Bulletin Announcement
Fiat!
Fiat is a discernment group for women who are considering a vocation to religious life. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington St., Newton.
For directions, please see www.ourladys.com. The topic is “Discovering God’s Will for Me.” If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Sister Marian Batho, CSJ, Delegate for Religious, or call 617-746-5637.
Jesus in Boston - Young Adult Event (10/30)All Young Adults and College Students are invited to join us on Friday, October 30th @ 7:30pm for our monthly “Jesus in Boston” event. This month, we will be at St. Paul’s Church in Harvard Square. It’s a great way to meet new people and strengthen your interior life through the sacraments and fellowship with other Catholic young adults. For more information please email Mike Drahos at .
Scout Sunday at the Seminary (11/15)Join scouts of all ages at St. John Seminary, Brighton on Sunday, November 15th, 2:00-4:00pm. This is an opportunity to meet seminarians, ask questions and tour the seminary! To reserve space for your group please respond to Kathy Stebbins () by November 2nd! Go to www.bostoncatholcscouting.org to download a flyer.
Pastoral Planning Office:Bulletin Evangelization Notices
October 11 – Twenty –eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oh how we love to tell the story of the rich young man – and sometimes tell it smugly: “he walked away sad because he had many possessions”. Who says that this is the end of the story? Of course he’s sad – he has “stuff”, and he loves his “stuff”. But he is also a good man who keeps the commandments. Where does it say that he didn’t return? Jesus loved him, and we find hope in the words, “All things are possible for God” If you find yourself living the lyrics of the 1980s pop song, “We are living in a material world, and I am a material girl (guy)”, pray that “stuff” doesn’t become your idol.
October 18 –Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Let’s give James and John credit for being direct. VERY direct: “Teacher …do for us whatever we ask of you." No holding back here. And what a hornet’s nest they stirred up with the others! This is a glimpse of real life – it’s not all sunshine, hillsides with bread and fish, and receptive crowds. Life can hold dissent and jealousies and discontent. But the letter to the Hebrews reminds us that in Jesus we “do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin.” How blessed we are to be so loved and understood. Do you pray to Jesus as your dear, trusted, friend who loves you?
October 25 – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“What do you want me to do for you?" The answer seems obvious and the question unnecessary, but, really, it’s a great question. Jesus asks us this same question every second of every day – not in a vending machine way: put in a prayer, press a button, get your prayer answered, but as a reminder that we are not alone. Jesus tells the blind man, "Go your way; your faith has saved you." Our faith is such a gift! Following Jeremiah’s instructions, let’s “Shout with joy!” Spread the word!
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