At all our Christmas Masses, our only collection will be to support the retirement, medical and financial needs of priests of the Archdiocese of Boston. These priests have given their lives to faithfully serve Christ, the Church and you. Please be generous. For more information, please visit: www.CareForSeniorPriests.org
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The Christmas Wish Committee would like to thank all the parishioners who participated in the 2011 Christmas Wish Program. We volunteered to sponsor, shop for, or donate funds to help buy Christmas gifts and clothing for over 320 children in 137 families. The contributions from St. John assisted families and children of St. Patrick’s in Brockton, St. Patrick’s in Lowell, St. Katharine Drexel in Roxbury, St. John the Evangelist in Wellesley, and Julie’s Family Learning Program in South Boston. Over 200 St. John families took part in the program to bring the true meaning of Christmas through family sponsorship, financial donations, and program coordination. A special thanks to Sue and Bill Logan of McCabe Movers who generously donated moving services to transport clothing, toys and wrapping materials to these parishes. We would also like to thank Kathy Maher, Christine Kehoe, Becky Kannam, Peg Tally, Paula Gomez, Marcia Gargone, Pat Colton, Joyce Farah, Corinne Spinale, Donna Buckley, Joanne Sheppard, and Steve DuFour for a great job on the committee. We extend a special invitation to all parishioners to join us next year in the 2012 Christmas Wish to share the joy of this program. Happy Holidays!
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We are looking for volunteers to help decorate the church for Christmas. If you are available, please meet in the Social Hall at 10:00am on Monday, December 19. We would love to have you!
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St. John Parish is preparing to begin a Support Group for those who have experienced Separation and Divorce. It would provide an opportunity to gather regularly for encouragement and support in dealing with this life changing event. If interested, please contact Barbara Pyles at pylesb@bc.edu or
Sr. Evelyn Ronan at evelyn_ronan@comcast.net
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On December 5, Cardinal Sean O’Malley and the Archdiocesan Pastoral Planning Commission (APPC) met with priests of the Archdiocese of Boston and with those serving in archdiocesan parishes to begin the consultation process regarding the next phase of Pastoral Planning in the archdiocese. As part of their scope, the APPC has developed some principles and preliminary recommendations for strengthening the archdiocese’s parish-based ministries, evangelization efforts and parish staffing. Further rounds of consultations with the archdiocesan and parish leadership will be conducted over the next several months. After receiving input from the consultations, the APPC will then prepare a final recommendation to Cardinal Sean for his decision. We ask your prayers for this important process and invite you to review the planning materials at www.2012Planning.org.
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Would you would like to make a donation towards Christmas music or flowers in memory of a loved one this holiday season? If so, you may make a donation by using your Offertory envelope, the collection basket, Parish Pay, or by just dropping your donation in the mail or by the rectory. Please make sure to include the name of the person you want remembered in this special way.
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Christmas Eve
4:00 pm (Upper and Lower Church)
5:30 pm (Family Mass)
7:00 pm
10:00 pm (9:30 pm Choir Program)
Christmas Day 10:30 am (no 5:00 pm Mass on Christmas Day)
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Please join us on Wednesday, December 21 from 6:30-8pm in the Chapel for this special gift of Confession. There is no better way to prepare for Christmas!
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A time for reflection and ways to find peace and contentment through sound, movement and dietary practices. Suggested donation $15. Contact Julie Freeman frejul@msn.com
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Please join us on Sunday at 2pm for our Parish Christmas Concert – the Parish Choir, Family Mass Musicians, Christmas Youth Choir and St. John School Chorus come together to provide a concert of Christmas music that will delight all ages!
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