Category Archives: Disciples in Mission

From Our Collaborative Pastoral Council

Posted on May 6, 2016 | Comments Off on From Our Collaborative Pastoral Council

SJSP Collaborative Logo_SmallThe Collaborative Pastoral Council has been engaged since its formation in Disciples in Mission training offered by the Archdiocese and initial discussions at its monthly meetings concerning the key goals and objectives of the Collaborative. In addition, each Collaborative must focus on the development by mid-2017 of a Pastoral Plan which will establish priorities, including vocations to the Diocesan priesthood, for the Collaborative and provide the framework for the New Evangelization. The St. John-St. Paul Collaborative has commenced that effort and a Writing Team has been established which includes members of the Council, parishioners and Parish staff. The Council and the Writing Team look forward to continuing their efforts with the arrival of Fr. Laughlin as the new Pastor this summer.

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St. John-St. Paul Collaborative

Posted on June 6, 2015 | Comments Off on St. John-St. Paul Collaborative

SJSP Collaborative Logo_SmallThis week marks the beginning of the St. John-St. Paul Catholic Collaborative!

We welcome Fr. Kevin Sepe as Pastor and Fr. Arthur McKay as Parochial Vicar of our new Collaborative.

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Welcome Fr. Sepe!

Posted on June 2, 2015 | Comments Off on Welcome Fr. Sepe!

Today, June 2, we welcome Fr. Kevin Sepe as Pastor of the new St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative.

Welcome Fr. Sepe!

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Welcome Fr. Sepe!

Posted on January 26, 2015 | Comments Off on Welcome Fr. Sepe!

Fr. Kevin_SepeAs was announced at Masses this past weekend, Fr. Kevin Sepe has been appointed Pastor of our St. John – St. Paul Collaborative, effective with the official launch of the new Collaborative on June 2, 2015. We warmly welcome Fr. Sepe to Wellesley!

After being ordained in 1986 Father Sepe served at St. Joseph Parish in Quincy, Sacred Heart Parish in Middleboro, and St. Mary Parish in Randolph before being appointed Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi in Braintree in 1998.  During his 13-year tenure as Pastor at St. Francis, Father Sepe completed enhancements to the church, the school and the rectory as well as growth in enrollment at St. Francis of Assisi School.  In 2012, Father Sepe was appointed Episcopal Vicar and Secretary for Parish Life and Leadership for the Archdiocese.

— from The Pilot

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Collaboration Countdown UPDATED

Posted on January 2, 2015 | Comments Off on Collaboration Countdown UPDATED

SJSP Collaborative Logo_SmallNovember, 2012 Cardinal Sean announces a new plan for the Archdiocese entitled “Disciples in Mission”. The plan creates clusters of parishes called Collaboratives.

June, 2013 Phase I begins with 28 parishes entering into 22 Collaboratives.

July, 2013 The St. John-St. Paul Inter-Parish Team begins bulletin & website announcements explaining the Collaborative.

May, 2014 Father Powers and Father Rafferty indicate to the Archdiocese that St John and St Paul are willing to enter Phase III of the “Disciples in Mission” plan.

June, 2014 Phase II begins with 44 parishes entering into 21 Collaboratives.

September, 2014 Archdiocese announces St. John and St. Paul will be included in Phase III of the Collaborative Diocesan Plan.

October, 2014 Archdiocese representatives consult with St John and St Paul parish and staff councils regarding selection process for a new pastor for the Collaborative

Early 2015 New pastor for St. John-St. Paul Collaborative will be named (will assume responsibility for both parishes on formal launch of the Collaborative in June)

June 2, 2015 Formal launch of the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative (Phase III)

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Collaboration Countdown

Posted on December 16, 2014 | Comments Off on Collaboration Countdown

SJSP Collaborative Logo_SmallNovember, 2012 Diocesan announcement of Disciples in Mission (Collaboratives)

June, 2013 Implementation of the Collaboratives in Phase I

July, 2013 The St. John-St. Paul Inter-Parish Team began bulletin & website announcements explaining the Collaborative

June 2014 Implementation of the Collaboratives in Phase II

June, 2014 St. John and St. Paul volunteer to be included in Phase III

September, 2014 Archdiocese announces St. John and St. Paul will be included in Phase III of the Collaborative Diocesan Plan

October, 2014 Diocese conducts consultation with St. John’s and St. Paul’s Parish Councils, Finance Councils and Staff

December, 2014 Proposed date for the announcement of the new Pastor for the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative (postponed)

June 2, 2015 Formal launch of the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative (Phase III)

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September 15, 2014: Phase Three Collaboratives Announced

Posted on September 15, 2014 | Comments Off on September 15, 2014: Phase Three Collaboratives Announced

Disciples in MissionThe St. John – St. Paul Collaborative is formally announced.  From the Disciples in Mission website:

These Collaboratives will formally begin on June 2, 2015.  For more details, see our Frequently Asked Questions document.  You can also go to two articles in the Pilot, here and here.

The Collaboratives are:

  • Saint Agatha in Milton
  • Saint Francis Xavier and Saint Albert in Weymouth
  • Sacred Heart in Weymouth/Braintree and Saint Thomas in Braintree
  • Saint Mary and Saint Bernadette in Randolph
  • Saint John and Saint Paul in Wellesley
  • Saint Mary in Franklin
  • Sacred Heart and Saint Brigid in Lexington
  • Saint Martha in Plainville and Saint Mary in Wrentham
  • Saint Gregory, Dorchester, Saint Matthew, Dorchester, and Saint Angela, Mattapan
  • Saint Mark and Saint Ambrose in Dorchester
  • Gate of Heaven and Saint Brigid in South Boston
  • Saint Vincent, Saint Peter, and Saint Monica/Augustine in South Boston
  • Blessed Mother Teresa, Holy Family, and Saint Peter, Dorchester
  • Saint Paul in Cambridge
  • Saint Ann, Saint Joseph, and Saint Catherine in Somerville
  • Saint Rita, Lowell, Saint Marguerite, Dracut, and Saint Mary Magdalen, Tyngsboro
  • Saint Mary in Georgetown/Rowley
  • Immaculate Conception in Newburyport and Holy Redeemer in West Newbury and Merrimac

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St. John – St. Paul Collaborative News

Posted on August 15, 2014 | Comments Off on St. John – St. Paul Collaborative News

SJSP Collaborative Logo_SmallThe St. John and St. Paul Collaborative will be formally launched in the summer of 2015.  For the past year, we have been answering Frequently Asked Questions about the new Collaborative in our parish bulletins and here on our website.
Where can I find any questions that I’ve missed?

All of the questions that have been published over the past year can be found here on the St. John the Evangelist Parish website – just click ST. JOHN-ST. PAUL COLLABORATIVE NEWS on the “Quick Links” menu. There you will find all the questions and answers that have been published so far, as well as important background and historical information about the Archdiocesan Pastoral Plan, the Collaborative process, and the proposed St. John-St. Paul Collaborative. In addition, The Office of Pastoral Planning of the Archdiocese of Boston maintains a detailed website called “Disciples in Mission” (www.disciplesinmission.com), which contains extensive information on the Pastoral Plan as well as updates on the process and resources for parishes.

The Inter Parish Collaborative Team welcomes your comments and feedback. Please email your questions or comments to: stjohn.stpaul@gmail.com  

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Collaborative Question: Who Will Become Pastor?

Posted on August 12, 2014 | Comments Off on Collaborative Question: Who Will Become Pastor?

SJSP Collaborative Logo_SmallThe St. John and St. Paul Collaborative will be formally launched in the summer of 2015.  Following is a recently asked question and answer about the new Collaborative:

QUESTION: Why hasn’t it been announced that Father Powers will retire next year and Father Rafferty will become the Pastor?

It is not yet known who will be the Pastor of our Collaborative. Among the parishes which started their Collaboratives in Phase I and II, about 50% have Pastors which were selected from one of the parishes in that Collaborative. It is not known whether or not Father Rafferty will be selected to be the Pastor of our Collaborative. This will be decided ultimately by Cardinal Sean O’Malley. What we do know is that Father Powers will retire sometime in 2015. This was announced in the St. John’s and St. Paul’s bulletins on May 11 and May 18 over the signatures of Fathers Rafferty and Powers.

More information can be found on the St. John’s web site  (St. John – St. Paul Collaborative News) and on the Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Planning website (www.disciplesinmission.com)

The Inter Parish Collaborative Team welcomes your comments and feedback. Please email your questions or comments to: stjohn.stpaul@gmail.com  

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Collaborative Question: What Does the Future Hold in Terms of Priests?

Posted on July 31, 2014 | Comments Off on Collaborative Question: What Does the Future Hold in Terms of Priests?

SJSP Collaborative Logo_SmallThe St. John and St. Paul Collaborative will be formally launched in the summer of 2015.  Following is a recently asked question and answer about the new Collaborative:

QUESTION: 2s) What really does the future hold in terms of priests? I have not seen any projections for several years, but I strongly suspect the Archdiocese is heading toward a very serious crisis within the next decade, with not enough priests to respond to even the current level of demand for the sacraments.

Your concern for the future, in terms of the number of priests, is a major factor for the formation of Collaboratives in the Archdiocese of Boston. We are fast approaching the time when we will have too few priests to adequately cover all the churches in the Archdiocese, prompting the change to one Pastor per Collaborative. In Phase 1, as many as 4 churches were joined into 1 Collaborative having only 1 Pastor. The new Pastors of the Collaboratives will devote more of their time to ecclesiastical matters and less of their time to administrative duties which can be performed more efficiently by properly trained lay people. This transition will require more participation from the lay ministries in the daily operation of the church.

More information can be found on the St. John’s web site  (St. John – St. Paul Collaborative News) and on the Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Planning website (www.disciplesinmission.com)

The Inter Parish Collaborative Team welcomes your comments and feedback. Please email your questions or comments to: stjohn.stpaul@gmail.com  

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