Attention Young Actors – Join the Passion Play!

Attention Young Actors – Join the Passion Play!

Seeking Actors/Actresses Grade 2 and older to help “perform” the Passion Play at the 9:00AM Family Mass at St. John on Palm Sunday, April 2. 

Attendance at one rehearsal Saturday, April 1st from 9:00AM – 12:00PM in St. John 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 at 781-258-7249 or maria.wardwell@stjohnwellesley.org for information and registration.

Attention Young Singers – Join the Easter Youth Choir!

Attention Young Singers – Join the Easter Youth Choir!

Children in grades 1-8 are invited to participate in the 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 at the 9:00AM Family Mass at St. John on Easter Sunday April 9.

There are 5 rehearsals: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, and 4/2  – 11:15am-12:15pm in the St. John lower level Chapel.  The first rehearsal is 3/5.  Registration closes Sunday 3/12.

Seasons of Hope – Winter 2023: A Group for Those Who Are Grieving

Seasons of Hope – Winter 2023: A Group for Those Who Are Grieving

If you have experienced the death of a loved one and are searching for meaning and consolation, we invite you to join one of our upcoming Seasons of Hope groups, which begin in February.

Seasons of Hope is a Christ-centered group where we will be able to share and learn from each other as we walk together in faith on our unique journey of grief.  We look forward to welcoming you with great love.  To register…

A Message from Fr. Jim

A Message from Fr. Jim

I continue to be thankful to God for my recovery and for how well I continue to progress, and grateful to all of you for your prayers and patience. I am so thrilled to begin my return to ministry! As eager as I am to jump right back in, I am mindful of the need to start slowly as I continue to build my strength and endurance. For now, I will be celebrating one weekday Mass and one or two weekend Masses each week.

I have also started the process of resuming my pastoral and administrative responsibilities – responsibilities that Fr. Hehir generously took on after my accident, in addition to his many other responsibilities within the Archdiocese. We have been truly blessed by his wisdom, guidance, and steady hand during these trying times, and I know that you join me in deep gratitude for Fr. Hehir’s extraordinary service to our Collaborative…

Wellesley Food Pantry Collection at St. Paul Church – Soup!

Wellesley Food Pantry Collection at St. Paul Church – Soup!

On the first Sunday of each month, items are collected for the Wellesley Food Pantry at St. Paul Church.

NEW!  We are currently collecting SOUP for the Wellesley Food Pantry. All soups are appreciated, but the pantry is specifically in need of the following:

Beef   *   Vegetable   *   Lentil   *   Tomato    *   All Chowders

We will be working with the Food Pantry to focus our collection on the Pantry’s most pressing needs. At some times of the year it may be soup, at others times it may be laundry detergent or canned fruit – watch the bulletin and website for updates…

Bell Tower Project Update

Bell Tower Project Update

Great news – the scaffolding on the Bell Tower has been completely removed! The parapet has been fully recast and can now be seen from the street. The only outdoor work remaining is to repaint the front façade pieces that were painted several years ago… The interior work on the bell supports was postponed until January. Once this work is completed, we will be able to reopen the choir loft. In addition, the parts needed to restore the bell’s ringing mechanism have been ordered and the work is scheduled for this spring…

As of December 31, 2022, gifts and pledges totaling more than $328,700 have been made toward the total project budget of $487,200 – 67%! We’re getting closer but we still need your help…

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