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Sunday, June 2: Altar Server Training

Posted on May 23, 2019 | Comments Off on Sunday, June 2: Altar Server Training


Is your child interested in becoming an Altar Server? Perhaps he or she has just received their First Holy Communion and is eager to step into this important role. A training of new Altar Servers will be held on Sunday, June 2 at 10AM, immediately following the Family Mass. The training will last for 45 mins and will touch on the basics of serving at our Lord’s table. If your child plans to attend please RSVP by email to Kelly Meraw.

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Posted in Children, Family Mass, Important Announcements, Liturgical Ministries, Religious Education Program

Matthew Norwood: Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate

Posted on May 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Matthew Norwood: Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate


We are pleased to announce that our seminarian, Matthew Norwood, has received his Call for Orders and will be ordained to the Transitional Diaconate on June 8, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. This day marks a definitive step before he is ordained to the priesthood in May of 2020.

On Sunday, June 9th, Matthew will serve as a Deacon for the first time and preach the homily at the St. Paul 9:00am Family Mass. Please keep Matthew in your prayers and join us for this special Mass on June 9th at St. Paul’s.

Mass will be followed by a reception in the St. Paul Parish Hall to which all are invited.

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Posted in Important Announcements, SJSP Collaborative Programs and Events

Veterans Memorial Mass: Saturday, May 18 at 4:00pm at St. Paul Church

Posted on May 14, 2019 | Comments Off on Veterans Memorial Mass: Saturday, May 18 at 4:00pm at St. Paul Church

All military veterans and their families are cordially invited to attend a special Veterans Memorial Mass and celebration in their honor at 4:00pm on Saturday, May 18 at St. Paul Church. Veterans are invited (but not required!) to wear their uniforms. Veterans will gather in the St. Paul foyer before Mass and process in with the celebrant to reserved seating at the front of the church. During the Mass we will remember those veterans from Wellesley who gave their lives for our country.

We also invite the families of our deceased veterans – those who gave their lives or their youth in service to their nation – to attend in honor of their loved ones. Families may, if they wish, bring a framed photograph of the person they are honoring to be displayed during the Mass.

There will be an informal reception in the Parish Hall following the Mass, and we warmly invite you to join us. 

This annual event, initiated by the Wellesley Veterans’ Council, brings Wellesley veterans together as part of Wellesley Wonderful Weekend.  This year, the Mass and reception are also  being organized by a high school Girl Scout, Cecilia Rose, as part of her Gold Award project honoring our servicemen and women.

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 23, 2019 | Comments Off on Happy Easter!

May the joy and hope of this Easter Season be yours in abundance.  And may the peace of the Risen Christ be with you always!

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Palm Sunday, April 14

“Hosanna to the Son of David;
blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord;
hosanna in the highest.”

Matthew 21:9

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Posted on April 13, 2019 in Important Announcements

Parish Offices Closed Today from 10:00am – 1:00pm

Posted on April 12, 2019 | Comments Off on Parish Offices Closed Today from 10:00am – 1:00pm

The Parish Offices will be closing early today, at 10:15am, to allow the staff to attend this morning’s Funeral Mass at St. Paul Church for Tony Cirella, husband of St. Paul Music Director, Mary Lee Cirella.

The Collaborative Offices at 39 Washington St. will be open in the afternoon from 1:00 – 4:00pm, and you can always reach that office by calling either parish phone number (St. Paul 781-235-1060 or St. John 781-235-0045.)

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Holy Week and Easter 2019

Posted on April 9, 2019 | Comments Off on Holy Week and Easter 2019

SACRED TRIDUUM

 

 

 

 

 

HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 18

7:30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
followed by Adoration until midnight
St. John Church

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 19

3:00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
St. Paul Church
7:30pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
St. John Church

HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 20

8:00pm Mass of the Easter Vigil
St. Paul Church

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 21

7:30am Mass at St. John Church
7:30am Mass at St. Paul Church
9:00am Family Mass at St. John Church
(with simulcast in Powers Hall)
9:00am Family Mass at St. Paul Church
(with simulcast in Parish Hall)
11:00am Mass at St. John Church
(with simulcast in Powers Hall)
11:00am Mass at St. Paul Church
11:00am Mass at St. Paul Parish Hall
There is no Sunday 5pm Mass on Easter Sunday

Stations of the Cross on Good Friday

12:00pm Walk with the Cross at St. John Church
(led by St. John Religious Education – all welcome!)
12:00pm Living Way of the Cross at St. Paul Church
(with St. Paul Religious Education – all welcome!)
3:00pm Stations of the Cross at St. John Church

Sacrament of Reconciliation
on Holy Saturday

10:00am – 12:00pm St. John Chapel

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Posted in Easter, Important Announcements, Lent, SJSP Collaborative, Special Liturgies

Easter Flowers and Music

Posted on March 31, 2019 | Comments Off on Easter Flowers and Music

easter flowersWould you like to make a donation towards our Easter flowers or Easter music in memory of a loved one during this holy season? If so, you may make a donation using an offertory envelope, the collection basket, online via WeShare, or by dropping your donation off at the Parish Office or in the mail. Please make sure to include the name(s) of those you want remembered in this special way. The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 8. Thank you!

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Posted in Important Announcements, Lent, Music, Special Collections

Ash Wednesday, March 6

Posted on March 2, 2019 | Comments Off on Ash Wednesday, March 6

Lenten CrossPlease see “Upcoming Events” for the complete Ash Wednesday schedule for the Collaborative. 
The St. John-St. Paul Collaborative has a rich, full schedule of Lenten liturgies, programs and events – click here for more information: Lent 2019  Please join us on this Lenten journey!

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Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at St. Paul

Posted on March 2, 2019 | Comments Off on Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at St. Paul

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE BOSTON’S PATRON SAINT WITH A
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER!
Saturday, March 16
5:00-7:00pm St. Paul Parish Hall
Irish Dinner
Pizza for Children’s Meal
Beer * Wine * Water * Coffee * Desserts

**LIVE Irish Fiddle music by Al Mackay **

$20 per Adult / $5 Children’s Meal
Babysitting and kids games available in Lower Parish Hall.

Please purchase tickets in advance
to help with headcount.

Tickets available:
St. Paul Parish Office
SJSP Collaborative Offices at St. John
After the 4pm, 7:30am, 9am, 11am Masses at St. Paul
Via email @ stpaulsocialcommittee@gmail.com

For more information, to make a monetary or dessert donation,
and/or to help organize and decorate, please email
stpaulsocialcommittee@gmail.com

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