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Family Faith Formation News from Fr. Jim

I am writing to let you know that Linda Messore is no longer working as Director of Children’s Faith Formation for the Collaborative. We are thankful for her many years of service and wish her well in her future endeavors.

We have begun a formal search for a Director of Family Faith Formation to lead our Mustard Seeds (K-2), Loaves & Fishes (3-5), and Salt & Light (6 & 7) programs, as well as our programs for First Reconciliation & First Communion preparation (typically Grade 2), and Confirmation preparation (Grade 8 and up.)

We will share more information later in the summer about the coming year as we continue our ongoing renewal of our faith formation ministry…

A Word from Kelly Meraw, Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy

It is with thankfulness I share exciting news of where the Holy Spirit has led me. In late August, I will step into the role of Director of Vocal Music at Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart. The mission of Sacred Heart Schools – to form courageous, globally-minded young women for leadership – is in direct concert with the ways God continues to call me in ministry. I’m inspired to join the seasoned faculty, empowering young women in strong social awareness, active faith, intellectual values, service, and personal growth.

I will always hold a space of deep gratitude and sacredness for my time working at St. John-St. Paul Collaborative…

Thank You for Your Amazing Support of St. Francis House!

Thanks to your incredible generosity, multiple van trips were required to transport all the donations from St. John and St. Paul!

St. Francis House and their clients are most grateful for your care and support.

Day 14: June 29 – Part 2 | We Made It!

We made it! Thirteen days of walking- tired toes, aching bodies, a plethora of personalities, and lots of hard work… and we did it!

We departed our camp this morning with the intent of making this final day’s journey together. This might seem easy but with 30 pilgrims (including 24 high school girls), any time we go together we make waves. Still, we persevered and stuck together. Over hills and through the woods, we held together. A sign of unity on the trail, that many pelegrinos commented over our weeks that they delighted in seeing…

Special Second Collection July 18-19, 2026: Venezuela Relief Efforts

Noting the immense suffering and loss of life occurring in Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, Archbishop Richard G. Henning has asked parishes to consider taking up a special collection to aid relief efforts. Our Collaborative will take up this collection on the weekend of July 18-19.

For this special collection, parishioners are asked to address their checks to their parish, with “Venezuela Relief” in the memo. To donate online…

Thank You from MassBay Community College

Dear Fr. Laughlin,

I am writing to thank you and your parish community for the remarkable generosity shown through this year’s Lenten appeal. Raising over $35,000 for the MassBay Textbook Fund is a powerful act of care for our students, and I am deeply grateful to you, the Service Commission, and your entire organization…

Archbishop Henning Urges Restoration of TPS Protections

The Administration has decided to terminate that protected status for more than 6,100 Syrians and more than 300,000 Haitians in the United States despite the ongoing instability and dangerous conditions facing many in their home countries. Here in the Boston region, Haitian immigrants have made lives, raised families, and have taken critical roles in health care and in other industries.

I respectfully ask that we urge the administration and Congress to prevent this disaster by providing a secure and lasting basis for these refugees. Please see the link (below) where you can learn more about this matter and consider raising your voice on behalf of the vulnerable.”

Attention Envelope Users: Please Disregard the July 12, 2026 “Holy Father & Apostolic Works” Envelope Included in the Latest Envelope Mailing

Please disregard this envelope – it was printed in error by the envelope company. The July 12 Second Collection is our regular Special Monthly collection for the parishes.

The Holy Father & Apostolic Works collection takes place on October 4, 2026 and the correct envelope will be included with your October envelopes.

We apologize for the confusion.

Please Consider Online Giving This Summer

As we move into the summer months and folks head out of town for vacations and summer travel, Mass attendance decreases – as does the Offertory Collection. This means we need your contributions more than ever! Online giving makes donating to your parish simple and easy, regardless of where you are. And when you set up a recurring gift, it provides your parish with more consistent funding throughout the year. There are several ways to do it:

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: SJSPWELLESLEY.ORG/DONATE
Click the Online Giving link for your parish to learn more and sign up! You can set up secure Recurring Donations or make a quick One-Time gift without setting up an account…

The Pilgrim Journey: “Camino in Everyday Life” Mini-Retreat Begins June 16

On Tuesday, June 16, Sister Colleen will embark on a pilgrimage with students from Mount Saint Joseph Academy, a college preparatory school founded and sponsored by Sr. Colleen’s order, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia. They will be undertaking the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James), walking across Spain for two weeks. Sr. Colleen is inviting members of the Collaborative to join her in prayer over these days. To do so, Sister has written a “Camino in Everyday Life” that offers a reflection for each day of the journey and invites each of us to delve deeper into our spiritual journeys this summer!

Visit our A Camino in Everyday Life Mini Retreat page to follow along – you can sign up to receive Sr. Colleen’s daily reflection each morning right in your inbox!

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