Holy Week and Easter – Page 2 – St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative

Easter Collection for Clergy Trust

Every Easter, all parish collections support Clergy Trust so that they can continue to care for the health and well-being of all active and senior priests in good standing. Our priests have dedicated their lives to serving others, and through their ministry, they create stronger and more compassionate communities. Please consider a generous donation to the Easter collection and join us in supporting the Clergy Trust.

Please take a minute to watch this very brief video featuring Fr. Gerald Souza, pastor of Ascension Parish in Sudbury, who joyfully shares his favorite parts of being a parish priest…

5th Annual St. Paul Easter Egg Hunt

On the lawn immediately following the 9:00am Family Mass at St. Paul Church on Easter Sunday –

All Welcome!

Attention Young Actors – Join the Passion Play!

Seeking Actors/Actresses Grade 2 and older to help “perform” the Passion Play at the 9:00AM Family Mass at St. John on Palm Sunday, April 2.

Attendance at one rehearsal Saturday, April 1st from 9:00AM – 12:00PM in St. John Church is required/mandatory. All players will be assigned a part so advanced registration is required. Confirmation candidates earn 5 hours of community service credit.

Please contact Maria Wardwell at 781-258-7249 or maria.wardwell@stjohnwellesley.org for information and registration.

Attention Young Singers – Join the Easter Youth Choir!

Children in grades 1-8 are invited to participate in the Easter Youth Choir. High School Assistants are welcome and receive confirmation credit. Adult family members are invited to join as well and will sing with our Family Mass Musicians and the children at the 9:00AM Family Mass at St. John on Easter Sunday April 9.

There are 5 rehearsals: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, and 4/2 – 11:15am-12:15pm in the St. John lower level Chapel. The first rehearsal is 3/5. Registration closes Sunday 3/12.

Easter Sunday, April 17

7:30am Mass at St. Paul Church

9:00am Family Mass at St. John Church

9:00am Family Mass at St. Paul Church

11:00am Mass at St. Paul Church

12:00pm Mass at St. John Church

There is no Sunday 5pm Mass on Easter Sunday

Holy Saturday, April 16

9:00am Morning Prayer at St. Paul Church

10:00am – 12:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. John Church (Lower Level)

8:00pm Easter Vigil at St. John Church

“Why do you seek the living one among the dead? He is not here…

Easter Collection for the Clergy Trust

The collection at all Easter Masses will benefit Clergy Trust which provides programs and support to care for the health and well-being of all active and senior diocesan priests in good standing. By supporting this collection, you are helping to ensure that our active priests receive the care they need to continue their important work and our senior priests have support and access to quality care. This collection is a critical source of funding for the Trust and your generosity is greatly appreciated.

To donate online…

Good Friday, April 15

9:00am Morning Prayer at St. Paul Church

12:00pm Walk with the Cross at St. John Church (a family-friendly Outdoor Walk with the Cross)

12:00pm Stations of the Cross at St. Paul Church

3:00pm Stations of the Cross at St. John Church

3:00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at St. Paul Church

7:30pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at St. John Church…

Holy Thursday, April 14

7:30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St. Paul Church
followed by Adoration

“I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.”
John 13:15

Palm Sunday April 10

“Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest.” Matthew 21:9