Due to continuing weather concerns, Marian Movement (Rosary) is cancelled this evening.
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Posted in Adult Faith Formation, Important Announcements
While the weather forecast for the next 24-36 still contains some uncertainty, there is general agreement that temperatures will drop drastically by Sunday afternoon, resulting in a flash freeze and hazardous travel conditions.
In light of this, the Sunday 5:00pm Mass, scheduled for St. John’s this week, is cancelled.
Our regular Mass Schedules are in effect for Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. All are encouraged to use good judgment and not take unnecessary risks when planning to travel to Mass. Safety is paramount, and all are reminded that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass does not apply when there is grave difficulty in fulfilling this obligation. (See Code of Canon Law, Canon 1248 §2)
Please be safe this weekend!
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Posted in Important Announcements, Special Mass Schedule
Are you considering a Catholic education for your child(ren) age 2.9 – Grade 6? If so, Saint John School is the place for you! All are invited to attend our Open House on Sunday, February 3 following the 9:00 Family Mass (from 10:00am – 12:00pm.) Please join us for coffee, donuts, and tours to see many capital improvements and what makes our school a special part of this Parish and Collaborative.
We are also offering Walk-In Tours from 9:00-2:00pm starting January 30 through April 3. To learn more about Saint John School and how your child(ren) can benefit from our values-based education, please visit www.saintjohnschool.net or call 781-235-0300.
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A Holy Hour for Life will be held on Tuesday, January 22 at St. Paul during Eucharistic Adoration, which begins at 1:00pm. This Holy Hour is part of the Archdiocesan observance of the National Day of Prayer and Penance marking the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion on demand, and will be held at parishes throughout the Archdiocese to pray for safe travel and a successful pilgrimage to Washington DC for all those attending the annual March for Life. At 2:00pm, led by Fr. Laughlin, we will pray together for those who have been wounded by abortion, for respect for the dignity of human life from conception to natural death, and that those who govern us may be guided by justice, truth, and a love for the gift of life.
The Holy Hour for Life is organized by Boston Deacons for Life in collaboration with the Pro Life Office of the Archdiocese of Boston. Please join us, all are welcome.
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The Future of Women Deacons
Views from the Papal Commission and American Pews
All are invited to join us on Tuesday evening at 6:00pm in Powers Hall to watch the livestream of this panel discussion at Fordham University. At this symposium on women deacons past, present, and future, two members of the Papal Study Commission on the Diaconate of Women will speak publicly for the first time since Pope Francis created the commission in 2016. They will be joined by an American woman religious who has done research on how women deacons would be received in U.S. parishes. The speakers will be:
Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., President of Salt & Light Media, will moderate.
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As the beautiful season of Christmas draws to a close, I’d like to thank all of the many people who made the celebration of Advent and Christmas within our collaborative so inspiring. The liturgies were uplifting and joyful thanks to our talented singers and musicians. Many volunteers have beautified our churches and the staff has worked diligently in attending to all of the added logistics that the holidays bring. The true Christmas spirit was alive in the extraordinary outreach to the needy through Christmas Wish and the Giving Tree. Thanks to all of you who have given so selflessly!
There is always a certain sadness in bidding farewell to Christmas. Our consolation is that the reality of Christmas is not just for a season but always. Jesus Christ is Emmanuel, God with us, in both our joys and our sorrows. And, as this poem by Howard Thurman so beautifully expresses, we are called all year to carry on the work of Christmas as we see the face of Christ in those in need.
Christmas blessings,
Fr. Jim
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All current high school students are invited to join the St. John-St. Paul Youth Ministry team and NPH USA for an immersion and service trip to NPH Dominican Republic this summer, August 15 – 21, 2019.
We will have the unique opportunity to stay at the NPH home with the children, in a newly constructed visitor’s house, which will allow us to immerse ourselves in NPH life with the children and their culture. This will be an unforgettable opportunity to experience the work of NPH firsthand, meet the amazing children who live in the NPH Dominican Republic home and take part in a service project which will have a lasting impact on the community there. This trip is offered to current high school students and places are limited. To find out more or to sign up :
For more information, or if you are unable to attend the meeting but are interested in the trip, please contact Anne Mears.
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The St. John- St. Paul Collaborative and The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents invite you to a one day spiritual retreat for parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago.
Saturday, January 12 from 9:30am to 7:00pm
St. John the Evangelist Parish
9 Glen Rd. Wellesley, MA 02481
Pre-Registration Required – register at: www.emfgp.org
$25/person or $40/couple (Registration fee includes three meals and all retreat materials)
Ample free parking
Scholarships are available
For more information, call Diane, Paul’s Mother at 617.542.8057 or email: diane@emfgp.org
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She brought forth into the world eternal light, Jesus Christ our Lord.
SCHEDULE FOR THE HOLY DAY
7:00am at St. John
9:00am at St. Paul
12:00pm at St. John
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O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!
Wishing you peace, love and joy this Christmas
and throughout the New Year.
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