St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church

St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church
Rev. George A. Vrabel, Pastor
5500 Lear Nagle Road, 440-327-1978
From the Desk of Father George
Greetings Parishioners and friends of St. Julie’s,
Christmas 2014 was truly a celebration of great crowds
surrounded by the beauty of song, worship and decorations. Thank you
to all who have made this a most memorable feast of Christ’s birth.
As a new year has dawned upon us, we continue to celebrate the
Christmas Season on this Feast of The Epiphany of the Lord. Tradition
tells us that the three wise men were named Caspar, Melchior, and
Balthazar. Epiphany is a word meaning manifestation. It is the
manifestation of the divinity of Christ to the world as symbolized in
these astrologers. Epiphany is also an invitation for us to continue to
recognize Christ present and to make him known to the world in which
we live today.
Through the telling of the beautiful narrative of the
astrologers arriving in Bethlehem, Matthew has affirmed that all
peoples are meant to hear and respond to the saving presence of God.
Epiphany has often been referred to as the ‘Christmas of the Gentiles’
because it is a proclamation to all peoples, not just the people of Israel.
We have traveled a great distance since the baby in a manger. Let us
continue to proclaim the good news that Christ is born!
It is my hope that the New Year will bring you much happiness,
health, and blessings of God’s love. Thank you for your support and
presence as we move forward into 2015. Once again, Happy New Year
Everyone!
Fr. George
Parish News:
During the Season of Lent, I plan to offer a mini-course on the
Blessed Mother. Watch for details regarding registration and cost.
Full participation will require a study guide. I am currently thinking
that Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. and possibly an afternoon session will
make it more available to many ages and schedules.
Mass Intentions
Jan. 3 - Saturday
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5:00 p.m. Health of Tim Gilbride
(Jerry & Ginny Gilbride)
4 - Sunday
9:00 a.m. Rubino Family (Sarah Sacco)
10:30 a.m. St. Julie Billiart Parishioners
5 - Monday
8:30 a.m. John Ferrari (Miles Family
6 - Tuesday
8:30 a.m. Francine Cassidy (Family)
7 - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. To End Legalized Abortions
8 - Thursday
No Mass
9 - Friday
8:30 a.m. Tama McAleese (John Cassidy & Family)
10 - Saturday 5:00 p.m. Jerry Soukup (Diane Soukup)
11 - Sunday
9:00 a.m. Elizabeth Laska (Marty & Joyce Laska)
10:30 a.m. St. Julie Billiart Parishioners
The Week Ahead
January 4
Sat./Sun.
Right to Life Signature Ad
Sun.
PSR
No Confirmation Mtg.
Tues.
Sunday Choir
Wed.
Family Choir
Rosary, 7:30 p.m., St. Anne Room
Sat.
Women’s Fellowship Breakfast,
8:30 at St. Peter’s
Sun.
PSR
1st Reconciliation Parent Mtg.,
9:00 a.m. HFR
Confirmation Mtg., 7:00 p.m.
Coming Events
January 17
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
January 20
1st Reconciliation, 7:00 p.m.
January 25
LifeShare Blood Drive
January 29
Crockpot Dinner
February 18
Ash Wednesday
February 26
Crockpot Dinner
Family Perspective
It was only after they entered the
house that the Magi found Jesus.
Today’s gospel challenges us to bring our
gifts into our home and family. There we
will find Jesus. Our spiritual search for
God starts at home.
They were overjoyed at seeing the
star, and on entering the house they saw
the child with Mary his mother. They
prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures
and offered him
gifts of gold,
frankincense, and
myrrh.
Mt 2:10-11
Parish & Community Events
January 4, 2015
Religious Education
PSR - Parish School of Religion,
January 4
January 11
K-7 (Sundays, Sept.-May, 9:00 a.m.)
- PSR Class
- PSR Class
1st Reconciliation Parent Mtg., Holy Family Room, 9:00 a.m.
Youth Ministry, Confirmation, Grades 8-12 (Sundays, Sept.-May, 7:00 p.m.)
January 4
January 11
- No Confirmation Mtg.
- Confirmation Mtg., 7:00 p.m.
Right to Life Signature Ad: This
weekend after all Masses, we are
collecting signatures for the Lorain
County Right to Life Signature Ad.
The Ad will appear in area newspapers
on January 22nd, the 42nd anniversary
of the Supreme Court decisions that
decriminalized abortion-on-demand
throughout all 9 months of pregnancy.
Since 1973, over 56 MILLION babies
have been killed by abortion in the
U.S. However, the annual Signature
Ad does make a difference! The Ad
contains educational information and
the names of all the signees. Each
year, people contact Right to Life
after seeing the Ad. The Ad touches
hearts, saves babies’ lives, and saves
moms and dads from the devastation
of abortion. Please add your name to
the people in our County standing for
life by signing up for the Ad. A
donation of $5 per name is requested
to cover the cost of the Ad.
Additional donations can be sent to:
Lorain County Right to Life, P.O. Box
207, Elyria, OH or by visiting
www.loraincountyrighttolife.org.
Charismatic Mass
Catholic Renewal Ministries will host a
Charismatic Mass on Friday, January 16th,
at 7:00 p.m., at St. Peter Parish, 35777
Center Ridge Rd. Fr. Bob Franco will be
the celebrant. Praise and worship will
begin at 7:00 p.m. and the liturgy will
start at 7:30. Healing prayer teams will
be available after mass for individual
prayer. For more information, please
contact Fr. Franco at 440-327-2201 or
CRM at 440-944-9445. Come and bring a
friend! This will be a time to truly
encounter the Lord.
Cursillo
The Men's Cursillo (a short course in
Christianity) will be held January 8-11.
The next women's weekend is
March 12-15, 2015.
If you have made a weekend, please
consider sponsoring someone. If you would
like additional information, contact Mike
or Chris Yarosh, or call Ed Hurst at 440382-1195.
Flowers for Christmas
We also had a donation from Kathleen
Sobczak in memory of Elmer, Kathryn and
Ida Uhl, Raymond Sobczak and Donna
Hurley.
Community Care
Holiday celebrations are almost over but please do
not forget the needs of the less fortunate.
Non-perishable food items needed: canned soup,
peanut butter, canned meats, cereal, canned fruit, dried
fruit, canned vegetables, macaroni & cheese. Also needed
are paper products: toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap,
face soap, laundry soap, tooth paste, deodorant, shampoo.
the health of, and caregivers of
Irene Kollin, Betty Taylor, John
Francis Cassidy (son of John
Cassidy), Teresa & children, Sondra
Jirousek, John Paul (grandson of
Mark & Linda LaLonde), Sandy Ciocca,
Renee Portugal, Lisa Engle, Tim
Gilbride, Kathryn Sherman, Rose &
Ron Regula, Dick & Georgia Sullinger,
Nancy Francway, Carol Straub, Patty
Hurst, and Jim Schenosky; for the
repose of the souls of Bob Gerhart,
Nancy Willrich and Robert Gorski,
husband of Sandy Gorski.
Women’s Breakfast
Our next Women's Fellowship
Breakfast will be at St. Peter’s on
Saturday, January 10th, beginning at
8:30 a.m. and ending by 10:00 a.m.
Please join us for this opportunity to
meet with other women and to share
your faith experiences. Start the
New Year with your friends and make
some new ones. In order to plan for
food, RSVP's are requested by
January 6th to Shirley Fumich,
327-1226/[email protected].
LifeShare Blood Drive
Sunday, January 25
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the HFR
Each time you donate to LifeShare,
you are saving the lives of as many as
four critically ill or injured children
or adults. We need at least 12 people
to volunteer to donate blood.
Parish Stewardship
Dec.21:Envelopes used: 215 (out of 685 mailed) . $5243
Average per Envelope .......................... $24
Children’s ....................................... $99
School Subsidy ................................. $60
Capital Improvement ........................... $95
Net Offertory ............................. $5497
Mass Attendance............................... 521
Thank you for sharing your blessings.
News & Events
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
Sat,Jan.3,5:00
(L) Sharon DeBevec
(L) Terry Flanagan
(EM) Agnes Klimkowicz
Ted Lapponi
Suzanne Snyder
Jack Whipkey
Jeanne Kovach*
(Sacristan*)
Sun,Jan.4,9:00
Cindy Naprestek
Linda Vasiloff
Jim Carter
Joanne Carter
Laura Eland
Brenda Klein
Gene Morrison
Linda Forthofer*
10:30
Mark LaLonde
Jim Cassidy
Barb Arguello
JoAnne Bellomo
Alice Hogue
Meg Hogue
Debijo Lamb*
Altar Servers
Clare Dubecky
Marty Dubecky
Courtney Fobel
Jack Bailey
Dylan Reed
Sat,Jan.10,5:00
(L) Ed Hurst
(L) Peg Nolan
(EM) Don Braun
Marian Juszkiewicz
Jim Nolan
Cathy Sliter
Beth Paoloni*
Sun,Jan.11,9:00
Barb Arguello
Ken Allen
Teresa Bak
Gene Morrison
Mary Kay Polomsky
Suzanne Snyder*
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10:30
Lisa Palazzo
Gloria Hearns
Joe Kotarsky
Tom Lamoda
Jim Livingston
John Palazzo
Altar Servers
Jack Bailey
D. Schiffbauer
Adult Servers
William Bailey
Sullivan Kilbane
Suzanne Snyder*
If you cannot fulfill your ministry please get a substitute.
Looking for peace and purpose in your life? Then try a
New Way of Living. This one and a half day, life-changing
program, will be held on Friday, January 16th from 7:00 to
10:00 p.m. and on Saturday, January 17th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. at Borromeo Seminary/Center for Pastoral Leadership,
Issenmann Hall, Rm 8, 28700 Euclid Ave. The program is open to
all men and women 18 years old and over. Breakfast and lunch is
included: a free will offering will be taken. For more information
or to register by phone, contact Arch & Marlyn Tunnell at 440442-7538.
Incarnate Word Academy Kindergarten Preview Day
You have questions? We have answers! Visit Incarnate Word
Academy on Thursday, January 8th from 9:30 –
11:30 a.m. to meet the Kindergarten teachers, experience an inclass lesson, meet the principal, president, current IWA parents
and IWA alumni. See why we are a National Blue Ribbon School
of Excellence. Reservations required – Please call 440-842-6818.
Homeless
Deacon John Rivera goes to St. Augustine Parish in
Cleveland to help out each week. There are many homeless
who go there for meals each day and would appreciate
some of the necessities of every day life such as tooth
brushes, tooth paste, mouth wash, deodorant, soap, razors,
combs, etc. The travel size items are very appreciated.
Please put John’s name on the donations.