An Easter Message from Fr. Jim

An Easter Message from Fr. Jim

The cock crowed.  And then, their eyes met. Peter would never forget the look in Jesus’ eyes.  Such heartbreaking sadness. How could he have denied the one he loved?  Oh, the things he wanted to tell him.  But he was gone.  Crucified. Dead. In the tomb. The combination of grief and guilt was more than Peter could bear. He recalled the day that Jesus had gotten into his boat. Everything changed. Jesus fed the five thousand, healed the sick, calmed the raging sea. But more than that, He had called Peter by name. Peter was chosen, beloved. And now, all was lost.  He had lost his friend, his Lord, and everything that he had lived for. He had lost hope and didn’t know how he would go on…

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Thank You!

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Thank You!

Thank you to all who celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with us – we had a wonderful evening featuring dancing, prayer, bingo, and food! Thank you to those who organized, decorated, shopped, baked,
served, and cleaned! Huge thank you to the Goulding School of Irish Dance who entertained the group with their amazing dancers. Another huge thank you to Harpoon Brewery who generously donated to our celebration!

Revisiting The Joy of the Gospel: Chapter 4 – “The Social Dimension of Evangelization”

Revisiting <i>The Joy of the Gospel</i>: Chapter 4 – “The Social Dimension of Evangelization”

In Pope Francis’ fourth chapter, “The Social Dimension of Evangelization”, he reminds us that the heart of the gospel is life in community and engagement with others. If we receive God’s love and love God in return then it follows that we will desire, seek, and protect the good of others. The gospel is not just about a personal relationship with God, it is about the kingdom of God and that includes two important themes: the inclusion of the poor and the importance of peace…

Home Visits

Home Visits

Perhaps you (or someone you know) isn’t able to travel to Mass each weekend and would like a visit from a Eucharistic Minister? Or would benefit from a social visit at the holidays or on a weekly or monthly basis? Or might be interested in a pastoral visit from a parish member or member of the Collaborative staff?

To help us gauge interest and build our list, interested individuals are invited to visit the Collaborative website…

Revisiting The Joy of the Gospel: Chapter 3 – “The Proclamation of the Gospel”

Revisiting <i>The Joy of the Gospel</i>: Chapter 3 – “The Proclamation of the Gospel”

In Pope Francis’ third chapter, “The Proclamation of the Gospel”,  he reminds us that God’s salvation is for everyone. The entire people of God proclaim the Gospel – everyone who is baptized is called to be a missionary disciple. Evangelization can take many forms, including normal, everyday conversations and the witness of our lives.

At the heart of missionary discipleship is the act of listening deeply and accompanying others…

March 16-17: Our 2024 Collaborative Lenten Gift Collection for Capuchin Mobile Ministries

March 16-17: Our 2024 Collaborative Lenten Gift Collection for Capuchin Mobile Ministries

During Lent, the Service Commission has shared the story of Capuchin Mobile Ministries and the Capuchin friars who sponsor and staff the program – how it is born out of their charism of deep commitment to humble service with and for all people, put into action through spiritual caregiving to those on the streets…

Capuchin Mobile Ministries needs our financial support to continue this important work.  Our Collaborative Lenten Gift will help fund the ongoing needs of the ministry, including the coffee, snacks, and other supplies that are distributed, as well as the ongoing gas, maintenance, and repair costs for the outreach van.  Our financial support will also help to grow the ministry by helping to provide funding for more chaplains and administrative help.  Volunteer support is also critical.  Volunteers (age 16+) are needed to go on outreach trips, and to organize collection drives and sandwich making (all ages)…

Revisiting The Joy of the Gospel: Chapter 2 – “Amid the Crisis of Communal Commitment”

Revisiting <i>The Joy of the Gospel</i>: Chapter 2 – “Amid the Crisis of Communal Commitment”

In Pope Francis’ second chapter, “Amid the Crisis of Communal Commitment”, we explore the need to become a community which resists those things that deprive us of life and instead embraces the love of God.

To sustain a lifestyle which excludes others, or to sustain enthusiasm for that selfish ideal, a globalization of indifference has developed. Almost without being aware of it, we end up being incapable of feeling compassion at the outcry of the poor, weeping for other people’s pain, and feeling a need to help them, as though all this were someone else’s responsibility and not our own…

Collaborative Book Club – “Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week”

Collaborative Book Club – “Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week”

The SJSP Book Club will meet on Thursday, March 14 at 7:00pm in the St. Paul Rectory to begin our discussion of Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week by  Pope Benedict XVI.  Benedict invites us to accompany Jesus from the entrance into Jerusalem to the resurrection.  This week we will discuss chapters 1-3.

Newcomers welcome! For questions or information about joining us, please email bookclub@sjspwellesley.org