St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative

Pope Francis has called for a synod in the church. The theme of this upcoming Synod is “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.”  

The synod process, informally known as the “synod on synodality,” opened in Rome on the weekend of Oct. 9-10 and in particular churches on Oct. 17. An opening Mass will take place at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Nov. 27 at 4:30 p.m. to mark the synod’s beginning in the Archdiocese of Boston.

“Dear brothers and sisters, let us have a good journey together!  May we be pilgrims in love with the Gospel and open to the surprises of the Holy Spirit. Let us not miss out on the grace-filled opportunities born of encounter, listening and discernment. In the joyful conviction that, even as we seek the Lord, he always comes with his love to meet us first.” -Pope Francis

For more information please click here to visit our Synod 2021-2023 page

Our St. John-St. Paul Collaborative POWIR committee is overjoyed to announce that in the coming weeks we will be welcoming a refugee family from Afghanistan. Our housing committee has secured an apartment in the Newton/Brookline area for the family. Targeted donations for their apartment needs were solicited in both churches over the weekend, and we are in great need of financial contributions as well!

We ask you to prayerfully consider assisting this family in their financial resettlement needs via our online donation platform which can be accessed at this link: SJSPPOWIR

Financial contributions will be used to assist with the rent, food, clothing, health care and education needs of the family. This is your opportunity to transform the lives of a family who have been through unfathomable upheaval and trauma. Every contribution is a statement of extraordinary Christ-like compassion.

For more information please click here to visit our POWIR page.

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In light of the recent increase in the COVID Virus Delta variant, which has proven to be significantly more transmissible, we are strongly advising that individuals over the age of 5 wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when indoors in a public setting, regardless of their vaccination status. Please understand that information and data is changing rapidly, and we are doing our best to respond in a thoughtful and expedient manner. As additional information is released from the CDC and Massachusetts Department of Public Health our decisions may change. It’s important that we all remain flexible and vigilant during these times.

TOWN OF WELLESLEY CORONAVIRUS BRIEFING: SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Masks: Sections of each church have been designated for general seating (where masks are strongly advised, regardless of vaccination status, but are not required), and for masked/socially-distanced seating (where masks are required for all, regardless of vaccination status.)

Outdoor Mass: Our Sunday 5pm Youth Mass will be celebrated outside on the church lawns for the foreseeable future, for those who are more comfortable outdoors. (In the event of bad weather Mass will be celebrated inside the church.)

Live Stream: All indoor Masses are available to watch live via the livestream link for each church.  

Please see our Current Guidelines and Protocols page for more information.

Video Message of the Holy Father in support of COVID-19 vaccines and access for all
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*The 9:00am Family Mass and 5:00pm Youth Mass rotate between the parishes on the following schedule:

• On the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month, the 9:00am and 5:00pm Masses are at St. John.
• On the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, the 9:00am and 5:00pm Masses are at St. Paul.

Please visit the Calendar page for the complete schedule.

**The Sunday 5:00pm Youth Mass will be outside on the lawn for the foreseeable future – bring lawn chairs/blankets and join us! (In the event of bad weather Mass will be celebrated inside the church.)

All of our regularly scheduled indoor Masses (both weekday and weekend) are streamed live here on our website.

To watch a Mass or event that is currently live, click the St. John Live Stream or St. Paul Live Stream link.
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Select previously streamed Masses and events can be found on our Previously Recorded Liturgies page and by visiting our YouTube channel.
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Please see the Latest News and Announcements and Collaborative Calendar below for other opportunities for prayer, devotions, and faith-sharing.

Please visit our News and Updates page for previous announcements.

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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Please visit the Collaborative Calendar page for the full calendar.
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