Genesis 2:15 tells us that God settled man in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and care for it. In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis reiterates this truth when he says, “our relationship with the environment can never be isolated from our relationship with others and with God.” (119) Woven through
As you know, our regular Saturday afternoon hours for the Sacrament of Reconciliation were suspended, along with public Masses, in March. Since that time, the Sacrament has been available by appointment. We are happy to announce that we can now begin offering scheduled hours for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in
We are happy to announce that we will be continuing with a limited schedule of outdoor Masses on the parish lawns this weekend, June 27-28. Parishioners are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating (chairs will not be provided.) Reservations are required for all Masses so we can comply with
This year marks the 5th anniversary of the Pope’s encyclical, Laudato Si’. Sadly, I had never heard of Laudato Si’ until several months ago when it caught my attention in one of our church bulletins. Even so, I didn’t truly understand its implications until more recently when, during the pandemic,
We are happy to announce that we will be continuing with a limited schedule of outdoor Masses on the parish lawns this weekend, June 20-21. Parishioners are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating (chairs will not be provided.) Reservations are required for all Masses so we can comply with the guidelines regarding social
Since the suspension of public Masses in the Archdiocese of Boston began on March 14, we have been unable to take new scheduled Mass intentions. All previously scheduled Mass intentions have been, and will continue to be, remembered by Fr. Jim, Fr. Robert, and Fr. David at the Masses they
We are happy to announce that the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative will be offering a limited schedule of outdoor Masses on the parish lawns this weekend, June 13-14. Please remember that the dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation remains in place, and will continue for the foreseeable future. Individuals at particular risk, including older adults and those
I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent
Click the link to view the Cardinal’s video message. The text of the Cardinal’s message is available below. June 5, 2020 Dearly Beloved in Christ, For four hundred and one years this land, which would become the United States of America, has had to deal with the evil and moral
As a Catholic community this week our hearts are heavy having witnessed the brutal murder of George Floyd. Catholics of color are devastated, terrified, and exhausted by the continued systemic, institutional, and implicit racism in the United States and even at times in our own Catholic Church. White Catholics scramble