One significant step in our Church’s Synodal journey took place this week, when Pope Francis met virtually with college students at an historic event hosted by Loyola University, Chicago. The conversation was the result of hours of listening sessions between a
This weekend, we launch the annual Catholic Appeal, along with all the other parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Each year, the Catholic Appeal provides the faithful with a way to help support the ministries that support our parishes, our schools, and our communities.
This is our Church, and every gift makes a difference. Please make your gift today by visiting bostoncatholicappeal.org. Your gift has an immediate impact on our parishes and the work of our Church.
Pope Francis has called for a synod in the church – a “Synod on Synodality” – with the theme “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission.” On the weekend of February 26-27, our Collaborative bulletin was dedicated to introducing
“Dear brothers and sisters, let us have a good journey together! May we be pilgrims in love with the Gospel and open to the surprises of the Holy Spirit.”
While Synods are as old as the Church herself, this Synod on Synodality is unprecedented in so many ways. Our challenge as Catholics is to actively resist the temptation to see this Synod as something similar to anything we’ve experienced
Due to the forecast for heavy snow and hazardous travel, the 9:00am Mass at St. Paul and 1:00pm Adoration at St. John are CANCELLED tomorrow, Friday, February 25.
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!
All women are warmly invited to a Zoom gathering on February 15 at 6:00pm as we continue to explore this year’s theme of “Ministry”. We are overjoyed to be hosting Elizabeth A. Donnelly, founder of Catholic Women Preach.
‘Betty Anne’ is a frequent speaker and writer on Catholic affairs. As a trustee of a Catholic family foundation, she is part of a group of female foundation leaders who have engaged in dialogue with top Vatican officials on the role of women in the Church. After graduating Georgetown University (SFS ’78), she served on the staffs of Bread for the World and the Presidential Commission on World Hunger and as a Maryknoll Lay Missioner in Lima, Peru. She studied Christian social ethics at Harvard Divinity School (MTS’85), and did doctoral work in international political economy and ethics in Harvard’s Department of Government…
Children in grades 1-8 are invited to participate in the St. John’s Easter Youth Choir. High School Assistants are welcome and receive confirmation credit. Adult family members are invited to join as well and will sing with our Family Mass Musicians and the children on Easter Sunday. Sign up and first rehearsal is 3/13. Registration closes Sunday 3/20.
There are 5 rehearsals: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 and 4/10 11:15-12:15 in the St John’s lower level Chapel.
The children will sing at the 9:00 AM Family Mass at St John’s on Easter Sunday April 17, 2022. For more information and to register contact Maria Wardwell…
Seeking Actors/Actresses grade 2 and older to help “perform” the Passion Play at the 9:00 AM St Paul’s Family Mass Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022. Attendance at one rehearsal Saturday April 9th from 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM in St Paul’s church is required/mandatory.
All players will be assigned a part so advanced registration is required.
Confirmation candidates earn 5 hours of community service credit. Please contact Maria Wardwell, 781-258-7249, maria.wardwell@stjohnwellesley.org, for information and registration.
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…