This Memorial Day,
we pray for all members of the military,
especially those who died in service to others.
May we honor them by loving and caring for all those
they have left behind.
May they inspire us to live selflessly in our own lives,
as Christ calls us to do.
Amen.
In keeping with our new Family Faith Formation model and the guidance of the Archdiocese of Boston, this spring children began receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion with their families at a Sunday Mass – the same way they will receive the sacrament throughout their lives.
During April and May, 65 children in our Family Faith Formation program received their First Holy Communion at our Family Masses. Please keep them and their families in your prayers as they continue to grow in love and faith!
Saturday, June 6 at 5:30pm on the lawn at St. Paul
Join the SJSP Young Adults for outdoor fun – bring a dish or a game to share!
ALL ARE WELCOME NOT JUST YOUNG ADULTS!
Questions? Contact Sr. Colleen
As we pause to assess participation in this year’s Catholic Appeal, we want to thank all who have generously supported the effort thus far! We know there are many good causes vying for your attention, and we are grateful for every gift that supports the Appeal…
Each year, the Archdiocese sets an assessment for each of its parishes. When parishioners’ giving surpasses the assessment, the parish receives a rebate (roughly 40% of the overage) from the Archdiocese. Here at the Collaborative, an estimate of the expected Catholic Appeal rebate (based on recent history) is included in each parish’s annual operating budget. If, however, a parish has a shortfall (the amount given by parishioners is less than the assessment), the parish is responsible for the difference between the parishioners’ donations and the assessment…
May 17-24 marks the 11th Anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ encyclical on Care for Creation – one of the 7 basic principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
This year’s anniversary theme is “From Hope to Action.” All Catholics are challenged to take at least one action that will help address the cry of the earth which, as Pope Leo has pointed out, cannot be separated from the cry of the poor. What will your action be?
Check out some concrete suggestions below..
As our 2025-2026 season comes to a close, all women of the Collaborative are warmly invited to join us for a closing Mass, celebrated by Fr. Jim, on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30pm in the Lower Chapel at St. John the Evangelist Church.
Mass will be followed by a potluck dinner so dust off those Spring recipes and bring a dish or drinks to share! And bring a friend too!
Over the past two weeks more than 100 young people received the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Robert Reed. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue to be filled with the Holy Spirit and grow in their faith.
In 2024, the Archdiocese of Boston announced that the ordinary age of Confirmation would be lowered from Grade 10 to Grade 8. This change was made to facilitate a renewal in family engagement in the life of the parish, especially Sunday Mass, and a renewal of youth ministry within parishes – one that goes beyond sacramental preparation.
Partakers: Partakers works every day to reduce prison recidivism through essential educational opportunities, key skills training, and the power of community and Mentor relationships.
Ignatian Volunteer Corps: The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) connects adults 50+ with community-based organizations where they make a meaningful impact through long-term service and spiritual growth.
A Faith That Does Justice: A Faith That Does Justice welcomes people of all backgrounds to put their faith into action to create a more just world.
All military veterans and their families are cordially invited to attend a special Veterans Memorial Mass at St. Paul Church at 4:00pm on Saturday, May 17. Organized by the Wellesley Veterans’ Council, this annual event brings Wellesley veterans together as part of the annual Wellesley Wonderful Weekend. Veterans are invited (but not required!) to wear their uniforms and gather in the St. Paul foyer to process in with the celebrant to reserved seats at the front of the church.
During the Mass we will remember those veterans from Wellesley who gave their lives for our country.
St. John-St. Paul Collaborative Youth Ministry is going to South Korea next summer for WYD Seoul 2027! Interested??? All current high school students and their parents/guardians are invited to this information session to learn more – join the Youth Ministry Team immediately after the Sunday 5pm Youth Mass in the Parish Hall.
If you are unable to attend but would like to learn more, please fill out this interest form (don’t worry, it’s not a commitment!) so we can share with you all of the exciting updates we’ll have in the coming months!