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

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.

We have removed the advance reservation requirement for weekend Masses. If capacity issues arise in general, or at particular Masses, we will go back to requiring reservations in some form. Masks (covering the nose and mouth), social distancing, and increased ventilation are still required. For more information please visit our Weekend Mass Guidelines page.

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
5:00pm Mass*

*The Sunday 5:00pm Mass moves between St. John the Evangelist Church and St. Paul Church. The Mass is celebrated at St. John on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month, and at St. Paul on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.

Sunday 5pm Mass Schedule for April:

Sunday, April 11: St. Paul Church
Sunday, April 18: St. John Church
Sunday, April 25: St. Paul Church

Please Note: For now, this Mass will be a regular liturgy; we hope that our Sunday 5pm Youth Mass can resume soon!

Advance Reservations NOT Required for Weekend Masses

As you know, last weekend we removed the advance reservation requirement for weekend Masses. We are going to continue this practice while closely monitoring the numbers at all Masses. If capacity issues arise in general, or at particular Masses, we will go back to requiring reservations in some form.
Please try to arrive at church at least 5-10 minutes before the beginning of Mass to allow adequate time for entrance and seating.
Remember: masks (covering the nose and mouth), social distancing, and increased ventilation are still required.

Religious Education Updates

Registration information for our 2021-2022 program will be sent shortly, please watch for our emails and information online and in the bulletin. If you did not participate in our program this year but are looking to register in our 2021-2022 program please email Linda Messore so we can add you

Caring for Our Common Home: The Wonder of New Life Happening in Our Midst

The Easter message of Resurrection and renewal is evident all around us! Do our minds and hearts have the eyes to see the wonder of new life happening in our midst? The flowering of cherry blossoms that transform into the fruition of cherries is a small example of this wonder

Weekday Masses Available Via Live Stream Beginning Thursday, April 15!

In addition to our weekend Masses, all weekday Masses at the Collaborative will also be available via live stream beginning Thursday, April 15! Just click the St. John Live Stream link or the St. Paul Live Stream link at the appropriate time to join with us live: MONDAY – WEDNESDAY

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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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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