St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative

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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.”  

This synod process, informally known as the “synod on synodality,” opened in Rome on the weekend of October 9-10 and in particular churches on October 17.  An opening Mass took place at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on November 27 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 on the Synod and to learn how this process is unfolding around the world, in the Archdiocese of Boston, and here at our Collaborative, please click here to visit our Synod 2021-2023 page

In the light of the continued growth in the numbers of new COVID cases, Cardinal Seán is extending the current mask mandate.

It is mandated that that throughout the archdiocese all people attending public Masses, including weddings and funerals, wear masks, regardless of vaccination status. This is an extension of the mandate currently in effect, and expires on Thursday, March 3, 2022, which is the day after Ash Wednesday.

Mass celebrants, deacons, readers, servers, choir members, and instrumentalists, must all wear masks except when they are speaking.

Children under the age of five are not required to wear masks. Children under the age of two should not wear masks.

All Masses continue to be available to watch live via the livestream link for each church.  

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

*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.

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 and Events page.
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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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