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

Unfortunately, the weather is not cooperating for our outside celebration this year, so we’re bringing the celebration inside – same time, same place!

Sunday, September 27 at 10:30am in St. Paul Church

special guest celebrant
Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya, Archdiocese of Bamenda, Cameroon

homilist
Reverend Jim Laughlin, Pastor

SPECIAL MASS SCHEDULE

So that as many members of our community as possible can join together for this special liturgy and fellowship event, our Mass schedule is:

SATURDAY:
4:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul
5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. John

SUNDAY:
10:30am Collaborative Mass at St. Paul
This is the only Mass being celebrated at the Collaborative on Sunday!

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

Will ‘nun girl summer’ give way to another season of sisters?

At the end of June, a post on Instagram by Cosmopolitan magazine named the trend that seemed to be sweeping social media. “Sister, it’s a nun girl summer,” the post pronounced in all caps, emblazoned over an image of a smiling religious sister perched in front of a podcasting microphone.

As I scanned my own social media feeds, the trend was undeniable: Sisters were showing up in force. There were the Salesian Sisters who were rooting for the San Antonio Spurs as they pursued the NBA championship. In response, a group of Sisters of St, Joseph brought their own fandom to the pages of the New York Post for some sisterly competition as they blessed Madison Square Garden and rooted for their beloved New York Knicks…

Thursday, October 1 at 7pm: “Phoebe’s Daughters: Women, Service, and the Catholic Church” (St. Ignatius Parish)

The Church is in a historic moment.

Paragraph 60 of the Synod’s Final Document – now magisterial teaching – calls the whole Church to recognize women’s equal baptismal dignity, to fully implement the leadership roles already open to women under canon law, and to give women’s voices and contributions greater place in the life of the Church.

What does this new teaching actually say? What is the Vatican doing to implement it? And how can ordinary Catholics take part in this synodal chapter of our Church’s life?

Join us for a lively, hope-filled, and interactive conversation about this new teaching and what it means for our community…

October 3-4: St. Vincent de Paul Fill-A-Truck Collection

Saturday, October 3: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, October 4: 10:00am – 4:00pm

St. Paul Church Parking Lot

Items Needed:
All types of clothing, shoes, accessories, handbags and shoes for men, women, and kids.

Soft home furnishings such as bedding, blankets, sheets, towels, linens, tablecloths, napkins.

Books – all types, hardcover and soft cover (no magazines, please!)

Special Second Collection September 26-27, 2026 for Our SJSP Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

As we approach the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul on September 27, and the close of our fiscal year, the St. John-St. Paul SVdP Conference would like to thank you for your vital support. Our mission to serve those in need is made possible through your financial contributions, your donations of clothes and other items (including appliances and bikes), and your volunteer assistance with deliveries, moves, and labor.

Over the past year, your generosity enabled us to provide $40,000 in direct assistance to 47 families (impacting 117 people.) Additionally, we connected many neighbors with partner organizations for support with food, housing, auto repairs, and household items. The level of assistance provided, as well as the number of friends helped, have both grown significantly over the past two years, a trend we expect to continue.

Thinking About WYD 2027? Important Webinar on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00pm

Dube Travel, the agency coordinating our pilgrimage, is hosting an important webinar specifically for SJSP families (teens and parents are encouraged to participate!) on Tuesday, September 22 to talk about our planned itinerary and trip details.

This will be a great opportunity to learn more and ask questions about this incredible opportunity to deepen your faith and connect with youth from around the world.

(The webinar will be recorded so even if you can’t make it at the scheduled time, please register to automatically receive the recording link.)
To register…

Attention High School Students! Sunday Night Youth Group Returns Sunday, October 4!

Join us downstairs in Powers Hall after Mass until 7:00pm! We’ll start getting to know each other and building our community as we plan together for the year ahead! All high school students are invited and encouraged to attend – bring your friends!

For more info and updates follow us on Instagram: @sjspyouthministry

Seasons of Hope: Fall 2026 Session Begins October 12

Mondays from 6:00 -7:30pm
October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16
St. John the Evangelist Church – Powers Hall

If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are searching for meaning, consolation and companionship, we warmly invite you to join our Seasons of Hope group.

Centered on Jesus Christ, Seasons of Hope is grounded in the healing wisdom, traditions, and practices of the Catholic Church. With sessions spanning over six weeks, each “season” utilizes scripture, prayer, reﬂection activities, and faith sharing to explore our experiences of grief.

Registration is required…

Adult Faith Enrichment Discussion Group: “The Chosen” Begins October 7

Season 5, Episodes 1-8
Wednesday Mornings from 10:00am – 11:30am
October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25
St. Paul Office – Lower Level Conference Room

Join us for an exploration of the Gospel through the lens of “The Chosen”, a video series about the life and ministry of Jesus, the people he met, and the people who followed him. It is primarily set in the first century and has been viewed by over 300 million people. All are welcome! Join in at any time – each session is a stand-alone discussion!

Saturday, September 26 2026

1:00 pm Confessions at St. John (Lower Level Chapel) (Click for more details...)

Sunday, September 27 2026

Second Collection: SJSP Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (Click for more details and links...)
10:30 am Collaborative Outdoor Mass at St. Paul (Click for more details and links...)
12:00 pm Collaborative BBQ at St. Paul (following the Outdoor Mass)

Monday, September 28 2026

9:00 am Mass at St. Paul Church

Tuesday, September 29 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, September 30 2026

9:00 am Mass at St. Paul Church

Thursday, October 01 2026

7:00 am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church
7:00 pm “Phoebe’s Daughters: Women, Service, and the Catholic Church” (St. Ignatius Parish) (Click for more details and links...)

Friday, October 02 2026

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, October 03 2026

SVdP Fill-a-Truck Weekend (St. Paul Parking Lot) (Click for more details and links...)
1:00 pm Confessions at St. John (Lower Level Chapel) (Click for more details...)

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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