St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church

St. Julie Billiart Parish Easter Sunday

From the Desk of Father George Greetings to all! With shouts of ‘Alleluia’ and ‘Christ is Risen’, we celebrate Easter Sunday. God’s great love for us through Christ is the hope

and promise of an unending Easter when we too will rise from the grave. What a glorious day as we celebrate this great feast! This Easter, we should all have great hope. While the pandemic is still very much part of our world, the number of vaccinated individuals continues to increase. If we still practice

the guidelines of safety and social distancing, I believe we will find our way out of the darkness. It is my hope that Lent and the celebrations of Holy Week (either in person or virtually) were able to offer you a sense of God’s love and forgiveness. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all who

ministered in any way during this Holy Week. Your commitment to serve and offer your time and talent continues to make St. Julie’s a beacon of faith and celebration of our Catholicity. Thank You! May the Risen Lord fill your hearts and homes with grace, joy and peace. Happy Easter everyone!

Fr. George Parish News and updates:

• Have you heard about the Heart of the Shepherd Campaign?

It was first initiated by Bishop Perez. After his departure from

Cleveland to become the Archbishop of Philadelphia, the pandemic

struck, placing everything on hold. Bishop Malesic is now an

enthusiastic supporter of this campaign. The purpose is to update

our 70-year-old Seminary buildings, solidify the Retired Priest

pension fund, and assist newly ordained priests in their debt

reduction. Go to www.catholiccommunity.org/heart-of-a-shepherd

for more information about this exciting Diocesan venture which

St. Julie’s will soon be joining. More information about the

campaign at St. Julie’s will be coming soon!

• ALSO… have you heard about a survey named: The Disciple

Maker Index. This valuable tool (created by The Catholic

Leadership Institute) is a simple survey that can help St. Julie’s

to expand our spiritual footprint. The purpose is to engage

parishioners in reflecting upon their spiritual growth and

discipleship. It will help to identify the ways in which our parish

effectively supports that growth and look at opportunities to

better support that growth in the future. In addition, the survey

will provide valuable input to help the pastor and parish leaders

make decisions and plan effectively in order that the pastor and

parish leaders have a sense of where to focus their evangelization

efforts. To participate in this survey and to learn more about it,

go to: www.dioceseofcleveland.org/offices/parish-life/missionary

-discipleship/dmi-survey The deadline for participation has been

extended to April 19th. While this information is relatively late in

being brought to the forefront, I believe it has a value that can

only enhance our faith journey! (continued)

Your opinions will be of great value as

we move forward from this pandemic.

Your responses (name, identity) ARE

confidential. Only the data will be

shared back to the pastor and diocesan

representatives.

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PASTOR: Rev. George A. Vrabel

Deacons: Rev. Mr. John Rivera Rev. Dr. Ken DeLuca,

retired PSR Principal: Kelly Reed Music Director: Danny O’Brien

LITURGY SCHEDULE

Saturday…………….…………………...…5:00 p.m. Sunday…………………...9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Masses at the Church Monday–Friday…………………..……..8:30 a.m.

(Excluding Thursdays)

Holydays…………………Consult the Bulletin

For updates check St. Julie’s Website: www.stjuliebilliart.org

CONFESSIONS Saturdays………………………4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

In the Holy Family Room

PSR - PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES

RCIA & RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children)

BAPTISMS Call or email the office.

MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made 6 months

in advance NEW PARISHIONERS

You are welcome to call the office or register on line.

CHURCH-CATECHETICAL CENTER

440-327-1978

5500 Lear Nagle Road

N. Ridgeville, OH 44039

CHAPEL-ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING

5545 Opal Drive

N. Ridgeville, OH 44039

Hours: (Monday–Friday) 9:00–5:00

Phone: 440-327-1978

Fax: 440-327-1994

Email: stjbc@stjuliebilliart.org

Website: www.stjuliebilliart.org

Parish & Community Events April 4, 2021

the health of, and caregivers of: Fr. George, Ken DeLuca, Barb Vrtachnik, Pat Liccardi, Jean Rasmussen, Keith Klimkowicz, Karen Bildstein,

friend of Gloria Livingston, Larry Kolarik, brother of Linda Koch, John Kidd, grandson of Nick Modock, Jill Videtic, niece of Cindy Olsieski, Terry

Flanagan, Ben Kautzman, Daniel Hearns Jr., son of Gloria & Dan, Gary Halvin, Don Jirousek, Kathleen Sobczak, Mary Begany, Dolores Rivera, Marian

Juszkiewicz, JoAnne Bellomo, John Murphy, June Seman, Carol Polak, Irene Kollin, Regula Family, Sondra Jirousek, Carol Straub; for our men & women in

uniform; for our police, firefighters, doctors and nurses; and for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life.

Easter Candle The new 2021 Paschal-

Easter candle has been donated by Steve and Jane Herbcha in memory of the Herbcha & Lovas

Families.

Parish Stewardship Mar.28: ............................................ $5283

Online Giving ..................................... $290

School Subsidy .................................... $20

Capital Improvement ............................ $330

Special Donations .............................. $3,000

Net Offertory ............................ $8923

Online Mass including 18 Live Stream ........... 106

In Person Mass Attendance ...................... 227

Thank you for sharing your blessings.

He bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in. When

Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had

covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. - Jn 20:5-7

Mass Intentions for the Week

Apr. 3 - Saturday 8:30 p.m. Special Intention (Fr. George)

Apr. 4 - Sunday 9:00 a.m. St. Julie Billiart Parishioners

11:00 a.m. Snyder & Walters Families (Suzanne Snyder)

Apr. 5 - Monday 8:30 a.m. Frances Lyden (Patty Lyden)

Apr. 6 - Tuesday 8:30 a.m. John & Anne Gazer (Bob Gazer)

Apr, 7 - Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Natalie Treece (Rosary Group)

Apr. 8 - Thursday No Mass

Apr. 9 - Friday 8:30 a.m. Symanski Family (Jean Witt)

Apr. 10 - Saturday 5:00 p.m. Rachel Juskiewicz (Marian Juskiewicz)

Apr. 11 - Sunday 9:00 a.m. St. Julie Billiart Parishioners

11:00 a.m. Bill Livingston (Livingston Family)

Minister Schedule

Date Time Sacristan Lector Eucharistic Minister

April 3

Holy Saturday

8:30 p.m. John Burghard

1-Linda Vasiloff 2-Terry Flanagan

Ch-Deacon John

Overflow: John B.

Overflow: Agnes K.

April 4

Easter Sunday

9:00 a.m. Suzanne Snyder

Jim Cassidy

Ch-Deacon John

Overflow: Ed K.

11:00 a.m. Mike Yarosh

Barb Arguello

Ch-Mike Yarosh

Overflow: Suzanne S.

April 10 5:00 p.m. Chris Vacca

Sharon DeBevec

Deacon John

April 11 9:00 a.m. John Burghard

Jessica Angelo

Laura Knoblauch

11:00 a.m. Suzanne Snyder

Barb Arguello

Laura Eland

Read the Gospel of the week and color the image.

CYCLE BCircle the group in each row that has more. Then color in all the pictures.

I will tell someone that Jesus is alive.

Easter Sunday • John 20:1-9

Mary Magdalene was surprised when she found the empty tomb of Jesus. She ran and told Peter and John that his body was gone. Peter and John ran to the tomb. They found no body, just strips of cloth. One piece was the cloth that covered the face of Jesus. Peter and John knew that Jesus was not in the grave, even though they did not understand what it meant to rise from the dead.

Jesus, you died and rose from the dead so I can share your life on earth and in heaven. Thank you.

Draw Mary, Peter, and John looking inside the empty tomb.

Read the Gospel of the week and color the image.

CYCLE BFit this Gospel message into the empty squares:

Bake Resurrection Cookies with your family tonight.

You can find the recipe online at http://homehearth.virtualave.net/rescookie.html.

Easter Sunday • John 20:1-9

It was very early in the morning on Sunday. The tomb stone was rolled away. Jesus was gone. All that was left inside were the strips of linen cloth. When John and Peter saw it, they were amazed. They did not understand all the promises the prophets wrote about Jesus yet. However, they knew he was alive. He had risen from the dead!

God, I thank you for bringing Jesus back to life.

Draw how surprised Peter and John were when they saw Jesus’ empty tomb.