Parish Religious Education

 Mass Schedule
   /Horario dem Misas:
   Saturday: 4:30 PM
   Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11 AM,
                1 PM (Espanol)

 Confessions/Confesiones:
   Saturday: 3-4 PM

 Communion Services:
   Wednesday: 8 AM























































     

            
  How To Get Involved
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Lectors
Ushers
Parish Pastoral Council
Finance Committee
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Parish Religious Education Program
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Altar-Rosary Society
Bereavement Ministry
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Festival and Fundraiser
BINGO
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Men's Prayer Group
On-line Scripture Group
Prayer Line




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Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Rite of Chrisitan Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for Children (RCIAC)
Marriage Preparation
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Baptismal Preparation Program
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Music Ministry
St. Julie Billiart Federal Credit Union
Secular Franciscan Ordre (St. Stephen Fraternity)
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Spiritual-Parish Life Committee
St. Julie Billiart Outreach Committee
St. Julie Billiart Ministry of Praise Committee

St. Julie Billiart ACES (Active Christian Enthusiastic Seniors) Committee
 

 

Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Men and women beginning at high school age assist the priest to distribute Holy Communion at Mass.  To be commissioned for this ministry, the lay minister must be confirmed and be either single or in a marriage recognized by the Church. Ministers should be willing to accommodate to the scheduling nees of the Parish.  Contact Bill Renneker 863-1040 ext. 14

 

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is meant to be a process for initiating new members into the Church by nurturing their conversion in the Christian way of life and belief.

The RCIA intends catechesis (education in the faith) to be more than classroom learning of Catholic dogma. Based on the rhythms of the Church’s life of worship, particularly the Lectionary “cycle of readings,” teaching consists of examination of the Church’s creed, engagement in the life of the whole community, participation in the community’s prayer and active involvement in the community’s apostolic life.

The class meets on Sunday mornings, 9:45-10:45 AM, at 224 Dayton Street, beginning in September. From November to Easter the class also attends 11:00 AM mass, listens to the Readings and the Gospel, and then studies the Scripture in the classroom until noon. After the class receives the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil, the group members continue to meet through the end of May for experience in living the mystery of their new faith.

We need parishioners who are willing to share their faith by example and by invitation with their spouse, their children, their relatives and their neighbors. Most people come to the faith because they have seen someone near them live the life of Christ.

We need people with a desire to be a companion on the spiritual journey as a sponsor for people who seek full reception into the faith, a willingness to share their ministry with others who are new to the faith and babysitting skills to watch the children of couples who are participating in the program.

CONTACT: Sr. Andre Burkhart - 863-1040, ext. 17
                 Parish office - 863-1040

 


Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for Children (RCIAC)

Un-baptized or un-catechized children (those without an education in the faith) in grades 1 through 8 should be enrolled in this class (referred to as Catechumens). Children baptized in another faith (referred to as Candidates) must also attend these classes.

During the few decades since the restoration of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, the initiation of older children has often involved complex parish situations. Catholic parents of older children are returning to the Church and seeking Baptism for their children. Children of other faiths are joining their parents who seek initiation or full communion with the Catholic Church. Children in Catholic schools desire membership in the faith they have been taught for years. Coming to the doorway of the Church today, are children and youth of many different ages, some with willing, supportive parents and others looking for support from the parish community. Welcoming them, parishes today are trying to accommodate the needs of this group during their journey of initiation.

The Rites of Christian Initiation establish that adults and catechetical-aged children are to be baptized, confirmed, and brought into full communion with the Eucharist at the same celebration, specifically the Easter Vigil. Canon Law supports the pastoral practices in which children of catechetical age are initiated into the Catholic Church through the preparation for and celebration of the unified Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist. Conversion is both the route and the destination.

Preparation for initiation includes the following elements for adults and children:

• The preparation is a process marked by stages.
• It occurs within a sponsoring community (parents / guardians, household, sponsor, faith
   peers, parish).
• It is marked by liturgical rites.
• It takes time for discernment of the candidate’s readiness.
• It is celebrated around the Sunday Liturgy of the Word.
• Conversion through faith sharing is the primary goal, rather than simply the transmission
   of doctrinal facts or information.

The program meets on Sunday mornings, 9:45-10:45 AM, at the Fenmont Center, from September through May, following the RCIA schedule.

We need persons interested in being a part of a team to guide, share, and lead by example to present the program to children who truly desire to follow the ways of Jesus. If you feel called to this ministry, please contact Alison Smith, 863-1040 ext 15.

 
Marriage Preparation

The Catholic Church is committed to do all it can to assist couples preparing for marriage. As a sacrament it is meant to provide a daily experience of the life and love of God. FOCCUS is a tool to assist couples prepare for a happy marriage by communicating about those areas which may not have been carefully considered beforehand.

The engaged couple responds to simple statements in the questionnaire on an answer sheet. After it is scored the couple meets once or twice with trained married couples. They encourage the engaged couple to explore areas for continued work. The atmosphere in these sessions is relaxed and friendly.

This ministry can always use new married couples to assist in the FOCCUS process. Training is provided.

Contact: The parish office, Betty Meiner - 863-1040 ext. *811