St. Paul Parish – St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative

Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Lind (October 27, 1927 – July 17, 2026)

It is with combined sadness and gratitude for a beautiful life of ministry that we let you know that Msgr. Joseph Lind, beloved longtime pastor of St. Paul Parish, went home to God yesterday. What a remarkable gift he has been to us and to the Church – how many lives he has blessed with his presence and faith! Requiescat in pace

Instead of flowers, the family of Msgr. Lind asks for celebration of “Fr. Joe’s” legacy through contributions to the retirement home for senior priests of the Archdiocese of Boston at Clergy Trust/Regina Cleri, 66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184 or St. Paul Parish 502 Washington Street Wellesley, MA 02482.

Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Lind who served the Archdiocese of Boston for 61 years, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026. He was born in Newton, MA in 1927, the son of Frank P. Lind and Winnifred (Joyce) Lind, and grew up in St. John the Evangelist Parish, where he celebrated his first Mass after being ordained to the priesthood…

Please Consider Online Giving This Summer

As we move into the summer months and folks head out of town for vacations and summer travel, Mass attendance decreases – as does the Offertory Collection. This means we need your contributions more than ever! Online giving makes donating to your parish simple and easy, regardless of where you are. And when you set up a recurring gift, it provides your parish with more consistent funding throughout the year. There are several ways to do it:

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: SJSPWELLESLEY.ORG/DONATE
Click the Online Giving link for your parish to learn more and sign up! You can set up secure Recurring Donations or make a quick One-Time gift without setting up an account…

Collaborative Summer Office Hours Begin Friday, June 12

Beginning Friday, June 12, 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: 9am – 4pm (Mon – Thu)

St. Paul Parish Office
502 Washington St. 781-235-1060
Summer Office Hours: 9am – 12pm (Mon – Thu)

Collaborative Giving to Second and Special Collections

Throughout the year, members of our Collaborative give generously to second and special collections that support important programs and provide much-needed relief in emergency situations. These include both Archdiocese of Boston collections and SJSP-sponsored second collections such as our Lenten Gift.

The chart below shows giving to these Special and Second Collections during the first three quarters of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (July 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026.) All proceeds from these collections are forwarded to the designated program or organization.

Thank your for your generosity!

Honoring Service Members from Wellesley Who Gave Their Lives in Service to Our Country

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.

Saturday, May 17: Veterans Memorial Mass at the 4:00pm Vigil at St. Paul

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 17. 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.

Summer Mass Schedule Begins Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-24

Every summer our Sunday 9am Family Mass and Sunday 5pm Youth Mass go on “vacation” and return after Labor Day. Our 2026 Summer Mass Schedule is:

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

Have You Made the Move to Online Giving?

Online giving makes donating to your parish simple and easy, regardless of where you are.

It’s convenient, flexible, and secure, and when you set up recurring giving, it provides your parish with more consistent contributions throughout the year.

There are several ways to do it:

Set Up Online Giving on Our Donate Page!

Text-to-Give From Your Phone Using ApplePay, PayPal, or a Credit/Debit Card – It’s So Easy!

Set Up Online Bill Pay with Your Bank…

Holy Week and Easter at the Collaborative

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!

Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner: Saturday, March 14 from 5-8pm in St. Paul Parish Hall

Join Us to Celebrate Boston’s Patron Saint with Food, Drinks, Music, Coffee and Dessert!

Meal Options:
Corned Beef Sandwich, Turkey Sandwich, Vegetarian Sandwich

Tickets: $20 for Adults and $10 for Children (families with children maximum $50)

Click HERE to reserve online NOW!

Please make your reservations by March 10 to help with planning – thank you! Online reservations are preferred, but if not possible please complete the form in the bulletin and return it with your check to either office.

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