Bulletin Announcement
Samuel Circles for men discerning Religious Life
A coalition of Men’s Religious Communities serving in the Archdiocese of Boston will host The Samuel Circles, evening gatherings each month for young single men who are looking into the possibility of joining a Religious Community. The name for these gatherings is taken from the story of the call of the prophet Samuel who heard his name called from God as a young man and was aided by the prophet Eli. The next Samuel Circle will take place at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, 573 Washington St. Newton, MA on October 28th from 7:00pm to 9:00. For more information go to www.facebook.com/Samuelcircles4mendiscerningreligouslife or call Fr. Rocco at 508 429 2144. Don’t come alone. Bring a friend. The next Samuel Circle will be November 25th. This initiative is one way to celebrate the upcoming year of Consecrated Life which begins this coming November.
Faustina: Messenger of Divine MercyDear Bulletin Editor,
From October 3 through 7, the Archdiocese of Boston will be host to Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy, the one-woman production performed by Maria Vargo of Saint Luke Productions. We would like to invite you and your congregation to this moving and timely production on the life of Polish mystic, Saint Faustina, whose personal encounters with Jesus has inspired a world-wide devotion to Christ’s Divine Mercy. We would be grateful if you could include the text below in your Sunday pulpit and bulletins announcements.
If you have any questions or if you would like a flyer or poster to help us promote this event, please let me know. Thank you.
Sincerely in Christ,
Kathleen Stebbins
Office of Faith Formation of Youth and Young Adults
PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy, a live one-woman production performed by actress Maria Vargo of Saint Luke Productions will be presented in Duxbury on October 3rd, Dorchester on October 4th, Holbrook on October 5th, and Framingham on October 7th. Experience this timely and gripping drama of Saint Faustina whose personal encounters with Jesus have inspired a world-wide devotion to Christ’s Divine Mercy. The production is suitable for ages 13 and up. Please see your bulletin for more information.
BULLETIN / WEB ANNOUNCEMENT:
Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy, the moving, live production performed by actress Maria Vargo and directed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, is touring the Archdiocese of Boston next month and will be presented at Duxbury Performing Arts Center in Duxbury on October 3rd, St. Ann Parish in Dorchester on October 4th, St. Joseph Church in Holbrook on October 5th, and St. George Church in Framingham on October 7th.
Experience firsthand the life and message of Saint Faustina whose personal encounters with Jesus have inspired a world-wide devotion to Christ’s Divine Mercy. This drama also brings audiences a riveting modern story that makes Divine Mercy remarkably relevant and urgent for our world today. The program is filled with all the elements of professional theater, runs 90 minutes, and is suitable for ages 13 and up.
Admission varies by location. For additional information, contact Kathleen Stebbins at the Office of Faith Formation of Youth and Young Adults (617) 746-5811.
Watch the trailer & learn more at www.DivineMercyDrama.com
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Project RachelProject Rachel Bulletin Notice for Weekends of October 4/5 and 11/12:
“Today, thanks to Project Rachel, I am a different person. To experience the power of forgiveness is life altering…” If you or someone you know is suffering from the pain of a past abortion, the Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston will offer a one-day retreat for women on October 18 and November 15 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at a confidential location. Space is limited. For registration, contact Project Rachel at 508.651.3100 or . Trust in the tender mercy of God!
Archdiocesan Justice ConvocationOn Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 8:30am-1:30pm attend the 6th Annual Archdiocesan Justice Convocation: Social Justice, A Pastoral Priority for the New Evangelization ….with representatives from parishes and social justice agencies around the Archdiocese of Boston!
Learn more about Catholic social teaching and how we can collaborate to make a significant impact in promoting peace and justice!
Where? Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184
Mass celebrated in Bethany Chapel
Cardinal Seán O’Malley
Archbishop of Boston
Music Ministry: Archdiocesan Black Catholic Choir
Keynote address...
Rev. J. Bryan Hehir
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services
Register online: http://tinyurl.com/m5j8d7x
Contact: Office of Spiritual Life for more information or to register groups at 617-779-3640
5th Grade Open HouseFor the weekends of October 5/6, 12/13, 18/19
Invitation to All Fifth Grade Catholic School and Religious Education Students
Saint John’s Seminary cordially invites all 5th grade students and their families, parish priests, religious education directors, principals, and teachers to attend an Open House Sunday, 2 November 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00pm.
The focus of Religious Education in 5th Grade is the Sacraments. This is a great opportunity to learn firsthand about the Sacrament of Holy Orders and to meet the Seminarians who would like to share their stories with you.
In order for us to plan accordingly, please RSVP by 29 October to: or by calling 617-746-5423. We look forward to your visit!
The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of LoyolaThe Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius in Every Day Life (the 19th Annotation Retreat)
is available for Catholic Adults in a group setting. The Spiritual Exercises extend over the
course of twenty-four weeks.
This year the exercises begin on Wednesday November 19, 2014 and conclude April 22, 2015.
The group will meet weekly from 7pm to 9pm
at Mount Alvernia High School, 790 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458
Father John Sassani and Mary Ann McLaughlin will direct the Spiritual Exercises.
For further information please call 617-779-3640 or email
AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEEPEN YOUR FAITH
Cursillo is a short course in Christianity. It is an encounter with Christ in a small community of the Church, in order to deepen your own faith and strengthen your ability to be witnesses of Christ in the world.
The dates for the weekend are:
Women’s Cursillo Weekend October 23-26, 2014
Men’s Cursillo Weekend December 4-7, 2014
The weekends run from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon and are held at the Campion Center in Weston MA.
For information and registration, please check the Boston Cursillo Website: www.bostoncursillo.org or call the Office of Spiritual Life at 617-779-3640 or email us at .
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