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

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

Thinking About Joining the Catholic Church?

Have you been worshiping with us, but never officially taken the step to become Catholic?

Have you been away from the Church, and have now returned, but want to know more?

Have you been a Catholic all your life, but haven’t celebrated all of the Sacraments of Initiation? (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)

Have you joined us from a different background and would like to find out more about the Catholic Church?

If you have been thinking about joining the Catholic Church, or if you just have questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email us at ocia@sjspwellesley.org

An Important Message from Fr. Jim: Announcing Our New Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy

It is my great pleasure to announce that Sister Colleen Gibson will be assuming the role of Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy for the Collaborative effective immediately.

Sister Colleen joined us in the fall of 2023 as Coordinator of Pastoral Care, working in partnership with Kelly Meraw, our former Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy, to offer faith formation and enrichment programs, facilitate service and outreach initiatives, and coordinate sacramental liturgies and services across the Collaborative…

Risking It for The Impossible – A Reflection on Matthew 14:22-33 by Kelly Meraw

For the most part, I consider myself to be a highly decisive person. Some would call it “impulsive”, and on occasion they’d be right, but in general I prefer “resolute”. Stubbornly self-sufficient and willing to face any resulting consequences, my first instincts are typically my lasting ones. I’m plagued by very little doubt or regret and, by God’s grace, I haven’t yet met any catastrophic repercussions…

It’s for this reason that I’ve always loved Peter. Simon Peter, who drops his whole life to follow a man he’d just met, because he was that resolute…

George Cronin: Our New Collaborative Facilities and Property Manager

George Cronin, who has served the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative for 10 years as the Facility Manager for St. John the Evangelist Parish and Saint John School, has been named to the newly-created position of Collaborative Facilities and Property Manager, with responsibility for all buildings and grounds at St. John, St. Paul, and Saint John School.

George and Dave have been working together to ensure a smooth transition for the work at St. Paul, and we know you join us in welcoming him to this new role.

Dave Pini, St. Paul Property Manager, Retires

Dave Pini, a life-long parishioner and dedicated St. Paul employee of more than 50 years (his service to St. Paul began on a part time basis in the 1970s!) is retiring from his position as property manager effective August 9, 2026. St. Paul Parish has long been known for its beautifully landscaped and well-maintained grounds, which has been a labor of love for Dave for all these many years, along with our church, rectory, and school buildings. We have been extraordinarily blessed by Dave’s 50+ years of dedication to the parish, and we know you join us in wishing him every blessing as he begins this new chapter in his life. He will be deeply missed.

This Tuesday, August 11, all are invited to join us for a special Mass at St. Paul Church at 10:30am, followed by a reception in the Parish Hall to honor and thank Dave and wish him well in retirement.

Msgr. Lind’s Funeral Mass Recording, Obituary in the Pilot, and Photos

From The Pilot: Obituary: Msgr. Joseph G. Lind, Boston’s oldest priest, former pastor in Wellesley

Boston’s oldest priest, Msgr. Joseph G. Lind, died on July 17, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. Born in Newton on Oct. 24, 1927, he was 98. He was raised in St. John the Evangelist Parish in Wellesley, one of the four children of the late Frank and Winifred (Joyce) Lind. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his siblings, Frank, Richard, and Mary (Lind) Devlin…”

Monday, August 17 2026

9:00 am Mass at St. Paul Church

Tuesday, August 18 2026

7:00 am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church
7:15 pm Marian Movement (Rosary) at St. John (Lower Chapel) (Click for more details and links...)

Wednesday, August 19 2026

9:00 am Mass at St. Paul Church

Thursday, August 20 2026

7:00 am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church

Friday, August 21 2026

Collaborative Offices Closed (Click for more details and links...)
7:30 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Paul Church (Click for more details and links...)
9:00 am Mass at St. Paul Church

Saturday, August 22 2026

1:00 pm Confessions at St. John (Lower Level Chapel) (Click for more details...)
4:00 pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul Church
5:00 pm Vigil Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church

Sunday, August 23 2026

9:00 am Mass at St. Paul Church
11:00 am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church

Monday, August 24 2026

9:00 am Mass at St. Paul Church

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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