It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
SJSP Young Adults are invited to join in some festive fun this December and January – visit the Young Adult Ministry page to learn more and register for any/all of these events!
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The Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, December 9
Mass Schedule:
9:00am St. Paul Church
9:00am St. John Church (with Saint John School – all welcome!)
12:30pm St. John Church
7:00pm St. Paul Church
St. Paul Giving Tree
St. Paul Giving Tree is an Advent tradition spreading Christmas cheer from our parish to hundreds of people through several local organizations.
This year’s Giving Tree program has begun – take a gift tag or scan a “Wish List” code at St. Paul Church!
You can also access each organization’s “Wish Lists” here on our Giving Tree page!
Gift Tag gifts must be returned to St. Paul Church by Sunday, December 8! Wish List gifts can be ordered from Amazon through Sunday, December 22.
Regular Weekend Mass Schedule
SATURDAY
4:00pm Mass at St. Paul
5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. John
SUNDAY
7:30am Mass at St. John*
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
TUESDAY 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 arrange.
St. John: 781-235-0045 | St. Paul: 781-235-1060
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
FRIDAY MORNING
7:30am – 8:45am at St. Paul
Divine Mercy Chaplet beginning at 7:40am
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Sunday, December 8 at 2pm: A Service of Lessons and Carols at St. Paul Church
All are invited to attend a service of Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas featuring readings from scripture telling of the coming and birth of Christ paired with music sung by the combined choirs of St. John and St. Paul. This year’s concert will be held at St. Paul Church at 2:00pm on Sunday, December 8.
Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. Through poignant readings from the Old and New Testaments, interspersed with beautiful music sung by the combined choirs of St. John and St. Paul, the congregation is invited to reflect on the birth of Jesus in the context of its significance in salvation history…
Sunday, December 8 at 6:00pm: Family Movie Night at St. Paul!
We invite you and your family to celebrate the Christmas season with us as we enjoy popcorn and hot chocolate and watch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at St. Paul Parish Hall!
We will have a brief faith-filled discussion about some underlying themes and conclude the evening with a family service project, helping to sort the Giving Tree gifts.
We hope your family can join us!
Trees & Trimmings: Saturday, December 7, 8:00am-1:30pm
For nearly 50 years, Saint John School has hosted our Annual Trees & Trimmings Christmas Market. Trees & Trimmings brings together our SJS Families, Alumni, Faculty and Staff, St. John-St. Paul Collaborative, and our neighbors as we celebrate the season while supporting the Saint John School. In addition to the trees and greenery offerings onsite, Trees & Trimmings also offers opportunities to pre-purchase greenery items, raffle tickets, and silent auction items online.
The proceeds raised from Trees & Trimmings support the Saint John School through direct contribution to the school’s operating budget, community activities, and enrichment opportunities for the students and teachers…
“Spirit of Sharing” Gift Collection for Saint Patrick Parish, Lawrence
Founded over two decades ago here at Saint John School, Spirit of Sharing helps brighten Christmas for about 350 boys and girls who live in the gateway city of Lawrence, Massachusetts, one of the most financially impoverished cities in the U.S. Many thanks for your continued support of this blessed community.
This Advent Season, we invite you to donate gifts for children ages 3 to 14 in one of the following three ways:
Shop for a Christmas gift in person and drop it off between December 9 and December 20 at St. John School’s Ledyard Street entrance…
Young Adult Ministry News
The SJSP Young Adult community gathered this past month for a potluck dinner at St. John’s Rectory and for Scripture + Service at St. Paul’s, serving donuts after the 9AM Family Mass! It was great to be together!
The Young Adult Planning Team is meeting this week to plan next month’s activities- stay tuned & sign up for our mailing list!
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9 Glen Road Wellesley, MA 02481
781-235-0045
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502 Washington St Wellesley, MA 02481
781-235-1060
stpauloffice@sjspwellesley.org
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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. 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