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Urgent Call for Support: St. Julie Billiart's Food Pantry Invites Newbury Park and Surrounding Communities to Join Upcoming Food Drive! Saturday, September 23, 5:30 - 6:30 pm and Sunday, September 24, 2023

Seasons of Hope: Grief Support begins Sunday Sept. 24th, 2023 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 scripture passages, reflection, prayer and small group sharing. The support of those who know what you are going through is one of God’s many gifts of love.

Saint Julie’s NOURISH for Caregivers Join us Saturday, Sept. 23 at 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Parish Library Topic:   Walking with Christ.  Nourished by Grace

In effort to address a pervasive issue that transcends boundaries, the Mental Health Ministry at St. Julie Billiart and Padre Serra Parish have joined forces to present a crucial event: "Addiction: What It Is and How to Help." Scheduled for Saturday, September 16, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Serra Center, this informative series of talks aims to shed light on addiction, its far-reaching impact, and the imperative need for awareness and support.

Deacon Dave asked that we go home and pray the Magnificat during his homily at the 6:30pm at the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. So a quick invitation to all to pray together this evening.

As the death toll from the devastating wildfires on the island of Maui, Hawaii continues to climb, officials have confirmed that this to be the deadliest disaster in the state's history. We are reaching out to our Archdiocesan parishes and communities to join together to offer prayer and financial support for all whose lives are being touched by this devastation.

Meet our New Elementary and Jr High Coordinator! Claire Dempsey!

Meet Ian Perez Our New Youth Minister and Confirmation Coordinator.

Saint Julie's Pantry is in urgent need of the following items, cereal, syrup, premium soup, Rice A Roni, oatmeal (flavored packets), diapers (size 5, 6), and baby wipes. Your donations truly make a difference!

Several weeks ago, Fr Ian mentioned we would start distribution of the Precious Blood at Holy Communion on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) on the weekend of 10-11 June.  Since that time, we have been asking for people to volunteer to be Eucharistic Ministers in the bulletin and website.  We still need volunteers for all Masses to distribute the both the host and the cup. 

You may have seen that the LA Dodgers honored the so-called Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (SPI), which mock religious sisters, Jesus, and our Catholic faith. The California bishops condemned this action in a statement, but now, a State Senator has invited SPI to be honored on the floor of the California State Capitol on Monday, June 5th.

Saint Julie's will be honoring the graduating seniors at the 5:00pm Mass on June 4, 2023. Please join us for this special blessing. Questions: Contact the parish office at parish@stjulieschurch.org

All are welcome to join us for afternoon of praise and teaching about the Holy Spirit in our lives and the gifts He showers upon us. The St Julie’s Charismatic Prayer Group meets each month to praise our God in word and song and thank him for many blessings. We seek the blessings of the Holy Spirit on our group, our parish, and all. On Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023, we are inviting all to join us at 1 to 3 pm in the parish hall to learn more about the many gifts of the Holy Spirit. We will praise and discuss the Holy Spirit involvement in our lives as we celebrate Pentecost. For more information, please contact Deacon Barry Harper at 805-498-3602 or jbarryharper@stjulieschurch.org.

All are welcome to come have pancakes with the Knights following the Sunday morning Masses on May 7th, 2023. Help us celebrate moms and those who mothered us through the years!

ALL WOMEN are WELCOME to Women in Conversation. If you haven’t had a chance to attend, please consider it this week. This week’s session introduces a prayer form called Lectio Divina. God speaks to us through his Word in a personal way, and we give to God what we find in our heart. Hope to see you April 24th , Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. or April 25th, Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. in the parish hall. This is the last session of the season. Questions email: womeninconversation@stjulieschurch.org

PLEASE NOTE: Lenten Dinner is served 5:00pm through 7:00pm, the doors will be open promptly to serve at 5:00 and dinner will be served until 7:00pm.   - View post for menu and activities

If you are 10 years old and up, we’d love for you to join us in serving the Lord at His altar! All 10+ are welcome!!! In fact we are having a Pizza Party to celebrate our current Altar Servers and are inviting those interested in becoming altar servers  to join us fon March 26, 2023 at 12noon in the Parish Hall! Contact Mary Coyne at mary@stjulieschurch.org or call the Parish Office at 805498.3602 x108 and leave a message.

PLEASE NOTE: Lenten Dinner is served 5:00pm through 7:00pm, the doors will be open promptly to serve at 5:00 and dinner will be served until 7:00pm. Full Schedule in Post

This year’s St. Julie’s Parish Mexico Mission trip is from April 10 through April 15, 2023 Deacon Dave and our missionaries are asking for your prayers and any help you can give to make this mission trip a wonderful learning and life-changing experience for our youth and adult chaperones.