Past Events
Frank Runyeon Performances
Catholic Quest presents the acclaimed, Emmy-award winning TV star, Frank Runyeon.
There will be four performances (click on titles below to see flyers for each event):
| The Letter of James | Saturday, October 12 | 1:30 PM | St. William's Lower Church 1351 Main St. Tewksbury, MA |
| Luke Stories on the Road | Saturday, October 12 | 7:00 PM | St. William's Lower Church 1351 Main St. Tewksbury, MA |
| Sermon on the Mount | Sunday, October 13 | 2 PM | St. Thomas the Apostle Church 82 Exchange St. Millis, MA |
| Luke Stories on the Road | Sunday, October 13 | 6:30 PM | St. John the Evangelist 210 Central St. East Bridgewater, MA |
Frank Runyeon has starred in over 1,000 television shows over the past 20 years... opposite Meg Ryan on AS THE WORLD TURNS, on SANTA BARBARA, FALCON CREST, GENERAL HOSPITAL, LA LAW and MELROSE PLACE. He is also an honors graduate of General Theological Seminary and Princeton University.
For more information on Frank Runyeon visit www.frankrunyeon.com
For information contact Eileen at catholicquest@gmail.com or 978-851-1304
Eric Genuis
See the world renowned composer and concert pianist in his Renaissance concert tour, with violist Alena Merimee, cellist Shannon Hayden, and vocalist Angela De Venuto.
| Day | Date | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | April 28 | 3 pm | St. Mary, Waltham 145 School Street Waltham Massachusetts 02451 |
| Sunday | April 28 | 7 pm | St. William, Tewksbury 1351 Main Street Tewksbury Massachusetts 01876-2098 |
| Monday | April 29 | 6:30 pm | St. Francis, Dracut 115 Wheeler Road Dracut Massachusetts 01826 |
| Tuesday | April 30 | 7:00 pm | St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine 1105 Boylston St., Boston |
| Thursday | May 2 | 9 am | St. Louis School, Lowell 77 Boisvert Street Lowell, MA 01850 |
| Friday | May 3 | 1:30 pm | St. Adelaide Parish, Peabody 708 Lowell St, Peabody, MA |
| Friday | May 3 | 7 pm | St. Louis School, Lowell 77 Boisvert St Lowell, MA 01850 |
| Saturday | May 4 | 7 pm | St. Malachy, Burlington 99 Bedford Street Burlington Massachusetts 01803 |
| Sunday | May 5 | 2 pm | St. Thomas the Apostle, Millis 82 Exchange Street Millis Massachusetts 02054-9998 |
| Sunday | May 5 | 7 pm | Our Lady of Grace, Groton 13 St. James Ave West Groton Massachusetts 01450 |
The career of the composer, virtuoso pianist and acclaimed performer, Eric Genuis, began in Krakow, Poland in 1997. A government dignitary heard Genuis’ music and he was invited to headline the entertainment for an AIDS benefit concert. This premier performance was attended by 15,000 people. Since then, Genuis continues to perform worldwide, upwards of 100 concerts each year.
Eric has received praise from music industry greats such as Joel Sill (Music Supervisor for films Munich and Forest Gump) who said “I remain a fan and look forward to him being more broadly discovered and to watching as his audience expands and appreciates his fine talents” and John Debney (Film Composer for The Passion of the Christ and Spy Kids), who proclaimed “From a musicians perspective, Eric Genuis’ music is brilliant- superbly crafted, unique in style and expertly performed.” Eric has collaborated with famed British Maestro, Allen Wilson and the Slovak National Symphony to produce four CD’s of his original work.
Genuis’ musical education includes achieving First Class A.R.C.T. Honors in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. He has completed course work in film scoring from the Berklee College of Music. Eric Genuis is a musical tour de force and his concerts are a proven thrill to music lovers of both classical and contemporary music.
Alena Merimee is currently studying with Paul Kantor at the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she is a recipient of the four-year, full-tuition Starling Fellowship. She is also a recipient of the institute’s Jerome Gross Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement in violin performance studies. Alena has been a finalist or prizewinner nationally and internationally in competitions such as Stulberg, Johansen, MTNA, and CMC (Canadian Music Competition), and has appeared twice on NPR’s “From the Top.” She made her orchestral debut with the Paducah and Lakeland Symphony orchestras at the age of 14, performing the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. During her summers, Alena has attended the Aspen Music Festival (2006-2008) as a New Horizons fellow, the Heifetz Music Festival on scholarship from 2009-2010, and most recently, the Taos School of Music (2011), where she was coached by the Borromeo, Brentano, and Shanghai quartets. She has also participated in the New York String Orchestra Seminar, performing concerts in Carnegie Hall under the direction of Jaime Laredo. Alena graduated with her Bachelor of Music degree in May 2012 at nineteen years of age.
Shannon Hayden began her cello studies at the age of 6 and was able to study intensively with internationally known graduates of the Moscow Conservatory. She enrolled in Indiana University’s pre-college program at the age of 12 and won their concerto competition two years later at which point she began competing internationally. Miss Hayden was the American String Teachers Association/Indiana Chapter concerto competition winner the following year. Shannon enjoyed master classes with many of the world’s finest cellists while in this program in addition to having the opportunity to work with Janos Starker. At the age of 18 she enrolled in a graduate level course of study at Yale University where she is studying cello performance with Aldo Parisot.
Shannon’s other interests include composing modern works for the various instruments she plays in addition to being involved with working on the farm where she grew up learning off the grid alternative energy solutions as well as raising organic vegetables for market.
Angela De Venuto a soprano born and raised in Chicago, was introduced to the world of opera as a teenager during her undergraduate program at DePaul University. While there she had many opportunities to explore not only the standard operatic repertoire but also a spectrum of more modern works. Some highlights include:
Adele in Die Fledermaus, Peep-Bo in The Mikado, Emily Webb in Ned Rorem’s adaptation of Our Town as well asthe title role in Jacques Ibert’s one-act comedy Angιlique.
As a concert soloist Ms. DeVenuto has performed works from Handel and Scarlatti to respected American composer’s like John Cage and Thomas Pasatieri.
Recently Ms. De Venuto was the first place winner of the LiPuma Scholarship in the Casa Italia Vocal Competition
Free will offering, refreshments following
For more information, contact Eileen at 978-851-1304
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Passover Seder in the Light of Christ
Join Roy Schoeman for these events
Saturday, March 2nd, 2013
St. William Parish
1351 Main Street (Rt. 38), Tewksbury, MA
- 5:30 - 6:00pm Gathering/Appetizers
- 6:00 - 6:30pm Roy's Conversion Testimony
- 6:30 - 8:30pm Roy leads us through the rituals of an authentic Seder meal, while explaining the many Christological and Last Supper references as we go along. Includes a full catered dinner.
Sunday, March 3rd, 2013
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Hall
974 Main Street, Millis, MA
- 5:30 - 6:00pm Gathering/Appetizers
- 6:00 - 6:30pm Roy's Conversion Testimony
- 6:30 - 8:30pm Roy leads us through the rituals of an authentic Seder meal, while explaining the many Christological and Last Supper references as we go along. Includes a full catered dinner.
Tickets: Cut-off date for tickets is Feb. 25.
Early bird discount BEFORE Feb. 18: $25 adults, $12 children
$180 for a table of 8
AFTER Feb 18: $30 adults, $15 children
For families of 5 or more and those in financial hardship, please call Alicia.
GUEST SPEAKER: Roy Schoeman
Roy Schoeman was born of Jewish parents who had fled Nazi Germany. Midway through a career of teaching at Harvard, he experienced an unexpected and instantaneous conversion to Christianity. Since then he has become active in Catholic evangelization, speaking worldwide at Catholic parishes and conferences, writing best-selling books, and appearing frequently on EWTN Catholic TV and radio, including EWTN Live and Journey Home. His website is www.salvationisfromthejews.com, which is also the name of his first book.
Tickets can be purchased by sending a check made out to Catholic Quest to: Eileen Wood, 1501 Main St., Suite 17, Tewksbury, MA 01876. Tickets are also available at the St. William Rectory or by credit card. For further information, please contact Alicia at (781) 438-1011 or at catholicquest@gmail.com Catholic Quest will also be hosting a similar event with Roy on Sunday, March 3rd at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Millis, MA.
Restless Heart
Catholic Quest and St. William Parish presents
Restless Heart a theatrical release of the epic film
on the life of St. Augustine
2 showings to choose from:
- Friday, Nov. 2nd at 7 pm
- Sunday, Nov. 4th at 3 pm
Both showings will be at the AMC Loews at the Methuen Loop (exit 4 off of Route 213)
Tickets are $12 for the Friday evening showing and $10 for the Sunday afternoon showing (tickets will be $2 more at the door, if available)
Synopsis:
RESTLESS HEART uses a historic backdrop to tell the true story of Augustine of Hippo β one of the Catholic Church’s most beloved and well-known Saints. Its message is as timely today as it was only a few generations after Jesus walked on Earth. It is the story of one who pursues fame and fortune without a moral compass β and the changes that occur when events lead him to see the light. It also chronicles the collapse of the Roman world and how Augustine laid the intellectual foundations of what became Europe.
Filmed in Europe, this new epic film is the first full-length feature movie about St. Augustine.
For more information or to get tickets, please e-mail to adoration247@gmail.com or call (978) 851-1304.
For more information about the movie or to view a trailer, go to www.restlessheartfilm.com.
Man doesn’t find the truth. Man must let the truth find him.
Teaching Mass
Ever wonder why we have stained glass and statues in our churches?
Would you like to have a deeper understanding of the mysteries of the Mass?
Do you know people who stopped going to Mass because they thought it was “boring”?
Do you go week after week, but still feel like you don’t always “get it”?
TEACHING MASS
Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 6:00pm
St. William Church
1351 Main Street (Rt. 38), Tewksbury, MA
Fr. Matt Williams, Celebrant
followed by an ice cream sundae social in lower church
Everything from what the priest wears and does, to the words he
says and the postures we assume, will be explored to bring a deeper
understanding and appreciation of the Mass.
Light and entertaining, Fr. Matt brings new understanding to this central form of worship using everyday examples and even a football analogy. Fr. Matt brings out the joy of Mass while demonstrating a deep respect for its powerful truths.
Fr. Matt is the Director of the Office of the New Evangelization. He is full of energy and enthusiasm. This is an event that you will not want to miss!
Be sure to invite your fallen away and non-Catholic friends and relatives!
For more information, contact Christopher Wood at 978-851-1304 or at christopher.wood@firelinkllc.com
Sponsored by Catholic Quest and St. William Parish
Eric Genuis
Eric Genuis world renowned composer and concert pianist will be offering two concerts in the Boston area:
St. William Parish
1351 Main Street
Tewksbury, MA
April 16, 2012
7:00 PM
St. Mary
145 School St.
Waltham, MA
April 17, 2012
7:00 PM
With Violinist, Cellist and Vocalist accompaniment. Free Will Offering. Refreshments following concert.
Take up your cross and follow Jesus with a moving concert presentation of the Stations of the Cross with Donna Cori Gibson
Donna’s powerful voice, her range, her emotion, is an awe-inspiring way in which she compels us to pray. Donna has been sharing her music via Golden Arrow Catholic Music and media in Catholic churches and prayer groups, on TV, and is a repeating guest at many conferences and events from coast to coast. She can be heard in interview and song on Catholic radio stations across the nation and worldwide on Mother Angelica’s EWTN Global Catholic Network, and sister shortwave station WEWN.
Schedule:
Friday March 23rd 6:30 pm
Saint Margaret
384 Stevens Street.
Lowell, MA 01854
Peter Kreeft, best selling Catholic author and professor at Boston College, will be speaking:
- Sunday, March 25, 3 pm At Holy Family Church
26 Besson Street, Lynn MA.
His topic will be “Angels and Demons”
details/flyer - Sunday, March 25., 5-8:45 pm at St. William Church
1351 Main Street (Rt. 38) Tewksbury MA.
Hors d'oeuvres will be served in the Blessed Joseph Gerard Room after the 5pm Mass.
His topic will be “Winning the Culture War” 6:30 - 7:30pm and “Prayer for Beginners” 7:45-8:45 pm
details/flyer - Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
- 11 East Main Street
- Milford, MA
- Stressed Out? β Try Adoration
- Have You Accepted Jesus in Your Heart
- The Holy Eucharist β Life Changing Stories
- When Someone You know Leaves the Church
- The Holy Eucharist β Life Changing Stories
- Sunday, April 3rd
- St. Rita
158 Mammoth Rd.
Lowell, MA 01854
“Theme:Β Β Reconciliation and Resurrection” - Monday, April 4th
- St. Margaret
384 Stevens St.
Lowell, MA 01851
“Theme:Β True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist” - Tuesday, April 5th
- Holy Family
21 Bessom St.
Lynn, MA 01902
“Theme:Β Devotion to Our Lady and True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist” - Wednesday, April 6th
- Corpus Christi-St. Bernard
Corpus Christi Church
45 Ash St.
Auburndale, MA
“Theme:Β Discipleship and Evangelization” - Friday, April 8th
- Our Lady of Grace
St. James Church
13 St. James Ave.
W. Groton, MA 01463
“Theme:Β Prayer” - Sunday, April 10th
- St. William
1351 Main St. (Route 38)
Tewksbury, MA 01876
“Theme:Β True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist in Relation to the Passion of Christ”
March 16-18β Vatican International Exhibit on Eucharistic Miracles β
With an extensive assortment of photographs and historical descriptions, the exhibition presents some of the principal Eucharistic Miracles that took place throughout the ages in various countries of the world and which have been recognized by the Church. By means of 159 panels, one can “virtually visit” the places where the Miracles took place.
Eileen Wood and Fr. John Hanley featured on Boston Catholic Radio WQOM
The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist is something all Catholics should know and rejoice in β St William Parish is teaching Tewksbury parishioners about the it through their Perpetual Adoration Chapel. Today we focus on the events leading up to the 5th anniversary celebration of the Chapel. Fr John Hanley, who started the Chapel; Eileen Wood, who helps run the Chapel now; and Tim Francis, who will be speaking in two weeks join Scot for a discussion on how spending time with Jesus in the Eucharist can enhance our faith lives.
You can listen to the live show recording here.
This year, on the Feast of Christ the King, we celebrated the 5th anniversary of the opening of our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel at St. William's Church in Tewksbury, MA. We had several exciting events planned to commemorate this anniversary. Read more about it in this article from the Lowell Sun.
Vatican International Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles
Nov 12-20 β Vatican International Exhibit on Eucharistic Miracles β this exhibit will be in the lower church for 9 days. You are welcome to come at any time to see it.
With an extensive assortment of photographs and historical descriptions, the exhibition presented some of the principal Eucharistic Miracles that took place throughout the ages in various countries of the world and which have been recognized by the Church by means of 159 panels, one can "virtually visit" the places where the Miracles took place.
Science Tests Faith
Nov 14, 15, 16 (Mon, Tues, Wed) β 7-8:30 pm β Tim Francis gave a talk and show a short video in the upper church on “Science Tests Faith”. He alse discussed miracles in which consecrated hosts have bled or turned to living flesh and blood. He will also discuss a statue of Jesus that weeps real tears and sheds real blood. These miracles have been extensively researched and studied at renowned forensic laboratories throughout the world. Come and see what the scientists have to say about these phenomena. This is a 3-part series and each evening will build on the previous night.
All Day Conference with Jesse Romero
Nov 19 (Sat) β 8 am β 6:15 pm β Jesse Romero will join us for an all-day conference on “Life- Changing Stories of the Eucharist”.
Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Mass, Chaplet and Confession. A free will offering will be appreciated for this event. RSVP to adoration247@gmail.com or 978-851-1304 for a count for meals.
Jesse will present 4 topics:
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Download the schedule (Word 14kb).
8:00 β 8:30 β Welcome and Continental Breakfast
8:30 β 9:00 β Rosary
9:00 β 9:45 β Mass
9:45 β 10:45 β Talk #1 β Stressed Out β Try Adoration
10:45 β 11:00 β break
11:00 β Noon β Talk #2 β Have You Accepted Jesus in Your Heart
Noon β 12:05 β Angelus and Grace
12:05 β 12:45 β Lunch
12:45 β 1:00 β Music
1:00 β 2:00 β Talk #3 β The Holy Eucharist β Life-Changing Stories
2:00 β 3:00 β Q&A from 1st three talks
3:00 β Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Confession
4:00-5:00 β Mass
5:15-6:15 β Talk #4 β When Someone You Love Leaves the Church
Jesse will also be speaking at Holy Family Parish in Lynn, MA on November 18 at 7:00 PM. Contact Deacon John Bresnahan at 781-595-6478 for more information. A free will offering will be appreciated for this event.
Jesse will be presented:
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Donna Cori Gibson in Concert
Come hear Donna’s powerful voice, her range, her emotion, and the awe-inspiring way in which she compels us to pray with her in her songs - she will certainly move you!
Donna has been sharing her music via Golden Arrow Catholic Music and media in Catholic churches and prayer groups, on TV, and is a repeating guest at many conferences and events from coast to coast. She can be heard in interview and song on Catholic radio stations across the nation and worldwide on Mother Angelica’s EWTN Global Catholic Network, and sister shortwave station WEWN.
Schedule:
Frank Kelly
Frank Kelly, provided a healing service at St. William Parish, Tewksbury, MA on November 13, 2008.
Jim Drummey
April/May 2008
Jim Drummey, author of “Catholic Replies” gave two talks for us: Criticisms of the Catholic Church... and How to Answer Them, and Helpful Advice from the Bible for the 21st Century.
Damon Owens
November 2007
Damon Owens, of New Jersey's Joy-Filled Marriage gave a series of talks surrounding natural family planning and the 'Theology of the family.'
Christopher West
May 2007
Christopher West, nationally known expert on the “Theology of the Body” came to The Marian Community Spiritual Life Center in May to present his 'down to earth' approach to this very important topic.
Bernie Choiniere
April 2007
Bernie Choiniere, musical performer and guest on EWTN's Backstage, treated us to his wonderful songs of praise and worship. We even had an ice cream social afterward.
RADIX
March 2007
Doug Barry and Eric Genuis from Radix came in March to give excellent presentations on the Passion and the Martyrs. Doug's passionate performance of several different characters highlighted in the gospels and in sacred tradition really brought these topics close to home in his eloquent style. Throughout the presentation, Eric gave us a taste of his angelic compositions with his melodic style resonnating throughout the church. It was a fantastic lenten event.
Jim Drummey
June 2006
The DaVinci Code hit theaters in 2006 and Catholic Quest responded to catholics call for answers to questions surrounding the controversy found in the book and the hollywood depiction. Jim Drummey, author of “Catholic Replies” drew on his extensive theological experience in dispelling the errors that proliferated by Dan Brown (author of the Da Vinci Code).
David Kauffman
April 2006
The delightful and inspiring music of David Kauffman came to St. William's church in Tewksbury in April of 2006. A joint effort between Catholic Quest and the Men's and Women's ACTS retreats.
Patrick Madrid Event
September 2005
Our Patrick Madrid event was a stunning success. Over 700 People attended these seminars and responded very well to our first event. Check our Calendar for upcoming events.
Order 1 or all of the talks from our previous seminar on tape or CD now. Click here to download the order form (PDF).
For more information about our events, call 978-858-3634 or email catholicquest@gmail.com