You are invited to take part in a four-session Advent series on Wednesdays at 7:30 starting December 2nd in conjunction with St. John’s in Somerville.

How does Advent, the first season of the church year, cause us to reexamine our desires as we prepare to welcome Christ, the Desire of Nations? The series focuses on that question, with the theme of Advent Ethics. We will meet virtually on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sessions includes prayer, a scripture reading, reflection, study questions and sharing.

Schedule:

Dec. 2:  Redeeming Time: Being pushed back to Christ and to the Eucharist

Dec. 9:  What Are We Waiting For? Examining how Isaiah’s oracles are employed in Advent liturgies to interpret Jesus’ birth, ministry and suffering

Dec. 16:  The Three Advents: Looking at Bernard of Clairvaux’s account of Christ’s “threefold coming”

Dec. 23:  Advent of the Heart: Focusing on the Prison Mediations of Alfred Delp, SJ.

For questions and to get the virtual meeting details,call Paul Grzella at 908-507-8020 or email him at pgrzella@verizon.net.

Sunday, October 25, 2020, 3-5pm

Bring a car load of fairies and ghouls and drive by decorated trunks! Children will receive a treat bag at the end.

Want to decorate a trunk?
Let Christine know at auntie_weenie@hotmail.com

Want to donate candy or non-food treats?
Look for the box at St. Martin’s School entrance, 10am-4pm, Sundays 10/4, 10/11, 10/18

Download the pdf flyer.

All are invited to take part in a six-session series of reflection and action for

A Joint Gathering of Fellowship and Education of the People from St. Paul’s in Bound Brook, St. Martin’s in Bridgewater and St. John’s in Somerville. 

Our theme is Prayer. We will meet on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Guild Room of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 158 W. High St., Somerville (with the exception of March 19). Each night will begin with a light meal of soup, bread and water. This will be followed by prayer, a scripture reading, reflection, study questions and song.

Study Schedule

Feb. 27: Pray without Ceasing: Following St. Paul’s instruction

March 5: Learning to Pray: Learning from the early Church

March 12: Praying for a Change: Reconciling tradition and contemporary rationality

March 19: Laundry Love ministry meets at Wayne’s Wash World II, 20 Division St., Somerville – all are invited to take part

March 26: Sweet Hours of Prayer: Establishing a time of quiet and reflection

April 2: Our Deepest Prayer: Connecting our waiting with God’s waiting

Details and Questions

There is no charge to attend this Lenten series. Bibles and reflection aids will be provided. Free-will donations to support St. John’s monthly Laundry Love ministry will be accepted.

This Lenten series is sponsored by St. John’s Faith In Action Committee. For questions or more information, call Paul Grzella, 908-507-8020, or St. John’s, 908-722-1250. Email pgrzella@verizon.net.