The reconstruction of the parking lot at St. John the Evangelist Parish is now underway – check out some photos from the first few days of work below!
As we announced earlier this month, we cannot celebrate weekend Masses at St. John while the parking is closed.
The Temporary Mass Schedule for this weekend, July 20-21, next weekend, July 27-28, and the following weekend, August 3-4, is:
Saturday 4:00pm Vigil Mass at St. Paul*
Sunday 9:00am Mass at St. Paul*
Sunday 11:00am Mass at St. Paul*
We are excited to let you know that we will be replacing the St. John parking lot this summer! The parking lot is long past its expected lifespan, so the project will be a major undertaking as it requires the demolition and removal of the existing surface prior to the installation of the new surface. The work will begin on Monday, July 15 and is expected to be finished by the week of August 5.
We will be unable to celebrate weekend Masses at St. John on July 20-21, July 27-28, and August 3-4 while the parking lot is closed. During this time, there will be NO Saturday 5:00pm Vigil Mass and the Sunday 11:00am Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Church.
Temporary Weekend Mass Schedule for July 20-21, July 27-28, August 3-4:
As we announced back in February when we began the search process, the new role of Collaborative Director of Music replaces our past structure of separate parish music directors. As Collaborative Director of Music, William has responsibility for and oversight over all facets of music ministry within the Collaborative, including the music of every Mass as well as our adult, teen, and children’s choirs. He looks forward to familiarizing himself with the musical traditions of our unique parishes while also looking for opportunities to deepen our collaboration.
New! A Weekly Music and Worship Aid!
One area where William brings significant musicology is the regular use of a worship aid…
Beyond Rights: The Theological Case for Women
Monday, July 22 at 1:00pm* on Zoom (*lecture will begin at approximately 1:20pm)
Presenter: Cecilia González-Andrieu, professor of theological studies, Loyola Marymount University
In-person registration has reached capacity and is now closed. Click here to register for the lecture portion of this event via Zoom…
Fr. Kevin Onyeka Chukwuka of the Archdiocese of Onitsha in Nigeria will be joining us at the Collaborative this summer.
Fr. Kevin, who has served as Parish Vicar at the Cathedral Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity in Onitsha, and as Secretary to the Archbishop of Onitsha, is currently on break from his studies at the Pontifical Institute of Moral Theology, Alphonsian Academy in Rome. He will be with us in the St. Paul rectory until late September, when he returns to his studies in Rome.
We know you join us in welcoming Fr. Kevin and helping him to feel at home here at the Collaborative!
In honor of the Independence Day holiday, our Collaborative Offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) is thrilled to host two fundraising events in July on Cape Cod and Nantucket, where we will welcome Dr. Edwin Vallecillo as our guest speaker. Edwin grew up in our home in Honduras with his seven siblings, and with the support of NPH and donors, became a medical doctor. He was the National Medical Director for NPH before becoming the COO of NPH International.
Please join us at our event on Nantucket on July 24 or in Brewster on July 25 – and invite family and friends! More details can be found at…
Beyond Rights: The Theological Case for Women
Monday, July 22 from 12:00-3:00pm at Boston College Simboli Hall, Brighton Campus
The celebration begins with Mass and lunch, followed by a lecture.
Event is free of charge, attend in person or virtually. (Please note: in-person space is limited)
Presenter: Cecilia González-Andrieu, professor of theological studies, Loyola Marymount University
To register…
As you may know, the people of Brazil are experiencing the impacts of unprecedented floods which are causing enormous suffering, loss of life and the displacement of more than 600,000 people from their homes.
Cardinal Seán is asking the parishes of the the Archdiocese to once again step forward with a special collection to help our brothers and sisters in need in Brazil. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) works with Caritas Brazil, an agency of the Church in Brazil, and is assisting with the needs in Brazil today and will receive funds collected during this time…
Last week, our Youth Ministry team and members of our high school Youth Group kicked off the summer by bringing back a Youth Group tradition – a camping trip to the Battenkill River in Vermont!
The three hour plus ride flew by, and after a brief stop in Switzerland for snacks and tattoos, we arrived at our campground in Arlington, Vt. We set up our tents and spent the afternoon swimming and playing games. Evening brought a delicious cookout, evening prayer, s’mores, and, of course, songs around the fire!
After breakfast and morning prayer, we packed up our tents and spent the afternoon floating down the beautiful Battenkill River…