Dear parish family and friends of St. Julia,

The rich fool’s greatest undoing is his failure to acknowledge, according to Martin Luther King Jr., that wealth always comes as a result of the commonwealth.  He was a fool because he completely failed to realize his dependence on God and on others. In contrast to the rich fool, Jesus was, and still is, a man for others; He lived and died for others and hopes that His own disciples would follow in His footsteps. Like Jesus, what we own, we owe. The joy of having is in sharing! God is good … All the time!

May God bless each of you and those that you love.
 
Fr. Greg

Dear parish family and friends of St. Julia,

Pope Francis will make his pastoral visit to Canada beginning this weekend, from July 24 to 29, 2022.  The Pope’s visit will provide a unique opportunity for him, once again, to listen and dialogue with Indigenous Peoples, to express his heartfelt closeness and to address the impact of colonization and the participation of the Catholic Church in the operation of residential schools throughout Canada.  

We are all invited to join the Bishops of Canada as we reflect, pray and prepare to welcome the Holy Father for these days among us.

May God bless each of you and those that you love.
 
Fr. Greg
 

Dear parish family and friends of St. Julia,
 
Both Abraham and the two sisters, Mary and Martha, opened their homes in hospitality to others: Abraham welcomed strangers, Martha and Mary welcomed a family friend, Jesus.  They were hospitable.  They loved God very much.  Mary, however, understood that true hospitality is receiving more than giving or doing. When we open ourselves to God’s self-giving, and allow ourselves to be loved by Him, as Mary did, it is only then that we can truly be called His disciples.
 
When you join us for mass this weekend, and perhaps you see an unfamiliar face, I invite you to put this message of hospitality into action.  Extend a greeting, a friendly hello, receiving that fellow disciple into our midst.  Help that someone find a seat, or welcome them into your pew.  We are blessed to welcome visitors and new faces each weekend, and as we prepare for the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games this August 6-21, may St. Julia be a welcoming spiritual home to those attending from both near and far.
 
May God bless each of you and those that you love.
 
Fr. Greg

Dear parish family and friends of St. Julia,

During our June retreat for the priests of our diocese led by Dr. Josephine Lombardi, we were introduced to Akiane Kramarik, an American poet and painter.  She began drawing at the age of four.  Kramarik's best-known painting is Prince of Peace, which she completed at the age of eight. 

As you enjoy these summer days, remember to count your blessings.

I look forward to you joining me and our parish family this weekend for mass, and may God bless you and those that you love.

Fr. Greg

Dear parish family and friends of St. Julia,

Pope Francis will make a pastoral visit to Canada from July 24 to 29, 2022.  The Pope’s visit will provide a unique opportunity for him, once again, to listen and dialogue with Indigenous Peoples, to express his heartfelt closeness and to address the impact of colonization and the participation of the Catholic Church in the operation of residential schools throughout Canada.  The papal visit will also provide an opportunity for the shepherd of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics to connect with the Catholic community in Canada.

The Catholic Church has a responsibility to take genuine and meaningful steps to journey with Indigenous Peoples of this land on the lengthy path to healing and reconciliation.  Papalvisit.ca will provide information on the historic journey of Pope Francis to Canada, a significant step on the road to truth, understanding and healing.  

Catholic Bishops Welcome Announcement of Program of Papal Visit to Canada July 24-29 2022
 
We are all invited to join the Bishops of Canada as we reflect, pray and prepare to welcome the Holy Father for these special days among us.
 
I wish each of you a blessed and safe long weekend, and I look forward to welcoming you to our spiritual home of St. Julia as we gather for Mass this weekend.
 
May God bless each of you and those that you love.
 
Fr. Greg