The Work of Peace and Justice: Working in the Peripheries
Who are the people who live in the peripheries? They are the victims of unjust systems, the victims of war, the victims of violence, the victims of racism and hatred of every kind.
Welcome to Fr. Julio’s weekly letters to you “from the heart.”
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November 19, 2022
Humble Brothers Among the People
Dear St. Julia Parish Family, Friar Luis and I would like to share with you the “Vision and Mission Statement of the Franciscan Friars Ministering a
November 18, 2022
Renew and Improve
A few weeks ago, Friar Luis and I went on a working retreat to create a new Pastoral Plan for the parish. We worked diligently keeping the people of t
November 18, 2022
This is a Wonderful Time of the Year
Fall is truly a beautiful season. Although we have some changes of colors on the trees, the more north we go, the more beautiful is nature’s fall sp
October 23, 2022
When Will We Learn?
Once in a while we need to talk about what sometimes consumes us with concern. With elections of all kinds upon us, we, once again, become aware of ho
October 8, 2022
A New Hope
This coming Monday through Thursday Friar Luís and I will be on a working retreat to study and discern all the dimensions of our parish life. I ask f
October 1, 2022
Hurricane Ego
This is the latest report on the path of Hurricane Ego: At 6:00 am this morning, just as the sun came into the horizon, Hurricane Ego slammed into con
September 29, 2022
Whatever you do to the least of your sisters and brothers, you do to me.
My dear sisters and brothers in faith and hope, How important it is for us as Christians to never forget the needy among us. You, the people of St. Ju
September 18, 2022
Fresh Air
I would like to thank everyone who attended the listening and discussion sessions with me and Friar Luis this week. We both listened attentively to yo
September 18, 2022
Let’s Have A Conversation
This coming Tuesday and Wednesday the people of St. Julia will meet with their pastor to have an honest and open conversation about the future of our
September 18, 2022
Two Are Better Than One
I am looking forward to welcoming Friar Luis among us. He will be a great help and support for me as I will be for him.
Picking Up the Pieces
Going to confession and asking for God’s forgiveness is not always enough, especially when we hurt
or offend someone. We must go to that person and express our apology and our regret if we are
truly sorry for what we have done.
Lent: A Journey of Conversion and Transformation
Our Catholic tradition of Lent is a powerful time in our life of faith. We are invited to pay closer attention to those aspects of our faith and our religion that brings us closer to God: sacrifice for the sake of not letting selfishness rule our lives, almsgiving for the sake of making us more generous and less self-centered, prayer for the sake of deepening our relationship with God, and the repentance of our sins for the sake of changing what we need to change in our lives so as to become more understanding, forgiving and compassionate.
Changes to Quinceañera Celebrations Coming Soon
Not every parish offers the opportunity for private Quinceañera Masses. We do. Many parishes offer one
common Quinceañera celebration per month where all the young ladies gather with their families.
A Message to Our High School Youth and Our Young Adults
You are the hope of our parish family!
And you hold a special place in the heart of our parish family. You are important to all of us and we commit
ourselves to you in every way possible.
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