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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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