Many of you have heard incorrectly that Masses begin this weekend. Though we believe they will begin soon, this is the last word from the Archbishop—in a letter written to the priests of the Archdiocese. Please check the parish website or listen to my announcement online at the end of Sunday Mass for any and all updates!  Click here to read the letter.

My Dear Parishioners:
 
These past several weeks have been challenging for all of us!  Thankfully, I have heard of no parishioner who has contracted the coronavirus.  My prayer is that all remain healthy and gainfully employed.  None of us knows what the long term financial fallout will be once we have opened up the economy full throttle!
No doubt, there will be some who suffer more than others and we will continue to address those needs to the best of our abilities.  So many of you have been so generous by dropping off checks for the Saint Vincent de Paul Society or donating to the pantry!  Thank you for thinking of others during this time!
 
I would like to thank you for the outpouring of love and support since my recent retirement announcement. It has been my joy and privilege to lead this beautiful community of believers for the past decade.  These have been rich and wonderful years for me!  There seems to be some misunderstanding in that some of you have the impression that I am leaving Saint Julie’s.  That is NOT the case.  I will remain here to assist Father Ian Hagan most especially in the sacramental ministry of the parish.
 
Of course, I can’t contain my joy and enthusiasm that Father Ian is being sent here!  So many of you know him well already as he was long part of Saint Julie’s leading up to his Ordination two years ago!  I know you will all embrace him and support him in the way that you welcomed me!  
 
Now there is some confusion in that Father Ian is being appointed as “administrator pro-tem” and not “pastor”.  The practice of the Archdiocese for several years now is that when a priest who has not been a pastor previously is assigned to lead a parish, he is given a year or more as administrator to determine if his talents are “in sync” with the parish where he has been sent.  At the end of this period, he may then apply to become pastor.
 
Let’s all continue to pray for our parish!  Coming out of the pandemic will present a number of challenges as to how we minister to each other and come together as a worshipping community!  It’s not going to be a matter of returning to the way things were—at least not immediately!  Also please pray for Father Ian that he be filled with God’s Spirit as new leader of Saint Julie Billiart!
 
May the Peace of our Risen Savior continue to bring comfort and strength!
 
Love,
 

Father Paul J Hruby
 

If you know of someone who needs assistance with groceries or any other need, please contact Deacon Dave Smith at dsmith@stjulieschurch.org.

Pray this beautiful Spiritual Communion with Pope Francis

Adoration and Confessions are suspended until further notice.