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| 250th Anniversary of Independence: Please take a moment to read this letter from the Holy Father for our 250th Anniversary of Independence |
James Connolly:
The Saint John Chrysostom Parish Community extends our sincere condolences to Fr. John Connolly. We were very sad to learn of the
passing of Fr. Connolly's brother, James. No matter the age, the health issues, the circumstances, or even if we are anticipating
it; the loss of a sibling is very painful, especially a younger one. A brother or sister is a first friend, a confidant, a partner
in crime and an anchor throughout life's changes. They share our earliest memories and our family stories. Our lives are forever
changed when they are no longer with us. It is during these sad moments that the words of St. John Chrysostom could not be more appropriate,
"Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are."
In addition to Fr. John, Jim left behind his wife, Christine and three children. His obituary shines a light on the kind of man that he was, stating that his “professional life reflected his lifelong commitment to the compassionate care of others and public service." He began his career by working at The New England Home for Little Wanderers and later he became the Chief Probation Officer at the Trial Court of Massachusetts. He was recognized for his continuous commitment to donating blood for the Dana Farber Clinic of Boston. In addition to these worthy endeavors, James Connolly enjoyed art, music, dancing and he loved to laugh; a gift he shared with others. If you would like to make a donation in Jim's memory, the family requests that you consider The Dana Farber Clinic of Boston, The New England Home for Little Wanderers or simply reach out to three friends and check in! Fr. John, please be assured our continuous prayers and support during this difficult time for you and your family. |
| Firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff, Jr.:
"Boston lost a hero," said Mayor Michelle Wu. "Firefighter Robert Kilduff, Jr. came from a family of firefighters, and he held
this calling as the highest duty to serve and protect."
"The Boston fire department is a family. They are brave and dedicated with the fearless ability to run towards danger. Today we mourn the loss of their fellow Firefighter Robert “Bobby” Kilduff, Jr." said Boston Archbishop Henning. Read the rest of the statement from Archbishop Henning |
| 2026 Catholic Appeal Thanks to 107 families who have contributed $39,355 we have reached 94% of our goal. Our heartfelt thanks to all who have helped make our campaign a success so far. If you have not had the opportunity to support the Catholic Appeal yet, we invite you to make your gift today to help us reach our goal. Pick up an envelope at the back of the church or make an on-line donation at www.bostoncatholicappeal.org. Your participation in our Catholic Appeal campaign is appreciated by our parish and all those who are served by the ministries funded by the Appeal which support all of our parishes, schools, and communities. On behalf of Archbishop Henning and all who benefit from your generosity, thank you! |
| Archbishop Richard G. Henning's Column: Be sure to read the weekly column, "I Belive," from Archbishop Henning in the Boston Pilot. |
| Know Your Numbers!
Your Saint John Chrysostom Parish Health Ministry offers monthly blood pressure screenings.
Monthly blood pressure screenings resumed. If you have concerns about your blood pressure, please contact your primary care provider. Upcoming Monthly BP dates
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| Special Pastoral Message on Immigration by the Bishops of the United States
On November 12, 2025, and for the first time in 12 years, the U.S. bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. Collectively, the bishops have invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops.
Here, some of those bishops come together to give voice to the message, which advocates for a meaningful reform of immigration laws and the recognition of the fundamental dignity of all persons, including immigrants. US Bishops Statement Press Release Archbishop Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston article in the Boston Pilot, November 14, 2025 |
| Adoration is available at both parishes of our colaborative. |
Father Sam Fuller's Ministry
 Father Sam often tells us stories from his time working on the streets with the unhoused. This article from the Boston Pilot will provide background on that effort.
'Chaplains on the streets' -- Capuchin Mobile Ministries reaches out to homeless |
| Emergency Respones to State Migrant Crisis In response to Cardinal O'Malley's request in his letter of October 23, 2023, posted here in Cardinal Sean's Blog, there will be a clothing drive in our collaborative parishes for the ongoing needs of migrants in our community. There will be a Saint Vincent de Paul clothing bin in the parking lot at Saint John Chrysostom Parish for donations. Your generous response to this emergency request will be greatly appreciated. |
Sr. Maureen Taaffe:
It seems that everyone who knew Sister
Maureen can tell you a story of how she has
made a difference in their lives. She would have been 90 years old on her birthday this year,
April 25, 2026. Sister Maureen passed away almost ten years ago. She was
the Pastoral Associate here at Saint John's for
twenty-five years, quietly steering the ship.
She died on August 22, 2016.
Sister Maureen was a native of Hyde Park although she
belonged to the Sisters of Charity
of Nazareth, an order from Kentucky.
Take a moment and do a good deed to honor all the good deeds Sister Maureen did throughout her life, many of those impacting the people right here at Saint John's. |
| Sunday's Mass LiveStreamed: We continue to live-stream our Sunday morning 9:30am Mass. Goto our
Facebook Page, or our
youTube Channel
to participate in the current mass or to replay the Masses from preceeding weeks.
Be sure to view our previous Christmas Concert (2020) featuring our Cantors, John, Osmani, and Rena accompanied by Alan on the organ, piano, and guitar. Also in our archive is a video of Father John Carroll leading the stations of the cross. |
| St John's and St Teresa's Parish have formed a collaborative as of September 1, 2020. Please read this announcement from our pastor, Father John Connolly more... |
Virtual Christmas Concert: Our Christmas 2020 Concert is available on-line.
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| Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors: If you would like to become a lector, which simply means that you would read during Masses, or become a eucharistic minister, please contact the parish office. |
| Project Rachel is a confidential Catholic outreach ministry offering hope and healing to women and men hurting from past abortions.
Archdiocese of Boston. For further information call 508-651-3100 or help@projectrachelboston.com or visit the website at projectrachelboston.com
Project Rachel is named after the Old Testament figure Rachel, who weeps inconsolably for her children "who are no more" until God came to her, offering hope for her future. (Jeremiah 31:15-17) |
| Volunteering at Saint John's Saint John's is blessed with all those who volunteer their time to enrich our parish community. It reflects the generosity, the social commitment and the basic Christianity of our parish family. Thank you to all those who have volunteered in the past. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the parish office to learn more about our current opportunities for volunteers. |
| Celiac Disease For those with celiac disease, we do have low-gluten hosts. When you come up for communion the priest will have the low gluten hosts in a separate container (pix). Take the host out of the container yourself since the priest has touched the hosts that are not gluten free. |
Our Parish Mission Statement
Saint John Chrysostom Parish is a welcoming, inclusive community of believers in Jesus Christ. We invite all to pray with us. The gifts we bring and the joys we share are influenced by our personal history, religious experiences and orientation, all of who we are. We follow the Gospel message of love through vibrant liturgies which inspire us to act as we come with open hands serving the needs of all peoples.
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