Unfortunately, we must cancel our regularly scheduled Confessions at St. Paul this Wednesday, February 24. Confessions will still be available this Saturday, February 27 from 1:00-2:30pm at St. John, and our regular Wednesday evening Confessions from 7:00-8:00pm at St. Paul will resume Wednesday, March 3 .
Lent 2021
Please visit our Lent 2021 page for Fr. Jim’s Lenten message, along with our schedule of in-person and virtual Lenten liturgies, sacraments, devotions, and faith enrichment offerings:
For the livestream of the Friday Stations of the Cross, please click here: Stations of the Cross
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Watch Our Live and Recorded Liturgies
Our recorded Mass for Sunday is available under Latest News, Events, and Announcements below every Saturday at 4:00pm.
To watch a Mass or event that is currently being live streamed, please click Watch our Live Stream.
For past Masses and events, please visit our Previously Recorded Liturgies page.
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Latest News, Events, and Announcements
February 21, 2021: Mass for First Sunday of Lent

Please join us this weekend for our Mass for the First Sunday of Lent, celebrated by Fr. J. Bryan Hehir and recorded at St. Paul Church, by clicking the video above. You can also watch the Mass on our Vimeo page. This Mass, and all our previously recorded Masses and
2021 Catholic Appeal

As we begin the Lenten season, we are reminded of the importance of our parish communities that allow us to fully live out our faith. The support of the ministries at the Archdiocese of Boston help our parish continue serving the faithful in this community. Consider making an early gift to this year’s Catholic Appeal to help ensure these ministries can continue helping our parish, and all parishes, schools, and communities throughout our Archdiocese of Boston.
Ash Wednesday, February 17: Our 12:00pm Mass at St. John

This is the recording of today’s 12:00pm Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, celebrated by Fr. Jim Laughlin. You can watch by clicking the video above, or on our Vimeo page.
February 14, 2021: Mass for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Please join us this weekend for our Mass for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, celebrated by Fr. Brogan and recorded at St. John the Evangelist Church, by clicking the video above. You can also watch the Mass on our Vimeo page. This Mass, and all our previously recorded Masses
Saint John School in the News!

Our own Saint John School is featured in this WBZ report – “Some Private Schools Have Been In Class Full Time Since Fall – How One Made It Work”.
“It wasn’t [a question of] are we going to open, it was how are we going to open?” said St. John School Principal Siobhan Mahoney. “We had a COVID task force that met throughout the summer to identify best practices.”
The small parochial school, of 218 students, divided classes into cohorts to minimize movement, invested in air purifiers, plastic barriers, cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment. Mahoney says the safety upgrades cost an estimated $41,000. So far, administrators have seen fewer than five confirmed cases and no in-school transmission…
Current Weekend Mass Schedule
The dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation is still in place. Individuals at particular risk, including older adults and those with complicating medical conditions, are strongly urged to avoid the risks associated with indoor public events.

Reservations are REQUIRED for ALL weekend Masses to comply with guidelines regarding capacity, social distancing, and contact tracing.
SATURDAY
4:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul
5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. John
SUNDAY
9:00am Mass at St. John
11:00am Mass at St. Paul
We CANNOT accommodate anyone arriving at Mass without a reservation (“standing room” is not permitted.) Reservations for the upcoming weekend open on Tuesday at 1:00pm and close on Friday at 10:00am (or sooner if capacity is reached.)
Please visit our Weekend Mass page for important information and the Online Reservation link.
Current Weekday Mass Schedule
Individuals at particular risk, including older adults and those with complicating medical conditions, are strongly urged to avoid the risks associated with indoor public events.

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
9:00am Mass at St. Paul
TUESDAY - THURSDAY
7:00am Mass at St. John
Reservations are not required for weekday Mass as we do not expect attendance to exceed our socially-distanced capacity. Instead, we have created a one-time Pre-Registration and Arrival Check-In process to comply with contact tracing requirements.
Please visit our Weekday Mass page for important information and the Online Pre-Registration link.
Sacraments and Devotions
Masks are required and social distancing protocols will be strictly observed during Reconciliation and Private Prayer.
Sacrament of Reconciliation

SATURDAY AFTERNOON
1:00-2:30pm at St. John
WEDNESDAY EVENING
7:00-8:00pm at St. Paul
PLEASE NOTE: NO CONFESSIONS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24.
And by appointment - please call either parish office to schedule.
Private Prayer Hours

MONDAY AFTERNOON
1:00-2:00pm at St. Paul
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
1:00-2:00pm at St. John
Followed by distribution of Holy Communion on the steps of the church at 2:00pm.
Rosary

MONDAY - FRIDAY MORNING
8:00am on Instagram Live
Join us to pray the rosary from wherever you are – just click HERE.
It’s a beautiful way to start your day!
Please see the Latest News and Announcements and Collaborative Calendar below for other opportunities for prayer, devotions, and faith-sharing.
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Our Parishes

St. John the Evangelist Parish
9 Glen Road Wellesley, MA 02481
781-235-0045
stjohnwellesley@stjohnwellesley.org
St. John Online Giving

St. Paul Parish
502 Washington St Wellesley, MA 02481
781-235-1060
office@stpaulwellesley.com
St. Paul Online Giving
Parish Offices Open By Appointment
The offices are open for Mass cards and other business by appointment only. For everyone’s health and safety, please do not come to the office without calling first to arrange an appointment. Administrative staff are generally available by phone weekdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Our clergy and staff continue to work remotely whenever possible, as directed in the reopening guidelines from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Archdiocese of Boston. All voicemail and email messages will be returned promptly.
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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, 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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For previous updates please visit our News and Announcements page.
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Collaborative Calendar
- February 26, 2021
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8:00 am Morning Rosary on Instagram Live with the SJSP Collaborative (Click for more details and links...)
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1:00 pm Stations of the Cross followed by Private Prayer at St. John the Evangelist Church (and via livestream on our website) (Click for more details...)
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- February 27, 2021
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- February 28, 2021
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At St. John: "So Others May Eat" (Sandwiches for Bristol Lodge) (Click for more details and links...)
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Second Collection: RCAB-Support of the Church Around the World (Click for more details and links...)
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- March 1, 2021
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8:00 am Morning Rosary on Instagram Live with the SJSP Collaborative (Click for more details and links...)
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- March 2, 2021
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8:00 am Morning Rosary on Instagram Live with the SJSP Collaborative (Click for more details and links...)
- March 3, 2021
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8:00 am Morning Rosary on Instagram Live with the SJSP Collaborative (Click for more details and links...)
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- March 4, 2021
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8:00 am Morning Rosary on Instagram Live with the SJSP Collaborative (Click for more details and links...)
- March 5, 2021
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8:00 am Morning Rosary on Instagram Live with the SJSP Collaborative (Click for more details and links...)
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1:00 pm Stations of the Cross followed by Private Prayer at St. John the Evangelist Church (and via livestream on our website) (Click for more details...)
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- March 6, 2021
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- March 7, 2021
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At St. Paul: Wellesley Food Pantry Collection (Click for more details and links...)
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- March 8, 2021
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8:00 am Morning Rosary on Instagram Live with the SJSP Collaborative (Click for more details and links...)
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Please visit the Collaborative Calendar page for the full calendar.
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Participate in the Daily and Sunday Mass with Catholic TV
Cardinal O’Malley encourages us to participate in the Daily (broadcast live at 9:30am) and Sunday (broadcast live at 11:00am) Mass with the faithful across the Archdiocese of Boston on CatholicTV.
CatholicTV is available on XFINITY/Comcast (Ch 268), Verizon FIOS (Ch 296), and RCN (Ch 85). Also available on ROKU and Amazon Fire TV.
Schedules and access to the televised Mass and rebroadcasts are available at www.catholictv.org.