Catholic Appeal 2014: Forward in Hope

Posted on March 4, 2014 | Comments Off on Catholic Appeal 2014: Forward in Hope

This past week, the Archdiocese of Boston launched the 2014 Catholic Appeal, Forward in Hope. The Appeal supports 50 ministries that benefit our parish and thousands of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Your support of this important effort helps make our parish a thriving, welcoming community of faith. If you have yet to do so, please consider pledging your support to the 2014 Appeal. You are encouraged to watch this year’s video and share it with your family and friends by clicking on the image below:

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Ash Wednesday, March 5th

Posted on March 1, 2014 | Comments Off on Ash Wednesday, March 5th

Lenten CrossA holy day of fast and abstinence

Mass Schedule
7:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. (with St. John School)
12:00 Noon
5:30 p.m.

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5th and 6th Grade Youth Mass: Sunday, March 30

Posted on March 1, 2014 | Comments Off on 5th and 6th Grade Youth Mass: Sunday, March 30

youth_massOn March 30th, the 9:00 a.m. Family Mass will be hosted by 5th and 6th grade students at our St. John’s Youth Mass. Students in Grades 5 and 6 from our Parish, Religious Education classes, Family Clusters, and Saint John School are all invited to take part in the Mass. If your child would like to be a greeter, reader, or present the gifts and/or help with the collection, please email Chrissy Cassa at chrissy.cassa@stjohnswellesley.org with your child’s name and what they would like to volunteer for.

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Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30pm: Evening for Women

Posted on March 1, 2014 | Comments Off on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30pm: Evening for Women

heart-of-godA wonderful way to prepare for Lent!  This year’s theme – Becoming a Space for God… A Journey Into the Heart of Life – invites us to travel down new avenues of seeing and hearing to experience the grace in everyday life. Through reflection, prayer, sharing, with a fabulous potluck, we’ll travel this road together every first Tuesday evening.  Join us this Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the Social Hall – bring a favorite winter recipe! All are Welcome!  Moderator: Sr. Evelyn Ronan, SND

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March 2: This Week in Religious Education

Posted on March 1, 2014 | Comments Off on March 2: This Week in Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, March 2
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.
Grade 10 Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 5 Ash Wednesday
Grades 1– 6 Class 3:30– 4:45 p.m.

Next Week: Sunday, March 9
Grades 1– 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

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February 23: Coming Up in Religious Education

Posted on February 21, 2014 | Comments Off on February 23: Coming Up in Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, February 23 – No Classes
Next Week: Sunday, March 2
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.
Grade 10 Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 5 Ash Wednesday
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30– 4:45 p.m

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Saint John School Kindergarten Open House and Visiting Day – Wednesday, February 26

Posted on February 14, 2014 | Comments Off on Saint John School Kindergarten Open House and Visiting Day – Wednesday, February 26

Kindergarten Visiting Day Open House flyerSaint John School will be holding a special Kindergarten Open House and Visiting Day on Wednesday, February 26 from 8:00 – 9:30am.  If you are thinking about kindergarten options for your child, please join us for a formal presentation on our kindergarten curriculum, followed by a kindergarten parent panel to answer questions and a tour of our actual classrooms to observe our students in action.  Come learn more about the Saint John School difference!

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament CANCELLED Today Due to Weather

Posted on February 13, 2014 | Comments Off on Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament CANCELLED Today Due to Weather

Winter_Weather_CancellationsAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament will not be held today, Thursday, February 13  due to weather.

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Father Hehir: Pope’s focus on poor brings church tradition to forefront

Posted on February 10, 2014 | Comments Off on Father Hehir: Pope’s focus on poor brings church tradition to forefront

(CNS photo /Bob Roller)

This week’s Pilot features an article on Father Hehir’s talk at the annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington on February 3.

The focus thus far by Pope Francis on the church’s responsibilities to the poor are certainly not new, and there will continue to be new challenges as his attention encompasses other aspects of Catholic social teaching, suggested Father J. Bryan Hehir in an address to people who work in social ministries.

Read the full article online in the Pilot.

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Attention Young Actors – Help “Perform” the Passion Play on Palm Sunday!

Posted on February 6, 2014 | Comments Off on Attention Young Actors – Help “Perform” the Passion Play on Palm Sunday!

Passion PlaySeeking Actors/Actresses in Grade 3 and older to help “perform” the Passion Play at the 9:00 AM Family Mass on Palm Sunday, April 13.  There will be one rehearsal on Saturday April 12, from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Attendance at this rehearsal is required and mandatory.  Confirmation candidates will earn 5 hours of Community Service credit.

Please contact Maria Wardwell (781-237-2148 or maria.wardwell@stjohnwellesley.org) or Chrissy Harding (781-416-7362 or cctharding@aol.com) for information and registration.


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