Christmas Flowers and Music Memorial Donations

Posted on December 6, 2014 | Comments Off on Christmas Flowers and Music Memorial Donations

poinsettia-at-christmas-nightWould you like to make a donation towards Christmas Music or Christmas Flowers in memory of a loved one this holiday season? If so, you may make your donation by using an offertory envelope, the collection basket, Parish Pay, or by dropping your donation in the mail or at the Parish Office in the Rectory. Please be sure to include the name(s) of those you want remembered in this special way, and to print their name(s) clearly. The deadline to submit the name of a loved one is Friday, December 19 at noon.

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Posted in Important Announcements, Music, Special Collections

Visit “Trees & Trimmings” TODAY, December 6 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Posted on December 5, 2014 | Comments Off on Visit “Trees & Trimmings” TODAY, December 6 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Trees & Trimmings 2014Please join us for Saint John School’s annual holiday market, filled with everything you need for Christmas: freshly cut trees from Wilson Farm, custom decorated wreaths, red and white poinsettias, boxwoods and roping, delicious homemade baked goods, a Toy Raffle, “Kids Corner Boutique” and a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus!

“Angel of the Waters” a signed, framed print by former St. John parishioner E. Joseph Fontaine, will be our showcase raffle item this year. Tickets will be available at Trees & Trimmings until 4:00 p.m. Please contact Christina McCormick with any questions.

Tree Pickup Service: Enjoy a restful Christmas, and with a $25 donation let us pick up your tree after the holidays and deliver it to the Wellesley RDF on Jan. 3rd for you! Please note, you must be a Wellesley resident. Find all the details HERE.

Questions about Trees & Trimmings or for volunteer opportunities, please contact Marie Carroll  or Tricia Parmele.

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Family Mass Volunteers Needed

Posted on December 5, 2014 | Comments Off on Family Mass Volunteers Needed

coffee_donutsWe are in need of some volunteers to help set-up and clean-up the donuts and coffee after Family Mass. If you have never volunteered before, it is very easy! Donuts, coffee & bagels are delivered right to the Social Hall before Mass. All you need to do is arrive 10-15 minutes before Mass to set up the tables and then stay after to cleanup. For complete details and to sign-up for a date that is convenient for your family, please visit: stjohnwellesley.org/donuts

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Thanksgiving Thank You!

Posted on December 5, 2014 | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Thank You!

Thank YouA special thanks to all the parishioners who cooked, baked or served at the Thanksgiving feast at Bristol Lodge last Thursday.  The soup kitchen in Waltham hosted over 80 guests at their annual Thanksgiving feast. This could only happen thanks to the generosity of the St. John’s community.

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Posted in Seasonal Initiatives, Service Commission

December 7: News from Religious Education

Posted on December 5, 2014 | Comments Off on December 7: News from Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, December 7
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
*Grades 9 – 10 Teen Mass 5:00 p.m.
(with St. Paul students)
Next Week: Sunday, December 14
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Grades 7 & 8 Christmas Celebration 6:00–7:00pm, Philbin Hall
Wednesday, December 17
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Saturday, December 20
Grade 1 Christmas Pageant Practice 2:30 p.m.

*Grades 9 & 10 are expected to attend this Mass to which the 9th and 10th grades from St. Paul’s have been invited. A Christmas celebration follows in the Social Hall.  Grades 7 & 8 are encouraged and most welcome to attend the Mass; however, no class is scheduled for these grades.

A full calendar of all events is available on the Religious Education page.

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Leonard, jane.leonard@stjohnwellesley.org, or Linda Messore, linda.messore@stjohnwellesley.org.

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Posted in Important Announcements, Religious Education Program

Monday, December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Posted on December 1, 2014 | Comments Off on Monday, December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Immaculate ConceptionThe Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Masses at St. John:
7:00 am
9:00 am (with Saint John School – all welcome!)
12:00 pm
5:30 pm

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Posted in Holy Days, Important Announcements, Special Events, Special Mass Schedule

“Trees & Trimmings” This Saturday, December 6 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Posted on December 1, 2014 | Comments Off on “Trees & Trimmings” This Saturday, December 6 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Trees & Trimmings 2014Trees & Trimmings loves and needs donations of homemade baked goods for Santa’s Bakeshop — bake your favorite treat or classic family recipe! Please drop off all baked goods at Philbin Hall on Friday, December 6th, or contact Amy Baughman  or Julie Lavalle  if you wish to make a contribution of your favorite holiday goodie. Thank you!

“Angel of the Waters” a signed, framed print by former St. John parishioner E. Joseph Fontaine, will be our showcase raffle item this year. Tickets will be available after select masses and at T&T on Saturday, December 6 until 4:00 p.m. Please contact Christina McCormick with any questions.

Kid’s Corner will once again offer a boutique filled with Christmas gifts for parents, siblings, and grandparents. These items will be priced so that kids can afford to buy them. Our annual Toy Raffle is also a big highlight for the children. This year we are featuring an NEED ITEMS and other exciting items. There will also be craft projects, and don’t forget about SANTA!

Tree Pickup Service: Enjoy a restful Christmas, and with a $25 donation let us pick up your tree after the holidays and deliver it to the Wellesley RDF on Jan. 3rd for you! Please note, you must be a Wellesley resident. Find all the details HERE.

Questions about Trees & Trimmings or for volunteer opportunities, please contact Marie Carroll  or Tricia Parmele.

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2014 Advent Happenings

Posted on December 1, 2014 | Comments Off on 2014 Advent Happenings

Advent_abstractAN ADVENT GIFT FOR YOU – Special small books to nourish your mind and heart as you prepare for Christmas. Available beginning the weekend of November 29-30 at the Glen Road entrance to the Church.

Tuesday, December 2
EVENING FOR WOMEN – Moderator: Sr. Evelyn Ronan, SND
A wonderful way to begin our Advent journey! Through prayer, reflection and sharing, we will interweave this year’s theme, ‘Pondering Grace’ with Mary’s extraordinary ‘yes’ and journey with her. 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel/Social Hall

Saturday, December 6
TREES AND TRIMMINGS
Holiday market with trees, wreaths, decorated boxwoods, bakeshop, toy raffle, silent auction, Fontaine raffle, kid’s corner, photo with Santa—not to be missed! Saturday, December 6 – one day only, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at St. John School

December 13-14
BIRTHING KIT COLLECTION
During this Advent season, our Service Commission invites us, as a Parish, to assist in supplying ‘Birthing Kits’ as a way to reduce the mortality rates for mothers and newborns in Haiti. Birthing Kit Collection will take place at all the Masses on the weekend of December 13-14.

Sunday, December 14
PARISH CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Our Parish Choir, Family Mass Musicians, Christmas Youth and St. John School Chorus come together to provide a concert of Christmas music that will delight all ages at 2:00 p.m. in the Church!

Tuesday, December 16
ST. JOHN SCHOOL CONCERT
All are welcome to this experience of joy!, Tuesday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.

Sunday, December 21
FAMILY MASS CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Religious Education First Grade classes will be in costume as they present the Christmas Gospel—Sunday, December 21 at the 9:00 a.m. Family Mass in the Church.

Wednesday, December 24
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
There is no better way to prepare for Christmas! Come for this special gift of Confession on Christmas Eve from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Chapel.

CHRISTMAS 2014 MASS SCHEDULE

Wednesday, December 24
CHRISTMAS EVE
4:00 pm (Upper and Lower Church)
5:30 pm Family Mass
7:00 pm
10:00 pm (9:30 Choir Program)

Thursday, December 25
CHRISTMAS DAY
10:30 am (10:00 Choir Program)
No 5:00 pm Mass on Christmas Day

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November 30: News from Religious Education

Posted on November 29, 2014 | Comments Off on November 30: News from Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: No Sunday Classes
Wednesday, December 3
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Next Week: Sunday, December 7
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
*Grades 9 – 10 Teen Mass with St. Paul’s students at 5:00 p.m.
*Grades 9 & 10 are expected to attend this Mass to which the 9th and 10th grades from St. Paul’s have been invited. A Christmas celebration follows in the Social Hall.
Grades 7 & 8 are encouraged and most welcome to attend the Mass; however, no class is scheduled for these grades.

A full calendar of all events is available on the Religious Education page.

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Leonard, jane.leonard@stjohnwellesley.org, or Linda Messore, linda.messore@stjohnwellesley.org.

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Parish Thanksgiving Mass – Thursday at 8:30am

Posted on November 25, 2014 | Comments Off on Parish Thanksgiving Mass – Thursday at 8:30am

Please join us foThanksgiving_Prayer_2014r Mass on Thanksgiving morning at 8:30am. Wishing a happy and blessed Thanksgiving to all!

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