St. Julie Billiart
Catholic Church
5500 Lear Nagle Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Mailing Address & Offices:
5545 Opal Street, NR 44039
440‑327‑1978
stjbc@stjuliebilliart.org
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
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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.
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To attend after the livestream ends, click here.
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Readings can be found on USCCB website:
Confessions
Saturday ~ 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: In the Library (by the PSR Office)
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Adoration
Wednesdays ~ 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Followed by Evening Prayer and Benediction
at 5:00 before 5:30 Mass​
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Parents and children come join us for a heart-filled afternoon.
March 21, 2026 2:30-4:30 PM at St. Julie’s Church
During Lent, we remember that God does not just tell us He loves us — He shows us. In the Old Testament, God saved His people through a lamb. In the New Testament, God saves us through Jesus —the Lamb of God. Join us for a powerful and beautiful family retreat experience designed especially for parents and children to grow in
faith together.
PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCE.
ALL REGISTRATIONS DUE BY MARCH 16TH. PAY AT RETREAT ENTRANCE WITH CHECK OR CASH, OR DROP OFF IN ADVANCE TO ST. PETER'S, ST. JULIE'S PARISH OFFICE, OR ST. JULIE'S PSR OFFICE,
COST IS $15 per child, no cost for Parents
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Registration includes Build A Lamb, 2 crafts, and a snack
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
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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 .
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LET'S MAKE CANDLES!
Join us for a Candle Recycling Workshop in March. We will transform leftover Pascal candles and used candles into beautiful prayer candles for your Lenten devotions. The candles we created on Feb 7th were blessed and we will do the same with those we make in March. Stay tuned for more information. If you’d like to participate please call the St. Julie office at 440-327-1978 or email us at stjbc@stjuliebilliart.org and we will keep you posted on dates and times we are considering.
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.
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“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. “
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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.
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Vitalii continues to work as a truck mechanic and has been promoted to supervisor
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Daniel (10 y/o) and Arthur (8 y/o) are doing well in school, participating in many sports and singing in their church choir
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Susanna (5 y/o) is in pre-school this year
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Nadiia takes care of the household, sings in the choir at church and teaches Sunday school.
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A major happiness for them was to welcome their new daughter, Adele into the world this past October!
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The Bryiovskyis - “Thanks to everyone for giving us this new life and we love you all very much.”
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God Bless all of you!
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UWC Leadership Team – Terry Flanagan, Dean Morrison & Chris Vacca
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Circle Members – Cheryle Koberna, Jen Farrell, Mike Fagan, Lisa Stelmarski, Ed Kollin, Ceil Morrison, and Beth Paoloni
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In 2024 UWC received Bishop A J Quinn Award for Social Justice
We truly gave them a “Hand Up not a Hand Out”
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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, March 26th, 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. April Carry Out will be April 30th 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 March 22, 2026
The most recent message from Fr. Bob is always available in the bulletin.
Dear Parishioners
I was encouraged by the interest in the presentation I gave on Catholic Funeral Practices on Wednesday, March 11. Without much promotion, fifteen people from both parishes gathered to hear about the importance of a funeral Mass and the need to have a permanent resting place in a cemetery for our human remains. Just as we plan for the important events in our lives, we would do well to plan for our departure from this life. I encourage you to make known to your families your wishes for a Catholic Funeral Mass. Deciding on a permanent resting place for your body or cremains would also be helpful for them.
St. Julie and St. Peter Parish have committed to participate in the Diocesan wide Day of Service this Saturday, March 28. Our project will be to clean up South Central Park. Please join me as we serve our North Ridgeville community by helping get the park ready for spring and summer. Info is in the sidebar next to this letter.
This coming Sunday, March 29th, is Palm Sunday. It is also the day when the St. Peter-St. Julie Knights of Columbus sponsor their annual Pancake Breakfast. Pancakes and syrup, scrambled eggs, sausages and other breakfast goodies will be available at the St. Peter gym from 9:00 AM to Noon. All are welcome. This breakfast is also coupled with the annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will take place after the 10:00 AM Mass. All children are welcome.
St. Peter School will be putting on its annual school play, this year Mary Poppins, next Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28. I am always amazed by the talent of our young people and of their willingness to work hard to make these plays special. Everyone is welcome, but no tickets are sold at the door. You may reserve and purchase tickets by simply calling the school office at 440-327-3212.
Next Wednesday, we will be holding our monthly Pre-Baptism Program. This is rotated between St. Peter Parish (odd months) and St. Julie Parish (even months). I have been encouraged by the number of first-time parents who have been registering to take this program. May the Lord continue to grow his Church!
Today’s readings have the theme of resurrection. The words “rise”, “raise” and “resurrection” are part of each of the readings. Ezekiel the prophet proclaims to a people in exile that God will have them rise from their graves and be restored to their promised land. He is not referring to the general resurrection on the Last Day but is giving a message of hope to a people who believe their bondage in Babylon is permanent.
St. Paul tells us that the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead will raise us up from the death of sin and empower us to live holy lives now.
In the gospel, Jesus raised Lazarus and reminds us that He is the resurrection and the life. By believing and following Him, death becomes a doorway to an eternal and indestructible life.
As we journey toward Easter, let us grasp the truth of these words. In Christ we have unshakable hope, true liberty and eternal life.
In Christ,
Fr. Bob Franco
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