Dear Christmas Wish Sponsors and Donors, 2020 has certainly been a year to remember. The families that we support through our Christmas Wish outreach program needed our help more than ever this year. Many of the children in our program
Roman Catholic Bishops Statement on Abortion Expansion
The unborn child is a human life that must be protected. That precious child has no voice to protect itself from the evils of abortion. The Catholic Church recognizes that it has a primary moral responsibility to speak for the
Wednesday, December 30 at Noon: Ringing of the Bells for Lives Lost to Covid
The Archdiocese of Boston will join the Archdiocese of New York, and others around the country, in ringing their church bells on Wednesday, December 30 at 12 noon to remember and honor the more than 330,000 lives lost to COVID-19 this year in the United States. Our Collaborative will join in this effort by live streaming the ringing of bells from St. John Church. We invite everyone to take a moment at noon, whether in person or via the live stream here on our website, to listen and participate with us. (Unfortunately, the bells at St. Paul Church cannot be rung until repairs have been completed.)
Friday, January 1 is the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Please join us online for a live stream of our Mass for the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God from St. Paul Church. The Mass will be available live on our website and on our Vimeo and YouTube channels at 9:00am (and on demand after that.)
Reminder: The obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation remains suspended in the Archdiocese of Boston. Individuals at particular risk, including older adults and those with complicating medical conditions, are strongly urged to avoid the risks associated with in-person indoor events.
Watch Now – Our Virtual Service of Lessons and Carols
Collectively, we are all experiencing a Christmas like no other. As a Collaborative, we grieve the loss of the sights and sounds of literally thousands of parishioners flooding our doors to celebrate the birth of our Lord. Yet, when placed
“Our Virtual Service of Lessons and Carols” – Launches Friday, December 18 at 5:00pm
Collectively, we are all experiencing a Christmas like no other. As a Collaborative, we grieve the loss of the sights and sounds of literally thousands of parishioners flooding our doors to celebrate the birth of our Lord. Yet, when placed
The Gift of Staying Home for Thanksgiving: A Letter to Our Parishioners from Dr. Helen Boucher and Dr. Ed Ryan
Dear Friends, As infectious diseases physicians and members of St. John-St. Paul’s Collaborative, we are writing to ask you all to consider giving your loved ones the gift of a distanced Thanksgiving this year so that we can all celebrate
Zoom Interfaith Thanksgiving Service led by Wellesley Clergy on Monday, November 23 at 7:00pm
During this time of year, we feel the need to gather in unity, return to our values, and offer gratitude. Wellesley area clergy, including our own Fr. Jim Laughlin, invite you to join them in fellowship for a Zoom Interfaith
A Message from Cardinal Sean Regarding House Budget Amendment Expanding Abortion Access
November 12, 2020 My Dear Friends in Christ, Earlier this week the Massachusetts House of Representatives utilized the state budget process to approve the expansion of abortion in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In certain respects, the budget amendment did remove
New Indoor Mass Schedule Beginning November 7-8
Beginning this weekend, November 7-8, we will move inside our churches for weekend Masses, with a new Winter Mass Schedule (reservations required): SATURDAY VIGIL MASSES 4:00pm Mass at St. Paul 5:00pm Mass at St. John SUNDAY MASSES 9:00am Mass at