St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative – Serving Wellesley and Newton, Massachusetts

TUESDAY EVENING
7:00-8:00pm at St. Paul

FRIDAY MORNING
following the 9:00am Mass at St. Paul

SATURDAY AFTERNOON
1:00-2:30pm at St. John

And by appointment –
please call either parish office to arrange.
St. John: 781-235-0045 | St. Paul: 781-235-1060

Advent Collection for Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem

SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION DECEMBER 16-17

Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem is a Catholic teaching hospital located just 1,500 steps from the birthplace of Christ. It is a state-of-the-art maternity and neonatal critical care center serving poor and at-risk women, infants, and children throughout the Bethlehem region. The Hospital stands as a beacon of hope for families regardless of creed, nationality, or ability to pay. No one is ever turned away.

Your generous donations will deliver life, peace, and hope in the Holy Land. This modern-day manger is sustained by generous donations from individuals and parishes throughout the world…

Archdiocese of Boston Cheverus Awards 2023

We are thrilled to announce that Kelly Meraw, Director of Pastoral Care for our Collaborative, was awarded the Cardinal’s Cheverus Award medal this past weekend. These medals are conferred upon selected laypeople, religious, and deacons from around the Archdiocese each year at a prayer service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

The medal recipients are chosen for their service to the Church and God’s people. We know you join us in extending heartfelt thanks to Kelly for her dedicated service to the Church and for the many ways she ministers to the people of our Collaborative and beyond.

Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday Mornings 7:30-8:45am at St. Paul Church

We invite everyone, especially during Advent, to join together to pray in a contemplative way in the presence of our Lord. It is a special opportunity to allow oneself to be loved by Love Itself.

“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

Evening for Women: “Making Haste Into the Hill Country: An Encounter of Blessing” with Dr. Colleen Griffith

Tuesday, December 5 at 6:30pm at St. John

All women of the Collaborative are invited to join us at St. John the Evangelist Church (Lower Level) for our December “Evening for Women” program. Our featured speaker this month will be Dr. Colleen M. Griffith, Professor of the Practice of Theology at Boston College’s School of Theology and Ministry.

After our program in the Lower Chapel (more info coming soon!) we will gather in Powers Hall for a potluck dinner – please bring a dish or beverage to share! Invite a friend or neighbor to come along! To help us plan for the evening, please RSVP…

2023 “Spirit of Sharing” Gift Collection for St. Patrick Parish in Lawrence

Over the past two decades, Spirit of Sharing has brightened Christmas for several thousand young boys and girls struggling from poverty and hunger in the gateway immigrant city of Lawrence. This unique Season of Advent initiative was conceived and launched within our collaborative by a group of St. John-St. Paul parishioners and Saint John School families, and we are deeply grateful for Fr. Jim Laughlin’s enthusiastic continuing support…

Our Thanksgiving Day Mass – Thursday, November 23 at 9:00am at St. Paul Church

This year, our Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at St. Paul Church – all are invited to join together in thanksgiving for our many blessings. (The Mass will be livestreamed for those who may be traveling – please click the St. Paul Livestream link.) Please consider sharing your blessings by bringing non-perishable items for the Bristol Lodge Food Pantry. Suggested donations include: snacks for kids, pasta and sauce, tuna, peanut butter, rice, cooking oil…

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. 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.

To learn more about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the SJSP Conference, and how you can help, please visit sjspwellesley.org/svdp

Saturday, December 02 2023

Saint John School "Trees & Trimmings" (Click for more details and links...)
9:00 am Deacon Rick Office Hours at St. Paul (9:00am-3:00pm) (Click for more details and links...)
12:00 pm Advent Grief Retreat (Pre-Registration Required) (Click for more details and links...)
1:00 pm Confessions at St. John (Click for more details...)
4:00 pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul Church
5:00 pm Vigil Mass at St. John Church

Sunday, December 03 2023

At St. Paul: Wellesley Food Pantry Collection (Click for more details and links...)
St. Paul Giving Tree - Last Day to Take a Tag! (Click for more details and links...)
1st Sunday of Advent (Click for more details and links...)
9:00 am Family Mass at St. John Church (Click for more details...)
11:00 am Mass at St. Paul Church
12:00 pm Mass at St. John Church
5:00 pm Youth Mass at St. John Church (Click for more details...)

Monday, December 04 2023

9:00 am Mass at St. Paul

Tuesday, December 05 2023

7:00 am Mass at St. John
9:30 am AFE Program: "Faces at the Manger" (Pre-Registration Required) (Click for more details and links...)
6:30 pm Evening for Women: "Making Haste Into the Hill Country: An Encounter of Blessing" with Dr. Colleen Griffith at St. John (Click for more details and links...)
7:00 pm Confessions at St. Paul (Click for more details...)
7:15 pm Marian Movement (Rosary) at St. John (Lower Chapel) (Click for more details and links...)

Wednesday, December 06 2023

7:30 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Paul (Click for more details and links...)
9:00 am Mass at St. Paul
5:00 pm Deacon Rick Office Hours at St. John (5:00-8:30pm) (Click for more details and links...)
5:00 pm AFE Program: "Faces at the Manger" (Pre-Registration Required) (Click for more details and links...)

Thursday, December 07 2023

7:00 am Mass at St. John

Friday, December 08 2023

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - A Holy Day of Obligation
9:00 am Holy Day Mass at St. Paul
9:00 am Holy Day Mass at St. John (with Saint John School - all welcome!)
9:30 am Confessions at St. Paul (immediately following the 9am Mass)
12:30 pm Holy Day Mass at St. John
7:00 pm Holy Day Mass at St. Paul

Saturday, December 09 2023

St. Paul Giving Tree - Gift Return Weekend (Click for more details and links...)
9:00 am Deacon Rick Office Hours at St. Paul (9:00am-3:00pm) (Click for more details and links...)
1:00 pm Confessions at St. John (Click for more details...)
4:00 pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul Church
5:00 pm Vigil Mass at St. John Church

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