Holy Hour for Life: Friday, January 30 from 7:30-8:50am at St. Paul Church

Holy Hour for Life: Friday, January 30 from 7:30-8:50am at St. Paul Church

Our parish invites you to join us for a Holy Hour for Life, a time of prayer and Eucharistic adoration dedicated to the dignity of every human life—from conception to natural death. In the quiet presence of the Blessed Sacrament, we gather to pray:

For the unborn, especially those most vulnerable to abortion
For mothers and fathers facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies
For those who carry wounds from abortion, that they may know God’s mercy and healing
For the elderly, the sick, the disabled, and all whose lives are threatened or forgotten
For our nation and its leaders, that laws and hearts may be shaped by a deep respect for life

All are welcome. Come, even if only for a few moments, and place the gift of life into the loving hands of Christ. 

Young Adult Ministry – Advent and Christmas Happenings

Young Adult Ministry – Advent and Christmas Happenings

On Saturday, January 3rd, the Young Adults of St. John-St. Paul held their annual Three Kings Game Night. Welcoming new and old friends, the evening was full of fun and festivities, including a trip to see Fr. Jim’s Christmas tree!

This event marked an end to an Advent and Christmas season full of activities for our Young Adult Ministry, including a trip to the Light Display at the LaSallette Shrine in Foxboro (with Fr. James!) and Theology at the Table with Fr. Bryan Hehir!

Keep your eyes peeling in coming weeks for upcoming Young Adult Events for the Winter and Spring! To join the YA Email and Text List visit: sjspwellesley.org/young-adults

January Family Faith Formation: Loaves & Fishes (3-5) this Sunday, January 11 / Mustard Seeds (K-2) on Sunday, January 25

January Family Faith Formation: Loaves & Fishes (3-5) this Sunday, January 11 / Mustard Seeds (K-2) on Sunday, January 25

We’re so excited to welcome our Loaves & Fishes and Mustard Seeds families back to a new month of Family Faith Formation! Our theme for January is The Sacraments of Initiation, and the sessions will be led by Kelly Meraw, Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy. 

We will learn what a sacrament is and what is meant by “sacramental grace.” We’ll focus in particular on the three Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation.  These are the sacraments that welcome us into the Christian community and provide the foundation for our lifelong journey in the faith…

“One Body, One Family” A Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family

“One Body, One Family” A Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family

By Kelly Meraw for the BUILD THE FAITH BLOG

This reflection is being penned the day after another horrific mass shooting; innocent people murdered and wounded, parents left reeling, and students left with a life-long trauma that no surgeon could bind up. Yet another atrocity in a country so accustomed to gun violence that we have settled for it as an unchangeable reality. It’s unlikely this event will persevere in the headlines past the obligatory 72-hour news cycle. Our level of grief and outrage can simply not be sustained now that we’ve collectively resigned ourselves to living like this, deciding meaningful reform is unachievable…

Scam Warning from Wellesley Planning Department

Scam Warning from Wellesley Planning Department

The Wellesley Planning Department has issued a warning after receiving reports from residents about invoices received purportedly from the department regarding outstanding balances that must be paid by wire transfer.  

**SCAM WARNING*** We have received reports from Wellesley residents that they have been contacted regarding an outstanding balance owed to the Planning Department. Many of these claims are false. If you have received any such notification, please contact us to confirm whether the balance is legitimate. We will never ask for cash or wire transfers, we only accept payment via check.  Please click here to see an example of a fraudulent invoice. 

For more information please contact the Wellesley Planning Department at 781-431-1019, ext. 2232 or by email planning@wellesleyma.gov

Start the New Year With a Gift to Creation!

Start the New Year With a Gift to Creation!

Our homes were graced with beautiful Christmas trees this season.  We invite you to show your gratitude and “pay it forward” by planting a tree (or 2 or 3) to start the new year.  Many organizations, including the Arbor Day Foundation, One Tree Planted, the USDA Forest Service Plant-a-Tree Program, the National Forest Foundation and The Nature Conservancy make it easy to plant trees from the comfort of your home.  

Better yet, plant one in your yard or at the home of a loved one!  It’s a gift that keeps on giving for a lifetime!

Adult Faith Enrichment: Wednesday Morning Discussion Group on “The Chosen”

Adult Faith Enrichment: Wednesday Morning Discussion Group on “The Chosen”

Wednesday Mornings from 10am – 11:30am
St. Paul Office – Lower Level Conference Room

Join us for an exploration of the Gospel through the lens of “The Chosen”, a video series 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, no registration needed! Join in at any time – each session is a stand-alone discussion.

Adult Faith Enrichment: Calling Out From the Depths: The Book of Psalms – a 7-Week Psalm Study in Partnership with Temple Beth Elohim (BEGINS JANUARY 8!)

Adult Faith Enrichment: <i>Calling Out From the Depths: The Book of Psalms</i> – a 7-Week Psalm Study in Partnership with Temple Beth Elohim (BEGINS JANUARY 8!)

In a time when we are divided in so many ways, Calling Out from the Depths will explore the beliefs we share in common and the ways we can grow in faith and knowledge as beloved children of One God. 

This 7-session study beginning January 8 will be team-taught by Dr. Andrew R. Davis, Professor of Old Testament at the Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry, and Rabbi Or Rose, founding Director of the Hebrew College Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership.

Thursday Evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. Begins January 8 – the first three sessions will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, and the remaining four sessions will be at Temple Beth Elohim. Cost: $350 Registration and payment through the Hebrew College website..

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