This Memorial Day,
we pray for all members of the military,
especially those who died in service to others.
May we honor them by loving and caring for all those
they have left behind.
May they inspire us to live selflessly in our own lives,
as Christ calls us to do.
Amen.
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Summer Weekend Mass Schedule
Our Summer Weekend Mass Schedule begins Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-24 and runs through Labor Day Weekend.
SATURDAY
4:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul Church
5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church
SUNDAY
9:00am Mass at St. Paul Church
11:00am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church
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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Honoring Service Members from Wellesley Who Gave Their Lives in Service to Our Country
Spring 2026: First Communion at the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative
In keeping with our new Family Faith Formation model and the guidance of the Archdiocese of Boston, this spring children began receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion with their families at a Sunday Mass – the same way they will receive the sacrament throughout their lives.
During April and May, 65 children in our Family Faith Formation program received their First Holy Communion at our Family Masses. Please keep them and their families in your prayers as they continue to grow in love and faith!
Lawn Games at St. Paul with Young Adult Ministry – All Invited!
Saturday, June 6 at 5:30pm on the lawn at St. Paul
Join the SJSP Young Adults for outdoor fun – bring a dish or a game to share!
ALL ARE WELCOME NOT JUST YOUNG ADULTS!
Questions? Contact Sr. Colleen
Boston Catholic Appeal Update
As we pause to assess participation in this year’s Catholic Appeal, we want to thank all who have generously supported the effort thus far! We know there are many good causes vying for your attention, and we are grateful for every gift that supports the Appeal…
Each year, the Archdiocese sets an assessment for each of its parishes. When parishioners’ giving surpasses the assessment, the parish receives a rebate (roughly 40% of the overage) from the Archdiocese. Here at the Collaborative, an estimate of the expected Catholic Appeal rebate (based on recent history) is included in each parish’s annual operating budget. If, however, a parish has a shortfall (the amount given by parishioners is less than the assessment), the parish is responsible for the difference between the parishioners’ donations and the assessment…
Honoring Laudato Si’ Week, May 17-24!
May 17-24 marks the 11th Anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ encyclical on Care for Creation – one of the 7 basic principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
This year’s anniversary theme is “From Hope to Action.” All Catholics are challenged to take at least one action that will help address the cry of the earth which, as Pope Leo has pointed out, cannot be separated from the cry of the poor. What will your action be?
Check out some concrete suggestions below..
Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30pm: Our Evening for Women Closing Mass
As our 2025-2026 season comes to a close, all women of the Collaborative are warmly invited to join us for a closing Mass, celebrated by Fr. Jim, on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30pm in the Lower Chapel at St. John the Evangelist Church.
Mass will be followed by a potluck dinner so dust off those Spring recipes and bring a dish or drinks to share! And bring a friend too!
Spring 2026: The Sacrament of Confirmation at the Collaborative
Over the past two weeks more than 100 young people received the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Robert Reed. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue to be filled with the Holy Spirit and grow in their faith.
In 2024, the Archdiocese of Boston announced that the ordinary age of Confirmation would be lowered from Grade 10 to Grade 8. This change was made to facilitate a renewal in family engagement in the life of the parish, especially Sunday Mass, and a renewal of youth ministry within parishes – one that goes beyond sacramental preparation.
Service and Outreach Opportunites with Partakers, Ignatian Volunteer Corps, and A Faith That Does Justice
Partakers: Partakers works every day to reduce prison recidivism through essential educational opportunities, key skills training, and the power of community and Mentor relationships.
Ignatian Volunteer Corps: The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) connects adults 50+ with community-based organizations where they make a meaningful impact through long-term service and spiritual growth.
A Faith That Does Justice: A Faith That Does Justice welcomes people of all backgrounds to put their faith into action to create a more just world.
St. John the Evangelist Parish
9 Glen Road Wellesley, MA 02481
781-235-0045
stjohnoffice@sjspwellesley.org
St. Paul Parish
502 Washington St Wellesley, MA 02481
781-235-1060
stpauloffice@sjspwellesley.org
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
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