We are so happy to share these images of our observance of the Triduum at the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative.
From the solemn observances of Holy Thursday and Good Friday, through the Easter joy that was felt around our Sacred Fire at the Vigil on Saturday evening, to the very last blessing on Sunday, the SJSP family rejoiced in the resurrection of Our Lord!
This year’s annual Father-Daughter Dance was held on Friday, February 6 in a beautifully decorated St. Paul Parish Hall with a packed-house of dads, daughters, and special friends. The DJ kept the party going with great music and fun games and prizes, and great time was had by all!
This annual event is organized and run by dads – a big thank you to Russ Morton and friends for making the event a huge success!
An important message from Fr. Jim to the St. John community, offering a reflection as he enters his tenth year as our pastor and sharing details about the parish’s financial health.
Fr. Jim offers a glimpse of the Holy Spirit’s work of renewal in our parish, and invites us to consider how each of us is being called to support this work in real and tangible ways.
Thank you for taking the time to watch the video, carefully read the St. John Annual Financial Report and Annual Appeal that was recently mailed to all registered parishioners, and to consider the Spirit’s invitation to renewal at this time in your own life and the life of our parish.
This year, in the midst of all that is going on in our world and our church, St. John-St. Paul Collaborative is focusing on the theme of Renewal. From our Adult Faith Enrichment Programming to our Family Faith Formation Program, renewal is afoot. We are blessed by a vibrancy in our parishes that stems from our newest parishioner to those who have been a critical part of this community for many years. From the youngest to the oldest, the work of renewal is all ours to do. This is work we do WITH God and FOR God.
This week all registered parishioners will receive both physical and electronic mailings regarding this year’s annual appeal. These messages and reports offer a glimpse of the Holy Spirit’s work in our Collaborative. They are also an invitation to consider how each of us is being called to support this work in real and tangible ways…
Beginning Friday, June 13, our parish offices will be closed on Fridays through Labor Day. As always when the office is closed, if there is an emergency need for a priest you may call either office to leave a message in the Emergency voicemail box. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.
St. John Parish Office & Collaborative offices
39 Washington St. 781-235-0045
Summer Office Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm (Monday – Thursday)
St. Paul Parish Office
502 Washington St. 781-235-1060
Summer Office Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm (Monday – Thursday)
On this Memorial Day, we pray for all members of the military, especially those who died in service to others.
May we honor them by loving and caring for all those they have left behind.
May they inspire us to live selflessly in our own lives, as Christ calls us to do. Amen.
In one of our bulletin updates about the parking lot replacement at St. John last summer, we let you know about one of its important elements – that the statue of the Blessed Mother in front of the Parish Center would be moved closer to the building, and a small gathering area would be created for prayer and quiet reflection.
After reading this, a parishioner with a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother approached Fr. Jim with their desire to make a significant contribution to the parish to fund this project…
Thanks to this generous donor, our Prayer Garden is a peaceful and beautiful space to, as the plaque on one of the benches reminds us, “Rest – Reflect – Remember – Rejoice”. What a beautiful reminder to us all!
In the coming week, all registered parishioners will receive a mailing with their parish’s Annual Financial Report, which provides a detailed picture of the financial health of the parish.
The mailing also includes a letter from Fr. Jim asking for your continued support in the year ahead.
Last weekend at every Mass, Fr. Jim spoke about how special our parishes – and parish communities – are. Please take some time to prayerfully reflect on your contribution to your parish, and give as generously as you can. You make the mission of your parish possible, and your support of the Offertory and the Annual Appeal is critical to ensuring that your parish continues to thrive in the years ahead.
Thank you.
We are excited to announce that beginning this weekend, August 10-11, we are able to return to our regular Summer Mass Schedule.
Saturday 4:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul
Saturday 5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. John*
Sunday 9:00am Mass at St. Paul*
Sunday 11:00am Mass at St. John
The St. John parking lot will be open for Weekend Masses and funeral parking (but may be closed at other times to facilitate ongoing work on fencing, gets, etc.)
Please drive slowly and carefully while entering, parking, and exiting, and park in the normal layout…
It’s been a busy week! Work on the new gates and fencing is in full swing, and by the time you read this the top coat will have been applied! We are on schedule to reopen the parking lot next weekend, August 10-11, and return to our Regular Summer Mass Schedule.
Summer Weekend Mass Schedule – August 10-11 Through Labor Day Weekend:
Saturday 4:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul
Saturday 5:00pm Vigil Mass at St. John*
Sunday 9:00am Mass at St. Paul*
Sunday 11:00am Mass at St. John *Livestreamed Masses
IMPORTANT: Beginning Saturday, August 10 the parking lot will be open for Weekend Mass and funeral parking, but may be closed at other times to facilitate ongoing work.