PLEASE NOTE: St. Julia parish has resumed the printed worship aid/bulletin with parish community announcements.
Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view a downloadable pdf. We will continue posting community updates and outside event announcements on this page as they arise. (Parish community gatherings held in-person are specific to the event. Please see each announcement for details.)
Bulletin Postings: Please contact Colm McGarry to request a bulletin announcement. Approved submissions received by Monday may be posted in the following week of publication.
Give Online Today! Thank you for giving your offertory online! We are most grateful for your support.
The Weekly Offering – Starting July 3/4, 2021
Starting July 3/4, the regular parish collections will be taken up again at the offertory. St. Julia is extremely grateful for your continued support and generosity to sustain our parish. All contributions, whether in the basket or online, help us to continue Christ’s mission.
CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (Week of 9/20/21)
Please go to the HOMEPAGE for more highlighted events not featured in Bulletin announcements!
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MASS SERVICES for PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS
St. Julia Church, Weston MA
SEPTEMBER
Thu. 09/23 – 8:00 am: Dr. John Wells and Ann Wells Athanas
Sat. 09/25 – 4:00 pm: Ruth and Walter Henneberry & Henneberry Family
OCTOBER
Sat. 10/02 – 4:00 pm: Devreaux Ann Downes
Sun. 10/03 – 11:30 am: Italo Di Nitto
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40 DAYS FOR LIFE Campaign Prayer Vigil: Sept. 22 – Oct. 31, 2021 in Boston
Please join us to participate in our peaceful prayer vigil in front of Boston’s Planned Parenthood, 1055 Commonwealth Ave. Boston MA, from September 22 to October 31, 2021. The fight to save the lives of our children has never been more critical. Abortion is being extended through all 9 months across our nation.
For more information, go to: www.40daysforlife.com. Or, view more details on the Campaign flyer listing several other events here. Campaign flyer in Spanish here.
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THIS SATURDAY IS OUR SVDP 2021 WALK!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SVDP 2021 WALK!
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SUPPORT THE SEMINARIANS!
Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary’s
40th ANNUAL LAWN PARTY
Wednesday, September 29th, at 6:00 pm
Make a difference and encourage the vocations of seminarians through your support of this premiere fundraising event!
Held at the Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, this annual benefit is hosted by His Eminence, Seán Cardinal O’Malley, OFM Cap. This outdoor event will include a reception and dinner with music.
Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, located at 558 South Avenue in Weston, prepares second career candidates, men over the age of 30, for priesthood. The proceeds from this event will help to keep tuition costs affordable.
For ticket information, please call the Pope St. John XXIII Development Office at 781-899-5500, or visit their website www.psjs.edu.
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CATECHISTS STILL NEEDED! Please HELP!
St. Julia Children’s Faith Formation In-Person Classes Start October 3
We will be returning to the classrooms this Fall with in-person Faith Formation at St. Julia’s Parish Center, but with the expectation that both students and adults in the classroom will be wearing a mask – following the mandates from the Archdiocese of Boston, as well as those of the state of Massachusetts. We pray that all stay safe as they learn how to be Disciples!
Registration Forms are on our parish’s webpages for details: Grades 1-6 | Grades 7-8 | High School Confirmation
St. Julia is still seeking catechists* for the following Faith Formation grades and times:
*Qualifications: Confirmed Catholic who loves their faith and loves working with children!
• Sunday Mornings, 10:30-11:15 – Grade 3 (Currently we have ten students— filling two classes!)
• Monday Afternoons, 2:45-3:30 – Grade 3
Please contact Cindy Harrington for more information if you’re able to help out!
Thank you to those who have volunteered to teach Grades 1-6 this year:
• Sundays: Grade 1: Nimmi Trapasso; Grade 2: Maureen Lucey; Grade 3 (one class): Jill Sieber; Grade 4: Semi- narian Gustavo Correa; Grade 5: Susan Ridge; Grade 6: Donna Scipione and Heidi Hardin
• Mondays: Grade 1: Pam Edrehi; Grade 2: Richard Cowgill; Grade 4: Seminarian Gustavo Correa; Grade 5: Teresa Gallo-Toth
NOTE: We have been informed by the Weston Public School Transportation Office that there will not be buses provided for students attending the Monday afternoon classes.
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Sept. 1 – Oct. 4, 2021
SEASON OF CREATION:
A Home For All? Renewing the Oikos of God
The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration of prayer and action for our common home. Together, the ecumenical family around the world unites to pray, protect, and advocate for God’s creation.
During the 2021 Season of Creation, from 1 September through 4 October, hundreds of thousands of Christians will be uniting around the theme, “A Home for all? Renewing the Oikos of God.” (Watch the video).
Join this global community of Christians who are uniting to pray and take action for our common home. Register and learn more about events near you and celebrate the Season of Creation today!
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SAVE THE DATE! Travel to Italy with Fr. George Evans
When: October 23-30, 2022
Where: Rome, Bologna, Florence and Assisi, Italy (plus an option to add 3-day trip to Medjugorje)
Enjoy lots of sight-seeing, walking and guided tours included. Watch for more information and details to come! Contact Colm McGarry if interested!
(Picture: Father Evans)
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BIBLE STUDY Resumes on Tuesdays at St. Julia!
First session on Sept. 21 @ 9:30am
Please join us every Tuesday, starting September 21st at 9:30am, in-person at the St. Julia Parish Center in our conference room upstairs. We will begin studying the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. For more information, contact Colm at cmcgarry@stjulia.org
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The SODALITY of MARY returns to St. Julia In-person!
Friday, October 1st, 2021
St. Julia Parish’s Sodality will return on Friday, October 1st beginning with Holy Hour from 12 noon—1pm and then meet in the Parish Center Hall.
If you are interested in joining us or wish to learn more, see the parish’s Sodality of Mary page. All are welcome to join – contact Colm McGarry, our pastoral minister to sign up to receive the monthly Zoom link.
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POSTPONED until after Oct 1: Morning Coffee and Friends
The Archdiocese of Boston has required us to limit the number of parish social gatherings until after October 1st, due to the increased number of COVID-19 breakthrough cases currently. We hope to resume social meetings by October 3rd, but please check back on this page.
We look forward to announcing when we can resume our parish’s morning coffee and conversation and enjoying the blessing of connecting our families through friendship and faith. All are welcome.
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PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION: Join St. Julia to Help Our Local and Global Families
Want to make a real, tangible difference in the lives of your neighbors, near and far?
St. Julia parish offers opportunities for you to ‘put your faith into action’ through our continual involvement in two non-profit organizations: our local Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and our global partner, NPH USA who we will again collaborate with in May, to support children and families who are food insecure, in financial need or other assistance. Watch the following videos (click on blue links) to learn about why volunteers choose to take action together to transform lives of their neighbors near and far:
Learn How You Can Contribute: Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Lincoln /Weston MA
NPH USA: Ross Egge Shares His Experience in Honduras
Learn How You Can Transform Lives:NHPUSA.org
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JOIN your Lincoln Neighbors to Fight Climate Change:
OPT UP to 100% GREEN Electricity!
With Lincoln’s new program, you can opt up to 100% clean electricity from New England wind and solar projects for about $20/month (MAClass 1 RECs). This will cut CO2 emissions from your electricity to ZERO.
It’s easy! Here’s how:
- Go to: http://www.masspowerchoice.com/lincoln/enroll
- Enter the account information from your Eversource electricity bill
- Choose ‘Lincoln 100% Green’
For more information or questions, call 844-651-8919 or visit www.LincolnGreenEnergyChoice.com
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“YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH” proclaims Pope Francis
In a new Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows.
The Letter marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To celebrate the anniversary, Pope Francis has proclaimed a special “Year of St Joseph,” beginning on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2020 and extending to the same feast in 2021.
Source: Read the full Vatican News article here.
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STAY ON TRACK with your faith & worship: Follow the 2021 Liturgical Calendar here.
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WATCH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC TV
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SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession)
As of 6/4/20, is offered by appointment only, by contacting our Pastoral Minister, Colm McGarry.
Any inquiries involving other sacraments (Baptism, Confirmations, weddings or funerals) please contact our Pastoral Minister as well.
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Give Online Today! Thank you for giving your offertory online! We are most grateful for your support.
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(Printed weekend Worship Aid/Bulletin will be posted below by Friday of each week.)
Viewing Worship Aid/Bulletins: Clicking on a blue date/box will show a pdf (format) file that can be viewed through the Adobe Reader software application, which can be easily downloaded and installed from the internet onto your computer or electronic device. We suggest viewing documents through Chrome or Firefox browsers, as some bulletins may not preview properly through Safari. Thank you!
Current Worship Aid & Bulletin – Sept 26, 2021
Past Bulletins
| Sept 19, 2021 | Mar 08, 2020 | Mar 01, 2020 |
| Feb 23, 2020 | Feb 16, 2020 | Feb 09, 2020 |
