Archbishop Richard G. Henning introduces the 2026 Catholic Appeal, which provides support for Archdiocesan Ministries, ministries that provide invaluable aid to ALL parishes throughout the Archdiocese, parishes like ours.
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Lent 2026
We have a rich, full schedule of liturgies, programs, and events planned for Lent, centered around our theme of “Renew a Steadfast Spirit Within Us” – please join us on this Lenten journey!
Click here to visit our Lent 2026 page.
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Regular Weekend Mass Schedule
SATURDAY
4:00pm Mass at St. Paul
5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. John
SUNDAY
7:30am Mass at St. Paul
9:00am Family Mass*
11:00am Mass at St. Paul
12:00pm Mass at St. John
5:00pm Youth Mass*
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
Latest News and Announcements
Our Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner: Saturday, March 14 at 5:00pm in St. Paul Parish Hall
Join Us for Food, Drinks, Music, Coffee and Dessert!
Meal Options:
Corned Beef Sandwich, Turkey Sandwich, Vegetarian Sandwich
Attention Bakers! Please bring a dessert to share!
Tickets are $20 for Adults and $10 for Children (families with children maximum $50)
Please make your reservations by March 10 to help with planning – thank you!
Click HERE to reserve online NOW!
Online reservations are preferred, but if not possible please complete the form in the bulletin and return it with your check to either office.
“How to Be Present to Someone Grieving” a Busted Halo Podcast with Sister Colleen Gibson
On February 12, Sr. Colleen sat down with Father Dave Dwyer, CSP, host of the Busted Halo Podcast, to talk about loss, presence, and how faith and community can hold us when words fall short.
We all walk through different seasons of life, and Father Dave welcomes Sister Colleen Gibson to discuss accompanying those in times of grief. Sister Colleen belongs to the Sisters of Saint Joseph [of Philadelphia], and co-hosts the “Beyond the Habit” podcast. She currently serves as the Coordinator of Pastoral Care at St. John-St. Paul Catholic Collaborative in Wellesley, MA, where among many things she helps run a bereavement ministry called “Seasons of Hope.”
Sister Colleen first discusses her religious order. “Sisters of St Joseph are ready for any good work. We were founded in the 17th century and were one of the first apostolic communities of women religious, which means we went outside of the cloister,” she says. “We were founded by a Jesuit priest and our charism — or the gift that we share with the world — is that we love God and neighbor without distinction.”
Tuesday, March 3 Evening for Women: “Potluck Prayer”
Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30pm
St. John Chapel and Powers Hall
All women of the collaborative are invited to an hour of “Potluck Prayer” – a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel with an invitation for all gathered to share music, poems, readings, art, and anything else that may be preparing our hearts for our Lenten journey or inspiring our prayer life.
After our Holy Hour we will gather in Powers Hall for a potluck dinner and fellowship.
Bring a dish or beverage to share and invite a friend or neighbor to come along!
Our Question of the Week: First Sunday of Lent
In our responsorial psalm today, we hear the psalmist sing, “Create in me a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within me…”
In what ways does your heart need to be purified?
What grace do you need to receive from God in order to maintain a steadfast spirit?
Lent 2026: A Message from Fr. Jim
It is impossible to miss the irony of this passage from Matthew’s gospel as it is proclaimed on Ash Wednesday. As Jesus exhorts us to pray and fast in secret, we receive ashes on our forehead that proclaim to all we see that we are fasting! There is no magic in the ashes. Unlike the Eucharist, which confers grace, ashes are a sacramental, a sacred sign which disposes us to receive grace. Jesus is not decrying ritual or communal prayer. Rather he points to centrality of our “internal” transformation. Lent is a time for us to focus on that internal transformation by turning to the presence of the Triune God, who dwells within us.
I have read and re-read a book which has been very helpful in my own prayer. It is called The Impact of God: Soundings from St. John of the Cross by Fr. Iain Matthew, an English Carmelite priest…
March 10: Lenten Loft Book Club: “Struck Down, Not Destroyed”
As we pray for steadfast spirits this Lent, join in this one-night discussion of Struck Down, Not Destroyed, a spiritual memoir by America Magazine’s Vatican Correspondent, Colleen Dulle.
Exploring the inner workings of the Church and her own faith journey as a Millennial, Dulle’s story helps us reflect on our own journey of faith and what it means to claim our faith as our own in this day and age.
Join us for an evening of sharing and reflecting. Registration appreciated – please register below…
Lent 2026: Catholic Social Teaching Series with Fr. Ken Himes
Three Thursday Evenings: February 26, March 12, March 26
7-8:30pm at St. Paul Parish Hall or on Zoom
Catholic Social Teaching has been called the “best kept secret in the Catholic Church.” Join us as we dive deeper into this hidden gem of our faith with Fr. Ken Himes as a guide on the way! This three-session series will explore the pillars of Catholic Social Teaching and how they can call us to faith-filled action in our world today. Drawing from life experience and Gospel principles, this program promises a foundational understanding of CST and will bolster you spirit in the season of Lent and beyond!
Offered in a hybrid-format – participate online via Zoom or in-person in the St. Paul Parish Hall for fellowship and sharing as we learn from Fr. Himes and reflect together on the social implications of living out our faith! Registration is required – please register below…
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
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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. 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