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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.

INTO the Deep:  Historic Corpus Christi Procession by the Sea – Led by Archbishop Henning

To celebrate the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of the Lord, youth and young adults are invited to Rome for the international celebration of the Jubilee of Young People from Monday to Sunday, July 28 to August 3, 2025. During that week, youth and young adults from around the world will journey to the Eternal City for the pilgrimage experience of a lifetime. The Church invites all Catholics to celebrate the Jubilee of Young People in Summer 2025, to which young adults ages 18-35 are particularly invited.  This special moment during the Holy Year is an opportunity for young people to travel to Rome or celebrate stateside for an experience of transformation and hope. This significant event is a part of the Holy Year of Jubilee declared by beloved Pope Francis, which occurs every 25 years. The theme for the Jubilee is “Pilgrims of Hope,” encouraging young people to share their hope with the world.  To learn more about the events schedule, go to the USCCB site.

St. Jude’s Parish of Waltham is organizing a youth pilgrimage to the Jubilee.

For Itinerary & Registration: CLICK HERE.

MAKING a Difference: NPH USA & St. Julia

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!

URGENT Action Needed! Protect School Meals

Catholic Relief Services: Don’t Let Children Go Hungry

(Photo: Arlis, a fifth grader, enjoys her daily school meal during lunchtime at an elementary school in Los Olivos, Yamaranguila, Honduras.)

Dear Friends of CRS in Boston,

Once again, CRS needs your prayer and action in a significant way…

Last week, Catholic Relief Services received formal notification that the administration has terminated all but two of Catholic Relief Services’ McGovern-Dole Food for Education school feeding programs — cutting off daily meals for nearly 800,000 children in 11 countries beginning in July.  For many, this was their only meal of the day. 

 HOW CAN YOU HELP?  YOUR VOICE is urgently needed so we can continue to work for a world where no child goes hungry.  Tell Congress the Administration MUST reinstate Catholic Relief Services’ USDA-funded food programs!

Without these meals, children will be forced to learn on empty stomachs, putting their health and futures at risk. School feeding programs increase literacy and learning outcomes, reduce absences due to hunger and illness, and support local economies and reduce migration. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, CRS partners with governments and communities to sustain school meal programs and strengthen a child’s education. These programs not only nourish students, but they also stabilize families and communities. Meanwhile, award terminations within USDA’s Food for Progress programs further threaten food security and economic stability in vulnerable communities. 

YOUR URGENT ACTION NEEDED:  Please email your members of Congress, asking them to urge the administration to reverse these terminations and continue providing lifesaving and life-affirming food aid. 

Go to the following page (click the link below) to complete an email action: 

Please also share with your networks!  Thank you for using your voice to support our important ministry at this critical time!

YOU Can Make a Difference!

Seeking Volunteer Drivers in Lincoln for Senior Meals on Wheels 

Feel the joy of impacting someone’s life directly!  Here is an ideal opportunity during Lent to give back to the community and brighten the lives of many homebound older adults.  Join the team of Minuteman Senior Services volunteers who have served older adults and their caregivers for over 45 years in Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn.

Minuteman Senior Services needs help to deliver meals from 11am to 1pm on weekdays, once a week or twice a month (mileage can be submitted for reimbursement). 

If you are interested or have questions, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Yuen Li at volunteer@MinutemanSenior.org or call 781-221-7093.

For more information:www.MinutemanSenior.org

Our Faith Formation Program thrives because of the heart and dedication of our volunteers. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as a teacher, classroom or hallway aide. 

No experience is required, just a willingness to make a difference. You may rotate or team-teach with a friend. We provide all the teaching materials needed. Together, we can continue to shape the future with faith and love!

For more information on how you can join and help our parish grow, please contact: Jackie Ashba, Director of Faith Formation, or St. Julia Parish Faith Formation Office: 781-899-8434

SEEKING the Adult Sacraments of Initiation?

Moving Forward in Faith…Together

Reaching Our Goal: 72%

WATCH Video: Message from Archbishop Henning

One of the most meaningful ways that we deepen the impact of our Archdiocese’s schools, parishes, and ministries is by supporting the Catholic Appeal.  Your partnership and participation carry Christ’s love into our communities and spread hope.  The Appeal is a primary means by which we enfold our brothers and sisters into Christ’s circle of care. 

To make an on-line donation or to learn more about the impact your donation will have, visit: bostoncatholicappeal.org