Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem.
May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man.
-Pope Francis
Advent Begins This Weekend!
2022 Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass with Fr. Jim Laughlin
On Thanksgiving morning, Fr. Jim celebrated our Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass with gratitude to God for his ongoing recovery, and to all of you for your constant prayers and support over these past almost six months.
Join Us for a Special Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 24 at 9:00am at St. John the Evangelist Church Celebrated by Fr. Jim Laughlin
With gratitude to God for his ongoing recovery, and to all of you for your constant prayers and support over these past almost six months, our Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Jim.
The Mass will feature our Collaborative Choir and Musicians – all are invited to join together in thanksgiving for our many blessings! (The Mass will be livestreamed for those who may be travelling – click the St. John Livestream link to watch!)
This year, we ask you to consider sharing your blessings by bringing a non-perishable item for the Waltham Food Pantry, which is currently in desperate need…
Trees & Trimmings Silent Auction Begins Wednesday, November 30
Did the concert of the year sell out before you could secure tickets? SJS will be auctioning off 4 Putnam Club Level Taylor Swift tickets!
Have a huge Harry Styles fan in the family? Bid on a rare, professionally framed, hand-signed Harry Styles Double Album!
After watching the ‘22 US Open, are you eager to hit the links next spring? Try your luck in securing three spots for 18 holes at The Country Club in Brookline.
St. John School is once again auctioning off Premium Christmas Tree Packages
The Silent Auction will close Saturday, December 3 at 9pm (for everything but the VIP Trees which closed December 1)…
Prayer Retreat: “Sacred Waiting – Grieving During the Holidays”
Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 10:00am – 2:00pm
Celebration of Holy Mass
Small Groups
Practical ways to grieve during the holiday season
St. John the Evangelist Parish – Lower Chapel
9 Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 02481
To register, click here…
St. Paul “Christmas Pops Concert”: Sunday, December 4 at 2:00pm
The St. Paul Adult Parish Choir will present our annual Christmas Pops Concert on Sunday, December 4 at 2:00pm at St. Paul Church.
This year’s concert will include a beautiful Advent Cantata “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” by Bach with Chorus, Soloists and orchestra under the direction of Mary Lee Cirella. Concert will also include some well-loved John Rutter carols old and new and a wonderful Festival First Nowell by Dan Forrest Including the Congregation. Join us on a Sleigh Ride and Let It Snow.
Come as we begin this Holy and Joyful Season!
Join us for Our Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9:00am at St. John Church
This year, our Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass will be on Thursday, November 24 at 9:00am at St. John the Evangelist Church and will feature our Collaborative Choir and Musicians – all are invited to join together in thanksgiving for our many blessings. (The Mass will be livestreamed for those who may be travelling – click the St. John Livestream link to watch!)
This year, we ask you to consider sharing your blessings by bringing a non-perishable item for the Waltham Food Pantry, which is currently in desperate need of canned goods and other non-perishables and unopened household and toiletry items…
Please Note: This will be the only daily Mass on Thanksgiving Day – there will be no 7:00am Mass at St. John.
“Who is Mary, Mother of God?” A Small Group Opportunity During Advent Beginning November 30
Wednesday Mornings at St. Paul Parish
9:45–11:00am (following the 9:00am Mass)
November 30th – December 21st
Mary was an ordinary girl who was asked to become the mother of God. She chose to accept. She models the receptive heart, one of strength, conviction and compassion. Mary inspires us to develop our own gift of listening and experiencing God. We are otherwise tempted to live for ourselves and at the whims of our culture. In this five week Advent program we will reflect on select scripture passages in the Gospels of Luke and John. With prayer, sharing in the intimacy of a small group, and personal revelation, we can deepen our relationship with Mary and realize her extraordinary companionship in our lives.
To register please complete the form below…
Trees & Trimmings – Saturday, December 3
Our SJS Trees & Trimmings Christmas Market will feature freshly cut PREMIUM trees, wreaths in multiple sizes, semi-custom wreaths, decorated boxwoods, roping, decorative greens and baked goods will be available onsite outdoors. This year, we also will offer custom wreaths onsite. Featured Online
Our Annual “Coats for Kids and Families” Collection is This Weekend, November 12-13!
Drop Off in the St. John Rectory Garage
As the weather gets cooler we are once again having our Coats for Kids & Families coat collection:
All winter coats – kids, adults and babies – that are warm winter coats in good, wearable condition.
Please donate coats you would give a friend to wear. Do not donate coats that have rips/tears, broken zippers and/or permanent stains and please be sure to empty out all pockets.