PARISH OFFICE 374 BOSTON POST ROAD WESTON, MA September 16, 2018

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1 ST. JULIA PARISH W / L PARISH OFFICE 374 BOSTON POST ROAD WESTON, MA September 16, 2018 Telephone: Fax: Website: ST. JULIA CHURCH 374 BOSTON POST ROAD WESTON, MA ST. JOSEPH CHURCH 142 LINCOLN ROAD LINCOLN, MA Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm (St. Julia Church) Sunday: 7:30am (St. Joseph Church) 9:00am (St. Julia Church) 10:30am (St. Joseph Church) 5:00pm (St. Julia Church) COME AND WORSHIP THE LORD WITH US! SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE Daily: Monday 7 AM (St. Julia Church) Tuesday 9 AM (St. Joseph Church) Wednesday 7 AM (St. Julia Church) Thursday 7 AM (St. Julia Church) Friday 9 AM (St. Joseph Church) Saturday/Holiday 8 AM (St. Julia Church) Pastor Rev. Mark A. Mahoney frmark@stjulia.org Pastoral Minister Mr. Colm McGarry cmcgarry@stjulia.org Business Manager Mr. Joshua Phelps jphelps@stjulia.org Parish Secretary Ms. Kathleen Dolan kdolan@stjulia.org Faith Formation 1-6 Ms. Cindy Harrington charrington@stjulia.org Faith Formation 7-12 Mr. Colm McGarry cmcgarry@stjulia.org Faith Formation Secretary Ms. Ann Bere abere@stjulia.org Deacon Dcn. Rafe Brown deaconrafe@gmail.com Music Director Mr. Brian Moll bcmoll@yahoo.com Music/St. Joseph Mr. Daniel Farretta farretta@comcast.net Facilities Manager Mr. Greg Smith gsmith@stjulia.org St. Joseph House Resident Asst. Mr. Chris Connell chrisrconnell@hotmail.com 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 example and teachings. With apprecia on of the diverse gi s of our individual members, we strive to gain the par cipa on 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 commi ed in the spirit of Chris an stewardship to share generously our me, talent, and treasure.

2 OFFICE HOURS 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Mon. through Friday. 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 Of ice. EUCHARIST AND VISITS TO THE SICK Contact Parish Of ice to notify of anyone ill, homebound or hospitalized. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION St. Julia Church: Every Friday, Noon to 1:00 PM First Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Summer Schedule Effective First Friday in June, 12 Noon to 1PM. 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 Of ice to make advance arrangements. MARRIAGES Please schedule at least six months before intended date. BULLETIN NOTICES should be proposed, by if possible, to the Parish Of ice by Monday 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 member of our parish. Kindly complete this information form and drop it in the collection basket or return it to the parish of ice. Please introduce yourself when you have a chance! NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: 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 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In this country, we don t name our churches The Fourth Avenue Catholic Church, but rather seek a patron saint or mystery of faith. We inherit this tradition from an old Roman custom via medieval England. Interestingly, that has not been the practice elsewhere, and parishes abroad often do carry just the name of the neighborhood. In Ireland, the Roman (English) practices didn t take hold, and so churches are known simply by the street they are on, or by a nickname. Saint Francis of Assisi in Dublin is often called Adam and Eve after a pub in the same street. The pub sign is an interesting carving of our irst parents, so they become patrons by default. Increasingly in the United States, we are seeing a familiar European pattern emerge when a few churches, each bearing the name of a patron saint or mystery, are gathered into one parish that bears a different name. Thus, we might hear of a parish of Midvalley City comprised of Saint Mary, Saint Francis, and Saint Ursula churches. Once a church has been consecrated, its name may not normally be changed. Therefore, when parishes are merged, a new name is given to the parish, which may or may not be that of a heavenly patron, but the church buildings retain their names. In the process, we have lost sight of some worthy patrons of old, but have also seen new parishes open dedicated to twentiethcentury saints like Edith Stein, Katharine Drexel, and Mother Teresa. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. PROPER POSTURE It is impossible for the Church to remain on its feet if it doesn t get on its knees. Anonymous

3 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 15/16, 2018 Tuesday, September 18 Bible Study, 9AM, St. Julia Parish Center Parish Discussion, 7PM, St. Julia Parish Hall Friday, September Noon 1PM, St. Julia Church Sunday, September 23 Annual Outdoor Mass & Picnic, 11AM, Country School, Weston Bible Study for the Fall will be starting Tuesday Sept 18, 2018, from 9-11 a.m. at St. Julia Parish Hall. We will be studying Panorama of the Old Testament and Pilgrim People. A study set including a Study Guide will be provided. All are welcome! If you are interested in joining please Alpheen alpheen@hotmail.com And Prayers Requested We pray for Terrance Frechette, Sylvia Kennedy, and Gerard Moran, whose funerals were celebrated recently. Thurs., Sept. 20 7:00AM Fr. Dennis Dever Fri., Sept. 21 9:00AM Joanne O Loughlin CONFESSORS: September 22 Fr. Mahoney September 29 Fr. Mahoney OUR CHURCH TODAY FROM SIN AND SCANDAL TO SANCTIFICATION All are invited to join together and discuss the serious issues confronting the church, immersed again in the scandal of abuse and cover up. This weekend s collection supports the health and well-being of our 590 Boston priests. Please show your gratitude by giving generously to the collection on September 15/16. You may also make your gift online at clergytrust.org, or you can donate $25 through your cell phone by texting the word PRIEST25 to [msg. & data rates may apply.] Thank you for your prayers and generous support of our priests. Our discussion will take place in the Parish Center Hall on Tuesday, September 18th at 7:00PM.

4 READINGS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31 13:13; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Lk 7:36-50 Friday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Mk 9:30-37 SEPTEMBER 23 First Reading The wicked say: With revilement and torture let us put the just one to the test (Wisdom 2:12, 17-20). Psalm The Lord upholds my life (Psalm 54). Second Reading The wisdom from above is full of mercy and good fruits (James 3:16 4:3). Gospel Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me (Mark 9:30-37). LISTENING AND RESPONDING There are three interwoven themes in today s readings: listening to God, faith vs. good works, and losing our life in order to ind it. How are they related? The Suffering Servant of Isaiah undergoes much distress and ridicule, but is able to bear it because he has listened to the promptings of God day after day. The psalm tells us that God listens, too. God hears our prayers for help and is always ready to save us. As our faith deepens, so does our desire to do the works of justice and charity that build up the reign of God. God directs our actions in ways we often cannot see, and we don t always see the results. We are called upon in faith to trust that what we do is enough, and that willingness to listen to God s promptings will lead us in the right way. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. SUPPORTING OUR PARISH S MISSION Weekend of September 8/9 $ 3,515 Weekend of September 1/2 $ 3,588 Weekend of August 25/26 $ 3,587 Weekend of August 18/19 $ 5,433 August 4 August 26 (Includes mail-ins) $ 16,121 Online Giving $ 5,515 Total $ 21,636 Avg/Week Aug 4th thru August 26th (4 weeks) $ 5,409 Budgeted Total for FY 2019 $ 440,000 Budgeted Avg/Week $ 8,462

5 SUNDAY MASS LITURGICAL SCHEDULE CHANGE In order to accommodate a 1.5 hour time between Sunday Masses, the regular Mass schedule, effective September 30, will be: Saturday Vigil 4:00PM Weston Sunday 7:30AM Lincoln 9:00AM Weston 10:30AM Lincoln 12:00 Noon Weston 5:00PM Weston Life is better CONNECTED. Join a Small Group! Sign-up information this weekend. OPPORTUNITIES to make a difference in people s lives.in your own backyard. right now! We have opportunities for men and women who have an hour or two available now and then to accompany St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) visitor committee members in visits to our clients. We receive about 3-5 calls each month from new or existing clients for all types of support; two of us work to schedule meetings in client homes to learn more about the exact nature of their need. Our goals are to provide resources/guidance where appropriate and to let our clients know that we understand and hope to empower them to resolve their challenges. While an SVdP member takes the lead on these visits, the co-visitors often provide perspective and creative approaches to complex problems. Are you interested? Simply agree to be part of a bank of visitors whom we could phone when a request comes in. Let us know the time of day that visits might work for you (morning, afternoon, evening, weekdays, or weekends) and a phone number where you can be reached. SVdP Visitor Chair Christine Brandt at brandtbosse@gmail.com. Thank you for considering our request. ******************************************************************************** SVDP CLIENT NEED: Are you employed in a position that utilizes analytical chemistry, neuroscience, or mass spectrometry? Our St. Vincent de Paul members are working to assist a recent immigrant with advanced degrees to obtain a position in the ield; this accomplished individual needs help in inding contacts/leads to obtain appropriate employment. He is completing a fellowship at MIT. In addition, he has three young children and is eager to earn any extra income from tutoring high school or college students, or taking odd jobs to earn extra money. Please Christine Brandt at brandtbosse@verizon.net or Ursula Nowak at unowak33@gmail.com with questions or offers. Thank you. PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN AWARENESS SESSION Sunday, September 30th 12:30 to 3:00 Good Shepherd Parish: Saint Ann Church Hall The session provides information about identifying the risk factors for potential abuse, recognize warning signs and how to implement strategies for maintaining a safe environment for our children. The program is an updated DVD based program that is supplemented with written materials and small group discussion. There is no cost to attend and a light lunch will be offered starting at 12 noon. The Child Abuse Prevention Team of Good Shepherd Parish (Kathy Curtin, Dorothy Kennedy and Susan Mazor) has been trained to serve as facilitators by the Of ice of Child Advocacy of the Archdiocese of Boston.

6 FAITH FORMATION NEWS Grades 1-6 REGISTRATION OPEN! Online and paper registration available. Please complete and send in by September 23, to guarantee a placement! Dates to Remember: Sunday, September 23: Outdoor Mass and Parish Picnic, 11:00 am, Country School Field, Weston Sunday, September 30: Catechist Meeting, 10:00-11:00 am, Triple Classroom, Parish Center Wednesday, October 3: VIRTUS training, 7:30 pm Conference Room, Parish Center Sunday, October 14: First day of Sunday classes; Parent meeting at 10:00-10:45. Did you know...that when Jesus asked his disciples Who do you say that I am?, they were all looking at a temple dedicated to the emperor Augustus, son of god! Back in Ancient Rome, it was the tradition to call a living Roman emperor a son of god, and then name a deceased Roman emperor, if he had brought good to the empire, a god. So, while they were reading what the Romans thought of Augustus, Jesus wanted to know what they thought of him! According to today s Gospel, which comes from Mark, Peter s response was You are the Christ. According to Matthew, Peter s response was You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Messiah is the Hebrew word for Christ. Peter recognized Jesus as, not only being the promised savior, but also as being much more than what the Romans thought of Augustus Jesus was the Son of the one, true, living God! The next thing Peter does is deny the sacri ice necessary to be made Jesus death. We all have our moments where we are like Peter. One moment we will state that we believe that Jesus is the Son of God, that Jesus is God, but then refuse to sacri ice whatever is necessary to do God s will, whether it is ignore someone in need, or be sel ish with our resources. We need to learn like Peter inally did give up your own wants to ful ill someone else s needs. Going to Mass every Sunday helps me to become stronger to say yes to God s will. What helps you? For further information, please contact Cindy Harrington at or charrington@stjulia.org. YOUTH MINISTRY Here s some reasons to attend the Annual Outdoor Mass & Picnic!!!!!! A Picnic is a fun event for everyone, we celebrate God s gifts of food and community. St Julia s tradition. Other parishes are following this idea and why not? Every fall, the whole community is invited for an outdoor Mass, food and games in a friendly and welcoming environment. Jesus ate with others - Jesus even invited himself for meals with others. Sharing food with others was an invitation to friendship. We are spending time outdoors, basking in nature, breathing fresh air and enjoying a great view. Creation is God s gift for us to enjoy. Family bonding Spending time with family is always a great bonding experience. Jesus and his parents ate outside with their fellow travelers on their pilgrimages to Jerusalem. Communication Conversations provide opportunities for people in the parish to bond, plan, connect and learn from one another. Grants time for self-re lection While picnics offer many social bene its, you don t have to spend the entire time chatting up a storm. Picnics offer an excellent opportunity for you to spend time to re lect and pray. Staying active: Regular picnics can foster a family ritual where kids are introduced to new sports, games, and nature and encourages adults to partake in physical activities as well. Mini games between family and friends like bean toss or the sack race are fun ways to exercise without even trying. Mood booster Eating lunch outdoors is a natural mood booster. You can be amazed how much the lack of sun in your body can affect you mood. There s something about fresh air, sunshine, or a nice breeze that just puts you in good mood and motivates you making you want to get some exercise. Opportunities for community service for teens and adults: Loading trucks, lipping burgers or helping with kids games are fun ways to grow and accomplish our service goals.

7 Words cannot even begin to express how I honestly feel the mercy and forgiveness from God that I've been beating myself up for all of these years A Project Rachel retreat participant. The Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston extends a special invitation to women suffering from the pain of a past abortion to attend a Come to the Waters of Healing one-day retreat. Fall dates are September 22, October 27 and November 10. Locations are con idential. Limited to ten participants per retreat. For more information, contact Project Rachel at or help@projectrachelboston.com.

8 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Julia Church # Boston Post Road Weston, MA TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Kathy Dolan SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 12:00PM Sunday, September 16, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS