Important Announcements – St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative

Sunday, September 27, 2026: Collaborative Outdoor Mass

Please join us on Sunday, September 27 at 10:30am on the St. Paul Lawn for our annual Collaborative Outdoor Mass and fellowship event! This will be our fourth time celebrating Mass on the expansive lawn in front of St. Paul Church, recreating what Fr. Jim calls “our own Tanglewood East!” Please bring lawn chairs/blankets for seating.

Our SJSP Society of St. Vincent de Paul chapter is once again sponsoring a cookout after Mass, providing hotdogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers for all – bring a side dish/dessert to share if you are able!

So that as many members of our community as possible can join together for this special liturgy and fellowship event, there will be a reduced Mass schedule at the parishes on the weekend of September 26-27…

Importance Notice Regarding Fraudulent Emails

We learned this morning of a PHISHING/SPAM email being sent from a staff member’s email address to members of our community. Further investigation has shown that the original fraudulent email was sent from a parishioner’s email address to the SJSP Collaborative staff, so these malicious emails are likely spreading widely in our community. Please be very suspicious of any “party invitation” emails you receive, even from people known to you. Do not click on any links and contact the person directly to determine whether the email is legitimate or not.

These are the steps you should take if you receive an email like this:

If you opened the email, clicked the link, entered your own email credentials to view the messageyou should immediately change your email password…

Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Lind (October 27, 1927 – July 17, 2026)

It is with combined sadness and gratitude for a beautiful life of ministry that we let you know that Msgr. Joseph Lind, beloved longtime pastor of St. Paul Parish, went home to God yesterday. What a remarkable gift he has been to us and to the Church – how many lives he has blessed with his presence and faith! Requiescat in pace

Instead of flowers, the family of Msgr. Lind asks for celebration of “Fr. Joe’s” legacy through contributions to the retirement home for senior priests of the Archdiocese of Boston at Clergy Trust/Regina Cleri, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184 or St. Paul Parish 502 Washington Street Wellesley, MA 02482.

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…

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…

Collaborative Giving to Second and Special Collections

Throughout the year, members of our Collaborative give generously to second and special collections that support important programs and provide much-needed relief in emergency situations. These include both Archdiocese of Boston collections and SJSP-sponsored second collections such as our Lenten Gift.

The chart below shows giving to these Special and Second Collections during the first three quarters of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (July 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026.) All proceeds from these collections are forwarded to the designated program or organization.

Thank your for your generosity!

Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner: Saturday, March 14 from 5-8pm in St. Paul Parish Hall

Join Us to Celebrate Boston’s Patron Saint with Food, Drinks, Music, Coffee and Dessert!

Meal Options:
Corned Beef Sandwich, Turkey Sandwich, Vegetarian Sandwich

Tickets: $20 for Adults and $10 for Children (families with children maximum $50)

Click HERE to reserve online NOW!

Please make your reservations by March 10 to help with planning – thank you! Online reservations are preferred, but if not possible please complete the form in the bulletin and return it with your check to either office.

March 7-8: Protecting God’s Children

The season of Lent offers a reminder that giving alms is one way to share God’s gifts, including sharing our time and talents. We are truly blessed by the generosity of our Collaborative volunteers, and we are so appreciative of your ministry. In order to do His work, the Collaborative must adhere to the safeguards that have been established by civil and Archdiocesan authorities to protect our children and youth as well as other vulnerable parishioners. It is mandated that all Collaborative staff and volunteers submit a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background screening each year to help ensure the safety of our community.

Staff members will be in the narthex of the church after each Mass during the weekend of March 7-8 to assist volunteers in completing an annual CORI form…

SAVE THE DATE! Our Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner on Saturday, March 14 at St. Paul

Join Us to Celebrate Boston’s Patron Saint at our St. Patrick’s Dinner!

Saturday, March 14 – St. Paul Parish Hall following the 4:00pm Mass

Join Us for Dinner, Drinks, Music, Coffee & Dessert!

More information coming soon!

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