I would like to thank all of you for making our missionary appeal such a great success last weekend. Thank you very much for your support and generous donations for the people of my native diocese of Kikwit. Through your generosity, the lives of our people and especially our children who benefit from diocesan ministries and services, are greatly enriched. Be assured of my prayers for all of you. May God continue to bless you now and for years to come.Comments Off on A Thank You from Fr. Francois
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This Week: Sunday, May 3
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Grades 7, 8 Class 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Friends for Good 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grade 9 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8
First Communion Practice 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. as assigned*
*Each student was assigned to specific practice dates. It is important your child attends at the correct time. Please contact Linda Messore if you are unsure which practices to attend.
Saturday, May 9
First Communion 9:00 & 11:30 a.m.
Next Week: Monday, May 11
Confirmation Practice 7:00 p.m., Philbin Hall
Tuesday, May 12
Sacrament of Confirmation 7:00 p.m., Church
A full calendar of all events is available on the Religious Education section of the Parish website.
REGISTRATION 2015-2016 Religious Education registration information for the 2015-2016 school year was recently e-mailed to all families. If you did not receive the email, the form and directions are available for download on the Religious Education page.
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Come gather with our Parish Community –
all ages, to honor and bless
Fr. Thomas Powers
as he retires after 22 years of ministry
at St. John the Evangelist Parish
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In Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) he urges us to keep a healthy attitude in keeping the faith alive. It’s a mystery, and forgiveness should be the norm instead of being judgmental. The goal is to create a unity of purpose among all.
The St. Paul Parish Men’s Fellowship Group continues with Chapter 3, The Proclamation of the Gospel – how in practical steps we should approach evangelization joyfully, patiently and with the progressive preaching of the saving death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our next meeting is Wednesday, April 29th at 7:30pm in the St. Paul Parish Hall located behind the Church at 502 Washington Street. We’ve got room for you!
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On Tuesday, April 28, members of the St. John Service Commission visited St. Francis House to present our Parish Lenten Gift.
For more information on St. Francis House and our Gift, please visit our 2015 Parish Lenten Gift page: St. Francis House – A House of Grace
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Pondering Grace through the Lens of Love Come join us on Tuesday evening, May 5 for our last gathering this year. 6:30 p.m. in the Social Hall (Don’t forget your favorite recipe!) All Welcome!
Moderator: Sr. Evelyn Ronan SND
St. John’s Adult Faith Formation Commission
Email: AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org
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This Week: Sunday, April 26 No Classes
Next Week: Sunday, May 3
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Grades 7, 8 Class 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Friends for Good 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grade 9 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8
First Communion Practice 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. as assigned*
*Each student was assigned to specific practice dates. It is important your child attends at the correct time. Please contact Linda Messore if you are unsure which practices to attend.
Saturday, May 9
First Communion 9:00 & 11:30 a.m.
A full calendar of all events is available on the Religious Education section of the Parish website.
REGISTRATION 2015-2016 Religious Education registration information for the 2015-2016 school year was recently e-mailed to all families. If you did not receive the email, the form and directions are available for download on the Religious Education page.
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Come gather with our parish community –
all ages, to honor and bless
Fr. Thomas Powers
as he retires after 22 years of ministry
at St. John the Evangelist Parish
MASSES
Each Mass will have a special expression of thanks for Fr. Tom
RECEPTION
Sunday, May 3 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Wellesley Country Club
300 Wellesley Avenue, Wellesley
Light refreshments. Plenty of parking available at Wellesley Country Club
(Smart casual attire – please, no denim)
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For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities has continued its mission of building a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people. As one of the largest providers of social services in Massachusetts, it offers nearly 90 programs and services in 27 locations around Eastern Massachusetts. Last year, Catholic Charities helped 200,475 of our neediest neighbors of all faiths from Lawrence to Brockton and Natick to Boston. For more information, please contact Megan Artz at (617) 451-7962 or megan_artz@ccab.org.
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ENGAGE:
ENGAGE sessions have begun. Evening sessions: Tuesdays at Mount St. Vincent 7:00-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the McConville’s home 7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.(please call the McConville’s at (781)237-6458 or jfmcconville@comcast.net for information)
Boston College – Church in the 21st Century Online Courses:
Living Faith in Our Social Context
April 29-June 2
Guided by 101 Questions and Answers on Catholic Social Teaching, by Fr. Ken Himes, O.F.M. , this new course focuses on several key themes of Catholic thought, including human dignity, human rights, and the common good. Learn about our call to live lives of faith in a social context that is deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition.
The Creed: What We Believe
April 29-June 2
Focusing on the Apostles Creed while also referring to Scripture and the Nicene Creed, this course explores both what it means to believe as well as what is believed in order to live our faith more richly everyday. To register go to www.bc.edu/stmce/c21online Registration closes April 24 or when filled to capacity
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