Glastonbury Abbey News 

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Capital Campaign to Renovate the Monastery:  Matching Challenge Now Underway!  Please help!

It has been over 40 years since any work has been done to the cloister of the Monastery, and it is in very poor shape.  We therefore launched a Capital Campaign, “A Community Seeking God…Together!” to renovate our dilapidated Monastery. 

Starting out, our consultant thought we could raise between $750,000 and $1 million. So we calculated that if we could raise that amount, we might be able to borrow the difference between that and the project cost of $2.5 million.

Then, miracle of miracles:  through the extraordinary generosity of our generous friends, we have raised $2 million!  Over 250 people have supported this campaign. And now something else amazing has happened. We received another challenge grant, from the very same generous couple, Bill and Ann Marie Teuber, who helped us out before with a matching gift. They will give us $250,000 if we can match that amount dollar for dollar!

It would be ideal if we could meet their challenge and raise the whole amount -- and not have to borrow any funds to get this project done!  If you are in a position to make a financial commitment, please consider a special contribution to this effort.

With your help and the help of many in our community, together we can meet this challenge. We can continue to make Glastonbury Abbey a God-sparked, spirit-filled community of faith.  We can be here in this house of God for those who come seeking prayer, peace, healing, and physical and spiritual sustenance. 

Please call Hayes if you have any questions: 781-749-2155, x343, or email sheah@glastonburyabbey.org   Long-term pledges, and gifts of stock, insurance IRAs gratefully accepted.

And here’s a link to an article in the Hingham Journal: “Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham to get a Makeover.”

AUCTION PREVIEW, JUNE 2 & 3, FREE!

Saturday, June 2, 4-6 p.m., with wine and cheese, and Sunday, June 2, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., with coffee and snacks, in the Morcone Conference Center.  Come see all the fabulous auction items AND PLACE YOUR BIDS! Call Hayes x343 or Gillian x331 with any questions. 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

Come join Sr. Kathryn Hermes, F.S.P, at a “Food For Thought” discussion with a light morning snack at the Morcone Center on Sunday, June 10th, at 11:00 a.m. Sr. Kathryn's talk will focus on her new book, "Reclaim Regret" due out in September. She has an M.T.S. from Weston Jesuit Center for Theological Studies and an advanced certificate in Scripture. and has written many books. “Everything she does or writes has one focus: giving people the tools for joy by radically shifting their focus through Presence.”
No registration required. Donations gratefully received.

COMMONWEAL CONVERSATIONS:

continue on Mondays, June 11 and 18, 7 – 8:30PM. The discussions at these two sessions will be on the DEATH PENALTY. Share your thoughts, hear from others, learn, enrich and help improve our world. All are welcome, no matter what your opinion on the subject might be! Morcone Conference Center. No reservations needed.

 SATUIT BAND CONCERT:

Friday, June 22, 7:00-8:30 p.m. on the Great Lawn, Glastonbury Abbey. Bring your family and friends, a picnic and lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of music. Free and all are welcome.

 SAVE THE DATES:

Sunday, July 8:  Outdoor Mass and picnic

Saturday, August 25: Fundraising Dinner Dance at Barker Tavern

NEW DIRECTED SUMMER RETREATS!

Facilitated by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Boston.

Dates available in June, July and August, 2018.

A Directed Retreat includes an individual daily meeting with a director focusing on the retreatant’s experience of God and help in discerning the interior movements of the Holy Spirit. Within an atmosphere of total silence, there is time for personal prayer, exercise, rest, and liturgy.

Click here for more information.  To register or for more information: please call 781-227-4730 or email sprirtual.ministries@csjboston.org

MEDITATION AT THE ABBEY:

Mondays, 6:45-7:30 p.m.; Compline optional at 7:45 p.m. Meditation is an opportunity to offer peace, love, and compassion during hectic times. Morcone Conference Center, lower level.

SUNDAY SUPPER: 

Sunday, June 24 at 4:30 p.m.  Monthly supper for those living alone or in difficult circumstances. No registration required.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION RETREATS:

 I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly. John 10:10.  

Glastonbury Abbey now offers directed retreats from an experienced female director, Lyn Ferrara. Spiritual Direction offers a retreatant an opportunity to meet with an experienced spiritual director and respond to God's ongoing relationship in one's daily and spiritual life.  After each session of approximately 40 minutes, suggestions will be offered for scripture reading, prayer or silent reflection.

Lyn will be available for directed retreats of up to 4 days, Monday – Friday, and by arrangement for longer periods of time. Lyn has a Master’s degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling and is a graduate of the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Direction in Cambridge, MA.  She has many years of experience as a hospital chaplain, and in Cursillo leadership, retreat work and spiritual direction. The suggested offering is $90 per night. Reservation required.*

* For further information or to register, please contact Joan at 781-749-2155 ext. 300 or retreats@glastonburyabbey.org

Mass Guild Spiritual Enrollments

Enrollees' names are in the Abbey Church, in a lovely chest under the Eucharistic Shrine. They are included in the Daily Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, & all the Monks' prayers.

A beautiful way to share your love and faith!

Perpetual Enrollment Padded Folders

Five Year Enrollment Booklets

Annual Enrollment Cards All Occasions

Custom Printed Enrollments Online

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PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ENROLLMENTS TO KEEP ON HAND! 

Glastonbury Abbey Mass Guild

16 Hull Street, Hingham, MA 02043

781-749-2155 ext. 342

massguild@glastonburyabbey.org

Glastonbury Abbey Vocations

If you are considering a monastic vocation it is necessary to begin listening. This is done by praying-being in the presence of God and asking God what His will is for you. Be willing to place all your anxiety, fears and questions in God's hands and...listen.

Another means of assisting you in your discernment is to write the vocation director, Br. Daniel, at vocations@glastonburyabbey.orgwho is able to help you on this journey. Seek out a priest or religious brother who has been on a similar journey. Come to the Abbey for a Come and See weekend, which will give you an opportunity to experience monastic live as it is lived here at Glastonbury Abbey. It is a time to speak with the vocation director who will help you in the discernment process. Inquire at the above email for future offerings.

Many men are frightened as they begin this journey because it is a mystery and because we always want to be in control. A discernment journey is an exciting one because you have allowed God into your life at a deeper level. You have surrendered yourself to a God who loves you and is calling you to follow. Don't be afraid, only trust and God will do the rest if you …listen.

For a glimpse of what monastic life is like and why someone might become a monk please watch this video clip featuring Br. Daniel Walters, OSB.  If you’d like to also watch a more in depth overview of Glastonbury Abbey click here.

2014 was Glastonbury Abbey's 60th Anniversary!

Click on the image below to watch our 60th anniversary video, filmed by Cathy Corcoran:

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