Episode 37 is now available!
Following are a series of podcasts, recorded by Fr. Ton Nguyen and Ben Anderson, covering various topics and providing a little insight into their lives and journey of faith. Click on one of the episodes below to listen. Don’t miss the 37th and final episode, in which Fr. Ton and Ben share some exciting news about Fr. Ton’s new parish assignment, effective July 1, 2022, and Ben’s next step in life.
Episode 37: Breaking News
Episode 36: Easter Sunday
Episode 35: Palm Sunday
Episode 34: Fifth Week of Lent
Episode 33: Fourth Week of Lent: The Prodigal Son
Episode 32: Third Week of Lent
Episode 31: Second Week of Lent: The Transfiguration
Episode 30: First Week of Lent
Episode 29: All Saints Day
Episode 28: Jesus’ Final Moments
Episode 27: From a Boat to Getting a PhD and Now Almost a Priest
Episode 26: Totus Tuus
Episode 25: One Year Special
Episode 24: Catholic Social Teaching
Episode 23: Anniversary of Being a Priest
Episode 22: Conversation with Deacon Andy
Episode 21: Mary
Episode 20: Theology in Songs
Episode 19: Triduum
Episode 18: Catching Up with Fr. Jay
Episode 17: Lent
Episode 16: Name Changes in the Bible
Episode 15: Theology in Movies
Episode 14: Conversation with Seminarians, Jared and Martin
Episode 13: Christmas Star
Episode 12: St. Joseph
Episode 11: The Gospel of Mark
Episode 10: Church during the Pandemic
Episode 9: Martyrs
Episode 8: Christus Vivit – Christ is Alive
Episode 7: Conversation with Deacon John Benz
Episode 6: Archangels
Episode 5: Most and Least Favorite Parables
Episode 4: Getting Back to School
Episode 3: Laudato Si
Episode 2: Getting to know our pastor, Fr Tirso
Episode 1: Introduction
June 3 – 5, 2022
- Pray for the families who will receive the homes, that they will feel all of the love and hope that we offer as our gift to them.
- Pray for good weather!
- Do you know a sponsor? Send them our way! We love community support!
- We will be in need of the items listed below, and we ask that you please label them “Home Build” and drop them off on the Generosity Cart just inside the parish office entrance doors. Thank you so much!
- Cases of water
- Granola bars
- Rice Krispie treats (wrapped)
- Chips/Pretzels (individual bags)
Order your “Home Build 2022” T-shirt (Orders due May 1)
We are taking t-shirt orders now. It is not necessary to participate directly in the project to purchase a shirt, so feel free to order yours and support the cause.
Shirts are $10 each and available in sizes:
small • medium • large • XL • XXL • XXXL • XXXXL
Contact Sheila Pluchar: [email protected]
You can help!
Back in January, a young parishioner by the name of Luke Rost started his Eagle Scout project: a beautiful Veterans’ Garden to be installed on our parish grounds to honor current military servicemembers and memorialize military veterans and fallen servicemembers. The initial project phase involved selling engraved bricks to fund the project. These bricks will be used to complete the pathway and patio portions of the project.
The installation phase of the project is now ready to begin, and once again, Luke could use your help. Please consider either donating snacks and baked goods, or volunteering an hour or two of your time to assist onsite. Just click on the button below to view project needs and sign up. Service hours will apply if you need them.
As we rejoice in this Easter Season, celebrating our Risen Lord, we take a moment to look back on our journey through Lent and Holy Week at St. Julie Parish. Thank you to Anthony Herron for the beautiful photographs.
Lenten Season
Click here to view pictures from Lent
The 3rd evening of our Lenten Monday series will feature the St. Julie Praise Band, leading us in prayer and song. Join us for this uplifting experience of prayer and praise!
Lenten Mondays continue, offering a variety of prayer opportunities, including speaker reflections, reconciliation, contemporary praise & worship, and vespers with benediction. These evenings will be centered on the biblical story of the Exodus, and the need for us to be freed from the slavery of sin. You are invited to attend any or all of these evenings, so please feel welcome even if you are not able to commit to all four.
Lenten Monday Schedule (Begins at 7:00pm in church each evening):
- March 7 – Prayer Service and Reflection: “Freedom from the Slavery of Sin” (Reflection by Fr. Tirso)
- March 14 – Reconciliation (communal prayer service with individual confession)
- March 21 – Praise and Worship Night: “The Resurrection” (featuring the St. Julie Praise Band)
- March 28 – Eucharistic Adoration with Centennial Monstrance and Reflection: “Relying on God’s GPS to Keep Us on Track” (Reflection by Fr. Tirso)
Devine Center doors will open at 12:30pm and games will be played from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
The kitchen will not be open, but feel free to bring your own snacks. We hope to see you there!
(Participants must be age 18 or older)
March 13 • March 19 • April 8
Honoring St. Joseph
Sunday, March 13 – 9:30am Mass
Music for worship at all Masses this weekend will include traditional Irish melodies. After the 9:30am Mass, all are invited to join us for a bit of Irish soda bread and some Irish dancing!
Honoring St. Joseph
Saturday, March 19 – 4:30pm Mass, followed by a St. Joseph Table dinner!
Prayers and a procession with the St. Joseph statue, from the church to the Devine Center, will take place after Mass. Then, the local Sons of Italy will partner with us to host a St. Joseph’s Table. Meal will include:
- pasta with red sauce (no meat)
- bread
- salad
- desserts
Meal is free. Donation of nonperishable food item requested at entry, for Orland Township Pantry. Monetary donations will also be accepted to support the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Honoring St. Julie Billiart
Friday, April 8 – 5:30pm Mass, followed by a Fish Fry!
On this feast day of St. Julie Billiart, it is important that we as a parish honor our patroness. In that spirit, we will have the opportunity to celebrate this special Mass together. The Mass will be followed by a Fish Fry put together by our Men’s Group.
So… mark your calendar for April 8th!
Plan to attend the Mass, the Fish Fry, or both! More details to come!