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Calling All Teens! Sunday 5:00pm Mass

Posted on September 6, 2016 | Comments Off on Calling All Teens! Sunday 5:00pm Mass

Contemporary MusicWe are very excited to share that starting this Sunday, September 11, the St. John Sunday 5:00pm Mass will feature contemporary music appealing to teens and young adults and their families, and will include teen participation in the various ministries of the Mass. We will be seeking additional teen volunteers in the coming months, so please stay tuned!  All are welcome!

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Help “Perform” the Passion Play on Palm Sunday – Rehearsal Saturday, March 19

Posted on March 14, 2016 | Comments Off on Help “Perform” the Passion Play on Palm Sunday – Rehearsal Saturday, March 19

Passion PlaySeeking Actors/Actresses in Grade 3 and older to help “perform” the Passion Play at the 9:00am Family Mass on Palm Sunday, March 20. Attendance at one rehearsal on Saturday, March 19 from 9:00am- 12:00pm is required/mandatory. Confirmation candidates earn 5 hours of community service credit. Please contact Maria Wardwell (781-237-2148 or maria.wardwell@stjohnwellesley.org) for information and registration.

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Posted in Children, Family Mass, Music, Religious Education Program, Youth Choir

Invitation from the Parish Choir for Holy Week and Easter

Posted on March 7, 2016 | Comments Off on Invitation from the Parish Choir for Holy Week and Easter

Adult_CHoirThe Parish Choir has begun preparations for Holy Week and Easter and wishes to extend a special invitation to any and all singers high school age to adult to join with us. There are no  auditions but it’s helpful to have some ability to read music. This is the most holy week of the year – and for the choir it is the busiest week. You may choose to sing for Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter – or choose just one or two of those days. Any sharing of your valuable time with us, raising your voice with us will be appreciated not only by the Parish Choir but by the St. John community. Our rehearsals are held in the Music Office Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9pm and Sunday mornings, 9:30pm. Led by Kelly and Michael Meraw and Larry Carson.

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

Posted on February 22, 2016 | 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 9:00am Family Mass on Palm Sunday, March 20. Attendance at one rehearsal on Saturday, March 19 from 9:00am- 12:00pm is required/mandatory. Confirmation candidates earn 5 hours of community service credit. Please contact Maria Wardwell (781-237-2148 or maria.wardwell@stjohnwellesley.org) for information and registration.

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Attention Young Singers – Rehearsals Begin this Sunday, February 28!

Posted on February 22, 2016 | Comments Off on Attention Young Singers – Rehearsals Begin this Sunday, February 28!

Music_Youth Choir LogoChildren in grades 1-8 are invited to participate in the St. John’s Easter Youth Choir. High School Assistants are welcome. There are 4 rehearsals: February 28, March 6, 13, and 20 at 10:50-11:50 a.m. in the Chapel. Sign up and first rehearsal February 28. The Children will sing at the 9:00 a.m. Family Mass on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. Registration closes Sunday March 6. For more information and to register call Maria Wardwell 781-237-2148 or Maria.wardwell@stjohnwellesley.org.

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Attention Young Singers!

Posted on February 6, 2016 | Comments Off on Attention Young Singers!

Music_Youth Choir LogoChildren in grades 1-8 are invited to participate in the St. John’s Easter Youth Choir. High School Assistants are welcome. There are 4 rehearsals: February 28, March 6, 13, and 20 at 10:50-11:50 a.m. in the Chapel. Sign up and first rehearsal February 28. The Children will sing at the 9:00 a.m. Family Mass on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. Registration closes Sunday March 6. For more information and to register call Maria Wardwell 781-237-2148 or Maria.wardwell@stjohnwellesley.org.

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St. John Parish Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 13 at 2pm

Posted on December 11, 2015 | Comments Off on St. John Parish Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 13 at 2pm

Christmas ChoirThis coming Sunday, December 13 at 2:00pm is our Annual Parish Christmas Concert.  Each of the music groups which support our liturgies throughout the year will be performing seasonal music for you to enjoy.  The Family Mass Musicians, the Christmas Youth Choir, the Parish Choir and the newly formed Teen Choir will be sharing some of the music they’ve been practicing these past weeks – now you can hear them! Joining us for the third year in a row will be the Puppet Nativity.  They are coming to us from Rochester, NY.  Their participation in our concert is truly a welcome addition. Please come – admission is free – all are welcome! Parking is available in the school lot on Ledyard Street and the Church is wheelchair accessible.

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Sunday, December 13 at 2pm

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Attention Young Singers! This Sunday, November 15 is the last day to register for the Christmas Youth Choir

Posted on November 12, 2015 | Comments Off on Attention Young Singers! This Sunday, November 15 is the last day to register for the Christmas Youth Choir

Music_Youth Choir LogoAll students in grade 1-8 are invited to participate.  High School (grades 9-12) Assistants are also welcome (counts towards confirmation community service credit)! There will be 7 rehearsals, and children will participate in the Parish Christmas Concert 12/13 AND/OR Christmas Eve 5:30 Family Mass. All rehearsals are in St. John’s Chapel.

For more information, please email Maria Wardwell (or by telephone at 781-237-2148. )

2015 Christmas Youth Choir Schedule
11/8 10:50-11:50- Chapel – Sign up and first rehearsal
11/15 10:50-11:50- Chapel – Sign up closes
11/22 10:50-11:50- Chapel
11/29* 10:00-11:00 Chapel
12/6 10:50-11:50- Chapel
12/13 10:50-11:50- Chapel
12/13 2:00 PM Christmas Concert
12/20* 9:45-11:00 Chapel and Church (we’ll be back in Chapel by 10:45)
12/24  Arrival at 4:00 PM, Candlelit Procession at 5:00 PM, Mass at 5:30 PM

 

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Family Mass Music and Contemporary Music Ensemble

Posted on October 24, 2015 | Comments Off on Family Mass Music and Contemporary Music Ensemble

FamilyMassMusicI grew up at St. John Parish – got confirmed, lectored, taught CCD — and I am lucky to say that this is now my 9th year serving as a music minister here. Our program has grown exponentially over the past few years, as you might have noticed judging by the hoards of children singing each Sunday morning. If you are interested in joining the Family Mass Musicians at 9:00 a.m. or the Contemporary Music Ensemble at 5:00 p.m., please email me or contact me at 617-513-0823. We rehearse every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. downstairs in the music office as well as certain Sundays at 3:30 p.m., and there is no experience necessary – only the desire and willingness to sing. I ask only that children be in first grade, but there is no age limitation on the other end! If you play an instrument, you are also welcome to inquire. Finally, there is no need to make a firm commitment; if you can’t make it every Sunday morning, we’d still love to have you join us whenever possible. I look forward to speaking with you!
Contemporary Music~ Chris Holownia, Music Director for the Family Mass and 5pm Mass on Sundays

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Labyrinth Choir Concert at St. John – Sunday, November 1 at 7:30pm

Posted on October 19, 2015 | Comments Off on Labyrinth Choir Concert at St. John – Sunday, November 1 at 7:30pm

labyrinth_visionsVISIONS AT DAWN – how sight and faith have inspired composers Dubra, Van Ness, Monteverdi, Chydenius. Featuring Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass with string orchestra. Audience participation! Please join us for an inspirational concert. Complimentary for St. John Parishioners. For more information contact the Labyrinth Choir or visit their website at www.labyrinthchoir.org.

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