We would love to have you join us!  Our gathering this month will include a Bible study, as well as a podcast discussion about friendship.  It is tentatively set to take place in the St. Julie Billiart Youth Center, but if we’re unable to meet in person due to Covid, we will arrange a Zoom gathering.  We’re flexible!

If you have any questions or are interested, please contact Becca at [email protected]

Fr. Tirso invites parishioners (as a family or a ministry) to construct their own Nativity Scene on a 8′ x 8′ area on the parish grounds, providing all their own materials and being responsible for setup and takedown.  There will be a committee set up to judge each scene, based on creativity and expression of the meaning of the birth of Christ.

Details are still being worked out, but, if you’re interested in participating, following is some information:

• Preregister – Call or email to register your family or group.  You’ll be given a location for the “build” on the parish grounds.
• Build Time – Nativity scenes may be constructed starting November 28 (Thanksgiving weekend) and should be completed by December 19.
• Judging – Sunday, December 20 after the 11:30am Mass. Nonmonetary prizes will be awarded.
• Viewing – Nativity scenes should remain on display on the grounds, but must be taken down by January 10.

Start brainstorming… look around the house, garage or basement for supplies… get creative!

For more details, email Fr. Tirso:  [email protected]

St. Julie Billiart Parish is hosting this annual coat drive, which runs until the first weekend in January.  Do you have gently used winter wear that you no longer use?  We know folks who would greatly appreciate them.

Please drop off your donated items in the bins in the narthex, or place them on the “Generosity Cart” inside the West office entrance doors.  It’s that simple. Thank you so much for sharing with others in need!

If you’d like to help make Christmas a little brighter for one of our soldiers overseas, there is still plenty of time to participate in this year’s mailing!  A list of purchase suggestions can be found by clicking on the soldier picture.  Boxes are still available for pickup in the narthex or Parish Office.  Once filled, boxes can be dropped off again at the Parish Office during office hours, or in the narthex before or after Mass.  Feel free to include your Christmas wishes and letters, which may be a soldier’s favorite gift by far!

Deadline for returning filled boxes:
December 1

(Please do not seal the boxes.  Due to Covid, there will be no “packing night” this year.)