In this year, the worldwide Vincentian Family celebrates
the 350th Anniversary of St. Vincent and St. Louise. At St.
John’s, one of the ways we enter into this joyous celebration is
through a series of talks that combine a story from one of the
beautiful windows in St. Thomas More Church with an important value
in the faith of St. Vincent. As we consider how the Gospel
message was lived in the spirituality and ministry of St. Vincent
de Paul, we hear the challenge of how we can live it
today. All are welcome!
Time
1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Presenter
Fr. Patrick J. Griffin, C.M.
The Transfiguration and the Presence of
God
Monday, November 16, 2009; Staten Island, Kiernan Suite-Kelleher
Center
Tuesday, November 17, 2009; Queens, St. Thomas More Church
The Incarnation and the Service of the
Poor
Monday, December 14, 2009; Staten Island, Kiernan Suite-Kelleher
Center
Tuesday, December 15, 2009; Queens, St. Thomas More Church
The Sower and the Word of God
Monday, February 8, 2010; Staten Island, Kiernan Suite-Kelleher
Center
Wednesday, February 10, 2010; Queens, St. Thomas More Church
The Woman at the Well and Penance
Tuesday, March 9, 2010; Staten Island, Lower Level-Kelleher
Center
Wednesday, March 10, 2010; Queens, St. Thomas More Church
Pentecost and Collaboration
Monday, April 12, 2010; Staten Island, Kiernan Suite-Kelleher
Center
Wednesday, April 14, 2010; Queens, St. Thomas More
Church
Flight into Egypt and
Peace-making
Friday, September 17, 2010; Staten Island, Kiernan Suite-Kelleher
Center
Tuesday, September 21, 2010; Queens,St. Thomas More
Church
Three Things Talks- “The Liturgical
Year”
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Time
10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Location
Queens, St. Thomas More Church
The Three Things Talks is a series which addresses issues of
Catholic belief and teaching. The talks are primarily
intended for adult Catholics who want to know more about their
faith, and also for those who are interested in what Catholics
believe. All are welcome, including family and friends, and
fellow parishioners.
Featured Presenters
Fr. Michael D. Whalen, C.M.
“Sunday, the Lord’s Day”
10 a.m.
Fr. James W. King
“Advent/Christmas Season”
11 a.m.
Dr. Julia A. Upton, R.S.M.
“Lent/Easter Season”
12 p.m.
For more information, visit our website at: www.stjohns.edu/threethings.
Year for Priests Talk- “Christ the High
Priest”
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time
7- 8:30 p.m.
Location
Staten Island, Kiernan Suite-Kelleher Center
Presenter
Fr. Patrick Griffin, C.M.
In this presentation, we consider the New Testament's "Letter to
the Hebrews" and the way in which it speaks of Christ as the High
Priest who brings the perfect sacrifice to the inner-most part of
the Temple. This text has offered the Church instruction on liturgy
and ministry.
All are welcome.
Year for Priests Talk- “Discipleship and
Listening: Parables”
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Time
7- 8:30 p.m.
Location
Queens, St. Thomas More Church
Presenter
Fr. Patrick Griffin, C.M.
Central to any ministry in the Church is the necessity of
listening, of opening up oneself to hear what God has to say. The
parables of Jesus in particular challenge a disciple to open
his/her ears and look at him/herself in the light of the Gospel
message. In this session we will pay attention to the parables
which one finds in Mark’s Gospel and to the encouragement which
these parables offer to a person to listen with care in order to
discern the way of discipleship.
All are welcome!