Christmas Wish Thank You

Posted on January 11, 2016 | Comments Off on Christmas Wish Thank You

Star of Bethlehem_Thank YouFrom Julie’s Family Learning Program, South Boston:  ‘On behalf of Julie’s Family Learning Program, we would like to thank the Christmas Wish Program at St. John the Evangelist Parish, for their very generous donation. Your compassion enables us to sustain and develop our program to better serve families and help them achieve the academic and life success goals they work so diligently for. We appreciate your support.’ – Robert D. Monahan, Executive Director

From St. Patrick’s Parish, Lowell: ‘Thank you very much for your generosity. The recipients are deeply appreciative. Wishing you all a very Blessed and Merry Christmas. God Bless’ – Fr. Michael O’Hara

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Posted in Christmas & Lent, Christmas Wish, Service Commission

Saint John Parish has been selected to participate in National Study!

Posted on January 11, 2016 | Comments Off on Saint John Parish has been selected to participate in National Study!

Catholic_Leadership_InstituteSt. John has been selected to participate in a national study of vibrant parishes conducted by the Catholic Leadership Institute! Please help us participate by completing a 10-15 minute survey online. The survey will  ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and enable you to provide feedback on what efforts the parish is doing to help you grow.  All responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as whole.

The survey will only be available from the week of January 18 through Ash Wednesday, February 10. We will email a link to the survey during the week of January 18th.  The link will also be available on our website. If you do not have the ability to complete an online survey, paper copies will also be available.

Thank you for helping with this important project!

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Thursday, January 14 at 7:30pm: St. John Book Discussion Group – “No Irrelevant Jesus: On Jesus and the Church Today”

Posted on January 11, 2016 | Comments Off on Thursday, January 14 at 7:30pm: St. John Book Discussion Group – “No Irrelevant Jesus: On Jesus and the Church Today”

No_Irrelevant_JesusWe will discuss six chapters in this most important book by Gerhard Lofink. Please email  John Stewart for further information and to arrange to pick up copies of the selected chapters or call  (617) 969-0950.
Thursday, January 14
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Parish Center

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Posted in Adult Faith Formation, Book Discussion Group

Religious Education Update for the Week of January 10

Posted on January 11, 2016 | Comments Off on Religious Education Update for the Week of January 10

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, January 10
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Grades 9, 10 High School Retreat 1:00 – 6:00 p.m., Church Social Hall (prior registration required)
Grades 7, 8 Class 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friends for Good 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grades 9, 10 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 13
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

Next Week: Sunday, January 17
No classes

A full calendar of all events is available at the Religious Education section of the Parish website.  If you have any questions, please contact Jane Leonard or Linda Messore.

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A Special Christmas Thank You…

Posted on January 5, 2016 | Comments Off on A Special Christmas Thank You…

Christmas_Thank YouWe would like to thank everyone who helped make this Christmas Season so very blessed for everyone:

  • For the music directors, cantors, choirs and instrumentalists who made beautiful music permeate our Church at the Christmas Concert and during the Christmas Liturgies.
  • For all who helped transform our Church into such a place of beauty for the Christmas season.
  • To everyone who helped make Christmas Wish a great success and brought joy to so many families.
  • For those who were involved in making the Christmas Pageant a delight which brought joy to our hearts.
  • For everyone who made Trees and Trimmings a success by raising money for the school and bringing a community together.
  • To all of you who sent a card or delivered flowers to those who were ill or alone, bringing a little cheer into their lives.
  • And for all of you whose presence at Christmas Masses made the celebrations complete.

We thank you all for your time, treasure and talents!

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Family Mass Program Update: Thank You from “Coffee & Donuts”!

Posted on January 5, 2016 | Comments Off on Family Mass Program Update: Thank You from “Coffee & Donuts”!

coffee_&_donuts_DDA thank you to all the families who volunteered their time over the past four months for our Family Mass Coffee and Donuts hour.  Special thanks to: the Bohlin Family, the Cassa Family, the Foley Family, the Hamill Family, the Hill Family, the Notari Family, the McDonough Family, the Pearson Family, the Reidy Family, the Songer Family and the Sullivan Family. We would not be able to do it without the help of so many people! Coffee and Donuts will resume on Jan 10th. We welcome anyone interested in hosting a shift in 2016 to please sign-up at stjohnwellesley.org/donuts. Thanks!!

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Posted in Children, Family Mass, Volunteers Needed

Archdiocese of Boston New Year’s Eve Prayer Vigil

Posted on December 28, 2015 | Comments Off on Archdiocese of Boston New Year’s Eve Prayer Vigil

RCAB_New_Years_Eve_Prayer_VigilAll are welcome to join the Archdiocese of Boston’s annual New Year’s Eve Prayer Vigil at St. Clement’s Eucharistic Shrine in Boston on December 31.  There will be a Holy Hour with Rosary and reflections by Fr. Peter Grover beginning at 10:00pm, followed by Holy Mass with Cardinal Seán O’Malley at 11:30pm. Confessions will be available from 9pm until Mass, and a New Year Celebration will follow the Mass.

Plenary Indulgence for the Jubilee Year of Mercy for all those who participate in the prayer vigil and Mass for the New Year!

St. Clement’s Eucharistic Shrine: 1105 Boylston St., Boston. Shuttle Service available from St. Columbkille Parish (321 Market St., Brighton) beginning at 8:30pm.

Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Boston and the Oblates of the Virgin Mary

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Christmas 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 | Comments Off on Christmas 2015

O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!Small_Creche_Cover_Bright
Wishing you peace, love and joy this Christmas
and throughout the New Year.

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Christmas Collection for the Clergy Retirement Trust

Posted on December 23, 2015 | Comments Off on Christmas Collection for the Clergy Retirement Trust

Retired_PriestsEvery Christmas, Catholics across the Archdiocese of Boston join together to honor and thank our priests. Your gift to the Clergy Health and Retirement Trust helps to ensure an appropriate level of care and quality of life for our 614 active and senior priests. Please remember priests such as Fr. Tom Powers, Fr. John Connelly and Msgr. Joseph Lind who have made a meaningful difference in your life, and consider honoring him/them with a generous gift to the Christmas collection. Our priests are there for us in times of need. Now it is our turn to care for them when they need us. All are welcome to make a gift online at www.clergyfunds.org or use the in-pew envelopes that will be provided, or simply text the word PRIEST to 56512 (message & data rates may apply).  Thank you in advance for your prayers and generous support of our priests.

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Posted in Christmas, Special Collections

Christmas Tree Pick-Up Service from “Trees and Trimmings”!

Posted on December 23, 2015 | Comments Off on Christmas Tree Pick-Up Service from “Trees and Trimmings”!

Enjoy a restful Christmas, and with a $25 donation the “Trees and Trimmings” crew from Saint John School will pick up your tree and deliver it to the Wellesley RDF on Saturday, January 9th for you!  Find all the details at:  Trees & Trimmings

Please Note: This service is available for Wellesley residents only.

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