Holy Thursday Washing of the Feet – Volunteers Needed

Holy Thursday Washing of the Feet – Volunteers Needed

On Holy Thursday we celebrate the institution of the Holy Eucharist. We also commemorate a moment of profound humility, servant leadership, and spiritual cleaning when our Lord washed his disciples’ feet. In this ritual, also known as the Mandatum, the feet of 12 parishioners are washed.

If you would like to be part of this sacred moment in the Holy Triduum at our Holy Thursday liturgy on Thursday, April 2nd at 7PM, we warmly invite you to participate. Please email:
kelly.meraw@sjspwellesley.org 

Fridays in Lent: Stations of the Cross and the Sacrament of Reconciliation following the 9:00am Mass at St. Paul

Fridays in Lent: Stations of the Cross and the Sacrament of Reconciliation following the 9:00am Mass at St. Paul

Deepen your union with Jesus and God’s people in the Lenten practice of Stations of the Cross. The Stations of the Cross fosters communion, teaches humility, strengthens our faith and hope and provides perseverance in suffering.

Restore your friendship with Christ and His Church through the power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Our celebrants will be available to hear your confessions immediately following daily Mass on Fridays.

Important Update from the Pastoral Care Team

Important Update from the Pastoral Care Team

Kelly Meraw, Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy, will be away from the Collaborative on medical leave following a planned surgery from January 29 until mid-March. 

During this time, please reach out to Sister Colleen Gibson SSJ, Coordinator of Pastoral Care, for all Pastoral Care concerns. Sister Colleen can be reached by email at cgibson@sjspwellesley.org or by calling either parish office.

We will, as a Collaborative community, hold Kelly in our prayers while she recovers. Please know that she will continue to hold us in hers.

Homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time with Sr. Colleen Gibson SSJ

Homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time with Sr. Colleen Gibson SSJ

On this 33rd Sunday in ordinary time, the liturgical year is nearly over. And so our readings this week direct our attention to the end times as we prepare for the peace of Christ the King next weekend and then the beginning of Advent and the new liturgical year the weekend after that… Even in the darkest of times, because of our faith, we have a light to shine. And it is at this time in our world, especially when end times seem much more prevalent than light and resolutions, that I think there’s an even greater invitation to harness the fiery hope that guides our way in fear and trial…

Sunday 5pm Youth Music Group: Come Sing with Us!

Sunday 5pm Youth Music Group: Come Sing with Us!

Calling all teens in Grades 8-12 – do you sing or play an instrument? Join the Sunday 5pm Music Group!

We rehearse at 4:00pm before the 5pm Mass – we’re at St. Paul this Sunday, September 14 and at St. John next Sunday, September 21.

We’re a fun and easy-going group (promise!) – just show up and join in!

If you have any questions, please email Christian Wilson, Youth Music Coordinator, at christian.wilson@sjspwellesley.org

Boston Deaf Apostolate: ASL/English Masses

Boston Deaf Apostolate: ASL/English Masses

The Archdiocese of Boston Deaf Apostolate is dedicated to empowering and supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing faithful by providing full access to their faith especially to the Sacraments.

ASL/English Masses are celebrated at St. Jude Church in Waltham – all Masses are streamed live:

Saturday: 4:00pm Vigil

Sunday: 8:30am and 10:30am

Monday – Friday: 9:00am

Livestream: saintjudewaltham.org/streaming

Watch Monday Evening’s Taizé Prayer and Reconciliation Service

Watch Monday Evening’s Taizé Prayer and Reconciliation Service

Monday night’s program featured outstanding sacred music, scripture, and poetry that spanned the ages of our Catholic tradition. While these elements were woven together, participants were guided into prayer and contemplation surrounding their personal Lenten journey. After, the Sacrament of Reconciliation was available to all who wished to receive it. 

The ensemble included Kelly Meraw and William Endicott, and several parishioners served as readers of sacred scripture and poetry along with Fr. Jim and Sister Colleen. Fr. Bryan, Fr. Gabriel, and Fr. Lesley were also on hand to participate in the service and offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  

Many parishioners remark that this evening is one they look forward to all year, because the opportunity for prayer, reflection, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation has become an important part of their personal Lenten journey…

Sunday, February 2: The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Sunday, February 2: The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

This year the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (February 2) falls on the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, superseding the readings for the Fourth Sunday and offering us the opportunity to take part in special rituals associated with the Presentation.

Popularly known as “Candlemas,” the Feast of the Presentation celebrates the fortieth day after Christmas and is traditionally marked by the solemn blessing of and procession with candles. To mark this feast, a special blessing of the candles will take place at the beginning of every Mass next weekend, February 1-2…

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