“How to Be Present to Someone Grieving” a Busted Halo Podcast with Sister Colleen Gibson

“How to Be Present to Someone Grieving” a Busted Halo Podcast with Sister Colleen Gibson

On February 12, Sr. Colleen sat down with Father Dave Dwyer, CSP, host of the Busted Halo Podcast, to talk about loss, presence, and how faith and community can hold us when words fall short.

We all walk through different seasons of life, and Father Dave welcomes Sister Colleen Gibson to discuss accompanying those in times of grief. Sister Colleen belongs to the Sisters of Saint Joseph [of Philadelphia], and co-hosts the “Beyond the Habit” podcast. She currently serves as the Coordinator of Pastoral Care at St. John-St. Paul Catholic Collaborative in Wellesley, MA, where among many things she helps run a bereavement ministry called “Seasons of Hope.”

Sister Colleen first discusses her religious order. “Sisters of St Joseph are ready for any good work… “

A New Seasons of Hope: A Faith Sharing Group for Those Who Mourn

A New Seasons of Hope: A Faith Sharing Group for Those Who Mourn
Monday Evenings, 5:00 – 6:30pm
February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16 
St. John the Evangelist Church – Powers Hall

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

Seasons of Hope: A Faith Sharing Group for Those Who Mourn

Seasons of Hope: A Faith Sharing Group for Those Who Mourn
Monday Evenings, 5:00 – 6:30pm
October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24
St. John the Evangelist Church – Powers Hall

If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are searching for meaning and consolation, we invite you to join a Seasons of Hope group here at the Collaborative.

Seasons of Hope is centered on Jesus Christ and grounded in the healing wisdom, traditions, and practices of the Catholic Church.  The sessions help explore mourning through scripture, prayer, reflection activities, and faith sharing. 

Registration Required:  sjspwellesley.org/seasons-of-hope

Seasons of Hope: Spring – Begins Monday, March 30

Seasons of Hope: Spring – Begins Monday, March 30

If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are searching for meaning and consolation, we invite you to join a Seasons of Hope group here at the Collaborative. Seasons of Hope is centered on Jesus Christ and grounded in the healing wisdom, traditions, and practices of the Catholic Church. The sessions help explore mourning through scripture, prayer, reflection activities, and faith sharing.

Monday Evenings from 5:00 – 6:30pm
March 31, April 7, 14, 28, May 5, 12
St. John the Evangelist Church – Powers Hall

Registration Required…

Seasons of Hope: Fall 2024 – Begins September 23

Seasons of Hope: Fall 2024 – Begins September 23

If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are searching for meaning and consolation, we invite you to join our 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.  

Fall Session Begins September 23. We will gather from 5:00pm – 6:30pm at St. John the Evangelist Church in Powers Hall (lower level of the church) on the following dates: September 23, September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21, and October 28. 

Registration is required: for more information and to register please visit…

“Seasons of Hope” – A Group for Those Who are Grieving

“Seasons of Hope” – A Group for Those Who are Grieving

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…

Seasons of Hope – A Group for Those Who are Grieving

Seasons of Hope – A Group for Those Who are Grieving

If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are looking for meaning and consolation, we invite you to join our Fall 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.

The group will be facilitated by Kelly Meraw, Sr. Colleen Gibson SSJ,  and Anne Mears, and we look forward to welcoming you with great love. There will be 6 sessions on Mondays from 5:00-6:30pm at St. John the Evangelist Church (Powers Hall) beginning on Monday, October 9…

Seasons of Hope – Winter 2023: A Group for Those Who Are Grieving

Seasons of Hope – Winter 2023: A Group for Those Who Are Grieving

If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are searching for meaning and consolation, we invite you to join one of our upcoming Seasons of Hope groups, which begin in February.

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.  We look forward to welcoming you with great love.  To register…

Seasons of Hope – Spring 2022: A Group for Those Who Are Grieving

Seasons of Hope – Spring 2022: A Group for Those Who Are Grieving

If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are searching for meaning and consolation, we invite you to join our upcoming Seasons of Hope group, which begins on April 20.  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.  

We will meet on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:30pm in the St. Paul Parish Hall for six sessions.

The group will be facilitated by Kelly Meraw and Anne Mears and we look forward to welcoming you with great love.  To register…