During the month of May, we celebrated Mary with May Crownings at both churches!
O Mary!
We crown thee with blossoms today,
Queen of the Angels,
Queen of the May
May Crownings: Celebrating Mary!
Celebrating Mary Lee Cirella, St. Paul Music Director and Organist, this Sunday, May 26
This Sunday, May 26, please join Fr. Jim and the St. Paul Choir at the 9:00am Mass at St. Paul Church to honor and celebrate Mary Lee Cirella, our St. Paul Music Director and Organist for over 30 years.
A brunch, hosted by Fr. Jim, will follow in the Parish Hall – all are invited to join us…
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!
May 18-19! Last Youth Mass and Family Mass (and Coffee & Donuts)
Every year, our Sunday 9:00am Family Mass and 5:00pm Youth Mass programs go on their own “summer vacation” from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
This Sunday, May 19 will be our last 9:00am Family Mass (and Coffee & Donuts!) and last 5:00pm Youth Mass until September 8, so be sure to join us!
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
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
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
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
THIS WEEKEND, May 11-12! Baby Shower to Support “Pregnancy Help Boston”
This weekend our Collaborative is hosting a “Baby Shower” to collect items for Pregnancy Help Boston, a pregnancy resource center supported through the Archdiocese of Boston, whose mission is to provide compassionate, practical, life-affirming alternatives for women facing crisis pregnancies…
Would you consider providing an item from the “registry” below for our Collaborative Baby Shower for Pregnancy Help Boston? See below…
Summer 2025 Youth Ministry Pilgrimage to the Jubilee for Youth – Informational Meeting on Sunday May 5 at 6:00pm
Attention High School Students and Parents!
Please join us on Sunday, May 5 at 6:00pm in Powers Hall at St. John the Evangelist Church to enjoy gelato and cannoli as we open a conversation about a Youth Ministry Pilgrimage to the Jubilee of Youth in Rome July 28 – August 3, 2025.
If you are unable to join us on May 5 but would like to receive information and updates please add your contact information on the Jubilee 2025 page…