ST. JULIA PARISH

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PARISH OFFICE 374 BOSTON POST ROAD WESTON, MA 02493 APRIL 7, 2013

Telephone: 781-899-2611 Fax: 781-899-8046 Email: parish@stjulia.org Website: h p://www.stjulia.org

ST JOSEPH CHURCH 142 LINCOLN ROAD LINCOLN, MA

ST. JULIA CHURCH 374 BOSTON POST ROAD WESTON, MA

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00pm Sunday 9:00am, 11:15am & 5:00pm Holy Days As Announced Daily Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7:00am Saturday 8:00am Civic Holidays 8:00am

MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday 7:30am & 10:30am

Holy Days As Announced

Daily Tuesday & Friday 9:00am

Morning Prayer/Rosary Monday & Wednesday: 9:00am

Pastor Rev. George P. Evans frevans@stjulia.org Pastoral Associate for Community Outreach Ms. Susan Bayard 781-642-1308 sbayard@stjulia.org Religious Education Coordinator Ms. Joan Mattila 781-899-8434 jmattila@stjulia.org Youth Ministry Coordinator Mr. Steven Antonio santonio@stjulia.org

Religious Education Assistant Ms. Cathy Capizzi 781-899-4734 Religious Education Secretary Ms. Ann Beré 781-899-4734 abere@stjulia.org Business Manager Sister Mary Anne Doyle, CSJ madoyle@stjulia.org Permanent Deacon Deacon Guy St. Sauveur deaconguy@verizon.net Facilities Manager Mr. Greg Smith

Parish Secretary Ms. Kathleen Dolan kdolan@stjulia.org Lincoln Sacristan Ms. Sylvia Kennedy sylpky@verizon.net Music Director Mr. Brian Moll 617-548-5841 bcmoll@yahoo.com Music/St. Joseph Ms. Mary Lou Sallee salleenichols@verizon.net Resident Assistant -St. Joseph House: Mr. Christopher Connell

THE MISSION OF SAINT JULIA PARISH

We, the parishioners of Saint Julia Parish, seek to live our belief in Christ as we worship and serve Him according to His exam-ple and teachings. With appreciation of the diverse gifts of our individual members, we strive to gain the participation of each parishioner and work to ensure that everyone feels welcome in our community of faithful. We do this while mindful of God’s love for us and the power of His Spirit that makes us holy, heals our brokenness and sustains us in all the good we do. We are committed in the spirit of Christian stewardship to share generously our time, talent, and treasure.

Divine Mercy Sunday April 6/7, 2013

And Prayers Requested

We pray for Francine Whittenberger’s mother, Mary Messina, who died recently. Tues., April 9 9:00AM Mary Elizabeth Doyle Sat., April 13 8:00AM Walter and Betty Gieselman We pray for those soon to be married: Jeffrey Moreau and Jessika Arechiga CONFESSORS: April 13 Fr. Evans April 20 Fr. Evans

Dear Parishioners, Easter, as a 50-day season, keeps on going until Pentecost Sunday, May 19th this year. The color for the season is white. The Alleluia and the Gloria, restored now that Lent is over, are very fitting. The rich life of Christ, shared with us in Baptism, is celebrated. Flowers abound. In all, it is our festival time in the Church's litur-gical calendar. So, the life of Christ gives us life, and we rejoice. The “paschal mystery” is celebrated in Lent and Easter, as well as at every Mass and through all our sac-raments. It is one of the central concepts of our Christian faith. It relates to our having been saved from sin and delivered to a deep relationship with God. In short, it is the passion, the death and the resurrection of Christ. An image for it would be the butterfly, which had been a caterpillar until it entered the cocoon and then emerged from there to fly freely and with great beauty. Christ's resurrection indeed sets us free from sin, fear, confusion, and also the power of death. Because of Easter and the Christ of Easter, we have the power to be holy, coura-geous, enlightened with truth, and destined for life eter-nal. The word “paschal” connotes being passed over: God's leaving the Israelites untouched by the trouble God inflicted on their oppressors when they were on their way to the promised land. So, God “passed over” the Israelites. Jesus is the agent of our supreme passover experience; He has delivered us from what is bad to a life of goodness, holiness, peace, love and the promise of everlasting life. Mercy flows from the resurrection of Christ, and on Divine Mercy Sunday we remind ourselves of the assurance that God wants all to be saved (by Christ, from the effects of sin and death, so as to live with Christ for-ever) and not one to be lost (consigned to a life without God). So much depends, however, on our response to God. We have the God-given power and challenge to say Yes to God. If we bring serious sins to God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, with sorrow for our sins, then our life with God is renewed, sins are forgiven, sins' burdens are lifted, and sin's effects are reversed. Good food for thought here! Father George Evans

During the months of February and March, we welcome: Margaret Frances Fischer Daughter of Donald & Elizabeth

Aubrey Marie Pfeiffer Daughter of Brian & Michelle Charlotte Ann Ridge Daughter of Paul and Susan Adrian Joseph Zaccagnino Son of Thomas and Krishe Lauren Littas Daughter of Costa and Mimi

Sunday, April 7 Divine Mercy Service, 2:45PM, St. Joseph Church

Parish Pastoral Council, 7:30PM, St. Julia Parish Center Tuesday, April 9 Bible Study, 9:15AM, St. Julia Parish Center Wednesday, April 10 Yoga, 5:30PM, St. Julia Parish Center Friday, April 12 Eucharistic Adoration, St. Julia Church, Noon—3PM

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

Friday, April 26th · 7:00—10:00PM Doors open at 6:30pm for dinner

Enjoy a barbeque buffet with snacks, beer, wine, soda and

desserts available throughout the evening!

Gift cards [to the movies, Dunkin

Donuts, I-Tunes, Bruegger’s Bagels, to name a few] in $20 denominations are needed as prizes

for our winners.

Ticket Prices $30 Adult/$10 Child [Ages 10 and under]

$75 Family with 2 or more children

Ticket includes 6-single use cards. Additional cards

ST. JULIA PARISH THEATER NIGHT Enjoy a buffet meal in our Parish Center with an overview of the play’s themes, and then travel in cars to

AMADUEUS AT

NEW REPERTORY THEATER WATERTOWN, MA

SATURDAY, MAY 18

Parish Center: 6PM Theater in Watertown: 8PM

Cost: $45.00 Parishioners and Friend Are Welcome

Reservations/Tickets Parish Office—781-899-2611

THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our Holy Week and Triduum/Easter celebration such a joyful one! Thank You to our priests and deacon. Thank You to all the Choir members and musicians, the Altar Servers and Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans, Ushers and members of the Flower Committees at both of our churches who spent a lot of time preparing for our various and beautiful lit-urgies. Thank You to all the people who stepped out to participate in the Holy Thursday celebration, the High School youth who participated in the Good Friday service, and the Scout family who built and tended our Easter fire. Thank You to people who shopped, baked, cleaned and polished, decorated, folded programs, filled fonts, arranged candles, called for volunteers, organized volunteers, ran last minute errands, and generally helped with all that went on. Thank You to everyone who came to any/all of the Masses and services. So many parts…. all one body. Amen. Alleluia. Happy Easter!

SUPPORTING OUR PARISH’S MISSION OFFERTORY COLLECTION: March 23/24: $7,071 HOLY THURSDAY COLLECTION—SOCIAL OUTREACH: $2,033 GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION—HOLY LAND SHRINES: $1,400 EASTER SUNDAY COLLECTION-CLERGY BENEFIT TRUST: $16,371

GRAND ANNUAL: $209,531 [as of 4/1/13] Thank You. 2013 CATHOLIC APPEAL $34,120 pledged, 16%, 59 gifts [as of 3/28/13].

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Class Schedule Sunday, 4/7 - Last Sunday Classes, Grades 1-6 in Weston Monday, 4/8 - Last Monday Classes in Weston and Lincoln Monday, 4/22 – First Eucharist rehearsal from 4:00pm to 5:00pm (4/28 First Communion Mass) Last Class Celebrations Families are invited to join us for a special end of year celebration as we gather for a treat and to recognize our catechists. We will gather for fifteen minutes as a com-munity but will follow the regular class schedule. Here is the schedule for these special gatherings: Sunday, April 7th – St. Julia Parish Center Hall from 10:00am to 10:15am Monday, April 8th – St. Julia Parish Center Hall from 2:45pm to 3:00pm Monday, April 8th – St. Joseph Church from 4:45pm to 5:00pm ******************************************* NEW! SPRING REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION We are changing our religious education registration schedule and format to make it more convenient for fami-lies. Our new process will consist of an open registration in the Spring of 2013. Please look for the details and schedule of this new process in our upcoming Religious Education Registration email. Thank You!

ST. JULIA YOUTH MINISTRY Confirmation Retreat Thank you for keeping the Confirmation Candi-dates and Confirmation Retreat Team in your prayers. Walk for Hunger – May 5th We would like to either organize walkers or enlist volunteers for this year’s Walking for Hunger. This event is open to all parishioners of all ages. For more information please contact Steven Antonio.

Upcoming @ Saint Julia Parish HS Youth Ministry HS Homework Hour-ish Monday, April 8th [3:30-5pm] 5PM Youth Mass Sunday, April 14th [5pm] Witness of Faith at Epoch Nursing Home Monday, April 15th [8am-11am] 5PM Youth Mass Sunday, April 21st [5pm]

DECEASED: Agnes Wang Atterbury William J. Bellissimo Emanuel Benotti William & Anna Bray Brennan Family Frederick & John Bumpus Thomas Burke Mildred & Edward Carroll Pauline Casella Hu Lin Chang Anne Ciraso Anthony & Rita Ciraso Rocco D. & Frank Ciraso Rocco L.& Michael Ciraso, Jr. Michael & Amelia Ciraso Ryan & Kristopher Ciraso Lenore & James Chen Rev. George J. Connolly Thomas & Mary Cook Theodore Cormay Costello and Kelly Families Joan Davin Alexandria & Michael DiBartolomeis Peter & Florence Duffy Charles E. Edrehi Fitzsimmons Family Ferranti Family John Fitzgerald Vladimir Formanek Fred & Judy Fox Felix & Angela Giardina Dominic & Grace Giamo Joseph Giamo Mary Gudzinowicz Douglas Edward Hammond Harris Family Muriel Jordan Joyce Family Norman, Gladys & Randal Kading Agnes Kelley Kenney Family Cass & Frances Keyes Sister Bernard Marie Liang Frank Lane & Family Lazzari Family John Logan Loik Family John P. MacDonald Mildred Mancuso Janet Marchant Carolyn Martenson Michalski Family James Micu Mullen Family

Edward J. Nangle, Jr. Joanne R. O’Loughlin Stephanie Parente Theodore Pelletier Marion Phillips Joseph Price Georgia Rose Charles & Helen Rose Theresa Russo Ruble Phyllis Russo Derek Shann James Sexton Ben & Mary Smith Margaret Stanley Barbara Stern Clifford Stewart, Jr. Clifford Stewart, III James C. Stewart Tassinari Family Jenifer L. Thomas Mary Thornton Lena & Marco Tiramani William & Elvira VanDyck Young Family Walch Family F. Y. & Lily Wang Harry & Mary Wasco Paul Cheng Yao The following individuals and families also made generous contributions to the flowers at both churches. Michael & Teresa Bean Mrs. Cecile Benotti Mr. & Mrs. Peter Berg Mr. & Mrs. Donald Boecke Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brasco Mrs. Mona Bumpus Mr. & Mrs. Paul Buonopane Ms. Phyllis Campbell Mrs. John Cantlin Mr. & Mrs. John J. Capello Mr. Alfred Casella Mr & Mrs. Gregory Clark Dr. Michael Chang Miss Jennie Ciraso David Connor & Michelle Goulet Bob & Liz Corcoran Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cormay Mr. & Mrs. John Costello Mr. & Mrs. Saleh Daher, Jr. Mr. Robert Danahy Dr. Paul Davin Mr. & Mrs. William Dec Ann Delduchetto

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Desorcy Mrs. Alexandria DiBartolomeis Ms. Frances Doyle Mr. & Mrs. Robert Duffy Charlie & Nancy Dunne Mr. & Mrs. Charles Edrehi Donald & Elizabeth Fischer Mr. & Mrs. William Fitzsimmons Ms. Doris Giamo Mrs. Joseph Giamo Mr. & Mrs. Reynold Graunas Mr. & Mrs. Russell Hammond Mr. Marie Harris Mrs. Olive Harris Greg & Julianna Kaden Mr. Edward Koehler Mr. Serge Lafontaine Mrs. Kathleen Lane Mrs. Laurine Leach Mr. Joseph Linnehan Dr. Michael Logan Martha MacDonald Dr. & Mrs. John A Mannick Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence McGlynn Gerald & Mary Jane McGovern Miss Mary Ellen Mullen Lindsay Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mustone Mrs. Jean Nangle Mr. & Mrs. James Nicholson Mr. & Mrs. Peter Noonan Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. O’Hare Dr. John O’Loughlin Denise Pelletier & Lawrence Gennari Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Walter Pianka Dan & Claudia Quinn Mary Jane Rose Dr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Russo Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Salvucci Mrs. Martha Sexton Gerald & Brigid Sheehan Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Shores Mr. & Mrs. Richard Smith Andrew & Susan Steneri Mary Stewart Steven & Joyce Streeter Mr. & Mrs. Jeremiah Sullivan Ms. Dolores Tassinari Mrs. Joan Taylor Mrs. John Tucker Irene Wasco Mr. & Mrs. Edward Weiss Kent & Meghan Weldon

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Reflecting on God’s Word

Most of us find ourselves remembering a mixture of both good times and bad times. We are able to call up the blessings, those times when we lie back on the grass, hands behind our head, gazing at clouds and dreaming of how they shape themselves into silhouettes of what we’ve known and where we’ve been, a scrapbook of images dear to us. We hang on to such times. But other memories come along as well, clouds drearier if not also stormier. Adolescence, maybe— it can still taste like a copper penny. Or the growing-up relationship we once had with a parent—some still limp from it, a bruised or broken spirit that never healed the way it should have. Or the feeling that comes from never having made the team—not the basketball team or love’s team or even life’s team. It’s as if we got on the wrong bus when everyone left for the game, and ever after we gaze through the window at all the other buses filled with could’ve-been friends who never wave back. Mercifully life moves on. And if we’re blessed, it moves on into goodnesses of other sorts. Yet not without the scars, those ways our flesh has of remembering. In some ways they become the buoys that point out the deep-water channel in the river of life, markers for safe sailing as well as for rocky beds that rip us open. So we remember the wounds, which is what Thomas did. They marked the pain for him, but they also marked the real Jesus. He knew that if the wounds into which he would put his hands were real, so would Jesus be, and so also the demise of death. For Thomas it was the wounds that proved resurrection and so moved him into faith. —Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis

St. Julia Parish 781-899-2611

Fax 781-899-8046 e-mail: parish@stjulia.org

website: http://www.stjulia.org ___________________________________________________ OFFICEHOURS9:00AMto4:00PM,Mon.throughFriday.RECONCILIATION Parish Center Conference Room, 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 Parish Office 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 IN ST JULIA CHURCH: After daily Mass.

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 e-mail if possible, to the Parish Office by Tuesday morning.

New Parish Registration / Update

If you are just beginning to worship with us in St. Julia Parish, WELCOME! We invite you to register as a mem-ber of our parish. Kindly complete this information form and drop it in the collection basket or return it to the par-ish office. Please introduce yourself when you have a chance! NAME:____________________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________ TELEPHONE:______________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS__________________________ _____This is a new registration (A complete form will be sent to you by mail.) This is an update for: _____Change of Name _____Change of Address _____Request for Envelopes ____ Moving out of Parish ____ Someone in Hospital ____ Someone Homebound

Assistive hearing devices are available in the sacristy.

LOCATION FOR SACRAMENT OF RECONCILI-ATION: Note that the location has remained the Confer-ence Room of the Parish Center, on Saturdays from 3:15 to 3:45 PM.

SACRED THREADS PRESENTS a program sur-rounding the sacredness of this time, the prominence of the cross, and acknowledging the degree of violence in our world: Violence and the Cross: Are We Redeemed by the Death of an Innocent Man? It will be held on Saturday, April 6, St. Julia Parish Hall at 9:30AM to 12 Noon. The speaker is Prof. Lisa Cahill of Boston Col-lege. Cost: $35. Contact info@sacredthreadscenter.org, or 617-899-2871.

PROJECT RACHEL: “During the retreat, I realized the lasting impact of forgiveness… I knew God had for-given me and now I needed to forgive myself.” The gift of God’s Divine Mercy brings forgiveness, healing and reconciliation for women hurting from past abortions. On Saturday, April 6, the Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston will sponsor a “Come to the Waters of Healing” retreat for women suffering from post-abortion pain. Location is confidential. For more infor-mation, call Project Rachel at 508.651.3100 or email help@projectrachelboston.com.

THE BOOK CLUB is reading The Dark Tide by Stephen Puleo. They will meet on Monday, April 29th at 12 Noon in St. Jo-seph House. Bring lunch and dessert. Cof-fee/tea will be served. Everyone welcome. Questions, call Therese Flynn, 617-283-5623.

REGIS COLLEGE CHILDREN’S CENTER & ACADEMY are currently enrolling for the 2013-2014 school year. The Children’s Center is accredited by NAEYC and accepts children ages 15 months through 5 years. The Academy of Regis College offers two pri-vate kindergarten classes. Both schools are located on the Regis College Campus. For application information and tours please call Amy Scott, Director, at 781-768-7096 or visit www.regiscollege.edu.