The General Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops has extended the deadline for the first phase of the synodal process from April 2022 to August 15, 2022. From Vatican News: In order to “provide a greater opportunity for the
Save the Date! Trees and Trimmings Saturday December 4

For more than 40 years, Saint John School has hosted an annual Trees & Trimmings Christmas Market with everything you need to deck your halls for a magical Christmas!
All of the proceeds from this event support Saint John School and its amazing students and teachers.
Please visit www.treesandtrimmings.com for the most up-to-date information.
A Message from Our Friends at NPH USA
Tonight’s Sunday 5:00pm Mass Will Be Inside at St. Paul
Knights of Columbus Membership Drive: October 9-10

The Knights of Columbus is an international Order of Catholic men who are called to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend Catholic values in a busy changing world.
The reactivation of the Wellesley Council #3011 will begin by holding a membership drive at all Masses on October 9th and 10th. Whether you become an individual member or a member of the Wellesley Council you will find that the Knights of Columbus membership brings Catholic men together in a powerful way…
Helping a Family from Afghanistan

We are pleased to announce that our Collaborative Service Commission and POWIR committee have decided to sponsor a refugee family from Afghanistan. Once again, we will be partnering with Catholic Charities in this effort. This year Catholic Charities is collaborating with the Jewish Community Relations Council. Our brothers and sisters at Temple Beth Elohim of Wellesley will also be sponsoring a family and we are looking for creative ways to work together!
Our POWIR co-chairs Barbara Viechnicki and Barbara Weidlich will be looking for as much engagement as possible from parishioners. We implore you to lend a hand. We need your help for this important act of mercy.
Tuesday’s “Evening for Women” POSTPONED
The Sunday 5pm Mass Will Be Inside Tonight at St. John
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Have you been worshiping with us, but never officially taken the step to become Catholic?
Have you been away from the Church, and have now returned, but want to know more?
Have you been a Catholic all your life, but never celebrated all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)?
Have you joined us from a different background and would like to find out more about the Catholic Church?
If you (or someone you know) answers YES to any of these questions, you are invited to find out more through process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)…






