WELCOME!
Welcome to St. John the Evangelist Parish! We are a vibrant Catholic Community of faith located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. To those who call this Parish your spiritual home, we welcome you and your participation in all aspects of our Parish life. To those who are visiting our Parish or searching for a new spiritual home, we welcome you and invite you to join us. Wherever you find yourself on life’s journey, know you are always welcome!
IMPORTANT NEWS AND EVENTS
Adult Faith Formation Calendar
May 23, 7:30 p.m. Reflections on Vatican II: The Roles of Yves Congar and Marie-Dominique Chenu by Fr. Maury Scheppers - Social Hall
Fr. Scheppers, a Dominican priest from Kenya, is completing a year of study as a resident scholar at the Lonergan Institute of Boston College. As Father Hehir pointed out in his recent lectures on Vatican II, Pope John invited several distinguished but controversial scholars to participate in the planning of the Council. Father Congar was a driving force ...
Coming June 2-3: Our 8th Annual Baby Shower for Crisis Pregnancies
Most-needed items are: diapers (newborn), bottles, wipes, toiletries, diaper bags, rattles; infant-safe toys, hygiene products (baby nail clippers, brushes, combs,medicine droppers, baby thermometers), blanket sleepers, ‘sleep & plays’ (0-3months,3-6 months), baby towels, crib sheets, receiving blankets, outfits. (Please do not wrap your gift.) Receptacles will be available in the Church (at the Glen Road entrance) on June 2-3 to receive your gifts. Financial donations can be made to the “Fund ...
Coming June 9-10: St. Francis House Annual Men’s Clothing Drive
Do your Spring Cleaning and help others at the same time!St. John’s conducts an annual Men’s Clothing Drive in June to collect everyday clothing needs such as jeans, socks and hats for St. Francis House, the largest day shelter in New England, serving over 800 men and women on a daily basis. Services include meals, clothing, counseling and healthcare to the homeless. On the weekend of June 9-10, drop off donations ...
Parish Report to the Archdiocese on the Pastoral Planning Commission’s Proposal Available!
Please visit the Proposed Pastoral Collaborative page to read the Report to the Archdiocese on the Pastoral Planning Commission’s Proposal which was submitted to the Archdiocese on May 1.
Religious Education Registration for 2012-2013
Religious Education registration packets for the 2012-2013 school year were mailed to all families recently. The deadline for registering before the late fee is assessed is MAY 31. If you have not received a packet in the mail, it is available for download on the Religious Education page on our website. We are always looking for teachers who are willing to teach any of the Grades 1 ...
Golden and Silver Anniversary Mass
Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston. Celebrated by His Eminence, Sean Cardinal O’Malley O.F.M
Mass will include a renewal of vows. Family members and friends are welcome to attend. A formal invitation will be mailed to registered couples beginning in May. Register at the Parish Office or online by clicking HERE. Please register by May 25, 2012 in order to have your names included in the ...
