Category Archives: Children

5th and 6th Grade Youth Mass: Sunday, March 30

Posted on March 1, 2014 | Comments Off on 5th and 6th Grade Youth Mass: Sunday, March 30

youth_massOn March 30th, the 9:00 a.m. Family Mass will be hosted by 5th and 6th grade students at our St. John’s Youth Mass. Students in Grades 5 and 6 from our Parish, Religious Education classes, Family Clusters, and Saint John School are all invited to take part in the Mass. If your child would like to be a greeter, reader, or present the gifts and/or help with the collection, please email Chrissy Cassa at chrissy.cassa@stjohnswellesley.org with your child’s name and what they would like to volunteer for.

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Saint John School Kindergarten Open House and Visiting Day – Wednesday, February 26

Posted on February 14, 2014 | Comments Off on Saint John School Kindergarten Open House and Visiting Day – Wednesday, February 26

Kindergarten Visiting Day Open House flyerSaint John School will be holding a special Kindergarten Open House and Visiting Day on Wednesday, February 26 from 8:00 – 9:30am.  If you are thinking about kindergarten options for your child, please join us for a formal presentation on our kindergarten curriculum, followed by a kindergarten parent panel to answer questions and a tour of our actual classrooms to observe our students in action.  Come learn more about the Saint John School difference!

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Attention Young Actors – Help “Perform” the Passion Play on Palm Sunday!

Posted on February 6, 2014 | Comments Off on 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, 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.


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February 20: Girls Smocking Workshop at St. John’s

Posted on January 21, 2014 | Comments Off on February 20: Girls Smocking Workshop at St. John’s

smocking_diamond_stitchThe Charles River Smockers, a group of women whose goal is to preserve and foster the art of smocking and fine sewing skills, meets monthly in the Parish Center.  As a Community Project, the Charles River Smockers would like to invite girls in grades 4-6 from the St. John community to make an American Girl doll (or any loved doll) an apron. There is no charge for this workshop, which will be held during February school vacation on Thursday, February 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the Parish Center. Class size will be limited to 15 students. Please contact the Charles River Smockers President, Mrs. Durocher at (617) 694-6300 or durx5@aol.com to register.

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Join Us at the 9:00am Family Mass

Posted on January 21, 2014 | Comments Off on Join Us at the 9:00am Family Mass

Family Mass_AltarSt. John’s Family Mass is held on Sundays at 9:00 a.m.,  followed by Donuts and Coffee downstairs in the Social Hall. The Family Mass is a wonderful way for families young and old to participate in prayer and worship together. This Mass supports the Religious Education program with seasonal and grade level liturgies throughout the year. Features of the Family Mass include:

* Music appealing to the children sung by our Family Mass Choir
* Homilies meaningful to both children and adults
* Children serving as gift bearers and other special roles
* Youth Choir during Easter and Christmas

For more  information,  or to be added to the Family Mass Email List, please visit our Family Mass page. 

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Grade 1 Christmas Pageant This Sunday, December 22 at the 9:00am Family Mass

Posted on December 16, 2013 | Comments Off on Grade 1 Christmas Pageant This Sunday, December 22 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 22 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.

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Be an Altar Server at St John!

Posted on October 22, 2013 | Comments Off on Be an Altar Server at St John!

Altar Server training will Father Tom Powers will take place in the upper church from 3:30 – 5:00pm on the following dates: Monday, October 28; Tuesday, October, 29; Monday, November 4; Tuesday, November 5.  Any child who has made his or her First Communion is eligible to serve.  Interested children should attend ALL sessions, and servers must be available to serve the following Saturday or Sunday (November 9/10) at Mass.  Please contact Anne Connors, 781-237-0565 or anneconnors@verizon.net to register or with any questions.

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Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, September 29 at 2pm

Posted on September 23, 2013 | Comments Off on Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, September 29 at 2pm

Blessing of the Animals LogoJoin us on Sunday, September 29 at 2pm 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.

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Family Mass Collection Volunteers Needed

Posted on September 20, 2013 | Comments Off on Family Mass Collection Volunteers Needed

Family Mass_AltarWe are looking for a few adults who usually attend the Family Mass to help oversee the collection during this Mass. It is a very easy volunteer position (as well as very important!) that involves making sure there are enough age appropriate children volunteers, guiding the children to the right pews, and collecting the money back from the children. You do not need to be at the Mass each week – we just need to have enough adults “on the lookout” during collection time to make sure there are enough adults overseeing the process. If you are interested in helping out please email Chrissy Cassa or come on back during collection time – and feel free to bring your child/ren with you!!

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Parish Family Picnic – Sunday, September 22

Posted on September 19, 2013 | Comments Off on Parish Family Picnic – Sunday, September 22

pancakesPlease join us this Sunday for the St. John Parish Family Picnic Brunch following our Sunday morning Masses. We will have pancakes along with games, pony rides, a petting zoo, and much more!  We look forward to seeing you there!

Note: There are still spaces for Confirmation Candidates who would like Community Service hours.  Go to our Volunteer Sign Up Page and select the shifts you would like to serve.  If you require slightly different hours but would still like to help, please email Susan Calcio.  Thank you to all the parishioners who have offered to lend a hand – we can put you to work as needed when you drop by to enjoy the day!

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