St.Julia Parish Announcements: Week of December 8, 2025
(BULLETIN NOTICES should be proposed, by e-mail if possible, to the Parish Office by Monday mornings to: parish@stjulia.org)
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Give Online Today! DONATE Easily Online to St. Julia’s OFFERTORY!
We encourage parishioners to use the above “Give Online” blue button to easily donate to our weekly Offertory, or to conveniently make automatic recurring donations of your choosing. To mail your donation, please make a check payable to: St. Julia Parish, 374 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA 02493.
Our parish relies on your generosity and donations to maintain our two church buildings and programs. WE THANK ALL who continue to donate and sustain us!
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BECOME a St. Julia Parishioner and Join Our Faith Community
Would you and/or your family like to become parishioners of St. Julia? We welcome you!
Please go to the “Become a Parishioner” page of our website to complete a brief questionnaire and register you/your family so that we can get to know you and reach out! Thank you for joining us!
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MASSES for Prayers and Intentions
Unable to attend Mass in church?
WATCH daily and weekend Masses live-streamed or archived recordings, along with our weekly Worship Aid.
Go to the Mass Schedule for both church locations, including the Christmas Mass Schedule.
DECEMBER
Mon. 12/8 – 8AM: Rick Williams (Living)
Tue. 12/9 – 8AM: Natalie and Bob Duffy, Sr.
Wed. 12/10 – 8AM: Jacques and Jacqueline Miniault
Thu. 12/11 – 8AM: Paul Brennan
Sat. 12/13 – 8AM: Magdalena Del Signore
Sun. 12/14 – 9:30AM: Robert Drake and Marco DeDuca
Sun. 12/14 – 11:30AM: Fr. Mark Mahoney (Month’s MInd)
Mon. 12/15 – 8AM: Anna Pollock
Tue. 12/16 – 8AM: Natalie and Bob Duffy, Sr.
Wed. 12/17 – 8AM: Ruth Mary Donahue
Thu. 12/18 – 8AM: Al and Mary & Family (Living)
Sat. 12/20 – 4PM: Richard and Marilyn Federico
Sun. 12/21 – 9:30AM: Todd and Betsy Rattle
Sun. 12/21 – 11:30AM: Gordon Kilpatrick
Mon. 12/22 – 8AM: Ruth and Walter Henneberry
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St. Julia Parish Transition
The Archdiocese of Boston has appointed Fr. Kevin G. Toomey as Temporary Administrator of St. Julia Parish, Lincoln & Weston. Fr. Kevin will transition into his new role at St. Julia Parish over the next couple of weeks after fulfilling prior commitments at other parishes. Fr. Kevin looks forward to joining the Parish and meeting with parishioners. Msgr. William Fay and Rev. Joseph Zwosta will remain our assisting clergy.
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Dear Friends,
These past few weeks have been a very difficult time for you as a Parish Community. The passing of Father Mark happened more quickly than expected. For Father Mark, he was prepared to meet the Lord.
I would like to thank the many parishioners who helped during the wake, the Mass and the reception. It is a testament to the vibrancy and dedication of this community of faith. I, along with Father Mark’s family, am most grateful for your kindness and support.
Let us continue to pray for our parish as we move forward. May this Advent season be a time of prayer and renewal as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior, the Lord Jesus.
Blessings, Father Kevin
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Saint Julia Parish Staff
Administrator and Pastoral Manager: Ms. Lauren E. Forcucci, PhD
Faith Formation Director: Ms. Jackie Ashba
Administrative Assistant: Ms. Ann Beré
Deacon: Dn. Rafe Brown
Music Director: Mr. Brian Moll
Cantors: Ms. Mara Bonde & Mr. Martin Kelly
Business Manager: Mr. Tom O’Neill
Web/Digital Content Manager: Ms. Margie Chin-Dermady
To contact staff, please go to: www.stjulia.org/contactus
781-899-2611
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REV. Mark A. Mahoney, Rest in Peace
St. Julia Parish Pastor
St.Julia Parish is deeply saddened by the passing of our Pastor, Fr. Mark Mahoney who served our parish from 2017 – 2025. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Obituary and remembrances of Fr. Mark, here.
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LET US PRAY: Virtual Prayer Session Daily @8:30am
We invite parishioners to continue to pray with us as we journey together during this sorrowful yet sacred time for our faith community. May we hold Fr. Mark, St. Julia parish and each other in prayer.
Please join our virtual session (20 mins.) to Pray the Rosary – Daily @ 8:30-9:00AM via Zoom.(click on blue Zoom link)
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I with them.” — Matthew 18:20
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WOULD YOU like the Eucharist to be Brought to You?
If you or a loved one have been unable to receive Communion due to a short term illness (broken leg, surgery, etc.), or for longer, please reach out to us to schedule a Home Visit with Jesus. Visiting the Sick is a Corporal Work of Mercy, a tradition that dates back to the early Church. One of our trained Eucharistic Ministers will visit with you, and administer to you the Body of Christ.
To schedule a Home Visit, please contact us at 781-899-2611 or parish@stjulia.org
SEEKING Eucharistic Ministers for the Homebound
Are you a parishioner who would like to bring Christ to the homebound by being a Eucharistic Minister?
If you are interested in providing this vital sacramental service to those who wish to receive Communion but unable to attend Mass, please contact the parish office at 781-899-2611 or Parish Office by email.
EUCHARISTIC Ministers Needed for Sunday Morning Masses
St. Julia is in need of more Eucharistic Ministers (EMs) for 9:30am and 11:30am Sunday masses.
If you are interested in serving or learning more about becoming a Eucharist Minister, please call or email the Parish Office. Ministers are scheduled according to their availability. Just ask the office to forward the information to Betsy Czarnowski. Thank you for assisting in this important ministry!
EUCHARISTIC Adoration
Fridays, noon – 1:00 PM at St. Julia Church
“If you desire to find Him immediately, see – He is quite close to you. Tell Him what you desire, for it is to console you and grant your prayer that He remains in the tabernacle.” — St. Alphonsus Liguori
The Eucharist is the central part of our Catholic faith because it is Jesus, present with us here on earth today. The Eucharist is Jesus’ greatest expression of His love for us.
JOIN Us: Café Julia Welcomes You!
Sunday, December 14th after 9:30am Mass
We’re excited to welcome everyone back to Café Julia — a warm and welcoming space to gather, connect, and enjoy fresh coffee and donuts together! Café Julia will be in the Parish Center Hall, and we will be open most Sundays right after the 9:30 am Family Mass and are open during Faith Formation Class time (10:25 am – 11:25 am).
The next date Café Julia will be open for the remainder of this year will be Sunday, December 14, 2025. (Dates for the new year will be posted at a later date.)
To offer this for our parish, we need volunteers to help out! Whether you can spare an hour or a morning, your support makes a big difference.
Please sign up today and be part of something sweet! Signup Genius HERE.
Or, scan the QR code below if you wish to support this ministry!
NEW Youth Group: Be a Part of Agape Latte!
Jan. 11, 2026 @12:30 – 1:30PM
St. Julia Parish Hall
We’re excited to announce, starting in January 2026, our new St. Julia Youth Group: Agape Latte!
Agape Latte will be a student-led group (with adult guidance) that will host inspirational monthly speakers who discuss and share the role and impact of faith in their lives.
Faith Formation students in grades 9-12 are invited to join and participate in the selection of their monthly speaker, and engage in meaningful conversations about their developing faith.
Agape Latte’s first hour-long monthly meeting will take place @12:30PM – 1:30PM, Sunday, January 11, 2026 in St. Julia’s Parish Hall. The group will then meet every second Sunday of each month.
We look forward to offering this opportunity for our students as they prepare for Confirmation.
For youth sign up, please contact: Jackie Ashba, Director of Faith Formation, or for more information: Lauren Forcucci, Pastoral Manager.
Upcoming Class Schedule:
Sunday, December 14: Grades 1—6, and Confirmation Prep
Monday, December 15: Grades 1—5
NO classes on Dec. 21st and 22nd, or Dec. 28th and 29th, due to the Christmas holiday!
Classes will resume on January 4th and 5th, 2026.
We wish all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Questions: Jackie Ashba, Director of Faith Formation, or St. Julia Parish Faith Formation Office: 781-899-8434
ALTAR Server Scholarship Fund
This was our first year of offering some small scholarships to our College-bound Altar Servers.
If you would like to support our Altar Server Ministry, please consider a donation to our newly established “Altar Server Scholarship Fund.” We hope to make it a well-established yearly event! Donations may be made to: “St. Julia Altar Server Scholarships.” Thank you!
SING with the St. Julia Children’s Choir
Do you have a child who likes to sing?
Children in grades 2 and above are invited to join the Children’s choir to sing at the 9:30 am Masses.
Cantor Mara Bonde will lead and support the choir singing. Sunday rehearsals may be extended, when there are no Faith classes. Any older singers who would be interested in assisting as youth cantors at 9:30 or other Masses are also welcome to be in contact.
Parents of interested children should email our Music Director, Brian Moll or call/text at 617-548- 5841.
DO YOU Like Organizing Parties and Social Gatherings?
Join Our Hospitality and Parish Social Committee
St. Julia is looking for assistance in organizing and hosting Parish Events during the year. Past socials have provided a valuable means of deepening bonds in our community. If you are interested please contact us at 781-899-2611 or email Parish Office.
MAKING a Difference: NPH USA & St. Julia
Become a Child Sponsor!
Dear Parishioners,
Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) supports over 9,000 vulnerable children and adults annually in nine countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
In Guatemala, 55% of the population lives in poverty with over 68% of the country’s child population living in poverty. This number jumps even higher for the country’s indigenous population, with 80% of indigenous group members living in poverty.
In 2022 in the city of Chimaltenango, NPH opened the Father William Wasson Family Center to better support the indigenous children and families, many of single parents, living in the commu- nity. Last year, the NPH Family Center supported over 150 families through 5 core services: daycare for children 2 to 4, tutoring services for local students, rehabilitation for children with dis- abilities and career empowerment and training for women and single parents, and technical/ vocational training for single parents.
The goal of the family center is to empower families in a very poor area of Guatemala and to support systemic and generational change. The three-floor building boasts color and education in a variety of necessary rooms to support the programs. As one of the only free services in the area, the waitlist for services is extensive. We could not do this important work without the support of people like you!
If you are ever in Guatemala, I hope you will visit both our home and the Family Center.
In mission,
Andrea Nahigian
Donor Relations Director – East Coast
Please reach out with questions, anhigian@nphusa.org or 617-206-4943
Learn more! Become a Sponsor: NPH USA, Guatemala!
SVdP Needs Food Donations!
We invite all to participate in this ministry!
Flour, sugar, olive oil, tuna, gluten-free items and condiments are most needed, in addition to any other items you may like to donate.
Food donations can be dropped at church or donated online.
Any non-perishable food donations (not past use expiration date) can be dropped-off at the back of St. Julia Church, for collection at 9:30am Sunday Masses. Thank you for your support!
QUICK CLICK/DONATE ONLINE: Food Pantry Wish List on Amazon
– Choose food items from the list on Amazon
– Food delivered directly to a pantry volunteer
OR – SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW:
Join us today! We are neighbors helping neighbors and your compassion and generosity makes a huge difference in the lives of those we serve.
Make a monetary gift online or mail a check payable to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Society, PO Box 324, Lincoln MA 01773 (note: Annual Appeal)
LEARN MORE ABOUT SVdP HERE.
WORLDWIDE Marriage Encounter: Sign Up for the January 2026 Winter Session
“Let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.”
Learn to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus in your marriage with the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on:
• January 23-25, 2026 in North Easton MA
Check out Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME), where you will learn tools which can help you in your communication, enhance your relationship, and also help you to grow in faith with one another. WWME sponsors a variety of in-person and virtual marriage experiences, some on weekends and some on seven weekdays. Couples explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church.
SEEKING the Adult Sacraments of Initiation?
Are you thinking of joining the Catholic Church? Do you need to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation or First Communion?
We warmly welcome you, and we have an RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process designed for you! To find out more, please contact Deacon Rafe through the Parish Office.
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Give Online Today!
THANK YOU for giving your offertory online!
Our parish relies on your generosity and donations to maintain our two church buildings and programs. We encourage you to use the above “Give Online” button to donate to our offertory to easily make a recurring donation. To mail your donation, please make a check payable to: St. Julia Parish, 374 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA 02493
WE THANK ALL who continue to donate and sustain us!
Archbishop Richard G. Henning
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MAILING ADDRESS: St. Julia Parish
374 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA 02493
OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
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RECONCILIATION
Parish Center Conference Room, Saturday: 3:00 – 3:45 PM
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
By request after the 4:00 PM Saturday Mass; or contact Parish Office.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Fridays in St. Julia Church, from Noon – 1:00 PM (except during July and August)
EUCHARIST AND VISITS TO THE SICK
Contact Parish Office to notify of anyone ill, home-bound or hospitalized.
ROSARY ON ZOOM
After each daily Mass; ask for link at director.of.ministries@stjulia.org.
BAPTISM
Please contact the Parish Office in advance to make arrangements.
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