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Welcome to St. John the Evangelist Parish!  We are a vibrant Catholic Community of faith located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. To those who call this Parish your spiritual home, we welcome you and your participation in all aspects of our Parish life. To those who are visiting our Parish or searching for a new spiritual home, we welcome you and invite you to join us. Wherever you find yourself on life's journey, know you are always welcome!

IMPORTANT NEWS AND EVENTS
Appreciation Weekend May 18-19

Appreciation Weekend May 18-19

All Masses will be in Thanksgiving for you who make our parish all that it is and continues to become!
Thank You All!

Please join us Sunday morning for refreshments after the 7:30am, 9:00am, and 11:00am Masses.

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May 19: News from Religious Education

May 19: News from Religious Education

Religious Education registration packets for the 2013-2014 school year were mailed to all families recently. If you have not received a packet in the mail, it is available for download on the Parish website.  The deadline for registering before the late fee is assessed is MAY 31. We are always looking for teachers who are willing to teach any of the grades 1 – 10. If you are interested, please contact the Religious Education Office at 781.235.5337 (grades 1 – 6) or 781.237.0141 (grades 7 – 10).

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May 19: News from the AFFC

May 19: News from the AFFC

Sunday, May 19 7:30 pm: 38th Social Justice Forum at Sacred Heart Understanding Islam and the Role of Women with Zilka Spahic Siljak. Professor Siljak is currently a visiting lecturer at the Harvard Divinity School, where she teaches a course entitled “Women, Spirituality and Peace”.  Free admission, open to the public.  Sponsored by the Sacred Heart Parish Justice and Peace Committee - click for more information. Sacred Heart Parish (Lower Church) 1321 Centre St., Newton Centre

Faith Maps: As we know, during this Year ...

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May 19: My Faith Map

May 19: My Faith Map

My Faith Map by Frank McConville
Miraculously, I was born a "cradle Catholic", educated by Charity nuns and Jesuits. My faith (beliefs requiring action) has matured over 75 years. My belief in the Nature and Will of God is secure. My actions to follow the Will of God are more difficult. For me, God has revealed God's plan and Will through creation, the prophets, scripture and ultimately becoming Incarnate in the person of Jesus Christ; demonstrating in Word and Deed, how I ...

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Traveling? There’s an App for That!

Traveling? There's an App for That!

Don’t forget to include time for Mass in your travel plans.  There is a free iPhone App (coming soon for Android!) that not only tells you the Mass times, but can detect your current location, show you nearby churches, give you Mass times, address, phone number, and website of a nearby parish, connect you to a map and give directions, give readings for the day and the saint of the day, and unbelievably, play for you the Catholic TV Mass for ...

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From the Service Commission: 2013 Lenten Gift Update and Thank You

From the Service Commission: 2013 Lenten Gift Update and Thank You

Thank you so much for your support of this year’s Parish Lenten Gift: Rebuilding in Faith – Supporting St. Margaret Mary Parish, Staten Island, NY.  The final collection totaled $26,672 and resulted from big and small donations from so many parishioners as well as various Religious Education classes. The check was personally ...

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21st Annual Blessed John XXIII National Seminary Golf Tournament Monday, May 20 at The Weston Golf Club

21st Annual Blessed John XXIII National Seminary Golf Tournament
Monday, May 20 at The Weston Golf Club

The 21st Annual Blessed John XXIII National Seminary Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, May 20th, at The Weston Golf Club. This premier charity event is held to benefit the educational program for the seminarians. Tuition covers only half the cost of educating a seminarian and the proceeds from this tournament will help bridge the gap and keep the cost of educating them affordable. The $250 player entry includes lunch at the Club, 18 holes of golf with cart, and ...

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