Category Archives: SJSP Collaborative

Tricia Fraser Joins the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative Staff

Posted on September 28, 2015 | Comments Off on Tricia Fraser Joins the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative Staff

tricia.fraserTricia Fraser has joined the SJSP Collaborative staff as Director of Finance and Operations effective September 21, 2015. Tricia comes to the Collaborative staff after having many years of experience as a financial consultant for parishes and schools throughout the Archdiocese of Boston. Tricia is on board to support the parishes, school and councils with financial, administrative and operational matters. Tricia’s office is located at St. John the Evangelist Parish and she may be reached by calling the office phone number or by email.

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Collaborative Pastoral Council

Posted on September 28, 2015 | Comments Off on Collaborative Pastoral Council

SJSP Collaborative Logo_SmallThe Collaborative Pastoral Council advises the Pastor in his role in forming and implementing the mission of the Parishes in the Collaborative. Since there is one Pastor for the Collaborative, there will be one Collaborative Pastoral Council (CPC).  St. John the Evangelist and St. Paul Parishes will soon begin the process of forming their first CPC. The CPC will include parishioners from each parish.

Expectations of CPC members include ongoing meetings (up to twice a month initially) and participation in council training sessions for Disciples in Mission where three topics will be addressed at three separate training seminars. More information on the process for CPC nominations will be in the bulletins in the next few weeks. We ask that you prayerfully consider this opportunity to serve this important ministry.

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6:45am Weekday Mass at St. Paul

Posted on September 28, 2015 | Comments Off on 6:45am Weekday Mass at St. Paul

St_PaulThe daily Mass survey has been conducted at both St. Paul and St. John and the results are in. Clearly those attending the 6:45 at St. Paul are unable to travel to St. John for the 7:00 a.m. due to traffic, and an earlier Mass at St. John would not alleviate this issue. Unfortunately the 6:45 daily Mass currently celebrated at St. Paul parish will end Friday, October 2. I know this is not only an inconvenience but a painful loss for many. I ask for your understanding and prayerful support as I, Fr. Arthur and our pastoral staff continue to work hard to address the pastoral needs of the St. John / St. Paul Collaborative.
– Fr. Sepe

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Fundraising Raffle for St. John-St. Paul “World Youth Day” Trip

Posted on September 22, 2015 | Comments Off on Fundraising Raffle for St. John-St. Paul “World Youth Day” Trip

WYD_LogoWorld Youth Day, initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1986, attracts more than one million youth from almost every country. World Youth Day (WYD) is an opportunity for the youth of our parishes to learn about their faith and to build bridges of friendship and hope between continents, people, and cultures. The week-long event culminates with mass with the Holy Father.  We have around 30 young people from St. John-St. Paul hoping to travel to Kraków for WYD in 2016. We are asking for your help to support our young people by buying a ticket to our closed end raffle. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Ticket price: $100

1st prize: $5,000 2nd prize: $2,000 3rd prize: $1,000

The drawing will be held on October 12th, 2015. All proceeds will be used to send our young parishioners to World Youth Day.  A raffle form can also be downloaded here.

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Update on Catholic Education in Our St. John – St. Paul Collaborative

Posted on September 15, 2015 | Comments Off on Update on Catholic Education in Our St. John – St. Paul Collaborative

Dear Parishioners,

Catholic_Schools_GenericI write to update you on developments in Catholic education in our St. John—St. Paul Collaborative.

All of the students from St. Paul’s School who wished to continue their education in Catholic schools have been placed. Twenty-nine students have chosen to attend St. John School and have been warmly welcomed into the school community. I am grateful to all of the neighboring Catholic schools who so graciously reached out to offer their assistance in placing students in their schools from St. Paul’s as well.

All of the teachers and para-professionals from St. Paul’s School have found new positions. Four have transitioned to St. John’s School and the others have been hired at a variety of Catholic Schools within the Archdiocese. I am thankful to the principals who reached out to consider these well qualified, respected professionals for openings in their schools. I appreciate the assistance and support of the Catholic Schools Office in facilitating the interviewing and hiring processes for all of these individuals.

As previously noted any gifts made to the Saint Paul School Annual Fund will be refunded upon written request.

It is my sincere desire to improve communications and transparency as we begin to plan collaboratively for the future of Catholic education in Wellesley. To that end, I have hired an independent, experienced Catholic educational consultant to engage with stakeholders and assist us in developing a plan for excellence in Catholic education for years to come. Rev. Ronald Nuzzi, Ph.D., from the University of Notre Dame will be meeting with small groups and some individuals starting next week to begin this work.

I ask for your prayers and support in this important step forward and I will keep you updated on our progress.

Devotedly yours,
Fr. Sepe

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St. John-St. Paul Collaborative

Posted on June 6, 2015 | Comments Off on St. John-St. Paul Collaborative

SJSP Collaborative Logo_SmallThis week marks the beginning of the St. John-St. Paul Catholic Collaborative!

We welcome Fr. Kevin Sepe as Pastor and Fr. Arthur McKay as Parochial Vicar of our new Collaborative.

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Welcome Fr. Sepe!

Posted on June 2, 2015 | Comments Off on Welcome Fr. Sepe!

Today, June 2, we welcome Fr. Kevin Sepe as Pastor of the new St. John – St. Paul Catholic Collaborative.

Welcome Fr. Sepe!

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Fundraising Raffle for St. John-St. Paul “World Youth Day” Trip

Posted on April 9, 2015 | Comments Off on Fundraising Raffle for St. John-St. Paul “World Youth Day” Trip

WYD_LogoWorld Youth Day, initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1986, attracts more than one million youth from almost every country. World Youth Day (WYD) is an opportunity for the youth of our parishes to learn about their faith and to build bridges of friendship and hope between continents, people, and cultures. The week-long event culminates with mass with the Holy Father.  We have around 30 young people from St. John-St. Paul hoping to travel to Kraków for WYD in 2016. We are asking for your help to support our young people by buying a ticket to our closed end raffle. Only 500 tickets will be sold.

1st prize: $5,000 2nd prize: $2,000 3rd prize: $1,000

Ticket price: $100. The drawing will be held on June 7th, 2015. All proceeds will be used to send our young parishioners to World Youth Day.  Members of the joint St John-St Paul World Youth Day group will be outside each Mass this weekend inviting you to participate in the raffle. A raffle form can also be downloaded here.

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Welcome Fr. Sepe!

Posted on January 26, 2015 | Comments Off on Welcome Fr. Sepe!

Fr. Kevin_SepeAs was announced at Masses this past weekend, Fr. Kevin Sepe has been appointed Pastor of our St. John – St. Paul Collaborative, effective with the official launch of the new Collaborative on June 2, 2015. We warmly welcome Fr. Sepe to Wellesley!

After being ordained in 1986 Father Sepe served at St. Joseph Parish in Quincy, Sacred Heart Parish in Middleboro, and St. Mary Parish in Randolph before being appointed Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi in Braintree in 1998.  During his 13-year tenure as Pastor at St. Francis, Father Sepe completed enhancements to the church, the school and the rectory as well as growth in enrollment at St. Francis of Assisi School.  In 2012, Father Sepe was appointed Episcopal Vicar and Secretary for Parish Life and Leadership for the Archdiocese.

— from The Pilot

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Collaboration Countdown UPDATED

Posted on January 2, 2015 | Comments Off on Collaboration Countdown UPDATED

SJSP Collaborative Logo_SmallNovember, 2012 Cardinal Sean announces a new plan for the Archdiocese entitled “Disciples in Mission”. The plan creates clusters of parishes called Collaboratives.

June, 2013 Phase I begins with 28 parishes entering into 22 Collaboratives.

July, 2013 The St. John-St. Paul Inter-Parish Team begins bulletin & website announcements explaining the Collaborative.

May, 2014 Father Powers and Father Rafferty indicate to the Archdiocese that St John and St Paul are willing to enter Phase III of the “Disciples in Mission” plan.

June, 2014 Phase II begins with 44 parishes entering into 21 Collaboratives.

September, 2014 Archdiocese announces St. John and St. Paul will be included in Phase III of the Collaborative Diocesan Plan.

October, 2014 Archdiocese representatives consult with St John and St Paul parish and staff councils regarding selection process for a new pastor for the Collaborative

Early 2015 New pastor for St. John-St. Paul Collaborative will be named (will assume responsibility for both parishes on formal launch of the Collaborative in June)

June 2, 2015 Formal launch of the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative (Phase III)

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