This year is a Christmas like no other in a year like no other. As I write, I have just finished recording my part for our upcoming virtual Lessons and Carols. “Virtual… one of those words we now use daily for reasons we could not possibly have imagined. Yes, indeed, our celebration of Christmas will look very different both in our church and our homes this year. Yet at Christmas this year more than ever, we cling to the eternal truth that never changes. Jesus is the light that shines in darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it…
June 7: A Message from Fr. Jim on Trinity Sunday
I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be
Introducing Fr. David Brogan
A few weeks ago, we shared the news that Fr. Robert would be leaving us at the end of the summer to take up his new assignment as pastor of Most Precious Blood Parish in Dover and St. Theresa Parish in
Reopening – An Important Message from Fr. Jim
As you know, Governor Baker has announced that houses of worship can resume services, within the specific guidelines he has issued, in Phase 1 of the re-opening plan for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Archdiocese of Boston has provided parishes
Saint John School Principal Announcement from Fr. Jim
I am thrilled to announce that Mrs. Siobhan Mahoney will be the next principal of Saint John School, starting on July 1, 2020. Our Selection Committee (comprised of Bryan Belton, Kerrie Grover, Katie Jarvis, Traci Medeiros, Christian Rubio, Jackie Welham,
May 17: A Message from Fr. Jim on the 6th Sunday of Easter
I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me, because I live and you will live. On that day you will realize
Parochial Vicar Announcement from Fr. Jim
My dear friends in Christ, Last week our parochial vicar Fr. Robert Blaney and I addressed you in a video posted on our website to deliver important news. Effective September 1, 2020, Fr. Robert will be leaving our collaborative to
May 10: An Important Video Message from Fr. Jim and Fr. Robert
Recorded Masses from the Collaborative Are Back Beginning May 10!
You will recall that as we entered Holy Week, we made the difficult decision to stop recording live liturgies at the Collaborative. At that point in time, with the public health crisis escalating rapidly and our available technology somewhat limited,
May 3: A Message from Fr. Jim on Good Shepherd Sunday
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I