Synod 2021-2023: “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission” Pope Francis has called for a synod in the church. The theme of this upcoming Synod is “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.” The solemn opening of the
On September 6, I was able to visit Haiti to meet with Cardinal Langlois of Les Cayes, to survey the challenges now confronting the Haitian people and to express the solidarity of the Archdiocese, home to one of the largest Haitian communities in the United States, with the Church and the nation of Haiti. I was delighted to spend time with a fine young priest in Haiti, Fr. Louis Merosné, who was raised in St. Angela Parish in Mattapan and then returned to Haiti to pursue a vocation to the priesthood.
Even a brief visit two weeks ago vividly illustrated the threefold crisis now in Haiti…
Do you feel a desire to be trained as a Eucharistic Minister?
Do you feel a prompting to proclaim the Word of God as a Lector at Mass?
Are you called to comfort the grieving by serving at the Altar for funeral Masses?
Do you want to steward financial offerings by gathering the collection?
Have you been waiting for a specific call to serve?
THIS IS THAT CALL!
This year’s virtual program – called Opening Doors to Stronger Communities – will take place on Tuesday, September 21 at 7:00pm.
Registration is complimentary – click HERE now to register!
Watch a preview of this year’s celebration – featuring our own Fr. Jim!
For priests, bringing the presence of Christ to others is a daily calling that extends far beyond the walls of the Church, and impacts the lives of people of all faiths and backgrounds throughout the entire community. There are countless examples of priests in the Archdiocese of Boston working tirelessly and selflessly to make the world a better place for all of us. Our priests don’t just enrich the lives of Catholics in parishes, they enrich the lives of everyone in all communities. It’s simple: healthier priests mean stronger communities.
You can help by contributing to the Clergy Trust special collection at all Masses on the weekend of September 18-19…
“Lord, take me where You want me to go;
Let me meet who You want me to meet;
Tell me what You want me to say;
And keep me out of Your way.”
– Fr. Mychal F. Judge, O.F.M.
FDNY Chaplain
5/11/33 – 9/11/01
We are so happy to welcome everyone back as we return from summer and begin our new Collaborative Weekend Mass Schedule! We are excited for the launch our new Collaborative 9:00am Family Mass and for the return of our Collaborative 5:00pm Youth Mass! To celebrate we’ll have outdoor Coffee and Donuts after the 9:00am Mass and Make Your Own Sundaes after the 5:00pm Mass:
Sunday, September 12th on the lawn at St. Paul
Sunday, September 19th on the lawn at St. John
Please join us!
The Wellesley Board of Health has issued an indoor mask advisory for all individuals ages 5 and up when in public settings, to help combat the COVID-19 Delta Variant. The full advisory is below and was approved by the Board on Thursday, September 9:
In light of the recent increase in the COVID Virus Delta variant, which has proven to be significantly more transmissible, we are strongly advising that individuals over the age of 5 wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when indoors in a public setting, regardless of their vaccination status. Please understand that information and data is changing rapidly, and we are doing our best to respond in a thoughtful and expedient manner. As additional information is released from the CDC and Massachusetts Department of Public Health our decisions may change. It’s important that we all remain flexible and vigilant during these times.
God never intended us to walk our paths alone – and yet, this is how many of us find ourselves today. Whether it be due to the isolation of the ongoing pandemic or the stress of everyday obligations, we, as women, often put our needs last. But the spiritual need is one that cannot be ignored, and neither is the need for human connection…
Let’s fill our hearts with community and our minds with God’s Word as we embark on a shared journey of discovery and growth that will lead us closer to each other and closer to God. We encourage all women of all ages to join our Walking With Purpose Bible Study entitled Reclaiming Friendship. No previous Bible Study experience is required…
Now that Star Academy is open, we have established a one-way traffic pattern and designated parking areas in our shared parking lot for the safety of the children, families, staff and parishioners.
When parking in the lot for a weekday Mass while school is in session, please observe the designated traffic pattern and parking areas.
Parking on Washington Street is strongly encouraged, when possible, to reduce pressure on the parking lot.
Please note: Additional parking will be available to the parish for funeral liturgies and other special Masses.