About St. Julia Parish - St. Julia · Weston, Massachusetts
St. Julia Parish is a Roman Catholic parish of the Archdiocese of Boston that serves more than 1,200 families from Weston, Lincoln, and surrounding communities. It worships at two locations: St. Julia Church on Boston Post Road in Weston and St. Joseph Church on Lincoln Road in Lincoln. The parish was established in 1919 and named for the patron saint of its founding pastor's mother — reportedly the only Catholic church in the United States dedicated to St. Julia. It carries on a long tradition of Catholic life on the Weston–Lincoln border, combining historic architecture, active faith formation, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, Eucharistic Adoration, and livestreamed Masses.
- Established
- 1919
- Patron
- St. Julia
- Rector
- Fr. Scott Euvrard (effective June 24, 2026) — assigned alongside Fr. Azize by Archbishop Henning; currently administered by Bishop Robert P. Reed as Temporary Administrator
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston
Why belong here
St. Julia Parish welcomes over 1,200 families from Weston, Lincoln, and surrounding towns into two historic, air-conditioned churches — St. Julia in Weston and St. Joseph in Lincoln. The parish supports the whole arc of Catholic life, with daily and Sunday Mass (livestreamed as well as in person), weekly Friday Eucharistic Adoration, Saturday confessions, a strong Faith Formation program for Grades 1–8, an active Society of St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, and community gatherings like Café Julia and a six-week Bible study on the Book of Job. It's a place where longtime families and newcomers are explicitly invited to register, get involved, and share their time, talent, and treasure.
Mass times at St. Julia Parish - St. Julia
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00–3:45 PM, St. Julia Parish Center Conference Room (Weston)
- Lenten Wednesdays 6:30–8:00 PM in St. Julia Church (seasonal)
- By appointment — contact the Parish Office at (781) 899-2611
Adoration times
- St. Julia Church: every Friday 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Fall through Spring (on hiatus June, July, August)
- St. Joseph Church: hours TBD (temporarily closed for adoration)
Welcome & Mission
St. Julia Parish describes itself as the Catholic community of Weston and Lincoln, Massachusetts, made up of over 1,200 families worshipping at St. Julia Church in Weston and St. Joseph Church in Lincoln. Its parish mission statement commits members to live their belief in Christ through worship, service, and Christian stewardship of time, talent, and treasure, with a particular welcome to anyone seeking a new parish home or returning to the Catholic faith.
- Over 1,200 families from Weston, Lincoln and surrounding communities
- Two worship sites: St. Julia Church (Weston) and St. Joseph Church (Lincoln)
- Parishioner Registration Form available online for new families
- Weekly newsletter available by emailing [email protected]
Parish History
The parish traces its roots to a 1914–1919 mission from St. Mary Parish in Waltham, which sent priests to celebrate Mass in the old Weston Town Hall opposite the Josiah Smith Tavern. Established as its own parish on August 11, 1919 by Cardinal William O'Connell, it has since grown from a single 300-seat church built for $50,000 by Maginnis and Walsh into a two-church parish expanded by 1962 and again renovated in 2011–2012.
- 1914–1919: Mission of St. Mary, Waltham, served Catholics in Weston
- August 11, 1919: Cardinal O'Connell establishes St. Julia Parish; Fr. William J. Foley named first pastor
- 1919–1921: St. Julia Church built by Maginnis and Walsh; first Mass December 25, 1921
- 1923–1937: Fr. Walter Sweeney serves as second pastor
- 1961–1962: Addition enlarges church to 500 seats
- August 2004: St. Joseph Parish of Lincoln merged into St. Julia Parish
- October 2004: 100th anniversary of St. Joseph Church marked with concelebrated Mass
- 2011–2012: Major renovation adds A/C, lighting, sound, finishes (architect Martin Dermady)
Parish Staff & Clergy
St. Julia Parish is currently administered by Bishop Robert P. Reed as Temporary Administrator, with two new pastors — Fr. Scott Euvrard and Fr. Azize — appointed by Archbishop Henning effective June 24, 2026. Deacon Rafe Brown serves as Permanent Deacon. The lay staff includes faith formation, music, administrative, business, and media/website roles.
- Fr. Scott Euvrard — Pastor (effective June 24, 2026; previously St. Anthony Parish, Cohasset)
- Fr. Azize — Parochial Vicar (effective June 24, 2026)
- Bishop Robert P. Reed — Temporary Administrator
- Deacon Rafe Brown — Permanent Deacon
- Jacqueline Ashba — Director of Youth Faith Formation (Grades 1–6 and Confirmation Prep)
- Ann Beré — Administrative Assistant / Faith Formation Secretary
- Tom O'Neill — Business Manager
- Margie Chin Dermady — Website/Media Content Manager
- Brian Moll — Music Director
- Mara Bonde — Cantor
- Martin Kelly — Cantor
Mass & Worship Schedule
The parish offers Masses in English at both church locations. As of June 24, 2026 the updated schedule adds a Friday 8:00 AM daily Mass at St. Julia Church and resumes the Wednesday 5:30 PM Mass at St. Joseph Church in Lincoln. Sunday and daily Masses from St. Julia Church are livestreamed and archived on the parish homepage.
- St. Julia Church, Weston — Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM; Sunday 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
- St. Joseph Church, Lincoln — Sunday 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
- St. Julia Church — Daily Mass Mon–Thu 8:00 AM (Fri added June 26, 2026)
- St. Joseph Church — Wednesday 5:30 PM (resumes June 24, 2026)
- Livestreamed Masses via stjulia.org (Vigil posted by 6 PM Saturdays; daily Masses by 10 AM Mon–Thu)
Faith Formation (Grades 1–8)
Faith Formation at St. Julia aims to form baptized Catholics into disciples of Christ through learning, worship, and Christian living. Grades 1–6 use the Sophia Institute 'Walking with Jesus' series; Confirmation Prep for Grades 7–8 uses Ascension Press's 'Chosen'. Each grade participates in one assigned Sunday Mass ministry per year, followed by a family gathering, and home-school options are available for all grades.
- Director: Jacqueline Ashba ([email protected], 781-899-8434)
- Secretary: Ann Beré ([email protected], 781-899-4734)
- Curriculum Grades 1–6: 'Walking with Jesus' (Sophia Institute)
- Confirmation Prep Grades 7–8: 'Chosen' (Ascension Press)
- All parish volunteers must complete VIRTUS 'Protecting God's Children' and CORI yearly
- Home-school option available for every grade
Society of St. Vincent de Paul — St. Joseph Conference
The parish hosts the St. Joseph Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a lay Catholic organization serving neighbors in Lincoln and Weston regardless of religious affiliation. The conference provides emergency financial help, runs a twice-monthly food pantry that distributes roughly 11,000 pounds of food monthly, organizes Thanksgiving and Christmas meal support, and administers an education scholarship fund supported by the Ogden Codman Trust.
- 18 conference members and 40+ community volunteers
- Emergency financial aid: rent, utilities, heating oil, car insurance/repairs, medications
- Food Pantry behind St. Joseph Church at 142 Lincoln Rd, Lincoln
- Holiday support: Thanksgiving meals, Christmas grocery gift cards, gifts for ~94 children (2021)
- Donations: secure online portal, check payable to St. Vincent de Paul (PO Box 324, Lincoln MA 01773), or SVdP boxes at the back of both churches
- EIN # 90-0637051
Music & Liturgical Ministries
Music ministry at St. Julia is led by Music Director Brian Moll with cantors Mara Bonde and Martin Kelly, supporting the parish's Sunday and daily Masses at both church sites. Parishioners are also invited to serve as liturgical ministers, including Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
- Music Director: Brian Moll
- Cantors: Mara Bonde, Martin Kelly
- Open invitation to liturgical ministry roles (see Liturgical Ministries page)
Parish Life & Community
Beyond Mass and formation, the parish hosts fellowship and formation opportunities that bring the community together. Café Julia offers fresh coffee and donuts after the 9:30 AM Family Mass, multi-week Bible studies explore Scripture in depth, and the parish co-sponsors the annual Weston Race Amity Day celebration.
- Café Julia — Sunday fellowship after the 9:30 AM Family Mass (Parish Center Hall)
- Seven-week Bible Studies (e.g., 'The Book of Job') on Tuesdays 9–11 AM in Parish Hall
- Annual St. Patrick's Day Feast in memory of Fr. Mark Mahoney
- Sixth Annual Weston Race Amity Day (June 14, 2026, Weston Community Center)
Locations & Contact
The parish operates from the St. Julia Parish Center at 374 Boston Post Road in Weston, with a second worship site, St. Joseph Church, at 142 Lincoln Road in Lincoln. Both churches are air conditioned, with seating capacities of 425 and 175 respectively. The parish can be reached by phone, fax, or email, and offers a downloadable parish history PDF on its website.
- Parish Center & Office: 374 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA 02493 (seating capacity 425)
- St. Joseph Church: 142 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 (seating capacity 175)
- Phone: (781) 899-2611 | Fax: (781) 899-8046
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://stjulia.org/
- Both churches air conditioned
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. William J. Foley1919–1923
Founding pastor; the parish and church were named for the patron saint of his mother, Julia.
- Fr. Walter Sweeney1923–1937
Second pastor; in poor health, so Jesuits from Weston College helped celebrate Mass during the Depression.
- Fr. Mark Mahoney2003–(deceased)
Assigned as administrator of St. Joseph Parish; became St. Julia's pastor on September 8, 2003; remembered annually with a St. Patrick's Day feast in his memory.
- Fr. George Evansc. 2004
Pastor at the time of the 2004 parish reconfiguration that joined St. Joseph to St. Julia.
- Fr. Lawrence Drennan
Former pastor of St. Joseph Parish; concelebrated the 100th anniversary Mass at St. Joseph in 2004.
- Fr. Patrick Sullivan
Longtime visiting priest of St. Joseph Parish.
- Bishop Robert P. Reedrecent (interim)
Served as Temporary Administrator before new pastors arrived.
- Fr. Scott Euvrardeffective June 24, 2026
Appointed by Archbishop Henning; previously Pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Cohasset and St. Mary.
- Fr. Azizeeffective June 24, 2026
Co-assigned with Fr. Euvrard.