Adult Faith Enrichment Discussion Group on “The Chosen” Begins May 30

Adult Faith Enrichment Discussion Group on “The Chosen” Begins May 30

Thursday Mornings from 10:00am – 11:30am
At St. John on May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20

Join us for an exploration of the Gospel through the lens of “The Chosen”, a video series is about the life and ministry of Jesus, the people he met, and the people who followed him. It is primarily set in the first century and has been viewed by over 300 million people. 

All are welcome!

For planning purposes please RSVP below…

Praying for Peace this Mother’s Day – A Message from Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem

Praying for Peace this Mother’s Day – A Message from Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem

This Mother’s Day, the staff of Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem, the beneficiary of our Collaborative’s Advent Gift collection last December, asks for your prayers for peace and strength. Many thanks to Fr. Jim and to our parishioners for your generosity during that collection, which raised over $29,000 – representing the 3rd largest second-collection in the U.S. for Holy Family Hospital last year…

Since Advent, anxiety and hunger among Bethlehem’s expectant mothers have continued to skyrocket, jeopardizing their and their children’s health. The ongoing absence of pilgrims and tourists has meant soaring unemployment, poverty, and lack of food. Anxiety over family insecurity has been exacerbated by increased roadblocks during the day, challenges or preclusion of nighttime travel, and thundering of military might in distant skies…

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

THIS WEEKEND, May 11-12! Baby Shower to Support “Pregnancy Help Boston”

THIS WEEKEND, May 11-12! Baby Shower to Support “Pregnancy Help Boston”

This weekend our Collaborative is hosting a “Baby Shower” to collect items for Pregnancy Help Boston, a pregnancy resource center supported through the Archdiocese of Boston, whose mission is to provide compassionate, practical, life-affirming alternatives for women facing crisis pregnancies…

Would you consider providing an item from the “registry” below for our Collaborative Baby Shower for Pregnancy Help Boston? See below…

Summer 2025 Youth Ministry Pilgrimage to the Jubilee for Youth – Informational Meeting on Sunday May 5 at 6:00pm

Summer 2025 Youth Ministry Pilgrimage to the Jubilee for Youth – Informational Meeting on Sunday May 5 at 6:00pm

Attention High School Students and Parents!
Please join us on Sunday, May 5 at 6:00pm in Powers Hall at St. John the Evangelist Church to enjoy gelato and cannoli as we open a conversation about a Youth Ministry Pilgrimage to the Jubilee of Youth in Rome July 28 – August 3, 2025.

If you are unable to join us on May 5 but would like to receive information and updates please add your contact information on the Jubilee 2025 page…

Collaborative Book Club: “Surprised by Joy” by C.S. Lewis Begins May 9

Collaborative Book Club: “Surprised by Joy” by C.S. Lewis Begins May 9

The SJSP Book Club will meet on Thursday, May 9 at 7pm in the St. Paul Rectory to begin our discussion of Surprised by Joy  by C.S. Lewis. 

Lewis takes readers on a spiritual journey through his early life and eventual embrace of the Christian faith. This meeting we will discuss Chapters 1-7.

Newcomers are always welcome! Meetings are in person on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings of each month.

May 11-12: Baby Shower to Support “Pregnancy Help Boston”

May 11-12: Baby Shower to Support “Pregnancy Help Boston”

Our Collaborative will be hosting a “Baby Shower” to collect items for Pregnancy Help Boston, a pregnancy resource center supported through the Archdiocese of Boston, whose mission is to provide compassionate, practical, life-affirming alternatives for women facing crisis pregnancies…

Would you consider providing an item from the “registry” below for our Collaborative Baby Shower for Pregnancy Help Boston? See below…