Masses – St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative

The Celebration of First Holy Communion at Our Parishes

Beginning this year, in keeping with our new Family Faith Formation model and the guidance of the Archdiocese of Boston, children will be receiving their First Holy Communion with their families at a Sunday Mass, the same way they will receive the sacrament throughout their lives. Groups of First Communicants will be receiving the Sacrament at our 9:00am Family Masses on April 26, May 3, May 10, and May 17. Several rows of pews in the center of the church will be reserved for the children and their families each Sunday as we celebrate this joyous occasion together as a parish family!

Our regular 9:00am Mass congregants are encouraged to attend these Family Masses and witness this important moment in the lives of these young children and families.

Storm Update! Important Mass Schedule Changes

Heavy snow is expected to begin on Sunday in the early afternoon and continue overnight and through much of the day on Monday, with accumulations of up to 24 inches possible. The National Weather Service has stated that the heavy snow, combined with dangerously cold temperatures, will make travel difficult to impossible from Sunday evening through midday Monday.

In response we are adjusting our Mass schedule for Sunday and Monday to help keep everyone safe.

Sunday, January 25:
7:30am Mass at St. Paul
9:00am Family Mass at St. Paul (followed by Family Faith Formation)
11:00am Mass at St. Paul
12:00pm Mass at St. John
5:00PM YOUTH MASS CANCELLED

Monday, January 26:
9:00AM DAILY MASS CANCELLED

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.

Reminder: The Sunday 7:30am Mass Moves to St. Paul Church in January

The Sunday 7:30am Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Church beginning Sunday, January 4.

This schedule will remain in effect until the Summer Schedule (TBD) begins Memorial Day Weekend.

Thursday, November 27 at 9:00am: Our Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass at St. Paul Church

Each year on Thanksgiving Day, we celebrate one Mass in the Collaborative, inviting all to join together in thanksgiving for our many blessings. This year, our Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 9:00am at St. Paul Church. (The Mass will be livestreamed – please click the St. Paul Livestream link.)

Please Note: This is the only Mass on Thanksgiving Day – there will be no 7:00am Mass at St. John.

Bristol Lodge Food Pantry Collection

Please consider sharing your blessings by bringing non-perishable items for the Bristol Lodge Food Pantry in Waltham. Donations may be placed in the St. Paul main entryway as you come in to Mass – look for the Bristol Lodge Food Pantry signs.

Scenes from Last Sunday’s Collaborative Outdoor Mass

We had a record-setting crowd and summer-like weather last Sunday for a beautiful celebration of the Mass and time of fellowship afterwards! Many thanks to everyone who helped make the day possible – parishioners, staff, and clergy.

Deep gratitude to our St. Vincent de Paul Conference who sponsored and served the cookout – we continue prayers that their fundraising efforts are successful this year so they can continue to provide much-needed support to our neighbors. (Donations to the SJSP St. Vincent de Paul Conference may be made online at sjspwellesley.org/svdp)

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.

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

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