Thank you to all who joined us Tuesday, April 9 for our April “Evening for Women” with guest speaker Dr. Jaime Waters! The evening was one of enrichment and fellowship as we learned about and prayed with the hidden women of the Exodus story and shared a meal together!
Mark your calendars for May 7 at 6:00pm when we will gather for Mass & a potluck dinner as we celebrate our final “Evening for Women” before taking a summer break!
At the 9:00AM Family Mass on both May 5 (St. John) and May 12 (St. Paul), we will celebrate Mary by having a May Crowning. All parishioners are invited to bring flowers and participate in a May Procession at the end of Mass. One child at each Mass will be selected in a drawing to place a choral crown on Mary’s head. Children who have made their First Communion (in 2024 & older) are invited to take part in this drawing.
Look for the entry forms and drawing box in the lobby of each church through April 28…
Each year in the Spring, all staff and volunteers age 18 and older (including Eucharistic ministers and lectors, choir members and musicians, members of councils and commissions, ushers and counters, other Mass volunteers, etc.) must complete an annual Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background screening (except for Religious Education and Youth Ministry volunteers who complete their screening in the early Fall), as mandated by civil and Archdiocese of Boston authorities…
From the solemn our 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!
Please visit our Previously Streamed Liturgies page to watch our live streamed liturgies. As requested, we have also posted a separate link to Fr. Hehir’s Easter homily…
We are excited to welcome back Dr. Jaime Waters! Dr. Waters is an Associate Professor of the Old Testament and Program Director of Courage to Preach at the B.C. Clough School of Ministry and Theology. Her presentation will highlight “Hidden Women of the Exodus” and consider how these women can serve as models for us today, particularly in responding to injustice and oppression.
All women of the Collaborative are warmly invited! A pot-luck supper will follow Dr. Waters’ presentation. Please bring a dish to share and kindly RSVP…
The cock crowed. And then, their eyes met. Peter would never forget the look in Jesus’ eyes. Such heartbreaking sadness. How could he have denied the one he loved? Oh, the things he wanted to tell him. But he was gone. Crucified. Dead. In the tomb. The combination of grief and guilt was more than Peter could bear. He recalled the day that Jesus had gotten into his boat. Everything changed. Jesus fed the five thousand, healed the sick, calmed the raging sea. But more than that, He had called Peter by name. Peter was chosen, beloved. And now, all was lost. He had lost his friend, his Lord, and everything that he had lived for. He had lost hope and didn’t know how he would go on…
Thank you to all who celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with us – we had a wonderful evening featuring dancing, prayer, bingo, and food! Thank you to those who organized, decorated, shopped, baked,
served, and cleaned! Huge thank you to the Goulding School of Irish Dance who entertained the group with their amazing dancers. Another huge thank you to Harpoon Brewery who generously donated to our celebration!
In Pope Francis’ fourth chapter, “The Social Dimension of Evangelization”, he reminds us that the heart of the gospel is life in community and engagement with others. If we receive God’s love and love God in return then it follows that we will desire, seek, and protect the good of others. The gospel is not just about a personal relationship with God, it is about the kingdom of God and that includes two important themes: the inclusion of the poor and the importance of peace…
At Easter time, you can help support priests like Fr. Marcos who are building stronger communities around them through their ministry, service, and outreach. Your support to the Easter Collection is crucial for Clergy Trust to continue caring for all of our active and senior priests.
Perhaps you (or someone you know) isn’t able to travel to Mass each weekend and would like a visit from a Eucharistic Minister? Or would benefit from a social visit at the holidays or on a weekly or monthly basis? Or might be interested in a pastoral visit from a parish member or member of the Collaborative staff?
To help us gauge interest and build our list, interested individuals are invited to visit the Collaborative website…