community, hold Kelly in our prayers while she recovers. Please know that she will continue to hold us in hers.
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.
The readings from the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time offer us a timely glimpse into our often unpredictable and erratic human experience. The reading from the Prophet Isaiah shares the redemption story of a people liberated to abundant joy and great rejoicing after a period of distress, darkness, and anguish.
Our Psalmist today stokes a fire of trust in the Lord through her refrain “The Lord is My Light and My Salvation” in an almost conscious, effortful recollection of God’s provision. It is as if she has built an altar in her heart, an interior refuge, dedicated to the moments God has met her in turmoil and delivered her from fear. An altar she needs to visit and revisit, to remind herself of what is true, particularly in times of darkness…
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.
What is an OCIA Sponsor? Sponsors offer a welcoming presence and a familiar companionship that assists and encourages the Catechumen (a person seeking to become baptized member of the Catholic Church) or Candidate (a baptized Christian seeking full communion with the Catholic Church) through the various steps of the OCIA experience.
They may participate with the person they are sponsoring in some of the catechetical sessions, and they stand with the person they are sponsoring at the various liturgical rites. Most importantly, they provide a listening ear, an encouraging heart, spiritual support and a prayerful presence.
Being an OCIA sponsor is both an opportunity to share your faith with others and an opportunity to deepen your own experience of faith…
If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are searching for meaning, consolation and companionship, we invite you to join our Seasons of Hope group here at the Collaborative.
Centered on Jesus Christ, Seasons of Hope is grounded in the healing wisdom, traditions, and practices of the Catholic Church. With sessions spanning over six weeks, each “season” of Seasons of hope utilizes scripture, prayer, reflection activities, and faith sharing to explore our experiences of grief.
Registration Required: sjspwellesley.org/seasons-of-hope
Our next meeting will be this Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 pm in the St. Paul Office. This week we begin our discussion of Jesus of Nazareth (Volume 1) by Benedict XVI, Chapters 1-4.
Newcomers are always welcome! Meetings are in person on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings of each month.
For questions or information about joining us, please email us at: bookclub@sjspwellesley.org
The evening of Thursday, January 8 marked the beginning of a beautiful Interfaith project between our Collaborative and Temple Beth Elohim.
Over 30 participants representing both the Catholic and Jewish faith traditions gathered to explore our shared sacred scripture. Led by Dr. Andrew Davis and Rabbi Or Rose, the group journeyed through the themes of the ‘Tehillim’ (Hebrew: Songs of Praise).
The group will meet weekly to delve deeply into the Psalms raw dialogue between God and God’s people.
On Saturday, January 3rd, the Young Adults of St. John-St. Paul held their annual Three Kings Game Night. Welcoming new and old friends, the evening was full of fun and festivities, including a trip to see Fr. Jim’s Christmas tree!
This event marked an end to an Advent and Christmas season full of activities for our Young Adult Ministry, including a trip to the Light Display at the LaSallette Shrine in Foxboro (with Fr. James!) and Theology at the Table with Fr. Bryan Hehir!
Keep your eyes peeling in coming weeks for upcoming Young Adult Events for the Winter and Spring! To join the YA Email and Text List visit: sjspwellesley.org/young-adults