Dr. O’Connell is the President of Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program, the recipient of this year’s Collaborative Lenten Gift. Dr. O’Connell’s collection of stories and essays, written during thirty years of caring for homeless persons in Boston, gently illuminates
This weekend, we launch the annual Catholic Appeal, along with all the other parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Each year, the Catholic Appeal provides the faithful with a way to help support the ministries that support our parishes, our schools, and our communities.
This is our Church, and every gift makes a difference. Please make your gift today by visiting bostoncatholicappeal.org. Your gift has an immediate impact on our parishes and the work of our Church.
Pope Francis has called for a synod in the church – a “Synod on Synodality” – with the theme “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.” On the weekend of February 26-27, our Collaborative bulletin was dedicated to introducing
Due to the forecast for heavy snow and hazardous travel, the 9:00am Mass at St. Paul and 1:00pm Adoration at St. John are CANCELLED tomorrow, Friday, February 25.
The Collaborative Offices will also be closed, and staff will be working remotely. Messages and emails will be returned as soon as possible.
As always, these decisions are made with the safety of our parishioners, staff, and clergy always at the forefront of our minds. Please stay safe!
Seeking Actors/Actresses grade 2 and older to help “perform” the Passion Play at the 9:00 AM St Paul’s Family Mass Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022. Attendance at one rehearsal Saturday April 9th from 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM in St Paul’s 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, 781-258-7249, maria.wardwell@stjohnwellesley.org, for information and registration.
Decisions regarding the cancellation of Masses and other programs and activities are always made with the safety of our parishioners, staff, and clergy at the forefront.
Weekday Morning Masses: If the Wellesley Public Schools are closed or have a delayed opening, the morning Mass is always cancelled. A cancellation announcement will be sent to the Collaborative email list and posted on our website and social media. A recorded announcement will be available by calling either parish office when possible.
Weekend Masses and Other Events and Activities: Cancellation announcements will be sent to the Collaborative email list and posted on our website and social media. A recorded announcement will be available by calling either parish office when possible…
Due to the forecast for ice and hazardous travel, the 9:00am Mass at St. Paul and the 1:00pm Adoration at St. John on Friday, February 4 are cancelled and the churches will remain closed.
The Collaborative Offices will also be closed, and staff will be working remotely. Messages and emails will be returned as soon as possible.
As always, these decisions are made with the safety of our parishioners, staff, and clergy always at the forefront of our minds. Please stay safe!
On February 10th, 2022 our beloved Monsignor Lind is celebrating his 57th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. Parishioners who are interested in expressing their gratitude for this profoundly impactful ministry are welcome to address a card to:
Monsignor Lind c/o St. Paul Parish
502 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
Cards will be delivered to Monsignor at his new residence.
On Saturday, January 29 all activities at the St. John- St. Paul Collaborative are cancelled. Both churches will remain closed all day.
On Sunday, the early morning Masses (7:30am at St. Paul and 9:00am at St. John), and Religious Education classes, are also cancelled.
As of now, the Sunday 11:00am Mass at St. Paul, the 12:00pm Mass at St. John, and the 5:00pm Mass at St. John are still scheduled and will be livestreamed. If conditions warrant cancelling additional Masses it will be announced on our website and social media, and an email will be sent to the Collaborative email list. (If you are not on our email list, or are not sure, you can sign up HERE.)
Due to the impending storm, all activities at the St. John- St. Paul Collaborative are cancelled on Saturday, January 29. This includes the 1:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. John, the 4:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul, and the 5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. John. Both churches will remain closed all day.
A decision regarding the Sunday Mass schedule, particularly the early morning Masses, will be made Saturday evening. It will be announced on our website and social media, and an email will be sent to the Collaborative email list. (If you are not on our email list, or are not sure, you can sign up HERE.)