7:00am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church
9:00am Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church
with Saint John School – all welcome!
7:00pm Mass at St. Paul Church
Ascension Thursday, May 29 – A Holy Day of Obligation
The Sacrament of Confirmation at the Collaborative
In 2024, the Archdiocese of Boston announced that the ordinary age of Confirmation would be lowered from Grade 10 to Grade 8. This change was made to facilitate a renewal in family engagement in the life of the parish, especially Sunday Mass, and a renewal of youth ministry within parishes – one that goes beyond sacramental preparation.
Over the past few weeks 234 young people in Grades 8-12 received the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Robert Reed in three separate liturgies – including two at St. John on the same evening!
Please keep them in your prayers as they continue to be filled with the Holy Spirit and grow in their faith.
Laudato Si’ Week 2025 – Events and Resources
From May 24-31, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’ – his powerful call for us to care for God’s creation, humanity’s common home. Our new Holy Father, Pope Leo, has also stressed the need to move “from words to action” on protection of the environment. We invite you to visit our Care for Creation page on the Collaborative website for more information and related resources.
Get inspired to put your faith into action! The Boston Chapter of the Laudato Si’ Movementwill host a showing of the award-winning film The Letter via Zoom. Pope Francis invites five people from around the world to come to Rome to share their concerns about climate change as they seek hope for the future. Register at…
Sunday, June 8: A Celebration at St. Paul Church
Please join us for the
REDEDICATION OF THE ST. PAUL BELL
AND
DEDICATION OF THE ST. PAUL BELL TOWER
Sunday, June 8, 2025
11:00am Mass
St. Paul Church
Reception following on the Church Lawn
Our Last 9am Family Mass (and Coffee & Donuts!) and 5pm Youth Mass is this Sunday, May 18
Every year, our Sunday 9:00am Family Mass and 5:00pm Youth Mass programs go on their own “summer vacation” from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
This Sunday, May 18 will be our last 9:00am Family Mass (and Coffee & Donuts!) and last 5:00pm Youth Mass until September 7, so be sure to join us!
Celebrating Mary in May!
“O Mary!
We crown thee with blossoms today,
Queen of the Angels,
Queen of the May!”
Saturday, May 18: Veterans Memorial Mass at the 4:00pm Vigil at St. Paul
All military veterans and their families are cordially invited to attend a special Veterans Memorial Mass at St. Paul Church at 4:00pm on Saturday, May 21. Organized by the Wellesley Veterans’ Council, this annual event brings Wellesley veterans together as part of the annual Wellesley Wonderful Weekend. Veterans are invited (but not required!) to wear their uniforms and gather in the St. Paul foyer to process in with the celebrant to reserved seats at the front of the church.
During the Mass we will remember those veterans from Wellesley who gave their lives for our country.
Habemus Papam! Pope Leo XIV
With joy and gratitude we welcome our newly elected pope, Pope Leo XIV.
We join with millions of faithful around the world in praying for him and for the Church.
Ignatian Volunteer Corps: A Meaningful Path in Retirement
The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) New England offers a unique opportunity for retired or semi-retired individuals to use their skills, wisdom, and experience to serve communities in need. Through part-time service and reflection in the Ignatian tradition, IVC members build community, engage in work that matters, and embrace this next chapter in life with renewed vitality.
IVC connects adults 50+ with social service nonprofits, allowing them to make a meaningful impact while deepening their own sense of purpose and spirituality. New England Ignatian Volunteers ordinarily commit to two days per week of service in parishes, schools, or nonprofit organizations working directly with those experiencing poverty or marginalization, or in the pursuit of social justice. The service commitment takes place over a ten-month period…
Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00pm: “Evening for Women” Closing Mass at St. John
As the 2024-2025 Evening for Women season – Women in Scripture and the Church – comes to a close, all women of the Collaborative are warmly invited to join us as Fr. Jim Laughlin celebrates Mass on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00pm at St. John the Evangelist Church.
Mass will be followed by a potluck dinner so dust off those Spring recipes!
To help us plan for the evening kindly RSVP…