In October, our parish will be participating in The Baby Bottle Project benefiting The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland.  This non-profit organization directly assists mothers and families experiencing crisis pregnancies by offering emotional, financial, material, and spiritual support through counseling, clothing & monetary provisions, prayer, and other aid.   By God’s Grace, The Women’s Centers have saved over 40,000 babies—and their mothers—from abortion since opening in 1984.

Empty baby bottles will be available in the narthex in October, as a way to save your change and make your donation.  If you are making a donation by check, please make it payable to: The Women’s Center.  You can also go directly to the The Women’s Center website at GoTWC.org, or call 773.794.1313 to donate.

Thank you!

 

Where:  St. Julie Billiart Parish – Sacred Heart Chapel
Date:  Friday, October 1, 2021
Time:  Begins after 8:00am Mass and concludes with Benediction at 9:00pm
(A 1st Saturday Mass will also be celebrated the next morning at 8:00am.  All are welcome.)

At least two Adorers must be scheduled during every hour in order to assure that Jesus is not left alone, but more are welcome and Adorers may sign up for multiple hours.  Please click on the button below to fill the needed spots:

(Once these spots are filled, additional Adorers are welcome without advance signup.)

For those who do not have access to the internet, you can sign up by contacting the Parish Office at 708.429.6767 or Gail Sladek at [email protected].  Walk-ins are again welcome for the 8:00am 1st Saturday Mass.  1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration will be held monthly.

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What is Eucharistic Adoration? 

We adore and receive the Eucharist in communion at Mass, which is the most beautiful act of worship that we have as Catholics. We have Jesus truly present in all of the tabernacles around the world. We can continue to adore Him in the Eucharist after Mass in a quiet time of prayer and contemplation on Who we have just received .  Being in the presence of the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ gives spiritual strength and nourishment in a uniquely powerful way.  Adoration is a way to be present with the Lord and focus on actively listening to His word through prayer.

~ Oblates of the Virgin Mary

Religious goods available for purchase in the Parish Hall (before and after all of the Masses)

The Christian population in the Holy Land is dropping at an alarming rate. Forty years ago we were more than 18%. Today we are less than 2%. Our future is uncertain.

The most important source of income for these Christians has traditionally been the sale of olive wood handicrafts to pilgrims and tourists. This has been since the time of the Crusades. But that income has all but dried up in recent years as a result of political unrest in the region, with grave implications for the Christian families.

Please shop and support these crafters. Bring your Christmas list!

Men of the parish are encouraged to attend and are welcome to invite friends to come along!

When:  Sunday, September 19
Time:  11:30am

Each month, St. Julie Parish has designated one weekend Mass as a Teen-Ministered Mass.  All parishioners and visitors are welcome at this Mass, where teens serve as greeters, servers, lectors, eucharistic ministers and musicians.  All teens ages 8th grade through high school, who are in attendance, are invited to sit together as a group for this Mass and then enjoy fellowship afterward in the Youth Center.  It is wonderful to see the youth of our parish taking an active role in our parish worship!

 

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Teen Ministry at St. Julie

Teens are not just the future of the Church, but the young Church of today! Teen Ministry provides opportunities to be disciples and make disciples in the most formative time of their lives. Teens are invited to participate at the level most comfortable to them. Youth meetings, service projects, annual retreats, monthly Masses, outreach projects, service trips, and the opportunity to use their individual talents at liturgical celebrations are just some of the ways teens may be involved. Along the way, teens delve into their individual spirituality, explore our Catholic faith, experience the unconditional love of Christ, develop leadership skills, and embody faith through service. 

Please email Fr. Ton at [email protected] if you have any questions.