Pope Francis is calling all of us,
the entire People of God,
to journey together! This is a journey of encounter -
of listening and discerning with the whole Church.
It is about listening deeply, speaking boldly, and allowing
all voices to be heard, especially those on the margins.
This is a completely unprecedented opportunity -
Pope Francis is calling all of us to express our faith,
our hopes, and our dreams for the Church.
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NPH: Remember the Children
Our Collaborative has been a part of the NPH family since 2017. The Pequeno tour has visited our Collaborative twice, staying with our families and sharing their music and joy at our Masses. In 2019, a group of high school students travelled to the NPH Dominican Republic home with Fr. Jim and our Youth Ministry team for a week-long service and immersion trip. Our Collaborative families sponsor more than 75 children at NPH homes.
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, NPH’s survival has come down to cutting any expense beyond keeping the pequeños safe, fed, and loved. The children need our help now more than ever – they are counting on those who have met them to remember them.
There will be a Special Collection at all Masses to support NPH on May 21-22.
Please visit our NPH: Remember the Children page to Donate to help the cause or Join the Team to potentially double your efforts!
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Weekend Mass Schedule Through May 22, 2022
SATURDAY
4:00pm Mass at St. Paul
5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. John
SUNDAY
7:30am Mass at St. Paul
*9:00am Family Mass
11:00am Mass at St. Paul
12:00pm Mass at St. John
*5:00pm Youth Mass
Weekday Mass Schedule
MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
9:00am Mass at St. Paul
TUESDAY - THURSDAY
7:00am Mass at St. John
Sacrament of Reconciliation
WEDNESDAY EVENING
7:00-8:00pm at St. Paul
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
1:00-2:30pm at St. John
And by appointment –
please call either parish office to schedule.
Adoration and Eucharist
MONDAY* AFTERNOON
1:00-2:00pm at St. Paul
Main Church
FRIDAY* AFTERNOON
1:00-2:00pm at St. John
Lower Chapel
Followed by distribution of Holy Communion at 2:00pm.
(*except for Monday and Friday holidays when the Collaborative Offices are closed.)
Latest News and Announcements
Our “Question of the Week” for May 22 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
We invite you to actively participate in our Synodal Listening Initiative by answering this week’s “Question of the Week”:
What should leadership in the Catholic Church look like?
Click here to submit your answers online.
(If you missed any previous “Questions of the Week” you can answer those as well!)
All are invited and encouraged to participate, and we urge you to share this invitation with people you know who may be disconnected from the Church – the Pope wants to hear from everyone!
Remembering the Children of NPH – Special Second Collection This Weekend
Anne Mears Shares Her Experience with NPH
I had the privilege of visiting the NPH Dominican Republic home during the Summer of 2019 when I chaperoned the high school service trip from our St. John-St. Paul Collaborative in Wellesley. I had worked with NPH in the past when the Pequeño Tour had come to play and sing during our Sunday Masses. The young people who visited from the Guatemala home during this visit were an outstanding group of young people. NPH emphasizes that they strive to make their homes as close as they can to a stable loving family atmosphere and that was more than apparent as I met the respectful, loving, caring and fun individuals who anyone could clearly see had a strong familial bond.
When I went to the NPH Dominican Republic home I saw this for myself. The children live in small group homes within the larger complex of Casa Santa Ana and are looked after by Tías (Aunties)…
Saturday, May 21: Veterans Memorial Mass at the 4:00pm Vigil at St. Paul
All military veterans and their families are cordially invited to attend a special Veterans Memorial Mass at St. Paul Church at 4:00pm on Saturday, May 21. Organized by the Wellesley Veterans’ Council, this annual event brings Wellesley veterans together as part of the annual Wellesley Wonderful Weekend. Veterans are invited (but not required!) to wear their uniforms. We will gather in the St. Paul foyer and process in with the celebrant to reserved seats down front. During the Mass we will remember those veterans from Wellesley who gave their lives for our country. We salute your service to our country and look forward to seeing you at St. Paul on May 21.
IMPORTANT! May 17 In-Person Listening Session CANCELLED – Share Your Answers Online!
We are so grateful for every voice who participated in our in-person and virtual synodal listening sessions! Given the rising Covid numbers in our communities, we have made the decision to cancel our final in-person Listening Session scheduled for Tuesday, May 17.
If you have not yet had a chance to share your thoughts in an in-person or virtual session, we strongly urge you to use our online portal to submit your answers to the questions posed at our Listening Sessions – just click the image or link below…
Our “Question of the Week” for May 15 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
We invite you to actively participate in our Synodal Listening Initiative by answering this week’s “Question of the Week”:
How can the Catholic Church more effectively celebrate diversity?
The question can be answered on the cards provided in the churches and dropped in the boxes in the lobbies, or you can click here to submit your answers online.
(If you missed any previous “Questions of the Week” you can answer those as well!)
All are invited and encouraged to participate, and we urge you to share this invitation with people you know who may be disconnected from the Church – the Pope wants to hear from everyone!
St. Francis House Men’s Clothing Collection – Weekend of June 5-6
We are so happy to be able to resume our tradition of the June Men’s Clothing Collection for St. Francis House! Please take advantage of Spring cleaning and donate on the weekend of June 5-6 at the St. John garage (behind the church building) between 9AM-5PM.
St. Francis House rebuilds lives by providing refuge and pathways to stability for adults experiencing homelessness and poverty. They serve approximately 50 clothing appointments per day (M-F) which is 250 full sets of clothing per week to their guests in need. 85% of St Francis House guests are men. Women’s items are accepted; children’s items are NOT accepted. All items must be clean, in good condition, and (at most) gently used. In particular, new socks are welcome for their Foot Clinic. Please box or bag everything – no clothing on hangers, please! Needed items are…
St. John the Evangelist Parish
9 Glen Road Wellesley, MA 02481
781-235-0045
stjohnwellesley@stjohnwellesley.org
St. Paul Parish
502 Washington St Wellesley, MA 02481
781-235-1060
office@stpaulwellesley.com
If You Need Emergency Assistance
The St. John-St. Paul Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is available to help those in our community in need of emergency assistance, especially during this current crisis. If you need help with food, rent or mortgage assistance, or help with a utility bill, please reach out to us. Please let any friends or neighbors who might need assistance know that the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is to help those in need.
To contact the SJSP SVdP, please email SVDP@sjspwellesley.org. You may also call either parish office and leave a message. All information received is kept completely confidential. Please stay safe and healthy, and may God bless you!
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