November 2024 eNewsletter | |
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Questions?
Call 781-749-2155, x300.
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Mass is in person or online. To join us on YouTube or Facebook, click the blue or red button.
12:00 noon: Monday - Saturday
9:30 a.m.: Sunday
ALL are welcome to join us for Mass and ALL other prayer times, the Liturgy of the Hours! Click here for the full schedule.
All Saints' and All Souls' Day:
Friday, Nov. 1, All Saints' Day -
Mass is at 9:30 AM; Midday Prayer, 12:15 PM.
Saturday, Nov. 2, All Souls' Day -
procession to the cemetery after 7:45 AM Lauds
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Anam Cara
Friday, Nov. 1, 4:00 PM
For over 20 years, women have been meeting to share life journeys, spiritual development, conversation and laughter here at the Abbey. The Anam Cara (based on John O'Donohue’s exploration of “soul friend”) meets on the first Friday of each month.
We follow the Benedictine precept of “all are welcome,” and invite you to join us on Nov. 1st, 4:00-5:30 pm at the Morcone Center.
We will read and discuss "Jesus’ Alternative Plan" by Richard Rohr. We are also collecting new, white socks for men and women who are unhoused in Brockton.
Contact Ellie Devine: ellivine70@gmail.com
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Monthly Food Collection:
Sunday, Nov. 3
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Wellspring is most appreciative of the donations each month from Glastonbury Abbey and THANKS YOU for your continued support!
Please drop off your non-perishable food donation for Wellspring in Hull at the church vestibule. All items needed: canned tuna, mayo, canned fruits, cereal, soups, rice (like Near East), pasta & pasta sauce, coffee & tea, peanut butter and jelly, etc.
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Commonweal Conversations
Monday, Nov. 4, 7:00 p.m.
"The War in Gaza"
Following Hamas’s brutal attack on Israeli civilians over a year ago and Israel’s ensuing war in Palestine, there has been a heightened need to understand and reflect on the history of the region. Throughout its history, Commonweal has confronted the intricacies of this fraught relationship.
Join us for a thoughtful, intelligent dialogue.
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Registration is required for this online only program.
Suggested donation: $20
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Suggested donation $50
for the 3-part series. Registration is required.
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Bible Study with Dr. Regina Boisclair: Isaiah
Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13 & 20, 10:30 AM
Join Dr. Boisclair for a three-week study of Isaiah which will focus on the sacred author's intent and is not designed to discuss individual insights. There will be suggested assignments from the Bible - please bring your own Bible to the class.
This program will be presented
in person only.
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Glastonbury Abbey's
10th Annual Art Fair
Friday, Nov. 8, 4-7 PM &
Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 AM - 3PM
The Art Fair is back for its 10th year here at the Abbey's Morcone Conference Center! We have a great selection of vendors, including: Brams Design, Cape Cod Snow Folk, Felted Bee, Flapdoodle, Fooby Wooby Woodworks, HeartFelt Design, Kiss Flower Farm, Max Bohane, Queen Bee Honey, to name just a few! There will be pottery, jewelry, pressed flower art, quilted items, jams, artisan soaps and more!
Don't miss the Abbey Community's baked goods table and knitted items on the lower level.
The event is free and all are welcome!
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Morcone Conference Ctr.
20 Hull St., Hingham, MA
Contact the Diminicos with any questions: 978-790-2674
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Suggested donation:
$20 per session
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Three Popes: Leo the Great, Gregory the Great & Gregory VII
Tuesdays, Nov. 12, 19 & 26, at 7:00 PM
Fr. Nicholas Morcone, OSB
Fr. Nicholas will discuss how these three Popes understood their office and how their exercise of that office changed the papacy and the church.
Presented in person and online.
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What Do We (I) Really Believe?
Monday, Nov. 18, 7:00 PM
"Life and Death"
Join Fr. Timothy virtually in his monthly conversations about faith, doubt, and belief. Only goodwill and openness to share and listen are needed.
This program will be presented online only. Register to receive the pre-reading and the Zoom information required to participate.
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Listening to Other Voices:
Swami Tyagananda,
Hindu Chaplain at MIT & Harvard
Thursday, Nov. 21, 7:15 PM
"Prayer as a Spiritual Discipline"
Swami's presentations weave ancient teachings with contemporary life circumstances, resulting in a shared and relevant deep wisdom. In this lecture, Swami Tyagananda will speak on the subject of prayer, which he says is the most powerful practice in our lives.
Presented in person and online. All are welcome!
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Christmas has arrived at Glastonbury Abbey's Bookstore!
We have many wonderful new products in our store. Come make a start to your Christmas shopping and find the perfect gift for your loved ones - we have angels, children's books and toys, advent candles, Christmas ornaments, and much more!
Bookstore Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.*
Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
(*closed 11:45 - 12:45 for Mass)
Sunday 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Call with any questions:
781-749-2155, x 210
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A small sampling of Christmas goodies :) | |
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Spiritual Direction is available! The role of the spiritual director is to direct one’s heart and mind to God. Through gentle questioning or suggesting, your director helps you find where or how God is working in your life. Conversations are confidential and last about an hour.
Go to our website for more info:
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The Spiritual Direction team consists of both lay women and monks. Email Mayre Hammond with any questions:spiritualdirection@glastonburyabbey.org | | |
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Glastonbury Abbey's Mass Guild Cards | |
Uplift someone's spirits or acknowledge a special occasion by sending a Mass Card/Spiritual Enrollment. We can personalize a message and mail it to your friend or loved one.
Order online or call Nicole at 781-749-2155, x342 or email massguild@glastonburyabbey.org
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Oblate Occurrences
The latest Oblate news is available now! Click here for the monthly bulletin from Louise Deutsch, Obl. OSB.
The next meeting of Glastonbury Abbey Oblates is Tuesday, November 5, beginning with Compline at 7:15 p.m. in the Church and continuing with the monthly program in the Morcone Center from 7:45-9:00pm.
Click here for further information on Glastonbury Abbey's Oblates.
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A beautiful Neapolitan Style Creche will be on display at the Abbey conference center during the pre-Christmas Season, details to follow!
Monday, December 2, 7 p.m. (Virtual): Commonweal Conversations "Poetry and Commonweal"
December 6-8 (in person): Advent Retreat, "Beyond the Stable," with Abbot Thomas O'Connor, OSB
Monday, December 9, 7 p.m. (Virtual): What Do We (I) Really Believe? with Fr. Timothy Joyce, OSB
Tuesday, December 10, 7:00 p.m. (Virtual): Massimo Faggioli: "Long Live Synodality."
Click the button below for more information or to register for our programs. Call (781)749-2155, x300 for info.
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Happy Halloween!
from the office staff at Glastonbury Abbey!
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