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RESPECT LIFE MONTH STATEMENT October 2021 Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann Chairman, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities

As part of this Phase I of the renovation we completed, painting the ceiling & walls in the hall, the classrooms, replaced the carpet in Room 1 (old altar area), removed the moveable wall in Room 1, installed LED lighting in the main hall area and added air purifiers plus hand sanitizers in the classrooms.

Religious Education last call for enrollment!  We have spots available for KINDERGARDEN! They Meet Bi-monthly on Sundays @ 11:00am.  with Ms. Patti Knowd. Come join the fun!     In addition, we have spots available for grades 3 - 5 & Jr. High Youth Ministry!     Classes START OCTOBER 10th!

We welcome Alexa Atkinson as our new 5 p.m. Sunday Cantor.  Alexa is a product of La Reina High School and is currently attending Cal Lutheran University. She brings lots of singing experience and was a featured soloist when La Reina Choir went to sing at the Vatican.  Alexa is from Simi Valley.

nvitation to the men of St. Julie Billiart parish to attend an Evening of Recollection this Monday, September 27th at St. Mary Magdalen Parish Chapel 7-9PM. The address for the Chapel is 2532 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93010. An Evening of Recollection is a time set aside specifically for a Christian to seriously go deeper into their relationship with God. Although we spend time in prayer each day,

Seasons of Hope: Grief Support Group begins Sept. 19, 2021 What is it?   Seasons of Hope is a 6-week facilitated faith-based support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one.  Each week we explore an aspect of grieving by encountering Jesus through a scripture passage, visual imagery, music, reflection, and small group sharing. When: Six consecutive Sundays  3:00—5:00 p.m.             Sept 19,    Sept. 26,    Oct. 3,     Oct. 10,    Oct. 17,    Oct. 24.

If you haven’t seen it already, you should watch this new video featuring Pope Francis and Archbishop Gomez, among others, on the subject of vaccines. The video is in Spanish but has English subtitles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBvwOTAhgKQ

Please book mark the following link to keep up with the Archdiocese news articles and updates in regards to vaccinations and COVID.

This month we are praying for married couples and those longing for a child. Please use the attached resource for prayer and action as a guide.

Please read a new message for an update in the Mask Mandate beginning on July 17th at the 5:00pm Saturday Vigil.

Questions and Answers on the U.S. Bishops’ Vote to Draft a

GUIDELINES ON LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES

Letter from Archbishop José H. Gomez & Updated Guidelines for the Celebration of Mass Please read , updated guide lines and the lifting of dispensation of Mass beginning June 19th, with exceptions to those who have serious and legitimate reasons.

St. Julie's is currently accepting resumes for a dynamic Director of Youth Ministry and Confirmation Coordinator. Please send resumes to fr.ian@stjulieschurch.org JOB DESCRIPTION DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR DESCRIPTION The Director of Youth Ministry / Confirmation Coordinator for St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church is first and foremost, a passionate and active Catholic with a desire to minister to our most precious young people. This requires a willingness to interact with youth, the ability to pray and walk with them, and imparting the treasure of the Catholic faith to them through the Sacraments, relational ministry, formation, retreats, and opportunities of service. Please read full post for qualifications.

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidance indicating that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely resume activities that were done prior to the pandemic. The State of California and the Counties of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara will review the recommendations in order to make sensible adjustments. In the interim, please note that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask when indoors around other fully vaccinated people, or outside in uncrowded areas. When at businesses and in crowded venues, both indoors and outdoors, masks are still required to be worn by everyone, including at our parishes and schools, and in gatherings for Sunday Mass. As soon as we receive updated information, we will revise our guidelines accordingly.

Physician-assisted suicide is sadly legal in California through the so-called End of Life Option Act, which narrowly passed in 2015 with “safeguards” to ensure the law wasn’t inappropriately used. Now, lawmakers are trying to remove those “safeguards,” absurdly arguing that those measures prohibit too many people from using the method.

Every April, Catholic parishes and schools across the United States participate in National Child Abuse Prevention Month. While dioceses work year-round to prevent abuse, during this month a special emphasis is placed on the importance of learning how to protect the vulnerable from this evil. Resource links

Archbishop Gomez Letter on Friday Abstinence and the Solemnity of St. Joseph - Click title to read PDF Letter from Archbishop Gomez

Please spread the word! This Thursday 3/18/21 is a dedicated day for adults 65+ to get vaccinated at Public Health’s megaPOD sites throughout LA County (all drive-through ONLY sites): • Magic Mountain in Valencia • CSUN in Northridge • Forum in Inglewood • Los Angeles County Office of Education/Downey • Fairplex in Pomona

Archbishop José H. Gomez will celebrate a special national Mass on March 19, 2021, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, at 8 a.m., which will be livestreamed from the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. This Solemnity is particularly special as Pope Francis has declared December 8, 2020 – December 8, 2021 the Year of St. Joseph.