“At difficult moments in the Church’s life, the pursuit of holiness becomes even more urgent. And holiness is not a question of age; it is a matter of living in the Holy Spirit, just as Kateri Tekakwitha did here in America and so many other young people have done.” – St. John Paul II
Saint Kateri spent most of her young life in upstate New York near Auriesville. Saint Kateri’s father was a Mohawk Chief and her mother was a Catholic Algonquin…
October is National Italian American Heritage Month.
Let us honor and celebrate Wellesley’s Italian Americans for their contributions to the development, infrastructure, and beauty of our community for over 150 years. Their values and families as descendants of immigrants have helped shape the character of Wellesley and the entire United States.
The Knights of Columbus is an international Order of Catholic men who are called to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend Catholic values in a busy changing world.
The reactivation of the Wellesley Council #3011 will begin by holding a membership drive at all Masses on October 9th and 10th. Whether you become an individual member or a member of the Wellesley Council you will find that the Knights of Columbus membership brings Catholic men together in a powerful way…
We are pleased to announce that our Collaborative Service Commission and POWIR committee have decided to sponsor a refugee family from Afghanistan. Once again, we will be partnering with Catholic Charities in this effort. This year Catholic Charities is collaborating with the Jewish Community Relations Council. Our brothers and sisters at Temple Beth Elohim of Wellesley will also be sponsoring a family and we are looking for creative ways to work together!
Our POWIR co-chairs Barbara Viechnicki and Barbara Weidlich will be looking for as much engagement as possible from parishioners. We implore you to lend a hand. We need your help for this important act of mercy.
Following is a statement by the Cardinal regarding a report commissioned by the Episcopal Conference of France on clergy sexual abuse. This statement was released by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. To view the report please click here.
Unfortunately, the “Evening for Women” program scheduled for Tuesday, October 5 at St. Paul’s Hall is being postponed due to a number of conflicts.
Stay tuned for updates on the November program!
We had a great run in September, but unfortunately the Sunday afternoon rain is back in the forecast today! Please join us tonight at St. John inside the church.
This Mass will also be available to watch via our live stream.
The Committee on Spiritual & Public Concerns and the Social Justice Committee of St. Paul’s Parish in Harvard Square invite you to join us for two timely lectures with Fr. J. Bryan Hehir
Sunday, October 3 at 3:00 PM: The Catholic Social Tradition: Sources, Structure and Specific Issues
Sunday, October 31 at 3:00 PM: Racial Justice: The Challenge for the Church and the Nation
At St. Paul’s Church in Harvard Square or Virtually on Zoom
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, October 2. 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. We will gather in the St. Paul foyer and process in with the celebrant to reserved seats down front. During the Mass we will remember those veterans from Wellesley who gave their lives for our country. We salute your service to our country and look forward to seeing you at St. Paul on October 2.
Have you been worshiping with us, but never officially taken the step to become Catholic?
Have you been away from the Church, and have now returned, but want to know more?
Have you been a Catholic all your life, but never celebrated all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)?
Have you joined us from a different background and would like to find out more about the Catholic Church?
If you (or someone you know) answers YES to any of these questions, you are invited to find out more through process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)…