August 2026: St. John’s celebrated the wedding of a dear life-long parishioner, Gwen, who grew up here in Hopkinton.
We wish you joy, Gwen and Alec!
Photos, courtesy of Gwen’s family, who have contributed so very much to the life of our parish. Thank you.
Congratulations to
Gwen and Alec!
~August 8, 2026~
“The vocation to marriage is
written in the very nature
of man and woman
as they came from the
hand of the Creator.”
(Catechism, 1603)
Beautiful photo of our church on an autumn evening with a waxing moon.
The moon has always been a symbol for Mary. Mary’s soul magnifies the Lord; the moon reflects the light of the sun. Likewise, the Church is the Bride of Christ, shining with the radiance of Truth.
Inside the church early on a stormy Sunday morning
The 4th Station of the Cross in the upper church. Jesus meets His afflicted Mother.
Our patron, St. John the Evangelist, with his quill pen and scroll — he is writing his gospel — and the Eagle, his symbol. His words have wings, transporting us to heaven.
Door to the lower chapel, where we attend daily Mass
The lower chapel, where we have daily Mass and Confession
The parish library. Bibles, Catholic Catechisms, writings of the saints, etc… Fr. Cannon holds his adult Catechism classes here
On the left, St. Anthony adores the Christ Child, who has just sprung out of the Bible as St. Anthony was meditating. Lower chapel
On the right, our Blessed Mother with her rosary and scapular. Upper chapel
And finally, our parish hall, where we have Religious Ed classes (in adjoining classrooms), Coffee Hours after the 10am Mass, Summer Bible Adventure, Family Events, etc…
Bells peeled to announce the marriage of Gwen and Alec on August 8, 2026.
Listen for the bells at 12pm and 5pm each day, and click HERE to find out what they’re playing.