Thank You from Capuchin Mobile Ministries!

Thank You from Capuchin Mobile Ministries!

The Capuchin Franciscans of the Province of St. Mary wish to thank everyone at the St. John -St. Paul Collaborative for their generosity to Capuchin Mobile Ministries in their Lenten Gift of over $33,000.

With grateful hearts, we received the parish gift at the end of April. We also received contacts for potential volunteers who will 1) accompany the friar chaplains on our outreach trips and 2) make sandwiches for the outreach trips. May God richly bless you for your support. We want you to know that your assistance has already borne fruit! Your gift has enabled us to assign more friars to the chaplaincy team…

Thank You for Supporting Pregnancy Help Boston!

Thank You for Supporting Pregnancy Help Boston!

A very big thank you to all parishioners for your generous response to our “Baby Shower” for Pregnancy Help Boston last month.  You donated enough diapers, bottles, pacifiers, baby wash, lotion, Desitin, newborn outfits, bibs, and hooded towels to fill 2 (!) large SUVs to the brim (and then some!). The staff at Pregnancy Help was overwhelmed at the amount of donations — and so very thankful for your generosity.

A special thanks for the hand-knitted items…

Saturday, May 18: An Inaugural “Ringing of the Bell” at St. Paul Church!

Saturday, May 18: An Inaugural “Ringing of the Bell” at St. Paul Church!

We are overjoyed to let you know that, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our parishioners, the final touches have been put on the restoration of the bell and tower at St. Paul Church! The replacement of the bell’s electronic ringing mechanism – the final phase of this long project – was just completed, and the bell is ready to ring again! A formal dedication, recognition, and blessing will take place this fall (stay tuned – more info to come!), but we can’t let the bell remain silent until then!

Please join us on Saturday, May 18 for the inaugural bell-ringing at the conclusion of the 4:00pm Vigil Mass, and an informal celebration on the lawn at St. Paul Church!

Youth Group Drop-In Nights on Hold for the Summer

Youth Group Drop-In Nights on Hold for the Summer

With so much going on over the next few weeks (projects, exams, performances, playoffs…) and summer fast approaching, our regular weekly Youth Group Drop-In Nights are on hold until September.

BUT – we’re not going away! Stay tuned for updates on special events and outings this spring and summer! 

And be sure to come to the last Sunday 5pm Mass of the year this Sunday, May 19 at St. John!

Adult Faith Enrichment Discussion Group on “The Chosen” Begins May 30

Adult Faith Enrichment Discussion Group on “The Chosen” Begins May 30

Thursday Mornings from 10:00am – 11:30am
At St. John on May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20

Join us for an exploration of the Gospel through the lens of “The Chosen”, a video series is about the life and ministry of Jesus, the people he met, and the people who followed him. It is primarily set in the first century and has been viewed by over 300 million people. 

All are welcome!

For planning purposes please RSVP below…

Praying for Peace this Mother’s Day – A Message from Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem

Praying for Peace this Mother’s Day – A Message from Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem

This Mother’s Day, the staff of Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem, the beneficiary of our Collaborative’s Advent Gift collection last December, asks for your prayers for peace and strength. Many thanks to Fr. Jim and to our parishioners for your generosity during that collection, which raised over $29,000 – representing the 3rd largest second-collection in the U.S. for Holy Family Hospital last year…

Since Advent, anxiety and hunger among Bethlehem’s expectant mothers have continued to skyrocket, jeopardizing their and their children’s health. The ongoing absence of pilgrims and tourists has meant soaring unemployment, poverty, and lack of food. Anxiety over family insecurity has been exacerbated by increased roadblocks during the day, challenges or preclusion of nighttime travel, and thundering of military might in distant skies…

Summer Weekend Mass Schedule Begins Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-26

Summer Weekend Mass Schedule Begins Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-26

Our Summer Weekend Mass Schedule will take effect Memorial Day Weekend and run through Labor Day, September 1. During the summer, our Family Mass (and Coffee and Donuts!) and Sunday 5pm Youth Mass programs are “on vacation.” This summer our schedule will be:

Saturday
4:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul Church
5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church

Sunday
9:00am Mass at St. Paul Church (regular liturgy, no Coffee & Donuts)
11:00am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church

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