Category Archives: Children

Attention Young Actors – Passion Play Rehearsal This Saturday!

Passion PlayActors/Actresses in Grade 3 and older – help “perform” the Passion Play at the 9:00 AM Family Mass on Palm Sunday, March 29. Attendance at one rehearsal this Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 AM- 12:00 is required/mandatory.  Confirmation candidates 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.


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, March 29.
Attendance at one rehearsal Saturday March 28, from 9:00 AM- 12:00 is required/mandatory.  Confirmation candidates 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.


Grade 1 Christmas Pageant This Sunday, December 21 at the 9:00am Family Mass

The Religious Education 1st Grade classes will be in costume as they present the Christmas Gospel this Sunday, December 21 at the 9am Family Mass.

The Religious Ed Team wishes all our families, teachers and friends a special peace and joy at Christmas and throughout the New Year.  Thank you for sharing the gift of your wonderful children with us.

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

Parish Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, September 21

pancakesPlease join us on Sunday, September 21 for our Parish Pancake Breakfast following our Sunday morning Masses. We will have pancakes in the Social Hall along with games, pony rides, a petting zoo, and much more outside on the grounds!  We look forward to seeing you there!

Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, October 5 at 2:30pm

Blessing of the Animals LogoJoin us this Sunday, October 5 at 2:30pm for the “Blessing of the Animals”.  All loved animals are welcome – real, toy and photo!  Free balloon animals for kids of all ages!  (Behind the Church)

For their safety, all real animals should be leashed or in a carrier.  Please consider donating gently used blankets and towels for local animal shelters.

The Family Mass Program Returns This Sunday, September 7

Family Mass_AltarWelcome Back! This Sunday, September 7 the 9:00AM Mass returns to our Family Mass Program. We are looking forward to an exciting year of praying and worshiping together, filled with wonderful liturgies, events and hospitality.

Family Mass Volunteers There are many opportunities for parents and children to participate during the Family Mass. Would your child like to bring up the gifts one Sunday? Or help pass the collection basket? If so, please email our Family Mass Coordinator, Chrissy Cassa to schedule a day that works for your family.

Donuts & Coffee The Family Mass Donuts & Coffee hour is starting back up on September 7th after the 9AM Mass. Please come downstairs to the Social Hall for a cup of coffee, donut or bagel and catch up with friends. New to the Parish? This is a great time to connect with other St. John families!

And finally, this wonderful Family Mass social hour could not happen without your help! Please consider signing up for a Sunday to help with set-up and clean-up. An online signup form and all the details are on the web at stjohnwellesley.org/donuts

It’s Appreciation Weekend!

All Masses this weekend, June 7-8, will be in Thanksgiving for you who make our parish all that it is and continues to become! Thank You All!

Please join us Sunday morning for refreshments after the 7:30am, 9:00am, and 11:00am Masses.

Passion Play Thank You!

Passion PlayWe would like to thank everyone who participated in the Passion Play that was performed at the 9:00 a.m. Family Mass on Palm Sunday. Our special thanks to:

Arianna Baffa, Caterina Baffa, Cali Bernier, Ellen Burstein, Katie Burstein, Jane Butler, Jenny Cassa, Kate Cassa, Nicole Ceriani, Fiona Corkhill, Camille Cuzzapoli, Shannon Duffy, John Fadule, James Fadule, Cosimo Ferrante, Chrissy Harding, Meagan Harding, Tommy Harding, Chris Harding, Tommy Hillmer, Chris Holownia, Nora Jarquin, Ava Keresztes, Anthony Messore, Christina Messore, Mikey Messore, Tim Murphy, Catherine Murrey, Jill Oliver, Emma Pearson, Nicollette Pearson, Marike Perry, Claire Picken, Elizabeth Picken, John Picken, Andrew Scherrer, Matthew Scherrer, and Maria Wardwell.

Attention Young Actors! Rehearsal for the Passion Play this Saturday, April 12

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.