Mass Times

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.

(Vigil Mass is Live streamed & recorded)

Sunday: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.
with Children's Liturgy of the Word for ages 4+

Weekdays:

Monday - Wednesday - Friday
5:30 p.m. in the Church

St. Julie's Saturday Vigil Mass Online

To attend a livestream from St. Julie Billiart click Livestream

The livestream opens 10 minutes before the posted Mass time.

To attend after the livestream ends, click here.

Readings can be found on USCCB website:

Prayer to make a Spiritual Communion

Confessions

Saturday ~ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: In the Library (by the PSR Office)

Adoration

Wednesdays ~ 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Followed by Evening Prayer and Benediction
at 5:00 before 5:30 Mass

Women's Retreat at Damascus

Women’s Retreat at Damascus

All women ages 18–99 from St. Julie’s and St. Peter’s are invited to step away together for a time of rest, prayer, fellowship, and spiritual renewal at the Damascus Women’s Retreat in Centerville, Ohio.

This retreat offers an opportunity to grow in faith, deepen community, and be renewed in the truth of your identity as a beloved daughter of God.

Dates: April 24–26, 2026

Check-in: Friday, April 24, 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Check-out: Sunday, April 26, by 12:00 noon(Sunday Mass or Vigil Mass is included.)

Cost: $230 (includes lodging and meals)

Space is limited and fills quickly so get yourself registered soon.

Transportation: Carpooling will be available

Registration: damascus.net/womens-retreats Answer “no” to having a pre-registered group. But when registering, please indicate that you would like to be with the St Peter/St Julie group.

After you register, please let us know that you will be attending by sending an email to jillpapesch@gmail.com and koberna@stpeternr.org .

Ukraine Welcome Circle - Update

Updated February 2026

January completed the formal support for the Bryiovskyi family. Over these last 2 years, more than 300 people from St Julie’s and St Peter’s donated their, time, talent and treasure enabling the family to become independent.

While they await the decision on their final immigration status, we want to share with you an answer they recently gave for one question on their immigration paperwork. It explains their transition to the US in their own words.

“When we arrived in the USA, something happened that turned our consciousness upside down. Very soon Americans appeared in our life — completely strange people who began to support us. They helped us settle in, brought things, food, money, just supported us with a word. For us, it was a shock. In Ukraine, we were used to expecting only condemnation, envy, or a stone in the back from society. And here, in America, we understood for the first time what true democracy and safety are. We saw what a society is where you are respected regardless of your faith, where people are ready to help, not harm. This contrast showed us that we will never be able to feel at home in Ukraine, where intolerance reigns. “

We were the “Americans” that appeared in their lives. Over the last 2 years we have helped them to create a safe place for themselves and their children.

We are happy to say that the family has successfully achieved independence.

Vitalii continues to work as a truck mechanic and has been promoted to supervisor
Daniel (10 y/o) and Arthur (8 y/o) are doing well in school, participating in many sports and singing in their church choir
Susanna (5 y/o) is in pre-school this year
Nadiia takes care of the household, sings in the choir at church and teaches Sunday school.
A major happiness for them was to welcome their new daughter, Adele into the world this past October!

The Bryiovskyis - “Thanks to everyone for giving us this new life and we love you all very much.”

God Bless all of you!

UWC Leadership Team – Terry Flanagan, Dean Morrison & Chris Vacca

Circle Members – Cheryle Koberna, Jen Farrell, Mike Fagan, Lisa Stelmarski, Ed Kollin, Ceil Morrison, and Beth Paoloni

In 2024 UWC received Bishop A J Quinn Award for Social Justice

We truly gave them a “Hand Up not a Hand Out”

Community Care Meal

CROCKPOT CARRY OUT

Join us for a safe TAKE-OUT meal on the last Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at the front door of the church. Our next meal will be Thursday, April 30th, 5:30-6:15 p.m. (new time). It is no cost and no touch drive through. Please stay in your car and the meal(s) will be brought out to you by a volunteer. May Carry Out will be May 28th 5:30-6:15 p.m.

We need your help to make this meal possible so please sign up in the vestibule of the Church, or call or text Joanne Pogros at 440-391-8984, to bring food and/or to help serve the meals and "deliver" to the drive through.

Online Donations - We've updated to Parish Soft

Did you know that St. Julie's offers Online Giving?

We prayerfully request that you consider signing up for eGiving and setting up your recurring donation. You can use eGiving from your computer, smartphone or tablet for recurring and one-time gifts.

We’re excited to share that Faith Direct upgraded to ParishSOFT Giving—our new, secure giving platform. This upgrade will happen automatically and securely. No action is required from you—your gift schedules and payment details will carry over seamlessly.

For additional information, visit our Online Donations page which is in the menu under Parish Info.
You can still sign up for eGiving today by visiting faith.direct/OH1171 or call Faith Direct customer service

at 866-507-8757.

From the desk of Fr. Bob Franco

from the bulletin for April 26, 2026

The most recent message from Fr. Bob is always available in the bulletin.

Dear Parishioners,

For we walk by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7) This short statement by St. Paul summarizes much of Christian life, even parish life. Last week I celebrated an outdoor Mass for St. Peter School fifth graders during their overnight learning experience at Camp Christopher. Though storms threatened, we pressed on. Hindered only by a bit of drizzle at the end, we finished the Mass.

We had a similar experience at St. Julie’s. The weather report for the stick pickup last Saturday almost guaranteed rain between 12-2:00 PM. Though we had some light rain for twenty minutes or so, volunteers were able to work a solid 90 minutes. And let me give a special word of thanks to Dale and Teresa Chan, who began almost 2 hours earlier than the rest of us! We walk by faith, for unseen Christ promised, “I am with you always, until the end of the world.” (Matthew 28:20)

Also, a special thank you to Sr. Sean Groh and Ms. Kelly Reed, the parish catechetical leaders for both parishes. They oversaw at each parish their respective Jesus Days for second graders who are making their First Communions this year. Also, a special thank you to Bridget Stalla, the St. Julie Grade 2 catechist and the St. Julie Grade 2 PSR class who are making their First Communion at the 11:00 AM Mass this Sunday, April 26. Congratulations First Communion Class. “…as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk with Him.” (Colossians 2:6)

Last Sunday most of the pastoral staff of both parishes were doing Confirmation interviews. The St. Peter and St. Julie confirmandii will celebrate this Sacrament with Bishop Woost on Monday, May 11. Our students were well prepared, knowledgeable and enthused. Please keep them in your prayers.

Each parish celebrated weddings this past Saturday, April 25. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Carlos and Sarah Delgado of St. Julie Parish and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel and Megan Kunkel of St. Peter Parish. May the Lord bless and prosper you and your future families.

Ted Lapponi, a parishioner at St. Julie Parish, asked me if he could do a weekly “fly over” of the St. Peter Event Center construction site. He would practice his drone skills and video editing. The parish would have a video log of each week’s progress. I welcomed this “win-win” opportunity. A link to the first aerial video footage of the building is available on the St. Peter website.

Ted will also be preparing some aerial footage and overhead photos of St. Julie Parish. We will soon have them up on the St. Julie website. Thank you Ted! (If you are looking for aerial video or photography, Ted’s contact information is at the beginning of each video.)

Blessing Box update: I took a closer look at the St. Peter blessing box. Apparently, the recent storms tore the door off the box. Hopefully it will be repaired quickly and be put in use again.

Finally, this is Good Shepherd Sunday. Let us be attentive to His voice and share in His abundant life.

In Christ,

Fr. Bob Franco