St.Julia Parish Announcements
Note: The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th for Veterans Day and on Friday, November 13th.
(BULLETIN NOTICES should be proposed, by e-mail if possible, to the Parish Office by Monday mornings to: parish@stjulia.org)
• RECEIVE our weekly eMailchimp Bulletin Announcements by contacting us: parish@stjulia.org
• RECEIVE each weekend’s Worship Aid/Bulletin here: parishesonline.com/home
• FOLLOW Us on Social Media:
Facebook: “Saint Julia Parish – Weston & Lincoln”
Instagram: “St Julia Parish – Weston & Lincoln”
YouTube: @St. JuliaParish
• WATCH Masses streamed live daily, or archived recordings online.
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DONATE Easily to the OFFERTORY: Online Giving Helps St.Julia
Give Online Today!
As fall arrives, we invite you to partner with St. Julia Parish to transform lives and impact our community. This is why St. Julia Parish offers Online Giving as an additional option to support our ongoing mission and ministries.
St. Julia Parish is a spiritual home for all of us, and it relies on our time, talent, and treasure to fulfill that mission. Online Giving helps support our parish by allowing you to make donations, payments, and pledges via your mobile phone, smart device, or computer to St. Julia Parish.
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! Also, look for the graphic below at the bottom of our home page and click on it.
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A safe, secure and convenient way to support your parish – anytime, anywhere.
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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.
View: Mass Schedule for both church locations, including upcoming Holiday and Holy Days of Obligation.
NOVEMBER
Sun 11/1- 8AM: Elizabeth Anne Bahnatka
Sun 11/1- 9:30AM: Edward and Mildred Carroll
Sun 11/1 – 11:30AM: Philip Flip Chrusz
Sun 11/1 – 5PM: People of the Parish
Mon. 11/2 – 8AM: Arturo Araiza (Living)
Tue. 11/3 – 8AM: James Sykes (Living)
Wed. 11/4 – 8AM: Natalie and Bob Duffy, Sr.
Thu. 11/5 – 8AM: John Balewz (Living)
Fri. 11/6 – 8AM: Ronald Szpond and Everett Beaulieu (Living)
Sat. 11/7 – 4PM: Fr. Mark Mahoney
Sun. 11/8 – 8AM: Fr. Mark Mahoney
Sun. 11/8 – 9:30AM: Fr. Mark Mahoney
Sun. 11/8 – 11:30AM: Fr. Mark Mahoney
Sun. 11/8 – 5PM: Fr. Mark MahoneyMon. 11/9 – 8AM: Angus and Raul Espinosa
Tue. 11/10 – 8AM: Fr. Mark Mahoney
Wed. 11/11 – 8AM: Natalie and Bob Duffy, Sr.
Wed. 11/11 – 5:30PM: People of the Parish
Thu. 11/12 – 8AM: Ellery Avalone (Living)
Fri. 11/13 – 8AM: Ryan Payne and Vanessa Avalone (Living)
Sat. 11/14 – 4PM: Joseph Pitts
Sun. 11/15 – 8AM: Lucia Bonica
Sun. 11/15 – 9:30AM: Susan Bratlie
Sun. 11/15 – 11:30AM: Margaret Dermady and Bernard Bannon
Sun. 11/15 – 5PM: Jacqueline Sullivan (Month’s Mind)
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WOULD YOU like the Eucharist to be Brought to You?
Ministry for the Care of the Homebound
Across the collaborative of St. Julia & St. Joseph, we are grateful for the ministers who offer outreach to our homebound community. It is important that we ensure those who are unable to attend Mass are not forgotten. Ministers can be your spiritual companion for whatever changes you are facing. This ministry works with your schedule; weekly, twice a month or monthly. It can be short-term or long term.
If you would like a visit or would like to know more, please call the Parish Office at
781-899-2611 or email: parish@stjulia.org and leave your name and number. It will passed along to Arlene, our Homebound Ministry Coordinator.
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 by email: parish@stjulia.org
EUCHARISTIC Adoration
Every Friday, 12 – 1pm in St. Julia Church
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.
“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
JOIN Us at Café Julia! Open on these dates…
Gather with fellow parishioners and enjoy coffee, tea and donuts at St. Julia parish hall earmarked on the following Sundays, after 9:30 am Mass (10:30am) on:
GATHER Hymnals to Return to Our Churches
Beginning November 28/29 (Advent)
After consulting with Brian Moll, our Music Director and Organist, and the Pastoral Council, Fr. Scott has decided we will start using the Gather hymnals again this Advent, which signals the beginning of a new liturgical year. This year, Advent begins on the weekend of November 28 and 29.
We are busy taking the hymnals out of storage, cleaning them, and placing the currently used translation of the Gloria and the Nicene Creed on the inside front cover and the facing page, respectively. The cantor will announce the page number for the day’s readings at the start of the Mass.
This change saves the parish money by eliminating the need to purchase copyright licenses, frees up three pages of the bulletin to promote parish activities and provide information about our Catholic faith, and makes a music resource available for funerals, Masses and liturgical services other than weekend Masses.
GRAND Annual Collection Launched!
As we enter the month of Thanksgiving, Fr. Scott invites you to reflect on the year and how God has blessed you and your family, and our parish family. St. Julia Parish came together as a parish family to grow stronger after Fr. Mark’s death. Parishioners, lay leaders, staff members, and clergy stepped up to lead the parish through a challenging time. Faith formation enrollment is higher this year than last. We have a young catechumen. The Conversation in the Spirit sessions are helping us plan for the future.
Make an impact by contributing to the Grand Annual Collection today. Help us offer more faith-filled activities, like celebrating St. Francis during our Fall Festival Weekend. With the Sacrament of Confirmation now in grade eight, support establishing and growing a comprehensive youth ministry for grades 9-12. Support the parish in providing a just and fair wage to our small but dedicated and hardworking staff.
We mailed Grand Annual Collection information the week of October 25. If you did not receive it, there are extra information packets at the doors of the church. Please return the enclosed self-addressed Grand Annual Collection envelope by mail, in the collection basket at any parish Mass, or drop it off at the parish center.
Donations can also be made conveniently online here.
St. Julia’s Annual Report can be viewed on the website here.
Thank you for helping to sustain and grow our parish.
Very Reverend Scott A. Euvrard, Pastor
JOIN the Parish Finance Council: An Invitation for New Members
Fr. Scott is establishing the new Parish Finance Council (PFC). The PFC, as required by Canon Law, assists and advises the Pastor in his responsibility for the parish’s finances. New members are needed!
The PFC will meet 4-6 times annually. PFC members have 3-year terms. If you are a parishioner with skills in accounting, finance, development, fundraising, facilities, or human resources, and are interested in joining the PFC, please contact Fr. Scott or call the Parish Office (781-899-2611).
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JOIN in the Conversation: What should St. Julia Parish prioritize over the next 3 years?
Join a small group (no more than 8) parishioners this Fall to discover parish priorities for 2027-2030. Facilitated by members of the Parish Pastoral Council.
Upcoming Dates & Times:
Mornings:
• Saturday, November 7 @ 9:00 – 10:30am, Weston
• Sunday, November 8 @ 8:45 – 11:15am, Lincoln
• Sunday, November 15 @ 10:25 – 11:25am, Weston
Evenings:
• Monday, November 16 @ 6:30 – 8:00pm, Weston
• Wednesday, November 18 @ 6:00 – 7:30pm, Lincoln
Register for a session by clicking here, or scan the QR code below, or contact the parish office (781) 899-2611 or email: parish@stjulia.org
Conversations in the Spirit is a prayerful, listening-based method used within the Church to discern the Holy Spirit’s guidance and foster communal understanding and action.
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PARISH Pastoral Council Meeting:
Tues. November 10 @ 6:30 PM, Parish Center
The Parish Pastoral Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, in the parish center conference room. All Pastoral Council meetings are open to parishioners. The agenda will include the Conversation in the Spirit sessions: feedback from the initial sessions, planning for upcoming sessions, determining the need to schedule additional sessions, and discussing alternative ways to gather parishioners’ input.
Pastoral Council Members: Fr. Scott Euvrard (Chairperson), Lauren Forcucci (Vice- Chairperson), Fr. Giris Azize, Deacon Rafe Brown, Jackie Ashba, Martin Dermady, David Donovan, Pat Gray, Victor Guzman, Douglas Keene, and Andrew Steneri.
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SVdP of Lincoln/Weston:
Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive
Donate Before November 20
Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table, give thanks, and share our blessings with others. But for some of our neighbors, a holiday meal with all the fixings is difficult to afford.
Help us share the bounty of the season and make a special meal possible by donating a $40 Donelan’s Gift Card before November 20th.
To help, please:
• buy your gift cards ($40) directly at Donelan’s and leave them at the customer service desk;
• donate here;
• make a check payable to Society of St. Vincent de Paul (not St. Julia Parish) and mail to: PO Box 324, Lincoln MA 01773 (Remember to write ‘Thanksgiving Gift Cards’ on the check.)
Thank you for your generosity! We wish you and your loved ones a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Lincoln/Weston
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SCENES from St. Julia Parish October Fall Fest
View Father G’s movie of our Fall weekend celebration of St. Francis of Assisi.
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MEET Micah Our Catechumen!
The Church welcomed Micah, a high school junior and Lincoln resident, into the catechumenate during the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday, October 11, at St. Joseph Church in Lincoln. Micah is pictured here with his sponsor and friend, Sam:
Please pray for Micah as we accompany him to the Easter sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist.
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SVdP of Lincoln/Weston: Our Season of Giving & Community:
As we welcome the beauty of fall, we are grateful for everyone who has shown interest in the Pantry and in learning how to help SVdP Lincoln and Weston serve our community’s most vulnerable neighbors.
There are many ways to make a difference:
• Host a fall food drive at your school, workplace, or neighborhood;
• Drop off nonperishable, non-expired food at the back of St. Julia Church or on the back porch of St. Joseph House behind St. Joseph Church;
• Volunteer as a member of our financial emergency assistance committee Join our mission by becoming involved in a committee or special project.
We need people who want to make a meaningful difference in our community. Whether you can give your time, organize a food drive, lend your skills, or simply help spread the word, your involvement matters.
Thank you for caring about our neighbors and for helping us build a stronger, more compassionate community together.
To volunteer, learn more, or seek assistance, visit www.SVdPLincolnWeston.org
Email: info@svdplincolnweston.org
Phone: 781-899-2611 ext. 4 (Leave a message and we’ll gladly call you back!)
Scan the QR code to go directly to our website to donate food, volunteer, get support, or apply for scholarship funding:
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BIBLE Study: The Spirituality of Paul
An 8-week study on Tuesdays, starting Tuesday, Sept. 22 til Nov. 10 @9-11am in Parish Center Hall
This session’s theme, ‘Spirituality of Paul’ explores the rich and influential spiritual tradition of the Pauline letters. Learn about Paul’s own encounter with the risen Christ and embrace his message about the transforming power of the cross and resurrection.
This study includes profiles of individuals whose lives bore witness to this life-changing, Christ-centered spirituality, including St. Kateri Tekakwitha and Blessed Stanley Rother.
New members are always welcome. If interested in joining, please contact the Parish Office at 781-899-2611 or email: parish@stjulia.org
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PRAY with Pope Leo XIV Each Month
November Prayer Intention: For Proper Use of Wealth
Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. (See Pope Leo’s 2026 Monthly Prayer Intentions here.)
You are invited to answer the Holy Father’s request and to join with many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month. You can join this global monthly initiative through the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.
November Prayer: For mental health ministry
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord of life, all we have comes from You:
the fertile land, the talents we’ve received,
the effort of those who came before us.
Nothing is ours alone — everything is a shared gift.
But so often, Lord, we let the wealth we seek or attain
harden our hearts, lock us in selfishness,
and make us forget the most vulnerable.
Forgive us for storing up instead of sharing,
for using goods as power rather than as service.
You remind us that true wealth
is not found in what we keep
but in what we give with love.
A heart detached from possessions transforms the world:
It opens paths of justice, tears down walls of indifference,
and sows hope among the poor.
We ask you, Lord, that your Spirit teach us to use what we have —
money, time, talents, opportunities — as instruments of fraternity.
May each economic, family, or community decision
spring from a free heart,
able to recognize that every good is meant for all,
and that only by sharing we build the future.
Make us witnesses of a wealth
transformed into service and mercy,
so that our lives, united to the lives of others,
may be a sign of your kingdom of justice and peace.
Amen.
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His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has announced a Jubilee Year of Saint Francis in celebration of the 800th anniversary of his passage to Heaven.
The Christian faithful are invited to follow the example of the Saint of Assisi, becoming models of holiness and constant witnesses of peace. The Church grants a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions to those who participate devoutly in this extraordinary jubilee which runs from January 10, 2026 to January 10, 2027.
Read and download the Pilgrim’s Guide about this Special Jubilee Year in commemoration of St. Francis here.
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SEEKING Adult Sacraments of Initiation?
Are you thinking of joining the Church? Do you need to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation or 1st Communion?
We warmly welcome you, and we have a process designed for you!
To learn more, contact Deacon Rafe: deaconrafe@gmail.com
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