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Saint John the Evangelist
Parish
Serving Wellesley - Newton
9 Glen Road
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
www.stjohnwellesley.org
781-235-0045
(email) [email protected]
(fax) 781-235-6990
Image painted by Anne Bell Robb/Kedron Design
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 12, 2014
Come to
the Table
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 7:00 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. (Vigil)
Sunday:
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Weekday:
7:00 a.m. (Monday-Saturday)
Holy Day: (As announced)
CONFESSION - in the Chapel
Saturday: 3:30-4:00 p.m. (or by appt.)
The Mission Statement of St. John Parish
Baptized into Christ,
we are a community of believers,
bonded by our desire to learn and to live
the Gospel message.
As a Eucharistic people,
we share a commitment to foster
our personal and communal growth in faith
and to witness to Christ’s presence
by our service to those in need,
both within and beyond our parish community.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
This Week:
No Classes – enjoy Columbus Day Weekend.
Next Week:
Sunday, October 19
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Grades 7, 8 Class 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Friends for Good 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 22:
Grade 9 Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grade 10 Enrollment Mass 5:00 p.m.
Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Gr ades 1- 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Confirmation Enrollment Mass
All second year Confirmation preparation students and their families are strongly encouraged to participate in the
Enrollment Mass at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 19.
A full calendar of all events is available at the Religious Education section of the Parish website,
www.stjohnwellesley.org.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Faith Formation web resources:
Check out these interesting and informative websites to learn more about the Catholic Church, our faith, and what is
going on in the world.
 Crux (www.cruxnow.com) was recently launched by the Boston Globe and features the work of J ohn Allen
(formerly Vatican correspondent for NCR). They are an English language site that seeks to cover world-wide
Catholicism.
 National Catholic Reporter (www.ncronline.com) is a more established Catholic weekly paper, run by lay
Catholics and focusing on the Church in the U.S.
 Catholic News Service (http://www.catholicnews.com) is produced by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and
covers the worldwide Church, especially the papacy.
And don’t forget to check out St. John’s “Faith Matters” blog! We are at saintjohnwellesley.org/faith-matters-blog. We
regularly post reflection on a variety of Catholic faith topics with an eye towards exploring the richness of our tradition.
Wednesday, October 22
Panel Discussion at Boston College
Presenters: Claire E. Wolfteich, Roberto Goizueta,
Colleen Griffith, and Thomas H. Groome
Friday, October 24
Taking the Church to the Street, Presentation by Rev.
Debbie Little
B.C. Gasson Hall, Rm. 100, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
B.C. School of Theology and Ministry, 9 Lake Street,
Room 100, Brighton Campus, 4:00 p.m.
This event celebrates the publication of Invitation to
Practical Theology: Catholic Voices and Visions (2014,
Paulist Press), a collection of essays which promises to
advance the vital conversation around practical theology,
especially in Catholic circles. It will feature presentations
by contributors Roberto Goizueta, the Margaret O’Brien
Flatley Professor of Catholic Theology, B. C. Department
of Theology; Colleen Griffith STM Associate Professor of
the Practice of Theology and Faculty Director of
Spirituality Studies; , and Thomas Groome, STM Professor
of Theology and Religious Education, and Chair,
Department of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry.
Moderated by editor Claire Wolfteich, Associate Professor
of Practical Theology and Spiritual Studies, and
Co-Director of the Center for Practical Theology
One day more than 20 years ago, Debbie Little looked at
all the people sitting on the Boston Common park benches
and thought, “The church is out here, not where buildings
are necessarily, but where people are. We need to show up
for it!” With this inspiration, she was moved to take the
gifts of the church out to people who cannot come in to
receive them—gifts which she describes as celebration,
accompaniment, welcome, continuity, prayer, music, Bible
study, and pastoral care. Who are these people, how do we
serve them, where do we begin? Say YES to the small
voice within and the leading of Pope Francis, and join
Rev. Little as she shares experiences, graces, and struggles
of church life on the street. “Jesus was a homeless man
and so am I,” says Billy, who will join her with others to
share blessings they receive from being met by church on
the street. Sponsored by the School of Theology and
Ministry. Free of Charge.
Free of charge and open to the public. Early registration
recommended.
Rev. Dr. Debbie Little is founder and missioner of Ecclesia
Ministries and Common Cathedral Boston.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION - Continued
Thursday, October 30, 5:30 p.m.
Lecture by Kathleen Hughes, R.S.C.J.
Sacraments and Chicken Soup:
Sacramental Living in a Post-Conciliar Church
B.C. Corcoran Commons, Heights Room, Chestnut Hill Campus - Free of charge.
After identifying some key sacramental insights of Vatican II, assessing the reception of the liturgical reforms
in the United States, and concluding that genuine catechesis based on a new theology of sacrament has not yet
happened, this presentation will consider a fresh method of opening up the mystery of sacrament.
“Mystagogy” as method invites believers to explore the intimate relationship between the liturgy and the way
we live our lives, between sacraments and chicken soup. Sponsored by the School of Theology and Ministry
STAY IN TOUCH WHILE TRAVELING! Keep up with all the news posted to our website via RSS feed or
email updates - just visit our website and look for the FOLLOW US! links.
P.O.L.O. PARENTS OF LITTLE ONES - Our P.O.L.O. (Parents of Little Ones) Playgroup is
a parent-organized drop-in group that meets Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in
the Church Social Hall. Come out and meet new families – bring your coffee and snacks and let
the kids run and play! Send an email to Chrissy Cassa ([email protected]) to
be added to the POLO Email Notification List so we can let you know about any cancellations
or changes to the schedule.
PRAYER & INTELLIGENCE: A blog by F r. J ohn Connelly. Check it out at:
prayerandintelligence.blogspot.com or from the St. John website at www.stjohnwellesley.org. Fr. Connelly
would be most interested in your comments.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
School
St. Sebastian
High School
Date/Time
Thursday, October 16
5:30-8:30pm
Address
Contact Information
Young Men
7-12
1191 Greendale Ave.
Needham
(781) 247-0125
stsebastianschool.org
Catholic
Memorial
Sunday, October 19
Young Men
7-12
235 Baker Street
West Roxbury
(617) 469-8019
CatholicMemorial.org
Xaverian
Brothers
High School
Sunday, October 26
10:00am-1:00pm
Young Men
7-12
800 Clapboardtree St.
Westwood
(781) 326-6392
xbhs.com
Boston College
High School
Sunday, October 26
Noon-3:00pm
Young Men
7-12
150 Morrisey Blvd.
Boston
(617) 436-3900
bchigh.edu/admissions
Saint Joseph
High School
Sunday, October 26
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Co-ed
9-12
617 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA
(617) 254-8383, X1308
SaintJosephPrep.org
Mount Alvernia
High School
Sunday, November 2 Young Women 790 Centre Street
Grades 7-12 Newton
1:30-4:00pm
Newton
Country Day
School
Sunday, November 2 Young Women 785 Centre Street
Grades 5-12 Newton
1:00-3:00 p.m.
(617) 615-3014
mountalverniahs.org
(617) 244-4246
Newtoncountryday.org
SERVICE COMMISSION
†ST. KATHARINE DREXEL FOOD PANTRY: This month’s delivery date for the
St. Katharine’s Food Pantry will be moved from Sunday, October 12 to the following Sunday,
October 19 due to the long holiday weekend. Please contact Angela Spinale at
(781) 431-0008 with any questions.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED: Do you have 2
hours a week that you could commit to volunteering?
The Sisters from Marillac Residence (Elizabeth Seton
Center) in Wellesley (Rest Home for retired religious)
need drivers to take them shopping around town on
Mondays and some Thursdays. Leave Marillac at
1:00p.m. Return around 3:00p.m. If interested, please
contact Paula Anton, Activities Director 781-997-1188
or [email protected]
PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN NEED: As a community,
we are very ready and deeply glad to pray for loved
ones. We will list the names of those who need our
prayers for one month at a time. If, at the end of that
period, a loved one is still in need of prayers, we will be
more than happy to continue to pray for them. Just
contact the rectory office (781.235.0045) and let us
know that you would like to continue to have your loved
one remembered in prayer.
WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
Have your travels taken you near and far?
Is there a deep longing within you for something more?
Catholicism is a way of life and becoming a Catholic is a life long journey in faith.
If you are,
--not Catholic and interested in learning more about the Catholic faith;
--Catholic but never received all the sacraments of initiation (baptism, communion, confirmation);
--been away from the church but have returned and want to know more;
--Catholic and want to share the journey;
Then this invitation to the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for you.
The RCIA is primarily a journey of faith. It is a process, rooted in history, which educates in the Catholic
faith and, if so desired, prepares adults to receive the sacraments of the Church, usually at Easter. More than
that, it involves entering into a relationship with the risen Christ and a community of God’s people.
It begins, in the words of an anonymous believer, with an “awareness of the stirring of faith and curiosity
within one's heart, to a life of faith, love, and justice lived in communion with Catholics throughout the
world." It begins here at St. John’s on Sunday, October 26th at 10 a.m. in the Rectory (next to the church).
It begins with your questions and the freedom to discern your decision to follow this path. For more
information, please contact Svea Fraser at (781) 237-7560 or [email protected]
CHRISTMAS WISH 2014: The St. J ohn Chr istmas Wish Committee is for ming for
the 2014 season and invites new members to join us for this special work of filling
Christmas wishes for many children in the surrounding communities of Roxbury, Lowell,
Brockton, and Wellesley. We will gather over 400 children's requests and fulfill them
through the generosity of our St. John community families through sponsorship, shopping
and donations.
To join our committee, please contact Liz Corcoran at [email protected] or
Sarah Connolly at the Rectory at [email protected]
MARIAN MOVEMENT:
Pray the Rosary every Tuesday
at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
When traveling within the United States, call
1-800-MASSTIME or visit www.masstime.org for the
location and schedule of a nearby Church for Mass.
SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend’s second collection
is the special monthly (Annual Appeal) for St. John Parish.
NEXT WEEKEND’S SECOND COLLECTION: Next weekend’s second
collection supports Catholic World Missions. By Baptism, all Catholics are called
to participate in the mission of the Church and share their faith as missionaries.
World Mission Sunday gathers support for the pastoral and evangelizing programs
and needs of more than 1,150 mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands,
and remote regions of Latin America. The funds gathered on World Mission
Sunday are distributed in the pope’s name by the Society of the Propagation of the
Faith—a Pontifical Mission Society. Please visit www.propfaithboston.org for
more information.
KINDLY REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Edward Ouellet and Shawn M. Bragdon - m ay they rest in peace.
May the souls of all our faithful departed share in the fullness of life and peace with God.
WE OFFER OUR PRAYERS for members of our
Parish who are ill, remembering especially: Bob,
Carolyn, Cindy, Jim, John, Joseph, Kristen, Lynn
and Mary.
FORWARD IN HOPE—2014 CATHOLIC APPEAL:
Please consider participating in this year’s
Appeal and help us achieve our goal. To date
contributions total $49,513 or 71% of our
goal with 105 donors giving.
COFFEE & DONUTS: Please come downstairs to the Social Hall for a cup of coffee, donut or
bagel and catch up with friends. New to the Parish? This is a great time to connect with other
St. John families! However, this wonderful Family Mass social hour could not happen without your
help! Please consider signing up for a Sunday to help with set-up and clean-up. All the details are
on the web at stjohnwellesley.org/donuts
PROJECT RACHEL: “Today, thanks to Project Rachel, I am a different person. To
experience the power of forgiveness is life altering…” If you or someone you know is suffering
from the pain of a past abortion, the Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston will
offer two more one-day retreats during the fall: October 18 and November 15 from 9:00 am –
5:00 pm at a confidential location. For registration information, contact Project Rachel at
508.651.3100 or [email protected]. Trust in the tender mercy of God!
WEEKEND MASS PARTICIPANTS
Saturday,
October 11
Sunday, October 12
5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Fr. Hehir
Fr. Connelly
Fr. Powers
Fr. Hehir
Fr. Powers
Ed McCourt
Joellen Toussaint
Deirdre Isabelle
Paula O’Connor
George Eldridge
Eucharistic
Ministers
Anne DeFilippo
Mary Hennessey
Tom Hennessey
Pam McCourt
Debra Surner
Bill Larrenaga
Joe Flannery
Margaret Flannery
Patrick Blomberg
Mike Cassa
Deirdre Isabelle
Oscar Isabelle
John Cannistraro
Tim Murphy
Maryann Murphy
Stephen Orr
Jim Post
Jeanette Post
Pat Colton
Patrick Dowdall
Susanne Dowdall
Lucy Kapples
Rick Kinney
Altar
Servers
Amanda Michel
Lauren Michel
Anthony Messore
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Eleanor Foley
Catherine Foley
Julia Murphy
Aidan Murphy
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Celebrant
Lector
MASSACHUSETTS CITIZENS FOR LIFE: MCF L Annual F undraising
Banquet: Massachusetts Citizens for Life is hosting its annual Fundraising Banquet
on Thursday, October 23rd at 6:00 pm at the Four Points in Norwood, MA.
Ryan Bomberger will be this year's keynote speaker. Ryan, whose life defies the
myth of the “unwanted” child, was conceived in rape, and adopted. Ryan was loved
and has flourished into an amazing leader and businessman. He is an Emmy
Award-winner who has been featured in all the major news media. Ryan is a
champion in the black community who continues to educate the country on the
unprecedented number of black, unborn babies being aborted each year. For more
information, or for reservations, visit please call Matt at 617-242-4199 x 221.
ATTENTION YOUNG SINGERS — Join the Christmas Youth Choir
Christmas Youth Choir sign-up and first rehearsal will take place Sunday,
November 2 fr om 10:50-11:50 a.m. All students in grade 1-8 are invited to
participate. High School Assistants are also welcome (counts towards confirmation
community service credit)!
Seven rehearsals will take place on the following dates:
November 2 10:50 -11:50 a.m (sign up begins)
December 7 10:50 - 11:50 a.m.
November 9 10:50 - 11:50 a.m. (sign up ends)
December 14 10:50 - 11:50 a.m.
November 16 10:50 - 11:50 a.m.
December 21 10:00– 11:00 a.m.
November 23 10:50 - 11:50 a.m.
(earlier because no rel. ed. classes)
Children will participate in the Parish Christmas Concert on December 11 AND/OR
Christmas Eve 5:30 Family Mass. All rehearsals are in St. John’s Chapel.
For more information, please call Maria Wardwell at 781-237-2148.
St. John Parish Business Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, October 13 for the Columbus Day holiday.
SACRAMENTAL & DEVOTIONAL SERVICES
Anointing of the Sick: F irst Saturday, following the 5:00 p.m. Mass
Baptism: Schedule with Priest
Funeral: Contact Parish Priest
Marriage: Arrange six months prior
Penance: Saturday 3:30p.m., Chapel (or by appt.)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Contact Parish
CALENDAR
Day
Event
Time
Location
Family Music Rehearsal
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Music Office
Parish Choir Rehearsal
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Music Office
Contemporary Music Group Rehearsal
4:15-5:00 p.m.
Marian Movement
7:00 p.m.
Chapel
Wednesday October 15
P.O.L.O. Playgroup
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Social Hall
Friday
October 17
Bible Study
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Parish Center
Saturday
October 18
Confession
3:30-4:00 p.m. (or by appt.)
Chapel
Sunday
Tuesday
Date
October 12
October 14
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday, October 11
7:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Sunday, October 12
Monday, October 13
Tuesday, October 14
Wednesday, October 15
Thursday, October 16
Friday, October 17
Saturday, October 18
Sunday, October 19
5:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Memorial
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Suzanne Powell
Ellen Walcek
Howard & Kathleen Miller
Nancy Finnerty
Sheila N. Young
Henri C. Seibert
JoAnne Scott
George Tully
Caterina Codispoti
Special Intention
Hilary Bender
D. Delvena Kloss & Helen Smith
Ida Benigno
For the Parish
Eileen Ryan
Guido Disciullo
Josephine Sbardelli
Jean Nagle
Angnes Marx
Sam S. Mullin
Alice & Irwin Bofferding
Adeline & Elmer Swanson
Adele David
Please contact the Rectory if you know someone who is homebound, sick or hospitalized.
Parish Pastoral Council - [email protected]
Ronda Dew
Tony DeProspo
Rose Mary Donahue
Steve Healey
Mark Kelley
Marci Loeber
Suzanne Pasko (Chair)
Paul Rolincik
Christian Rubio
Art Greenwood
Mary Mullen
Sheelah Sullivan
Parish Finance Council - [email protected]
Brian Boyce
Tom Fontaine
David Spinale
Joe Creonte
George Eldridge
Rich Green
Lucy Kapples
Anne Stabnick
Steve St. Thomas (Chair)
Bob McDonnell
PARISH DIRECTORY
Pastor
In Residence
In Residence
Pastoral Associate
Business Manager
Building Superintendent
Parish Secretary
St. John School Principal
Religious Education, Grades 1-6
Religious Education, Grades 7-10
Family Mass Coordinator
Music Director and Organist
Parish Cantor
Family Mass Music Director
Information Technology
Coordinator of R.C.I.A.
Pastoral Planning Group
Rev. Thomas F. Powers
Rev. J. Bryan Hehir
Rev. John Connelly
Sr. Evelyn Ronan, SND
Gail DeLuca
David Linardy
Sarah Connolly
Robert Arsenault
Linda Messore
Jane Leonard
Christine Cassa
Laurence Carson
Marian Morrison
Christopher Holownia
Tricia Bombara
Svea Fraser
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