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St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative

St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative

Serving Wellesley and Newton, Massachusetts

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Christmas and Advent

“Our Virtual Service of Lessons and Carols” – Launches Friday, December 18 at 5:00pm

“Our Virtual Service of Lessons and Carols” – Launches Friday, December 18 at 5:00pm

Collectively, we are all experiencing a Christmas like no other. As a Collaborative, we grieve the loss of the sights and sounds of literally thousands of parishioners flooding our doors to celebrate the birth of our Lord. Yet, when placed

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December 8: Evening for Women – “Waiting in Joyful Hope”

December 8: Evening for Women – “Waiting in Joyful Hope”

Space for Advent Prayer and Reflection with Kelly Meraw and Anne Mears Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00pm on Zoom All women of the Collaborative are warmly invited to join. To register for the evening and to receive the Zoom link,

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Caring for Our Common Home: Living in Gratitude and Harmony with Creation

Caring for Our Common Home: Living in Gratitude and Harmony with Creation

“Purchasing is always a moral – and not simply economic – act.” Pope Francis [L.S.146] Now that the season of giving is upon us, it is important that we take a moment to reflect on what it is we are

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“Spirit of Sharing” Gift Collection

“Spirit of Sharing” Gift Collection

Almost every year for the past two decades, a group of parishioners has organized a gift collection from parish and Saint John School families for a program called “Spirit of Sharing”. The program, sponsored by St. Patrick’s Parish in Lawrence

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Christmas Mass Schedule 2019

Christmas Mass Schedule 2019

Schedule of Masses

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Tonight’s Reflection with Fr. Hehir is CANCELLED

Tonight’s Reflection with Fr. Hehir is CANCELLED

Due to the storm and the forecast for continued snow and ice this evening, tonight’s reflection on The Gospel According to St. John with Fr. Bryan Hehir is CANCELLED. We will reschedule in January – stay tuned for a new

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Join Us for a Christmas Carol Sing at St. John!
Wednesday, December 18 at 6pm

Join Us for a Christmas Carol Sing at St. John!<br>Wednesday, December 18 at 6pm

All are warmly invited to join us on Wednesday, December 18 at 6pm in St. John the Evangelist Church for an evening of favorite hymns and carols in joyful celebration of God’s gift at Christmas! Bring your friends and family –

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“Trees & Trimmings” is Saturday, December 7!

“Trees & Trimmings” is Saturday, December 7!

Please join us for Saint John School’s Trees & Trimmings Christmas Market, where you will find everything you need for Christmas while supporting Saint John School and its students. Featuring the Highest Quality Fraser Fir and Balsam Christmas trees from

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Annual Christmas Pops Concert at St. Paul Church
Sunday, December 8 at 2:00pm

Annual Christmas Pops Concert at St. Paul Church<br>Sunday, December 8 at 2:00pm

St. Paul Adult and Children’s choir will be presenting their annual Christmas Pops Concert on December 8 at 2:00pm in St. Paul Church.  Our major will be Bach Magnificat, a joyful and beautiful rendition of the Blessed Mother’s Canticle upon her visit to her cousin Elizabeth. The

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781-235-0045
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