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St. Julie Billiart Church2475 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320 Parish Office (805) 498-3602 Fax: (805) 376-2332 Religious Education Office (805) 499-0979
E-Mail: [email protected]: www.stjulieschurch.org
March 6, 2016
To All Who Worship With Us Today!
The St. Julie Billiart Catholic Community
warmly welcomes you.If you are new to our parish
community, we invite you to make St. Julie’s your spiritual foundation.
We encourage you to visit our website at www. stjulieschurch.org
LITURGIES
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Vigil MassSunday: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. -Mary Health
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONSaturdays: 3:30 p.m.
HOLY COMMUNIONFor the Sick - By Appointment
ST.VINCENT DE PAUL HOT LINE 805.270.9597
PASTORAL STAFF
REV. PAUL J. HRUBYPastorEmail: [email protected]
REV. KEN RUDNICKSunday Supply
Deacon Kim Bond,Deacon Barry HarperDeacon David Lawrence ,Deacon Claudio Selame
Deacon David Smith - Pastoral AssistantEmail: [email protected]
PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASSES2nd and 4th Mondays: 7:30 pmContact: Deacon Dave at: (805) 499-0979
WEDDINGSArrangements for a marriage should be made 6 months in advance.
Please contact the Parish Office to make an appointment with the Pastor.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATIONMonday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Fridays9:00 am - 7:00 p.m.
CHARACTERA simple judge of my character is how I treat a person who can do absolutely nothing for me.
--Anonymous
Adult: Like the younger son, when have you been lost and were found by the merciful and compassionate Father who loves you?Youth: What are some ways people have been merciful and forgiving toward you? How can you practice forgiving others?
Parish Contact Information
PARISH OFFICE - (805) 498-3602Office HoursMonday - Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm(Closed-12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Monday - Thursday)Friday - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Business Manager & Ministry Coordinator…...................498-3602Carole Wachter……..........……....([email protected])
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE - (805) 499-0979Faith Formation - Deacon Dave - Ext.1 Email: [email protected] of Religious Education - Linda Smith Ext. 3Email: [email protected] Ministry - Daryl Hitt Ext. 4Email: [email protected]
MINISTRY COORDINATORS
Altar Servers Coordinator Maureen Kubica- Roes ([email protected]) ......... 499-6407 Altar Society Marie Jendian ([email protected]).................498-5249
Divine Mercy Virginia Witt ([email protected])................................... 805-758-9339
Eucharistic Ministers Pat Stotko ([email protected]) ....................................383-9478 Helping Hands Sally Kutcher ([email protected]) ............. 498-7377
Knights of ColumbusRay Sobrino ([email protected])……............ 376-8389Lectors Jim Bullock ([email protected]) .................................. 376-2447
Music Ministry Leanna Brand ([email protected]) ................581-7184
Meal & Winter Shelter Bob Shaffer ([email protected]) ..............................573-0941
Parish Pastoral Council Dave Sanders ([email protected]) .......................... 551-0531
Prayer Shawl Ministry Karen Seemann ................................. [email protected] Ron & Dorothy Hage ([email protected]) ...................... 498-1566
24-Hour Hot Line—Life Centers ...................484-1122
Safeguard the Children Committee Ed Roes .....................................................................499-6407
Seniors Club (OWLS) Marcia Gillard..................................................................
80+ Social Sue Thompson ([email protected]) ............... 493-1394
Ushers Richard Gaz ([email protected]) .....................498-3393
Wedding Coordinator Donna Perroni ................................... ([email protected])
Welcoming Ministry Phyllis Simonich ([email protected]).....499-7000
On Laetare Sunday, we rejoice as Luke’s Jesus proclaims that God is boundlessly merciful. The parable’s prodigal son re-turns home, not authentically repentant but desperate, hav-ing squandered on prostitutes (or so his older brother claims) the inheritance wrongly demanded while his father still lived. This selfish son is only spared ritual “shaming” when the fa-ther “shames” himself, running to embrace him, interrupt-ing his prepared “act of contrition.” By doing so he challeng-es confessors, and all of us, to be signs, says Pope Francis, “of the primacy of mercy always, everywhere, and in every situation, no matter what.” Avoid the harshness of the elder son, Francis warns, “who stands outside, incapable of rejoic-ing,” his judgment “severe, unjust, and meaningless in light of the father’s boundless mercy” (Misericordiae Vultus, 17). If John’s Gospel is proclaimed, the “religiously observant” people there likewise serve to warn against harshly judging others, for the physical blindness of the man they expel from the synagogue is healed, while their own blindness of heart remains.
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NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGSFirst Reading -- The LORD does something new for the chosen people (Isaiah 43:16-21) or Ezekiel 37:12-14.Psalm -- The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126) or Psalm 130.Second Reading -- The supreme good is knowing Jesus as Lord (Philippians 3:8-14) or Romans 8:8-11.Gospel -- A woman caught in the act of adultery is brought to Jesus. He challenges anyone without sin to throw the first stone (John 8:1-11)
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Please let us know if you would like us to add any of your friends or loved ones to our prayer list. at [email protected].
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This Week At St. Julie’s
March 6, SundayRCIA - 9:00 am - Rm #5 Charismatic Prayer 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Room#5Divine Mercy 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ ChurchYouth Ministry 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm @ Parish Hall
March 7, MondaySVDP - 9a-12pm - Room 4OWLS 10:30 am - 1:30 pm @ Parish HallThe University Series - 7:30pm - HallPrayer Shawl Ministry 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Room #5
March 8, TuesdaySt. Vincent de Paul Food Share 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm @ Parish HallWomen’s Bible Study 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ Room #5
March 9, WednesdaySVDP - 9a-12pm - Room 4Religious Education - 4:00pm- 5:00pm Confirmation II - 7:00 pm - HallLenten Penance Service 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ ChurchRCIA 7:00p -8:30p - Rm #5
March 10, ThursdayWomen’s Bible Study - 9:30am - Room #5Children’s Choir - 4:15 - ChurchVIRTUS - Re certification 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ Room #5Adult Choir - 7:00 pm ChurchThe University Series - 7:30pm - Hall
March 11, FridaySVDP - 9a-12-pm Room 4Lenten Dinner - 5:00 pm - Parish HallStations of the Cross 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm @-ChurchDivine Mercy - 7:00pm - ChapelSanta Julia - 7:45pm - Church
March 12, SaturdayShelter Dinner 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm -Parish Hall
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCESMonday: Ss. Perpetua and FelicityTuesday: St. John of GodWednesday: St. Frances of RomeFriday: Abstinence
Volunteer Opportunities for this Reagan Library Event from March through August of this year.Contact: Lisa Doyle at 805.577.4060
PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS Weston Baccus, Justin Ray Cress, Cameron Davis. Dillon Francis, Jordan Galuszka, Ryne Intlekofer, Brendan Konrath.Catherine Bernadette S. Magno-Popa, Heather Masigat, Joseph Pace,Vincent Masigat, Antonio Pagano, Brian S. Petit, William J. Price, Oren Pursley, Kyle Stotko, Mitchell Stotko, Logan Wilk, Paul Witt, Mathew Walker , Paul Woods
PRAY FOR SICK PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS
Christian BradenJeanette BudnikEileen CasanovaKevin CourtneyEd FrancisPat FrangiamoreAngelo Frangiamore Marilyn Frangiamore Frank GermanoChuck GermerDavid GieseKelly Miroballi GilbertSue Grover Robin GruverBarbara Herrera
Sunny HiggensMarilyn HoranClark HunterPeggy JorbanBob Kauss Mary Ellen KaussTim KellyAurora Le BlancOona Lyman Joseph McCartinAlan MierenMike MorcosMartin O”NeilMaria PonticelliAnthony Ponticelli
Jorge RimadaFr. Frank RoyerTony SimonichJosie SorceJerry SteadmanHelen Valdez-KilbourneLauren Wonders
Sunday, March 6 8:00 William & Socorro Westbrook (+) 9:30 Gaz Family (+) 11:00 David Boone (Int) 5:00 People of the ParishMonday, March 7 8:00 Remy Canlas (+)Tuesday, March 8 8:00 Dorrine Koepke (+)Wednesday, March 9 8:00 Dorothy Frangiamore (+)Thursday, March 10 8:00 Maureen Ade (+)Friday, March 11 8:00 Dennis Wilson (+)Saturday, March 12 5:00 Edward Obuszewski (+)
Don’t Miss This Week’s Friday Lenten Dinner and
Stations of the CrossMarch 11, 2016
All Are Welcome!
Lenten Penance Services All Services Begin at 7:00 pm
March 7 Holy Cross MoorparkMarch 9 St. Julie Billiart Newbury ParkMarch 14 Padre Serra Camarillo
March 16 St. Peter Claver
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March 22 St. Mary Magdalen
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RCIA Happenings ~What are the Scrutinies during the 9:30 Mass? These Rites are celebrated to help deliver the elect (those about to be baptized at Easter) from the power of sin and Satan, to protect them against temptation, and to give them strength in Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (RCIA 141)Three Scrutinies are celebrated in the parish community on the 3rd , 4th , and 5th Sundays of Lent, after the homily. The Scripture readings for the Scrutinies are wonderful stories of conversion: the Gospel story of the Samaritan woman at the well for the 1 st Scrutiny, the Gospel story of the healing of the man born blind for the 2nd Scrutiny, and the Gospel story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead for the 3rd Scrutiny. The celebrations of the Scrutinies also remind you and me and the whole St. Julie’s parish community of the need to reflect on our own sins and our need for God’s help and continued conversion of our own hearts. Thank you for continuing to pray for those approaching their Easter sacraments of initiation: Heather, Katy, Rani, Tiffany, Max, Bodhi, Ella, Megan, and Natalie, along with Frank and Jason who will be confirmed.
The Joy of the Gospel - University Series at St. Julie Billiart In the words of Pope Francis, “The joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus.” Join Fr. Paul Hruby, Deacon Dave Smith and Jim Bullock as they present an in-depth look at the Pope’s “Joy of the Gospel” encyclical. Our journey will consist of six presentations and small group sessions aimed at a deeper understanding and appreciation for: the Church’s missionary transformation; the crisis of communal commitment; the procla-mation of the Gospel; and the social dimension and spirit of evangelization. These sessions will change your life! Where: St. Julie’s Hall Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Remaining Sessions:,March 7th and March14th Admission: $8.00 at the door whichi includes entry for a guest.
Today’s Gospel story of the prodigal son is a favorite of many. We can identify with all the major figures and their criss-cross of emotions. The father’s initial grief over his young son’s avarice is turned to relief at his return. The son’s grief over his loss of fortune, family, and friends is turned to delirious joy at the sight of his father. We understand the eldest son’s bewilderment over his father’s generosity. For the older son, virtue seems not to be its own reward. For all his honorable toil and loyalty, there seems to be no celebration. The father, however, is prodigal in his forgiveness and mercy. He expects the same generosity from his older son. He wants all to rejoice when the lost one is found. This is a Sunday for rejoicing. It’s time to pause, consider, and encourage one another. We are the prodigal children heading home. We are the elder siblings waiting with the eager Father, who scans the horizon. In Christ Je-sus we are reconciled to the Father and one another. In his death and resurrection we have passed over. We are a new creation. In this we rejoice.
LENT 2016
March Prayer Shawl MeetingAll are welcome to join the March Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting on Monday March 7th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall library. All are in-vited for a wonderful evening of knitting, crocheting, prayer and fellowship. Starter kits will be available for any new members so please feel free to join us. For more information please call Karen Seemann at 805-499-9842 or e-mail at [email protected].
St. Julie’s Owls March MeetingThe next meeting of St. Julie's Owls will be held on Monday, March 7 at 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Center.St. Patrick's Day will be celebrated. Come early and meet new friends.
CHANGE FOR A CHANGEStart saving your change! It’s time for the Baby Bottle Boomerang! March 5 & 6 will be the kick off.Help local life centers speak for the unborn and help their their parents.
Please Welcome The New Parishioners
to the Community of St. Julies. John and Mary Williams
Sunil and Varsha Sabbineni
Sunday, March 13th,St. Joseph’s Day
Annual Thanksgiving CelebrationFollowing tradition in drought stricken Italy,St. Julie’s Community Events Committee willgive thanks for our rainfall and sponsor the
traditional procession to the St. Joseph’s Table following the 11a.m. Mass on Sunday, March 13th.
Bring your donations of baked goods, flowers, fruit or vegetables to the
St. Joseph’s Table before 11 a.m. on Sunday March 13th.
Also, a free pasta dinner will be provided in theevening from 5 to 7:00pm
to the first 250 parishioners who pick up tickets from the Events table or office
starting Saturday, February 27. Dinner is a “thank you” to the parish for
all their prayers in support of St. Julie’s Catholic Community.
St. FrancisMission Outreach ProgramDrop off for the Easter boxes is Thursday, March 17th between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.in the Parish hall.
ST. JULIE’S NEWS
DID YOU KNOW?Teach children touching safety and boundaries.Predators are a very real danger to children today, and parents should take every precaution to teach children about safe and appropriate touching, and what to do if these boundaries are violated. Teaching touching safety is critical for kids, because it focuses on empowering kids to resist predators. If a child learns about touching safety, they will be able to respond to boundary violations in the best way possible and to talk about these situations with a trusted adult. For a copy of the VIRTUS® article “Teaching Touching Safety” email [email protected].
St. Julies Youth MinistryPlease visit
www.stjuliesyouthministry.orgfor schedules and youth ministry updates.
Youth Ministry Director: Daryl Hitt Email: [email protected]
St. Julie Billiart Penitential ServiceWednesday, March 9th at 7:00pm
We will be holding our Lenten Penance Service on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Priests from our deanery and the seminary will be present for this sacrament. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to help prepare for the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection. Below is a guide to explain and aid you in your examination of conscience.
CONSCIENCEOur examination of conscience helps us to reflect on our lives and our relationshipwith Jesus.Where are we falling short?Where must we change our lives so that our actions are more in line with howJesus would want us to act?
We must review the Ten Commandments.How am I doing with these guidelines in my life?Am I trying to live my life as Jesus would want me to?What changes would Jesus want me to make right now?
ConfessionAm I prepared to confess my sins and totake responsibility for my actions?
ContritionWhen I confess my sins do I give my heartto Jesus and ask for His forgiveness?Do I realize that as a result of my sins,I am separated from my God?
AbsolutionAs I prepare to receive absolution, am Iprepared to make a resolve to avoid thosethings in life that separate me from God?
The Sacrament of Penance helps us to prepare for Christ’s coming.The Sacrament is always available, waiting for you and helping you to walk in thelight of Jesus’ grace.
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