Important Announcements – Page 2 – St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative

Holy Hour for Life: Friday, January 30 from 7:30-8:50am at St. Paul Church

Our parish invites you to join us for a Holy Hour for Life, a time of prayer and Eucharistic adoration dedicated to the dignity of every human life—from conception to natural death. In the quiet presence of the Blessed Sacrament, we gather to pray:

For the unborn, especially those most vulnerable to abortion
For mothers and fathers facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies
For those who carry wounds from abortion, that they may know God’s mercy and healing
For the elderly, the sick, the disabled, and all whose lives are threatened or forgotten
For our nation and its leaders, that laws and hearts may be shaped by a deep respect for life

All are welcome. Come, even if only for a few moments, and place the gift of life into the loving hands of Christ.

Scam Warning from Wellesley Planning Department

The Wellesley Planning Department has issued a warning after receiving reports from residents about invoices received purportedly from the department regarding outstanding balances that must be paid by wire transfer.

**SCAM WARNING*** We have received reports from Wellesley residents that they have been contacted regarding an outstanding balance owed to the Planning Department. Many of these claims are false. If you have received any such notification, please contact us to confirm whether the balance is legitimate. We will never ask for cash or wire transfers, we only accept payment via check. Please click here to see an example of a fraudulent invoice.

For more information please contact the Wellesley Planning Department at 781-431-1019, ext. 2232 or by email planning@wellesleyma.gov

Adult Faith Enrichment: Calling Out From the Depths: The Book of Psalms – a 7-Week Psalm Study in Partnership with Temple Beth Elohim (BEGINS JANUARY 8!)

Adult Faith Enrichment: <i>Calling Out From the Depths: The Book of Psalms</i> – a 7-Week Psalm Study in Partnership with Temple Beth Elohim (BEGINS JANUARY 8!)

In a time when we are divided in so many ways, Calling Out from the Depths will explore the beliefs we share in common and the ways we can grow in faith and knowledge as beloved children of One God.

This 7-session study beginning January 8 will be team-taught by Dr. Andrew R. Davis, Professor of Old Testament at the Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry, and Rabbi Or Rose, founding Director of the Hebrew College Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership.

Thursday Evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. Begins January 8 – the first three sessions will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, and the remaining four sessions will be at Temple Beth Elohim. Cost: $350 Registration and payment through the Hebrew College website..

Thursday, January 1: Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God – A Holy Day of Obligation

7:00am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church

9:00am Mass at St. Paul Church*

*The 9:00am Mass will be streamed live on our website.

Thursday, November 6: Collaborative Staff Day of Service, Parish Offices Closed

On Thursday, November 6, our parish offices will be closed as our staff participates in a day of service with Capuchin Mobile Ministries. We’ll be preparing sandwiches and writing notes of blessing to be shared with the unhoused people they serve.

Messages and emails to the office will be returned as soon as possible.

Our Collaborative Outdoor Mass

Please join us on Sunday, September 28 at 10:30am on the St. Paul Lawn for our annual Collaborative Outdoor Mass and fellowship event! This will be our third time celebrating Mass on the expansive lawn in front of St. Paul Church, recreating what Fr. Jim calls “our own Tanglewood East!”

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! Please plan to bring a side dish/salad 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 27-28…

Our Regular Weekend Mass Schedule Returns September 6-7

Our Regular Collaborative Weekend Mass Schedule returns after Labor Day on the weekend of September 6-7.

Sunday, September 7 is the 1st Sunday of the month, so the 9:00am Family Mass (and Coffee and Donuts!) and 5:00pm Youth Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church – we look forward to welcoming you back to these special liturgies!

Friday, August 15: The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

A Holy Day of Obligation

MASS SCHEDULE

9:00am Mass at St. Paul Church

7:00pm Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church

The Assumption refers to Mary, “free from… original sin,” being assumed (taken up) into heaven, body and soul, at the end of her life. The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrates this Church teaching on August 15 each year.

Fr. Lesley

Fr. Lesley has taken a temporary three month position covering a priest’s sabbatical in New York, and will be away from the Collaborative during this time.

Please keep him in your prayers , and know that you are in his.

Attention Young Adults! Come Celebrate Summer & Get to Know the Priests In-Residence at St. Paul Rectory!

All Young Adults (age 21-40) are invited to this evening of fun and friendship over good food & lawn games on Saturday, July 26th following the 4PM Mass at St. Paul. Bring a side dish/chips/drinks or a friend and SJSP Young Adult Ministry will provide burgers and hot dogs! We’ll spread out on the lawn behind the rectory and look forward to a great time together.

Registration is appreciated but not required- so we have enough for everyone! Click HERE to let us know if you plan on joining us!