One year after the passing of Pope Francis, his legacy continues to shape the way we see and care for our common home.
Pope Francis’ Legacy and the Call to Care for Our Common Home
An Update on Our 2026 Collaborative Lenten Gift
The St. John-St. Paul Service Commission hopes that you all had a joyous Easter and are carrying the graces of the Resurrection into the season ahead! To add to that joy, we want to pass along a preliminary total for our 2026 Lenten Gift collection. As of last week, St. John and St. Paul Parishes have raised nearly $25,000 for MassBay Community College Foundation in support of the Textbook Assistance Fund.
Donations still continue to come in and will be accepted through the end of April on our website at which point we will present our gift to the Foundation. Thank you for your support for this wonderful cause and your heartfelt support of our neighbors at MassBay!
The Celebration of First Holy Communion at Our Parishes
Beginning this year, in keeping with our new Family Faith Formation model and the guidance of the Archdiocese of Boston, children will be receiving their First Holy Communion with their families at a Sunday Mass, the same way they will receive the sacrament throughout their lives. Groups of First Communicants will be receiving the Sacrament at our 9:00am Family Masses on April 26, May 3, May 10, and May 17. Several rows of pews in the center of the church will be reserved for the children and their families each Sunday as we celebrate this joyous occasion together as a parish family!
Our regular 9:00am Mass congregants are encouraged to attend these Family Masses and witness this important moment in the lives of these young children and families.
An Invitation from Temple Beth Elohim
TBE Players proudly presents Fiddler on the Roof – the inaugural production of our newly founded theater company and a milestone moment in Temple Beth Elohim’s communal life. More than a musical, Fiddler on the Roof is a powerful expression of Jewish tradition, resilience, and the enduring question of how we honor our past while embracing change. Through song, story, and shared experience, this production brings us together to reflect on the values that ground us: family, community, faith, and the strength we find in one another. Under the direction of the multitalented Rachel Humphrey, this joyful and meaningful production embodies TBE’s commitment to connection, creativity, and inclusion.
We invite the entire TBE community – and beyond – to be part of this special moment in our history…
April 22 is Earth Day! Chat with Our Care for Creation Team at Coffee & Donuts on Sunday, April 19 for Ideas to Celebrate
April 22nd is Earth Day! Come to Coffee & Donuts after the 9am Family Mass this Sunday, April 19 and join our Collaborative’s Care for Creation Committee for coffee to learn more about how you can help show your love for planet earth.
Then visit the Catholic Climate Covenant and Sustainable Wellesley websites for info on upcoming events, tips and other ideas for how you can care for creation in your own home, school and work environments.
Thursday, April 16: “The World Today: Two Understandings of It” – A Lecture with Fr. Bryan Hehir
PLEASE NOTE!
Tonight’s lecture will NOT be live-streamed or recorded.
This is an in-person opportunity only.
Holy Week and Easter at the Collaborative
We are so happy to share these images of our observance of the Triduum at the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative.
From the solemn observances of Holy Thursday and Good Friday, through the Easter joy that was felt around our Sacred Fire at the Vigil on Saturday evening, to the very last blessing on Sunday, the SJSP family rejoiced in the resurrection of Our Lord!
Another Chance to Come Knit With Us! This Saturday, April 18 from 1:30-3pm at St. John
Our “Knit Together with Care” group has been gathering regularly to support one another in their knitting efforts for our Collaborative Baby Shower to benefit Pregnancy Help Boston – building community and making baby blankets!
If you’d like to join the group, they will gather again next on Saturday, April 18 from 1:30-3:30PM in the Collaborative Boardroom at the St. John Parish Center.
Tuesday, April 14: Evening for Women – “Flowers, Faith, and Fellowship”
Floral Arranging Workshop and Potluck Supper with Ellie Mears and Grace Davis
6:30pm at St. John the Evangelist Church (Lower Level)
Join us as we celebrate the beauty of spring and the Easter season by creating beautiful floral arrangements and growing in community with one another! Please bring a main dish, dessert, or drink to share!
RSVP appreciated to plan for supplies but not required…
This Sunday, April 12: World Youth Day Seoul 2027 Information Session for Teens and Parents
Join Us this Sunday, April 12 at St. Paul following the 5pm Youth Mass for an Information Session with the SJSP Youth Ministry Team
St. John-St. Paul Collaborative Youth Ministry is going to South Korea next summer for WYD Seoul 2027! Interested in joining? All current high school students and their parents/guardians are invited to this information session to learn more – the session will be held immediately following the 5pm Youth Mass in the Parish Hall at St. Paul (food provided!)
Come learn more about this incredible opportunity to deepen your faith and connect with youth from around the world!