Pentecost Sunday
May 10/11, 2008
Dear Parishioners,
Happy Mothers' Day! Thanks to our mothers, living and dead, for all they have done to raise us and to introduce us to God. We crown the statue of the Blessed Mother in the grotto in Weston this weekend, and a crowning will happen next week in connection with the First Communion in Lincoln. Mary, Mother of the Lord, is our spiritual mother too.
Pentecost, today's feast, is one of the most important celebrations of the Church's year. The Holy Spirit came to the Apostles and Mary. That same Spirit has come to us in Baptism and Confirmation, as well as in so many experiences of life. Pentecost's celebration brings to an end the wonderful Easter season, with its white vestments, prominently displayed Paschal candle and baptismal font, and first Sunday readings from the Acts of the Apostles. Next Sunday is Trinity Sunday, always the week after Pentecost.
File these next points under "I've Been Reading." It has been very enriching to gather with another book-discussion group. The current one ends this coming Tuesday night. It is a 5-week commitment that might interest you as we move into the future - and into some other books of religious wisdom. As a separate endeavor and for those who are able to meet on a weekday and are interested in discussing a whole book in one session, the parish Book Club that meets monthly in St. Joseph House; that group reads books that are not usually about Church matters directly but are still pertinent to the life believers are called to live in Christ.
As we move into a time of year when we gladly enjoy the better weather, many of you will be going away on weekends. Please remember to keep up your support of our parish. We have tried to offer many good resources and events, and your financial aid is needed to sustain all that we do as a parish. If you could give a more in the Offertory collection from week to week, that would be great.
Father George Evans
Mass Intentions and Prayers Requested
We pray for Jack Hart, Bonnie Higgins' father, who died recently.
| Sat., May 10 | 8:00 AM | Jaennette LeBlanc |
| Sun., May 11 | 9:00 AM | Nicolas Angelucci |
| 10:30 AM | Timothy Dermady | |
| Sat., May 17 | 4:00 PM | Joseph Campbell |
| Sun., May 18 | 11:15 AM | Joseph Tagliente |
| Confessor for | May 10 | Father Evans |
| May 17 | Father Evans | |
| May 24 | Father Casey |
We pray for those who are soon to be married:
- Jill Connelly & Robert Sieber
Finances: Offertory Collection, $9,353.
Ascension Thursday, $1,234.
Next weekend's Second Collection is the Catholic Communications, half of which is used to support the efforts to communicate the message of the Gospel locally. The other half of the collection is sent to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to support activities in the field of communications.
BOOK DRIVE: Weston High School sophomore Carter Hulings is in the process of becoming an Eagle Scout in Weston's Troop #153. As part of his project, Carter is organizing a book drive, proceeds of which go to the Lawrence Family Development Charter School Library in Lawrence, MA. He will be collecting any type of book, e.g. hard/soft cover, text books. A box has been placed at the entrance of the church. The book drive will end May 31st. You can contact Carter @ 781-864-9188 or at chulings (at) comcast.net, with any questions. Please try to support this worthwhile effort.
THE CATHOLIC APPEAL, 2008
"Handing On the Light of Faith"
Thank you to the supporters of the Catholic Appeal! Our parish has now given $167,643, pledged from 67 households, reaching 86% of our parish goal of $195,000. It's not too late to pledge. Each gift has the potential to increase parish revenue, while supporting the ministries funded by the 2008 Catholic Appeal.
- Sunday, May 11
- May Procession, 11:15 AM Mass
- Monday, May 12
- Interfaith Study Group, 3:00PM
- Liturgy Commission, 7:00PM
- Tuesday, May 13
- Spiritual Masters Book Group, 7:30PM
- Arise Team, 7:30PM
- Friday, May 16
- Eucharistic Adoration
- St. Julia Church, 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM
- Sunday, May 18
- First Communion, 9:00 AM, St. Julia Church
- 10:30AM, St. Joseph Church
- Baccalaureate Mass & Dinner, 5PM
FOOD COLLECTION: There will be baskets at the doors of both churches May 17th/18th for food donations for the St. Joseph SVDP Pantry. Items which are running low are: cans of chicken soup and stew, 1-2lb. bags of rice, and 14.oz cans of fruit. The SVDP Society reaches out to neighbors in need, giving emergency assistance. The Society assists with rent, utility bills, insurance and food vouchers. The Food Supplement Program at St. Joseph Church serves up to 18 local families on the last Wednesday of each month. We welcome participation on any level. Please contact Susan Bayard at 781-642-1308 for more information. Donations can be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 324, Lincoln, MA 01773.
"Extend your mercy towards others,
so that there can be no one in
need whom you meet
without helping".
Saint Vincent de Paul
BOOK CLUB will meet Monday, May 19 at 12 Noon at St. Joseph House. The reading selection is Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Bring a lunch. Coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Questions, call Therese Flynn, 781-259-0992.
Dear Parishioners,
Have you every felt a tug at your heart, leading you to consider new ways of nourishing your faith? Are you feeling that the hectic demands of life are preventing you from connecting with others as much as you would like? If so, you are not alone.
I am recommending ARISE Together in Christ. It has a proven track record of leading people into greater connection with others and God. There is nothing very technical or unusual about it, but it produces splendid results. It builds on skills and methods that ordinary folks can bring and share.
Like many parishes all around Eastern Massachusetts, St. Julia Parish is getting involved in ARISE. Our meetings will happen right here in Weston and Lincoln, in homes and in our parish properties in both towns.
Our community has been through some rough times in the past decade. The clergy abuse scandal discouraged many from taking part in Church activities, and some who stayed involved lost some of their fire. ARISE can be a rekindling. The closing and realigning of parishes locally also brought confusion and anger. ARISE offers a chance to get involved again in a way that shows that Church can best be: communities of faithful people supporting one another in searching for God and being strong, joyful Christians in very day life.
I am convinced that greater life can come to our parish community if a good number of individuals enter into this process. It is not preachy or arm-twisting. Each meeting provides a mix of inspiring reading, friendly discussion, solid learning and insights pertinent to everyday life - in a small group of parishioners. The commitment is for one series of six weekly meetings of 90 minutes each.
I support this wholeheartedly. Let's make this journey together!
Fr. George Evans
Religious Education News
First Communion Rehearsals
Children receiving First Communion on May 18th at 9:00AM meet on Thursday, May 15th, 4-5:00PM. in the Parish Center Lobby. Children receiving First Communion on May 18th, 10:30AM will meet Monday, May 12th, 4-5:00PM in St. Joseph Church.
2008-2009 Registration forms have been received. If you have not submitted your registration form, please send it in as soon as possible. Please note: The exact date of Baptism is required [month, day, year], if your child was baptized at a church other than St. Julia or St. Joseph. Download a form from our website.
The following grade levels are in need of catechists: Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 [one for each grade] and grades 5, 6 and Confirmation. There is a need for Grades 7 and 8 table monitors, who facilitate group discussion and supervise students. Please consider sharing your faith with our students.
IS THERE ANYONE SICK AMONG YOU? The Sacrament of the Sick is for Catholics prior to surgery of when someone is seriously ill. This sacrament is not to be viewed as "Last Rites", but as a powerful instrument of God's healing presence. St. Julia Parish celebrates the Anointing of the Sick after the Saturday 4PM Masses regularly. But if you know someone who wishes to be anointed, please don't hesitate to call the rectory to coordinate a time.
PASTORAL VISITS: Do you know someone who us unable to get to church and would appreciate a visit from a parishioner and have an opportunity to receive the Blessed Sacrament? Please call Susan Bayard at 781-642- 1308 and let us know. Would you like to be part of the parish's visiting team, bringing fellowship and Communion to members of our community in their homes in Lincoln and Weston? Training and flexible scheduling are available. Making sure that everyone in our parish community can stay connected --to Christ and to one another-- is an important task and a wonderful gift. Call Susan Bayard for more details.
RED SOX OUTING FOR YOUTH IN GRADES 8-12: On Sunday, June 8th watch the Red Sox play the Seattle Mariners @ 1:35PM. The bus will leave from St. Julia Parking lot at 12:30PM and return approximately 6:00PM. The cost, which includes the ticket and transportation, is only $40. Tickets can be reserved by sending your check and permission form to Greg Kee. His contact info is gregkee (at) hotmail.com, or 781235-3473. Don't delay-we expect this event to be very popular! Checks should be made payable to St. Julia Parish. Permission forms can be downloaded from the Youth Ministry webpage here. A special "thank you" to Lou Gorman for making this event possible.
MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2008!The Baccalaureate Mass and dinner celebration will be held on Sunday, May 18th, with Mass beginning at 5:00PM. The dinner will follow Mass. Please RSVP Jean Pelletier by Monday, May 12th at jpelletier (at) stjulia.org, or at 781-899-0739. Be sure to share your plans for next year when you RSVP.
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND PARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS interested in helping with the Baccalaureate Dinner Celebration, Sunday, May 18th should contact Beth Marsh Doyle at marshdoyle@apple.com, or, 781-788-9011. Please help continue the tradition of High School Juniors and their parents preparing dinner for the Seniors. Next year dinner will be prepared for you when you graduate!
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Youth members are needed for the Council, which usually meets once a month on Sundays at 7:30PM. If you will be in grades 9-12 this fall, and would like to be a representative on this council, please contact Father Evans or Jean Pelletier. We would be happy to share with you the depth of the commitment in being an active member on the PPC.
PROPOSED PARKING LOT NEXT TO ST. JULIA CHURCH
Click here for the latest information on this project.
Events Outside our Parish
RELAY FOR LIFE - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Relay for Life of Lincoln/Sudbury will take place Saturday, May 17/18 at 4PM at the Peter Noyes School Field, Sudbury. The Relay for Life allows communities to celebrate cancer survivors, remember those who have been lost to cancer, and to fight back by helping to raise funds to find a cure for cancer. You do not have to be part of a team. Visit the Rely website for activities and how to volunteer at http://main.acsevents.org/rflmlincolnsudbury for more information.
CORPUS CHRISTI-ST. BERNARD PARISH, Newton, is offering an evening in the church chapel with Fr. Tom Massaro, S.J on Tuesday, May 20th at 7PM. The topic is "Catholics and the 2008 Presidential Election". Those attending will receive a copy of the Bishops' document, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship .For more information, contact Tom Griffin, 617-244-9110,or griffin@ccsbparish.org.
St. Julia Parish
781-899-2611
Fax 781-899-8046
Email: office email
Website: www.stjulia.org
- OFFICE HOURS
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday
- PENANCE
- St. Julia Church, Saturday: 3:15 - 3:45 PM
- ANOINTING OF THE SICK
- After the 4:00 PM Saturday Mass, or contact Parish Office.
- EUCHARIST AND VISITS TO THE SICK
- Contact Rectory to notify of anyone ill, homebound or hospitalized.
- EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
- St. Julia Church: Every Friday, Noon to 3:00 PM
- First Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- St. Joseph Church: Every First Friday, 9:30 to 10:30 AM.
- ROSARY
- St. Julia Church: after daily Mass.
- St. Joseph Church: Family Rosary Thursday 7:00 PM.
- SMALL FAITH-SHARING GROUP
- St. Joseph Church: Thursday 7:30 PM
- BAPTISM
- Monthly at St. Julia Church or at a Mass in either Church. Please call the Parish Office to make advance arrangements.
- MARRIAGES
- Please schedule at least six months before intended date.
- BULLETIN NOTICES
- Should be proposed by email, if possible, to the Parish Office by Tuesday afternoon.
- THRIFT SHOP
- (Pat Sennott 781-899-2229) Tuesday 10-3/Wed 10-12. (Closed July, August, December)
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If you are just beginning to worship with us in St. Julia Parish, WELCOME! We invite you to register as a member of our parish. Kindly complete this information form and drop it in the collection basket or return it to the parish office. Please introduce yourself when you have a chance!
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