St. John Parking Lot Reconstruction and Temporary Weekend Mass Schedule Changes Beginning July 20-21

St. John Parking Lot Reconstruction and Temporary Weekend Mass Schedule Changes Beginning July 20-21

We are excited to let you know that we will be replacing the St. John parking lot this summer! The parking lot is long past its expected lifespan, so the project will be a major undertaking as it requires the demolition and removal of the existing surface prior to the installation of the new surface. The work will begin on Monday, July 15 and is expected to be finished by the week of August 5.

We will be unable to celebrate weekend Masses at St. John on July 20-21, July 27-28, and August 3-4 while the parking lot is closed.  During this time, there will be NO Saturday 5:00pm Vigil Mass and the Sunday 11:00am Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Church.

Temporary Weekend Mass Schedule for July 20-21, July 27-28, August 3-4:  

Summer Weekend Mass Schedule Begins Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-26

Summer Weekend Mass Schedule Begins Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-26

Our Summer Weekend Mass Schedule will take effect Memorial Day Weekend and run through Labor Day, September 1. During the summer, our Family Mass (and Coffee and Donuts!) and Sunday 5pm Youth Mass programs are “on vacation.” This summer our schedule will be:

Saturday
4:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul Church
5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church

Sunday
9:00am Mass at St. Paul Church (regular liturgy, no Coffee & Donuts)
11:00am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church

Ash Wednesday, February 14 Collection for Catholic Charities

Ash Wednesday, February 14 Collection for Catholic Charities

The collection at all Masses in the Archdiocese of Boston on Ash Wednesday is taken up for Catholic Charities Boston. Catholic Charities helps thousands of families within our own communities who are facing critical challenges – homelessness, food insecurity, poverty, lack of affordable childcare, access to education and job training, legal advocacy and support for refugees and immigrants – to help achieve stability and reach self-sufficiency.

Donation may be made during the collection on Ash Wednesday or online by visiting ccab.org/donate
Any amount you can give directly helps our neighbors in need. Thank you so much.

Winter Weather Policy and Information on Cancellations

Winter Weather Policy and Information on Cancellations

In severe weather situations, it may be necessary to cancel Masses and other events and activities. Decisions regarding the cancellation of Masses and other programs are always made with the safety of our parishioners, staff, and clergy at the forefront. In all things, God gave us the gifts of wisdom, reason, and prudence.  Whether there are cancellations or not, please make the best decision for yourself and your family when considering travel in severe weather.  

Cancellation announcements will be sent to the Collaborative email list and posted on our website and social media. A recorded announcement will be available by calling either parish office when possible. We will do our best to give as much notice as possible in the event of cancellations, and we thank you for your understanding and patience.

Our Thanksgiving Day Mass – Thursday, November 23 at 9:00am at St. Paul Church

Our Thanksgiving Day Mass – Thursday, November 23 at 9:00am at St. Paul Church

This year, our Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at St. Paul Church – all are invited to join together in thanksgiving for our many blessings. (The Mass will be livestreamed for those who may be traveling – please click the St. Paul Livestream link.) 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…

Important! Upcoming Work at St. Paul Church and Temporary Mass Changes: October 17 – 20

Important! Upcoming Work at St. Paul Church and Temporary Mass Changes: October 17 – 20

We are thrilled to let you know that we finally have a date for the replacement of the old speakers at St. Paul Church!  The sound system work will begin on Tuesday, October 17 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of the day on Friday, October 20. We will not be able to celebrate Mass (including funeral Masses) in the church while this work is taking place.

The 9:00am Weekday Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church on the following dates:

Wednesday, October 18: 9:00am Mass at St. John
Friday, October 20: 9:00am Mass at St. John

Our Collaborative Outdoor Mass is this Sunday, September 17 at 10:30am on the Lawn at St. Paul

Our Collaborative Outdoor Mass is this Sunday, September 17 at 10:30am on the Lawn at St. Paul

Please join us as we gather together as a community on the expansive lawn in front of St. Paul Church to celebrate our first Collaborative Outdoor Mass since 2019. Parishioners are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. A section of chairs will be set up and available for those who require them due to mobility issues. We ask all others to please bring their own lawn chairs/blankets for seating. After Mass, please join us in the parking lot behind the church for fellowship, food, and fun! 

We will have a reduced Mass schedule on…

Sunday, September 17 at 10:30am: Our Collaborative Outdoor Mass on the Lawn at St. Paul Church

Sunday, September 17 at 10:30am: Our Collaborative Outdoor Mass on the Lawn at St. Paul Church

Please join us on Sunday, September 17 for our first post-Covid Collaborative Outdoor Mass and fellowship event!  Putting to use everything we learned (and all the equipment we aquired!) celebrating outdoor Masses during Covid, we will gather as a Collaborative community on the expansive lawn in front of St. Paul Church for Mass – recreating what Fr. Jim calls “our own Tanglewood East!”  After Mass we’ll come together in the parking lot behind the church for fellowship, food, and fun!

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