Bulletin

St.Julia Parish Announcements: Week of December 29, 2025

Blessings for a Happy New Year!

**The Parish Office will be closed on Fri. Jan. 2, 2026**

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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 Holy Days of Obligation.

The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Thursday, January 1, 2026

8AM Mass – St. Joseph Church, Lincoln
9:30AM Mass – St. Julia Church, Weston

**No 8AM Mass at St. Julia’s **

DECEMBER

Mon. 12/29 – 8AM: Theresa and Daniel Donahue & Family

Tue. 12/30 – 8AM: Leontine and Raymonde Neronde

Wed. 12/31 – 8AM: Natalie and Bob Duffy, Sr.

JANUARY 2026

Sun. 1/4 – 9:30AM: Elisabeth Heistracher

Sun. 1/4 – 5PM: Frank and Kathy Lane

Mon. 1/5 – 8AM: William (Billy) Greaves

Tue. 1/6 – 8AM: Michael Woodward, Caitlin Kochler, Joseph Kochler and Kathleen Kochler

Wed. 1/7 – 8AM: Berard “Buzz” J. Bennett

Thu. 1/8 – 8AM: Aidan Herrera (Living)

Sun. 1/11 – 9:30AM: Maryellen McDonough

Sun. 1/11 – 11:30AM: Stephen Hassell

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Message from Father Kevin

Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the many volunteers that helped to make our Christmas celebrations so wonderful. I am grateful to the following groups: Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Cantors, Choirs, Brian Moll, Ushers, Altar Servers, all the volunteers who decorated our church, custodial staff and those who are always so generous with their time and talent.

Blessings,

Father Kevin

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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.

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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!

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EUCHARISTIC Adoration

Fridays, 12 – 1pm 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.

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JOIN Us in the New Year!

Café Julia will Open on Sunday, January 4th after 9:30am Mass

We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Café Julia in January — for 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). More dates for the new year will be posted soon!

To continue 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!

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**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 8-12 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:

January 11, 2026 @ 12:30pm – 1:30pm – St. Julia Parish Hall

Guest Speaker: Lauren Forcucci, Ph.D.

Topic: “Comparison & Social Media” – Exploring how comparing ourselves to others, especially online, affects our self-worth, faith, and identity, and how God calls us to see our true value beyond the highlight reel.

The youth group meets every second Sunday (until April).

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.

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Class Schedule:

Classes resume in 2026:

Sunday, January 4: Grades 1 -6 and Confirmation Prep

Monday, January 5: Grades 1-5

Sunday, January 11: Grades 1 -6 and Confirmation Prep (Grade 5 hosts 9:30am Mass with Family Gathering afterwards)

Monday, January 12: Grades 1-4 (No Gr. 5 as they attended the Sunday Gathering)

Questions: Jackie Ashba, Director of Faith Formation, or St. Julia Parish Faith Formation Office: 781-899-8434

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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!

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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.

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ONE-Day Retreat for Married Couples: January 31, 2026, 9am – 5pm

Jumpstart your marriage in the new year by participating in this one-day retreat for married couples held at the Pastoral Center, Braintree and led by Our Outpost, a ministry designed to help Catholics intentionally develop vibrant marriages. Discover a deeper friendship and love through healthier communication, conflict resolution and decision making. Mass, Confession, Adoration, meals, and sharing time are all included in the program.

HERE For tickets and more info. Or call Emily Elliott, Family Life Ministries: 617-746-5756.

A mission of the Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship in the Archdiocese of Boston.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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WORLDWIDE Marriage Encounter: Sign Up for a 2026 Winter Session

Psalm: 24:1-2: “Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory.”

Have you let the Lord enter your life and your relationship with your spouse? Jesus will strengthen you and guide your relationship to be even better.

Learn how, by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on:

• January 23-25, 2026 in North Easton MA

• March 13-15, 2026 in South Burlington, VT

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.

Registration is limited; there is a $100 application fee.

For more information or to apply, call Matt & Julie King at 978-870-5646 or go to the website.

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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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REV. Mark A. Mahoney, St. Julia Parish Pastor

In Memory

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. Remembrances of Fr. Mark, here.

Obituary: Father Mark A. Mahoney, pastor of St. Julia in Weston, MA Friday 28th of November 2025, by Father Robert M. O’Grady, The Pilot

An overcast and misty morning of Nov. 22, 2025, greeted the people of St. Julia Parish, Weston, for the funeral Mass of their much-beloved pastor, Father Mark A. Mahoney. Father Mahoney had died on Nov. 10, 2025, at Regina Cleri Residence, Boston, where he had gone for respite care only a week prior. He had been diagnosed with an aggressive colon cancer only about six weeks before that. Despite his own determination and expert medical attention, the diagnosis was too late, and he received the news with an equanimity of spirit and a serene and holy resignation to the inscrutable ways of Divine Providence.

Father Mahoney was born in Boston on April 20, 1960, the youngest of the eight children of the late Bradford and Anne (Bell) Mahoney. Two siblings, Bradford and Kevin, predeceased him. He is survived by his five other siblings: Andrea Viecelli, Goldsborough, N. C.; Maureen Zimmerman and Patricia Smith, both of Naples, Fla.; Brian, Sarasota, Fla.; and Michael, Waltham.

Mark was raised in Needham, a son there of St. Joseph Parish. He graduated from the parish grammar school in 1974, and Xavierian Brothers High School, Westwood, in 1978. He then entered the archdiocesan seminaries at Brighton, completing his college formation in 1982 and entering the theology program, which he completed in 1986.

Bernard Cardinal Law ordained him to the priesthood at Holy Cross Cathedral on June 7, 1986, following theology studies at St. John, and gave him his first priestly assignment as a parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish, Wakefield.

Five years later, following happy years with the people in Wakefield, he was back at his alma mater, Xaverian Brothers High School as chaplain. He lived in residence at the rectory of Mary Immaculate Parish, Newton. His heart was always in parish life, and just a year later, he returned to parish ministry as parochial vicar at St. Mary Parish, Holliston.

Seven years later, he was assigned to the staff of the Metropolitan Tribunal with residence at Holy Name Parish, West Roxbury, and at St. Peter Parish, Cambridge. During the years 1999 through early 2007, he would fulfil various canonical responsibilities at the Tribunal, including advocate, judge, and judicial vicar (2024 to 2007).

For two years (2001-2002), he was a student in canon law at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., living at the then-Divine Word Residence, which is now the administrative office and residence for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.

During his tribunal ministry, he was also the administrator of St. Joseph Parish, Lincoln. Little did he realize then that the parish would be suppressed and eventually aggregated to St. Julia Parish, Weston.

The metropolitan tribunal’s ministry extends to many areas of church or canon law, but it is mostly concerned with judging matrimonial cases submitted through a precise process. While it can seem very remote from “real” priestly ministry, Father Mahoney excelled at making this often-difficult task a means of healing for petitioners and respondents.

In 2007, Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley named him pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Topsfield. He was delighted to be back in parish life and brought his usual zeal and attention to the parish. He took care of the physical plant and more importantly of the spiritual and faith lives of the parishioners. In whichever parish he was assigned, he was convinced that the pastor should make the assignment his home. He was notorious for rarely being absent from the parish, and even on days off, was present and answering phones and doorbells. In addition to upgrades to parish buildings, he also expanded the parish religious education program. He also served as the vicar forane for Vicariate IV of the North Region, and as administrator pro-temp at Our Lady of Hope Parish, Ipswich.

A new challenge greeted him when, in 2013, he was named pastor of a three-parish “collaborative” in Beverly. It comprised the parishes of St. John the Evangelist, St. Margaret of Scotland, and St. Mary Star of the Sea. Bringing three quite independent parishes together was a challenge and it was difficult for Father Mahoney; however, by determination and deft administration and pastoral sensitivity, he succeeded and also successfully merged the parish schools of St. John and St. Mary parishes into a single school, which is doing well today.

On June 1, 2017, Cardinal O’Malley named him pastor of St. Julia Parish in Weston, which now includes, as mentioned above, St. Joseph Church, in nearby Lincoln.

The Weston parish plant is unassumingly set on Boston Post Road in the town center. There is a stone church and a parish center complete with function facilities and classrooms for parish religious education and formation programs, as well as office space. This joins the rectory, but the spaces are separated by common access and offices. Father Mahoney seemed to have arrived at last where he could be pastor and shepherd to his flock. Since 2017, he has brought his unique gifts and talents and style of pastoral care to Weston.

His funeral Mass was celebrated with Archbishop Richard G. Henning as the principal celebrant. Joining him were 50 concelebrants, among them Archbishop Christopher Coyne, Hartford, a seminary classmate; Bishop-designate of Albany Mark O’Connell, fellow canon lawyer; designated concelebrants were Msgr. Kevin J. O’Leary, rector of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston; Father Michael J. Doyle, pastor of St. Richard of Chichester and of St. Mary of the Annunciation parishes, both in Danvers, who was also the homilist; Father James J. Laughlin, pastor of St. John the Evangelist and of St. Paul parishes, both in Wellesley, close friend and also fellow canonist; and Father Kevin G. Toomey, senior priest of the archdiocese and administrator of St. Julia Parish.

Other concelebrating priests included pastors of neighboring parishes: Father Michael Nolan, St. Mary, Waltham; Father Bryan Parrish, St. Joseph, Needham; and Father David O’Leary, Holy Family Concord and St. Irene, Carlisle. The faculty of the two seminaries, where Father Mahoney had also taught canon law, were represented by Msgr. Stephen Salocks, rector, and Father Frank J. Silva, of St. John Seminary, Brighton; and Msgr. William P. Fay and Father Joseph Zwosta, Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Weston, both of whom are regular assisting priests at St. Julia. Other priests, classmates, and friends included Father George Evans, senior priest, previous pastor at St. Julia; Father Joseph M. Hennessey, senior priest, Regina Cleri, fellow canonist; Father Jonathan M. Gaspar, pastor, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline; Jesuit Fathers Michael McFarland, rector, and Gerald Finnegan in residence at Campion Center, Weston, who also assist at St. Julia. The church was packed with parishioners and friends with a small overflow attending via live stream in the parish center.

Father Doyle’s homily perfectly captured his friend from seminary years, weaving personal and parochial, serious and humorous, seamlessly with the texts of scripture Father Mahoney had selected.

The evening prior the rite of reception was celebrated by Central Regional Bishop Cristiano G. Borro Barbosa; Father Laughlin preached at liturgy.

Following the funeral Mass, Father Mahoney was buried with his parents at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. The morning weather had cleared, and the sun began to shine. Almost a message from God at Father Mahoney’s request to remind all that death gives way to life, and sadness to joy for the faithful Christian for a fine priest.

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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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PARISH SERVICES

EMAIL: parish@stjulia.org

CONTACT US: Parish Office

MAIN OFFICE PHONE:

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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St.Julia Parish Announcements: Week of December 29, 2025

Blessings for a Happy New Year!

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Give Online Today! DONATE Easily Online to St. Julia’s OFFERTORY!

BECOME a St. Julia Parishioner and Join Our Faith Community

MASSES for Prayers and Intentions

Message from Father Kevin

WOULD YOU like the Eucharist to be Brought to You?

SEEKING Eucharistic Ministers for the Homebound

EUCHARISTIC Ministers Needed for Sunday Morning Masses

EUCHARISTIC Adoration

Fridays, 12 – 1pm at St. Julia Church

JOIN Us in the New Year!

Café Julia will Open on Sunday, January 4th after 9:30am Mass

NEW Youth Group: Be a Part of Agape Latte!

Jan. 11, 2026 @12:30 – 1:30PM

St. Julia Parish Hall

Class Schedule:

ALTAR Server Scholarship Fund

SING with the St. Julia Children’s Choir

ONE-Day Retreat for Married Couples: January 31, 2026, 9am – 5pm

DO YOU Like Organizing Parties and Social Gatherings?

Join Our Hospitality and Parish Social Committee

MAKING a Difference: NPH USA & St. Julia

Become a Child Sponsor!

SVdP Needs Food Donations!

WORLDWIDE Marriage Encounter: Sign Up for a 2026 Winter Session

SEEKING the Adult Sacraments of Initiation?

REV. Mark A. Mahoney, St. Julia Parish Pastor

In Memory

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**NEW Youth Group: Be a Part of Agape Latte!**