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.
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
7:00am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church
9:00am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church
with Saint John School – all welcome!
7:00pm Mass at St. Paul Church
All military veterans and their families are cordially invited to attend a special Veterans Memorial Mass at St. Paul Church at 4:00pm on Saturday, May 21. Organized by the Wellesley Veterans’ Council, this annual event brings Wellesley veterans together as part of the annual Wellesley Wonderful Weekend. Veterans are invited (but not required!) to wear their uniforms and gather in the St. Paul foyer to process in with the celebrant to reserved seats at the front of the church.
During the Mass we will remember those veterans from Wellesley who gave their lives for our country.
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…
The Sunday 7:30am Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Church beginning Sunday, January 5.
This schedule will remain in effect until the Summer Schedule (TBD) begins Memorial Day weekend.
This year, our Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 9:00am at St. John the Evangelist Church.
Please consider sharing your blessings by bringing non-perishable items for the Bristol Lodge Food Pantry. Suggested donations include: snacks for kids, pasta and sauce, tuna, peanut butter, rice, cooking oil, flour, sugar, spices, granola bars, coffee, tea, can openers, diapers, toiletries, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, paper products.
Donations may be placed in the St. John’s narthex as you come in to Mass – look for the Bristol Lodge Food Pantry signs. If you are away for Thanksgiving, donations can be dropped at St. John’s through Monday, December 1.
Please Note: This is the only Mass on Thanksgiving Day – there will be no 7:00am Mass at St. John.
All Saints Day – Friday, November 1
A Holy Day of Obligation
9:00am Mass at St. Paul Church
9:00am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church
(with Saint John School – all are welcome!)
12:30pm Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church
7:00pm Mass at St. Paul Church
All Souls Day – Saturday, November 2
9:00am Mass for All Souls at St. Paul Church
Please join us on Sunday, September 22 at 10:30am on the St. Paul Lawn for our annual Collaborative Outdoor Mass and fellowship event!
NEW THIS YEAR! Our SJSP Society of St. Vincent de Paul chapter is 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 21-22…
Our Regular Collaborative Weekend Mass Schedule returns after Labor Day on the weekend of September 7-8.
Sunday, September 8 is the 2nd Sunday of the month, so the 9:00am Family Mass (and Coffee and Donuts!) and 5:00pm Youth Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul – we look forward to welcoming you back to these special liturgies!
NEW! Sunday 7:30am Mass
We are excited to let you know that after careful consideration of our current ministry schedule and available celebrants, Fr. Jim has made the decision to add a 7:30am Sunday Mass to our Regular Weekend Mass Schedule effective Sunday, September 8…