“Dear brothers and sisters, let us have a good journey together! May we be pilgrims in love with the Gospel and open to the surprises of the Holy Spirit.”
A Message About the Synod from Fr. Jim
Walking Together Corner: A Consultation Like No Other
While Synods are as old as the Church herself, this Synod on Synodality is unprecedented in so many ways. Our challenge as Catholics is to actively resist the temptation to see this Synod as something similar to anything we’ve experienced
All Activities CANCELLED Tomorrow, Friday, February 25
Due to the forecast for heavy snow and hazardous travel, the 9:00am Mass at St. Paul and 1:00pm Adoration at St. John are CANCELLED tomorrow, Friday, February 25.
The Collaborative Offices will also be closed, and staff will be working remotely. Messages and emails will be returned as soon as possible.
As always, these decisions are made with the safety of our parishioners, staff, and clergy always at the forefront of our minds. Please stay safe!
“Evening for Women” – Join Us Tuesday, February 15 at 6:00pm on Zoom
All women are warmly invited to a Zoom gathering on February 15 at 6:00pm as we continue to explore this year’s theme of “Ministry”. We are overjoyed to be hosting Elizabeth A. Donnelly, founder of Catholic Women Preach.
‘Betty Anne’ is a frequent speaker and writer on Catholic affairs. As a trustee of a Catholic family foundation, she is part of a group of female foundation leaders who have engaged in dialogue with top Vatican officials on the role of women in the Church. After graduating Georgetown University (SFS ’78), she served on the staffs of Bread for the World and the Presidential Commission on World Hunger and as a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in Lima, Peru. She studied Christian social ethics at Harvard Divinity School (MTS’85), and did doctoral work in international political economy and ethics in Harvard’s Department of Government…
Attention Young Singers! Easter Youth Choir at St. John
Children in grades 1-8 are invited to participate in the St. John’s Easter Youth Choir. High School Assistants are welcome and receive confirmation credit. Adult family members are invited to join as well and will sing with our Family Mass Musicians and the children on Easter Sunday. Sign up and first rehearsal is 3/13. Registration closes Sunday 3/20.
There are 5 rehearsals: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 and 4/10 11:15-12:15 in the St John’s lower level Chapel.
The children will sing at the 9:00 AM Family Mass at St John’s on Easter Sunday April 17, 2022. For more information and to register contact Maria Wardwell…
Attention Actors! Passion Play on April 10 at St. Paul
Seeking Actors/Actresses grade 2 and older to help “perform” the Passion Play at the 9:00 AM St Paul’s Family Mass Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022. Attendance at one rehearsal Saturday April 9th from 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM in St Paul’s church is required/mandatory.
All players will be assigned a part so advanced registration is required.
Confirmation candidates earn 5 hours of community service credit. Please contact Maria Wardwell, 781-258-7249, maria.wardwell@stjohnwellesley.org, for information and registration.
Winter Weather Policy
Decisions regarding the cancellation of Masses and other programs and activities are always made with the safety of our parishioners, staff, and clergy at the forefront.
Weekday Morning Masses: If the Wellesley Public Schools are closed or have a delayed opening, the morning Mass is always cancelled. A cancellation announcement will be sent to the Collaborative email list and posted on our website and social media. A recorded announcement will be available by calling either parish office when possible.
Weekend Masses and Other Events and Activities: Cancellation announcements will be sent to the Collaborative email list and posted on our website and social media. A recorded announcement will be available by calling either parish office when possible…
IMPORTANT! All Collaborative Activities Cancelled Friday, February 4
Due to the forecast for ice and hazardous travel, the 9:00am Mass at St. Paul and the 1:00pm Adoration at St. John on Friday, February 4 are cancelled and the churches will remain closed.
The Collaborative Offices will also be closed, and staff will be working remotely. Messages and emails will be returned as soon as possible.
As always, these decisions are made with the safety of our parishioners, staff, and clergy always at the forefront of our minds. Please stay safe!
Sunday, February 6: First Sunday of the Month-9am Family Mass and 5pm Youth Mass are at St. John’s!
Just a reminder that this Sunday, February 6 is the first Sunday of the month, and that means that the 9:00am Family Mass and the 5:00pm Youth Mass will be celebrated at St. John Church.
Yes, we were at St. John last Sunday too, but that’s because January had three Sundays and we’re at St. John on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month.
And yes, it’s a little confusing, but luckily it doesn’t happen too often!