The Service Commission is currently compiling a new list of parish volunteers who would like to be contacted to assist other parishioners in times of special need (most frequent example: to provide a meal). If you would like to be on this “contact list” please e-mail Deirdre Heilbron at dgheilbron@yahoo.com. Thank you!
Category Archives: Important Announcements
Can You Help A Parishioner in a Time of Special Need?
Comments Off on Can You Help A Parishioner in a Time of Special Need?
Posted in Important Announcements, Service Commission, Visitation & Outreach, Volunteers Needed
January 24, 2012: Proposed Pastoral Collaborative: Saint John the Evangelist – Saint Paul
On January 22, the Archdiocese of Boston Pastoral Planning Commission (APPC) met with parishes in the West Region to discuss the proposed pastoral collaboratives. The St. John the Evangelist – St. Paul Proposed Pastoral Collaborative is one of 127 proposed collaboratives in the Archdiocese of Boston. Important information on the proposed collaborative, as well as the APPC process, can be found on our new Proposed Pastoral Collaboritive page.
Comments Off on January 24, 2012: Proposed Pastoral Collaborative: Saint John the Evangelist – Saint Paul
Posted in Disciples in Mission, Important Announcements, Pastoral Planning Group
Help Needed: Dinner for Rosie’s Place on Saturday February 4
A refuge for poor and homeless women since 1974, Rosie’s Place offers emergency and long term assistance to women who have nowhere else to turn. For many years, St. John’s Parish has taken a turn providing evening dinner for the women. February 4th is our next opportunity to share in this gift. In the past, we have provided meals for 70 women, but the need has more than doubled and on February 4, we will provide meals for approximately 150 women.
- Rosie’s place is currently in need of sliced ham, baked potatoes, frozen vegetables, rolls and cupcakes.
- Volunteers are needed to prepare food and deliver it to St. John’s parking lot between 3:15 and 3:30pm on February 4.
- As the increase in food is substantial, it would be extremely helpful if offers to provide food were made by January 30.
If you are interested in supporting this event and for specific needs, please contact Barbara Tully btully87@comcast.net (781) 235-6182 or Pam McCourt at mccourtpam@comcast.net (781) 235-0612.
Comments Off on Help Needed: Dinner for Rosie’s Place on Saturday February 4
Posted in Homeless/Feed the Hungry, Important Announcements, Volunteers Needed
2011 Tax Donation Statements
Please contact our Business Office if you would like to receive a tax statement of your 2011 donations to St. John the Evangelist. Please call 781-235-0045 or e-mail stjohnbusinessoffice@comcast.net
Your support of our community is very much appreciated.
Comments Off on 2011 Tax Donation Statements
Posted in Important Announcements
Business Office Closed Monday January 16
St. John Business Office will be closed on Monday, January 16 for the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Comments Off on Business Office Closed Monday January 16
Posted in Important Announcements
Special Collection for Catholic Charities This Sunday
This weekend’s collection will go to support the work of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston. This ministry is focused on support of children and families as well as new arrived immigrants in the Archdiocese. Programs include food pantries, residential care for women and children in poverty, substance abuse counseling and assistance with rent and heating oil. Catholic Charities regularly serves over 175,000 people each year. It is focused on direct personal and social support of those in need.
Comments Off on Special Collection for Catholic Charities This Sunday
Posted in Important Announcements, Special Collections
Holy Hour for Life – Sunday January 22 at 3pm
Please join us as St. John Parish joins with nearly 200 other parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston for a Holy Hour for Life to be held next Sunday, January 22 at 3pm in our Chapel on the vigil of the National Day of Prayer and Penance. The bishops of the United States have established January 22 as a particular day of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life.
Comments Off on Holy Hour for Life – Sunday January 22 at 3pm
Posted in Important Announcements, Special Events
NEW TIME! The Contemporary Music Ensemble Presents a Free Concert – Sunday, January 22 at 1pm
The Contemporary Music Ensemble (CME) at St. John the Evangelist will host a free concert in the upper church on Sunday, January 22 from 1-2pm, with refreshments following in the Social Hall. Musical selections will include contemporary liturgical music with an upbeat flair, as well as some pop tunes that have an uplifting message, such as People Get Ready, done by Rod Stewart and others, Oh Heavenly Day, written and recorded by folk artist Patty Griffin and The Rose recorded by Bette Midler.
The Contemporary Music Ensemble grew out of a community project that Julie Freeman developed over a year ago. Ms. Freeman, director of the group, envisioned a project that would touch and inspire people of all ages to participate in uplifting and meaningful music, while raising money for local mental health agencies who reach out to our teens affected by anxiety and depression. The concert, Power Of One, took place at St. John’s on November 3, 2010, and was successful in doing just that. Since that time, our pastor Fr. Tom Powers and the Religious Education team asked if the group could become more of a regular part of the Music Ministry and we are pleased to say that we are in our first year coming together as a group.
The backbone of the group are folks who have been playing at St. John’s in various capacities for many years. Chris Holownia, Director of the Family Mass and 5pm Sunday Mass, brings years of vocal and piano talent. Jamie Walker, leader of the professional band The Swinging Steaks and solo vocalist on albums directed toward spiritual healing, brings vocals, guitar and experience with all the technology that goes into making a live sound with electric instruments! MaryJo Tecce, former Music Director of the Family Mass, lends harmony and on occasion, guitar. Ashley Freeman and Caroline Eldridge, vocalists, have been singing with the Family Mass and now the 5pm Sunday Mass since making their First Communion. They have been very loyal to participating, enrolling other friends and growing in their own talents over these years. Elizabeth Szabo and Marie and Stephen Brown have participated in St. John’s music for many years and were part of the original folk group under the direction of MaryJo. Newest members to our group this year include four high school students. Jack Griffin is a talented guitar and bass player who participates in many special band groups at Wellesley High School, as well as having his own band that frequents occasions here in town. Ian Kinney is a talented sax player who is also involved in special bands at the high school, and Ben Wardwell participates in various choral groups and a jazz band. Jess Ober is a parish member fromWestonHigh School, where he is a talented choral member and has been in many productions directed by Chris Holownia.
We have an amazing group of young and “young at heart” that come together to praise God while having fun! We continue to be open to inviting new members to our group and look forward to having the church filled with enthusiasm. For more information about the concert or to join the group, contact Julie Freeman, frejul@msn.com.
Comments Off on NEW TIME! The Contemporary Music Ensemble Presents a Free Concert – Sunday, January 22 at 1pm
Posted in CME, Important Announcements, Music, Special Events
To Everyone Who Helped Make This Christmas Season So Very Blessed…
For the music directors, cantors, choirs and instrumentalists who made beautiful music permeate our Church at the Christmas Concert and during the Christmas Liturgy; for all who helped transform our Church into such a place of beauty for the Christmas season; to everyone who helped make Christmas Wish a great success and brought joy to so many families; for those who were involved in making the Christmas pageant a delight which brought joy to our hearts; for everyone who made Trees and Trimmings a success by raising money for the school and bringing a community together; to all of you who sent a card or delivered flowers to those who were ill or alone, bringing a little cheer into their lives; and for all of you whose presence at Christmas Mass made the celebration complete. We thank you all for your time, treasure and talents.
Comments Off on To Everyone Who Helped Make This Christmas Season So Very Blessed…
Posted in Important Announcements
Thank You For Supporting Our Retired and Infirmed Priests
Last week’s Christmas collection was for the retired and infirmed priests. Thanks to your support, our Parish raised $29,427 for the Clergy Fund. Our parish contribution will have a significant impact on the health and well being of our priests, now and in the years to come. Thank you for your generous support.
Comments Off on Thank You For Supporting Our Retired and Infirmed Priests
Posted in Important Announcements