St.Julia Parish Announcements: May 29, 2023
(BULLETIN NOTICES should be proposed, by e-mail if possible, to the Parish Office by Monday mornings to: parish@stjulia.org)
FOLLOW US!
Facebook: “ Saint Julia Parish — Weston & Lincoln” / Instagram: “St Julia Parish”
See the Mass Schedule page for Masses at both church locations, and upcoming Holy Days of Obligation.
FAITH FORMATION: Registration forms for 2023-24 Faith Formation classes will be developed soon, and posted on our website (see Menu tab ‘Faith Formation’) sometime this summer.
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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 the Worship Aid on our Homepage.
See the Mass Schedule page for Masses at both church locations, and upcoming Holy Days of Obligation.
JUNE
Thur. 6/1 -8AM: Jane Shores
Sat. 6/3 – 4PM: Anthony Vallace
THANK YOU for giving your offertory online!
Give Online Today!
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!
The Pilgrim’s Inner Journey
Saturday, June 3rd, 10:00-3:00 pm
Inspired by Anne Lamott’s book “Help Thanks Wow”
During our time together, we will explore creative ways to help us on our spiritual journey. We will use sacred scripture, poetry, and songs to inspire us to travel this inner pilgrimage.
Presenters: Bryn Walsh, Mary MacGillivray, Sr. Peggy Cummins SND
Location: Notre Dame Spirituality Center, 30 Jeffrey’s Neck Rd. , Ipswich, MA
Please bring your own lunch.
* All donations are gratefully accepted.
www.ndspiritualitycenter.org ndscips@sndden.org
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TRANSFORMING Children’s Lives at NPH
Dear St. Julia Family!
Thank you for your generous support of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) over the years – it has truly been awesome! The mission of NPH (‘our little brothers and sisters’) is to transform the lives of vulnerable children in nine countries in Latin American and the Caribbean by supporting the homes, health services and educational programs of NPH. Last year, we supported almost 7,000 children both living in our homes and in the community. NPH began in 1954 by Father William Wasson in Mexico, who welcomed over 32 orphaned children into his home the first year. Over time, his model to love, educate and nurture orphaned, and vulnerable children grew to what it is today.
I want to share a recent story of a young boy Modesto, who joined the home in Mexico in 2015, because his family lacked resources to take care of him. When Modesto arrived at NPH at 11 years old, he had never gone to school before, and his education was at the level of a 7-year-old. He started elementary school at NPH and was extremely frustrated being in a class with children younger than him. Time passed, and Modesto continued to advance in his classes. Thanks to his persistence, dedicated teachers and staff, Modesto was able to catch up in his studies and skip the 8th grade. He now studies in Cuernavaca at our technological high school. He now has a dream to be the first in his family to go to college. He grew up watching his family struggle with low paying jobs, which is why achieving a college degree and breaking the cycle that he grew up in is his new ambition. Modesto is grateful for NPH supporters because without you and NPH, basic education and college most likely would not have been an option.
Thank you for choosing to be a large part of the NPH family.
In faith and with gratitude,
Andrea Nahigian
Donor Relations Director- East Coast
If you have questions contact: Andrea Nahigian, 617-206-4943
If you are interested in continuing to support NPH Youth, become a child sponsor, and/or are able to assist them through any kind of donation, please go to: nphusa.org/donate
Thank you for your generosity! Please keep them in prayer, as they work through these difficult times.
Learn How You Can Transform Lives: NHPUSA.org
EXPERIENCE Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring a variety of in-person and virtual marriage experiences, some on weekends and some on seven weekdays.
Upcoming Sessions:
June 2-4, 2023 in Upton, MA
June 23-25, 2023 in Huntington, NY
Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required.
For more information or to apply, call Joe & Ginny Vatelle at 978-870-5646 or visit them at https://wwmema.org/.
WE NEED Your Help! St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry seeking Food Donations
The costs of operating our SVdP food pantry have exploded!
Can you help? This month we especially need cereal, low salt pasta sauce (Prego) and Gluten-free foods. Cooking oil and condiments are always appreciated! The SVdP is grateful for ALL food donations within the use by date.
Please drop your donations off in the Parish Center during office hours or at any time at the back porch of St. Joseph House, 142 Lincoln Rd, behind St. Joseph Church.
Scholarships for Adults!
Offered by The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Lincoln & Weston
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lincoln and Weston offers scholarships to adults for coursework that would strengthen their employment earning potential. SVdP supports a wide range of areas from accounting and technology to nutrition and cosmetology.
You may be eligible if you qualify for financial assistance and live or workin Lincoln or Weston, or your children attend the public schools in either town.
Go to: www.lincolnweston.org/scholarships or call (781) 899-2611 x4 to inquire about the application process and eligibility.
DON’T MISS: Season 2! All Invited to Resume Viewing on Sundays after 9:30AM Mass
Thanks to all who journeyed through the First Season of watching the acclaimed TV Series ‘The Chosen’ together with us on Sunday mornings! What an excellent way to view such a wonderful depiction of the life of Jesus and his cohort and unpack what Jesus said and did.
We will resume viewing Season 2 on April 30, on Sundays between the 9:30 and 11:30 Masses. All parishioners are welcome! You do not have to have seen the first season to join us. Contact Deacon Phil for any questions.
CHILDREN’S Choir is Re-starting!
Due to COVID, St. Julia’s Children’s Choir had to take a sabbatical. But, our Music Director, Brian Moll, is starting it up again! All interested children in Grades 2 and above are invited to join singing with the Children’s choir at the 9:30 am Masses through Memorial Day weekend. Rehearsals will take place just before and immediately after the 9:30 am Mass.
Parents of an interested child should please send an email message to Brian Moll at bcmoll@yahoo.com or call or text at 617-548-5841.
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WATCH: 5 Minutes with Deacon Phil Video Series
Latest Episode: “3 Ways to Know Jesus Draws Near”
While Jesus was with them at table,
he took bread, said the blessing, broke it,
and gave it to them.
With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him,
but he vanished from their sight.
Then they said to each other,
“Were not our hearts burning within us
while he spoke to us on the way
and opened the scriptures to us?”
– Luke 24
Hello! Deacon Phil, here!
I am pleased to release my latest episode of “5 Minutes with Deacon Phil: 3 Ways To Know That Jesus Draws Near.”
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS CURRENT EPISODE #52.
Have you noticed that even after Jesus’ Resurrection, many of His followers, even his closest followers, did not recognize Him? How can that be? How can WE avoid missing Jesus? Join me as I offer 3 ways to better know when Jesus draws near.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH ALL PREVIOUS EPISODES.
I hope that you will find these videos helpful to your faith journey. Don’t hesitate to email me at deacon.phil.dibello@gmail.com if I can assist you in any way, or chat about your faith.
May God’s Peace and Blessing be with you.
Deacon Phil DiBello
St. Julia Parish, Weston and Lincoln
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Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharist Adoration will not take place during June, July and August. Adoration will return in the Fall.
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Seeking 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! Contact Deacon Rafe to find out more: deaconrafe@gmail.com.
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PUT YOUR FAITH INTO ACTION! DONATE TO THE CATHOLIC APPEAL HERE.
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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!
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PARISH SERVICES
EMAIL: parish@stjulia.org
MAIN OFFICE PHONE: 781-899-2611
MAILING ADDRESS: St. Julia Parish
374 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA 02493
OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
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
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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