An Eight-Week Virtual Program
from JustFaith Ministries
Led by Our Pastoral Team
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
Witness to Life 2021 – Standing for Life Virtually

Stand with Cardinal O’Malley Friday, January 29 at 7:00am: Catholic TV will livestream the final Holy Hour of the USCCB Vigil for Life led by Cardinal Seán from the Cathedral of the Holy Cross Friday, January 29 at 11:00am: Catholic TV will broadcast the Mass for Giving Thanks to God
January 24, 2021: Mass for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Please join us this weekend for our Mass for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, celebrated by Fr.Jim 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 Liturgies, are
Virtual Bible Study: The Gospel According to Mark – Begins January 27

All are welcome to join our Collaborative scripture study on The Gospel According to Mark: Part One using the Little Rock Scripture Study book. The group will discuss Mark’s account of the life of Jesus over Zoom beginning on: Wednesday, January 27th at 10:00am for 5 sessions. All of those
Family Mass Fellowships and Virtual Passion Play

Actors/Actresses in Grade 3 and above are invited to participate in our Virtual Passion Play: Please see the schedule with remaining monthly themes/celebrations below. To get on the distribution list please email Linda Messore. Upcoming celebrations: February 21 – Lent March 21 – Lent 2 March 28 – Virtual Passion
Cardinal O’Malley Statement on the Inauguration of President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris

January 20, 2021 “Today we offer our prayers and best wishes for President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as they undertake the important work of governing our nation. We ask God’s blessings on them for good health, wisdom in all their decisions and their work of building
Pope Francis: We must recommit to Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for equality

Pope Francis, in his message to today’s “Beloved Community Commemorative Service”, the culminating event of a weeklong celebration of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr’s life and legacy, writes: “In today’s world, which increasingly faces the challenges of social injustice, division and conflict that hinder the realization of the common good,
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
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
- January 28, 2021
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8:00 am Morning Rosary on Instagram Live with the SJSP Collaborative (Click for more details and links...)
- January 29, 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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- January 30, 2021
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- January 31, 2021
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- February 1, 2021
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Catholic Schools Week
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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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- February 2, 2021
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8:00 am Morning Rosary on Instagram Live with the SJSP Collaborative (Click for more details and links...)
- February 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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- February 4, 2021
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8:00 am Morning Rosary on Instagram Live with the SJSP Collaborative (Click for more details and links...)
- February 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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- February 6, 2021
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- February 7, 2021
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At St. Paul: Wellesley Food Pantry Collection (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.