Special Events

MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2008!

The Baccalaureate Mass and dinner celebration will be held on Sunday, May 18th, with Mass beginning at 5:00PM. The dinner will follow Mass. Please RSVP Jean Pelletier by Monday, May 12th at jpelletier (at) stjulia.org, or at 781-899-0739. Be sure to share your plans for next year when you RSVP.

HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND PARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS interested in helping with the Baccalaureate Dinner Celebration, Sunday, May 18th should contact Beth Marsh Doyle at marshdoyle@apple.com, or, 781-788-9011. Please help continue the tradition of High School Juniors and their parents preparing dinner for the Seniors. Next year dinner will be prepared for you when you graduate!

RED SOX OUTING FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 8-12:

On Sunday, June 8th watch the Red Sox play the Seattle Mariners @ 1:35PM. The bus will leave from St. Julia Parking lot at 12:30PM and return approximately 6:00PM. The cost, which includes the ticket and transportation, is only $40. Tickets can be reserved by sending your check and permission form to Greg Kee. His contact info is gregkee (at) hotmail.com, or 781235-3473. Don't delay-we expect this event to be very popular! Checks should be made payable to St. Julia Parish. Permission forms can be downloaded from the Youth Ministry webpage here. A special "thank you" to Lou Gorman for making this event possible.

Walk for Hunger Walkers

PROJECT BREAD'S WALK FOR HUNGER will be Sunday, May 4th. Once again, members of our parish took part in the walk. Click here to make a pledge in support of their walking to raise money for nutritious meals to hungry families!

End of Year Barbeque for Middle Schoolers

ATTENTION 5TH, 6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS: SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, May 10th is the "End of the Year Barbeque." Come and enjoy the food, games, music from 5:00-7:00PM at St. Julia Church's Grotto area, Weston [if it should rain, we will be in the Parish Center]. High school peer leaders and adult supervision is needed. Please RSVP by Thursday, May 8th to Joe Duffey at 781-891-4878, or by email .

BOOK DRIVE

Weston High School sophomore Carter Hulings is in the process of becoming an Eagle Scout in Weston's Troop #153. As part of his project, Carter is organizing a book drive, proceeds of which go to the Lawrence Family Development Charter School Library in Lawrence, MA. He will be collecting any type of book, e.g. hard cover, text books. A box has been placed at the entrance of the church. The book drive will end May 31st. You can contact Carter @ 781-864-9188 or at chulings (at) comcast.net, with any questions. Please try to support this worthwhile effort.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND: SEPTEMBER 14-23, 2008.

Would you like to join fellow parishioners in a trip to the Holy Land? Alpheen Menachery is coordinating a group to join a Pilgrimage arranged by 206 Tours. Space is limited, so please reserve a spot as soon as possible. An initial deposit is due by May 14th. Check the website for itinerary, cost, and other details at www.pilgrimages.com/menachery, or call 781-893-9984.

PROPOSED PARKING LOT NEXT TO ST. JULIA CHURCH

The Town of Weston is proposing to renovate the Josiah Smith Tavern into a 200-seat restaurant/function hall, including installation of a 50- space parking lot and commercial septic system next to St. Julia Church, just 8 feet away from the walls of the church. The parking lot will also include an entrance/exit driveway very close to the church. The Parish Pastoral Council has submitted a letter to the Town opposing this construction. Please attend the Town Meeting Wednesday, May 14th at 7:30PM at the Weston High School auditorium. The proposal will be discussed in detail. There will be an opportunity to vote on Articles 21 & 22, which relate to this project. Article 21 asks for additional design fees. Article 22 asks for a liquor license for the proposed tavern. A "Yes" vote for both Articles moves the project forward with the parking lot. A "No" vote will stop the project and the parking lot from being built.

RELAY FOR LIFE - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Relay for Life of Lincoln/Sudbury will take place Saturday, May 17/18 at 4PM at the Peter Noyes School Field, Sudbury. The Relay for Life allows communities to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those who have been lost to cancer, and to fight back by helping to raise funds to find a cure for cancer. You do not have to be part of a team. Visit the Rely website for activities and how to volunteer at http://main.acsevents.org/rflmlincolnsudbury for more information.

BOOK CLUB

Will meet Monday, May 19 at 12 Noon at St. Joseph House. The reading selection is Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Bring a lunch. Coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Questions, call Therese Flynn, 781-259-0992.

THE ROWEN MEMORIAL GOLD TOURNAMENT

Benefiting Blessed John XXIII National Seminary, is scheduled for Monday, May 19th at The Weston Gold Club. This charity event is held to benefit the educational program for the seminarians. Tuition covers only half the cost of educating a seminarian. The proceeds will help bridge the gap. The $250 player entry fee includes lunch at the Club, 18 holes of golf with cart, and door prizes; followed by a social hour, silent auction, and dinner for each golfer and a guest. To register visit www.blessedjohnxxiii.edu to print a registration form, or call Kate Folan, at 781-899- 5500.

CORPUS CHRISTI-ST. BERNARD PARISH, Newton, is offering an evening in the church chapel with Fr. Tom Massaro, S.J on Tuesday, May 20th at 7PM. The topic is "Catholics and the 2008 Presidential Election". Those attending will receive a copy of the Bishops' document, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship .For more information, contact Tom Griffin, 617-244-9110,or griffin@ccsbparish.org.

Eucharistic Congress

ARCHDIOCESAN BICENTENNIAL PILGRIMAGE TO THE 49th INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS IN QUEBEC CITY, CANADA: June 18th-24th. The theme of the Congress is "The Eucharist, God's Gift for the Life of the World". Comprehensive travel packages for adults starting at $1275, as well as travel packages for young adults. For more information, contact Fr. Michael Drea, at 617-479-5400, X12. Informational flyers are at the doors of both churches.