Join Us for a Special Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 24 at 9:00am at St. John the Evangelist Church Celebrated by Fr. Jim Laughlin

Join Us for a Special Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 24 at 9:00am at St. John the Evangelist Church Celebrated by Fr. Jim Laughlin

With gratitude to God for his ongoing recovery, and to all of you for your constant prayers and support over these past almost six months, our Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Jim.

The Mass will feature our Collaborative Choir and Musicians – all are invited to join together in thanksgiving for our many blessings!  (The Mass will be livestreamed for those who may be travelling – click the St. John Livestream link to watch!)

This year, we ask you to consider sharing your blessings by bringing a non-perishable item for the Waltham Food Pantry, which is currently in desperate need…

Join us for Our Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9:00am at St. John Church

Join us for Our Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9:00am at St. John Church

This year, our Collaborative Thanksgiving Day Mass will be on Thursday, November 24 at 9:00am at St. John the Evangelist Church and will feature our Collaborative Choir and Musicians – all are invited to join together in thanksgiving for our many blessings. (The Mass will be livestreamed for those who may be travelling – click the St. John Livestream link to watch!)

This year, we ask you to consider sharing your blessings by bringing a non-perishable item for the Waltham Food Pantry, which is currently in desperate need of canned goods and other non-perishables and unopened household and toiletry items…

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

Summer Mass Schedule Begins This Weekend!

Summer Mass Schedule Begins This Weekend!

Our Summer Sunday Mass Schedule begins this weekend, Sunday, May 29: 

SATURDAY
4:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul
5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. John

SUNDAY
9:00am Mass at St. Paul
11:00am Mass at St. John

With this schedule, we anticipate a fuller church at all of our Sunday Masses this summer, which will significantly enhance our worship. Parishioners are encouraged to attend the Masses within the collaborative that are most convenient; envelopes and checks placed in the collection basket will be sent to your home parishes.

Now would be a great time to consider online giving, if you haven’t already…

Winter Weather Policy

Winter Weather Policy

Decisions regarding the cancellation of Masses and other programs and activities are always made with the safety of our parishioners, staff, and clergy at the forefront.

Weekday Morning Masses: If the Wellesley Public Schools are closed or have a delayed opening, the morning Mass is always cancelled. A cancellation announcement 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.

Weekend Masses and Other Events and Activities: 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…

IMPORTANT! All Collaborative Activities Cancelled Friday, February 4

IMPORTANT! All Collaborative Activities Cancelled Friday, February 4

Due to the forecast for ice and hazardous travel, the 9:00am Mass at St. Paul and the 1:00pm Adoration at St. John on Friday, February 4 are cancelled and the churches will remain closed. 

The Collaborative Offices will also be closed, and staff will be working remotely.  Messages and emails will be returned as soon as possible. 

As always, these decisions are made with the safety of our parishioners, staff, and clergy always at the forefront of our minds. Please stay safe!

UPDATE: Sunday Early Morning Masses and Religious Ed Classes Cancelled

UPDATE: Sunday Early Morning Masses and Religious Ed Classes Cancelled

On Saturday, January 29 all activities at the St. John- St. Paul Collaborative are cancelled. Both churches will remain closed all day. 

On Sunday, the early morning Masses (7:30am at St. Paul and 9:00am at St. John), and Religious Education classes, are also cancelled.

As of now, the Sunday 11:00am Mass at St. Paul, the 12:00pm Mass at St. John, and the 5:00pm Mass at St. John are still scheduled and will be livestreamed.  If conditions warrant cancelling additional Masses it will be announced on our website and social media, and an email will be sent to the Collaborative email list. (If you are not on our email list, or are not sure, you can sign up HERE.) 

All Activities Cancelled Saturday, January 29

All Activities Cancelled Saturday, January 29

Due to the impending storm, all activities at the St. John- St. Paul Collaborative are cancelled on Saturday, January 29. This includes the 1:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. John, the 4:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul, and the 5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. John. Both churches will remain closed all day. 

A decision regarding the Sunday Mass schedule, particularly the early morning Masses, will be made Saturday evening. It will be announced on our website and social media, and an email will be sent to the Collaborative email list. (If you are not on our email list, or are not sure, you can sign up HERE.)