On Thursday evening, January 25, Fr. Bryan Hehir shared a lecture, “Two Wars: One Moral Framework”, on the current conflicts in the Middle East and Europe. Fr. Hehir discussed the history of these conflicts, and of war itself, from secular, moral, and faith perspectives with a large and very appreciative audience.
If you were not able to attend Fr. Hehir’s lecture (or tune in to the livestream), the recording of the stream is now available…
Join world-renowned speakers Timothy Radcliffe, OP, Sister Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, Arturo Sosa, SJ, Phyllis Zagano, and Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich (among many more) for a Massive Online Course (MOOC) set to launch in March! All videos will be facilitated virtually during the month of March 2024 and will be offered at no cost to participants worldwide.
Mark your calendars for this exciting opportunity to continue on the synodal journey with people around the world while growing in mind and heart as we learn to listen more deeply to the work of the Holy Spirit in us and among us at this important moment in our church! More information available…
Please join us this Thursday, January 25 at 7:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Church for Fr. Bryan Hehir’s Lecture: Two Wars: One Moral Framework (originally scheduled for December.)
This event will also be livestreamed on our website…
In this Sunday’s readings, we hear two stories of call – God’s call of Samuel and Jesus’ calling of the first disciples. In both stories (as in our own lives), it is God who takes the initiative to call, inviting those who hear to respond.
“What are you looking for?” Jesus asks the disciples of John the Baptist. Their response is to follow Jesus and, ultimately, to invite others to do the same. When Andrew brings his brother Simon Peter to Jesus, Christ calls him by name. So too with Samuel, who is awakened by the call. “Here I am” he responds to Eli, who soon realizes that it is God who is calling…
Monday Evenings from 5:00-6:30pm
St. John the Evangelist Church
(Powers Hall – lower level of church)
Beginning January 22
If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are looking for meaning and consolation, we invite you to join our Winter Seasons of Hope group. Seasons of Hope is a Christ-centered group where we will be able to share and learn from each other as we walk together in faith on our unique journey of grief.
Facilitated by Kelly Meraw, Sr. Colleen Gibson, and Anne Mears, Seasons provides a community of care and compassion as we journey together…
February 6, 2024 at 6:30PM
All women of the collaborative are invited to an hour of “Potluck Prayer”. “Potluck Prayer” is a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration with 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.
After our Holy Hour in the Lower Chapel we will gather in Powers Hall for a potluck dinner and fellowship. Bring a dish or beverage to share and invite a friend or neighbor to come along! To help us plan for the evening, please RSVP…
Please join us on Thursday, January 25 at 7:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Church for Fr. Bryan Hehir’s Lecture: Two Wars: One Moral Framework (originally scheduled for December.)
This event will also be livestreamed on our website…
Fr. Hehir’s Advent Lecture, “Two Wars: One Moral Framework,” originally scheduled for Monday, December 18, has been postponed and will be rescheduled in January 2024.
Please stay tuned for a new date.
Tuesday, December 5 at 6:30pm at St. John
All women of the Collaborative are invited to join us at St. John the Evangelist Church (Lower Level) for our December “Evening for Women” program. Our featured speaker this month will be Dr. Colleen M. Griffith, Professor of the Practice of Theology at Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry.
After our program in the Lower Chapel (more info coming soon!) we will gather in Powers Hall for a potluck dinner – please bring a dish or beverage to share! Invite a friend or neighbor to come along! To help us plan for the evening, please RSVP…
This Advent and Christmas season, the Collaborative will be offering a 5-week small church community to reflect on the “Faces at the Manger.” Weaving together prayer, art, poetry, and music, this group will gather to reflect on those who joined Jesus in the manger that first Christmas – Mary, Joseph, the Inn Keeper & Animals, the Shepherds, and the Magi – while providing prayerful space to grow in our faith.
NEW! Two groups are now being offered – one on Tuesday mornings at 9:30am that begins November 28 and one on Wednesday evenings at 5:00pm that begins November 29.
To register please click here…