In the Catholic liturgical calendar, November is entirely devoted to the deceased. The Church prays for those who have joined the Communion of Saints and those Souls in Purgatory. We invite all parishioners to add the names of their decreased
A Virtual “Evening for Women” Morning Coffee
Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00am
All women of the Collaborative are warmly invited to join the first of our series of virtual gatherings this year. The Still Small Voice Of Calm… listening to the inner voice in the midst of the busyness of service. The session
Weekday Masses at the Collaborative
St. John-St. Paul Collaborative has been attentive and responsive to expert medical advice throughout the emergence of this pandemic. Offering Mass in a safe way for our parishioners has been our paramount concern. As we take careful steps toward celebrating
“Evening for Women” Program
Wednesday, September 23 at 5pm on the Lawn at St. Paul
Our Evening for Women program ended abruptly in the Spring with the coming of Covid-19 and the prospects for returning to the usual format of in-person prayer, learning and fellowship are dim. Now, more than ever, we need community in
Support Our Priests This September – Clergy Health and Retirement Trust Special Collection
Our priests are often at the center of efforts that build strong support systems for all of us. In addition to their daily pastoral responsibilities, they help establish social service organizations, offer spiritual support for first responders, operate parish food
Update from the Service Commission: New Ways to Help
St. Francis House
Our Collaborative Service Commission met this week and spent some time looking at the many organizations with whom we have a relationship and who we traditionally help in the coming season of Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are looking at creative
“Celebration of the Priesthood” Virtual Gala
COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION CLICK HERE This year, for the first time in its 12-year history, the Archdiocese of Boston Celebration of the Priesthood will be a virtual gala, which gives all parishioners an opportunity to “attend.” Registration is complimentary. Participating in this
Re-Introducing Fr. David Brogan, Our New Parochial Vicar
Fr. Brogan has been with us here at the Collaborative since the beginning of June, and we know that many of you have had a chance to meet him at our Outdoor Masses this spring and summer. Ordained in 2005,
A Message from Fr. Robert Blaney
As you know, Fr. Robert Blaney begins his new assignment as pastor of Most Precious Blood Parish in Dover and St. Theresa Parish in Sherborne on September 1. Please take a moment to watch this brief video message from Fr.
Reunited! The Rwamuhinda Family
Members of our SJSP POWIR group were at Boston Logan Airport last Friday evening when the Rwamuhinda family was finally reunited! As many of you are aware, we were praying with expectant hearts for their daughter Peace to be allowed to make the