St. Eulalia - Winchester/Arlington

Welcome to St. Eulalia Parish

Catholics find meaning and hope in Jesus Christ, whom God the Father 
has sent into the world for the salvation of all peoples.

A Message from Fr. John Kiley
 
 
           God is a God of surprises and throughout my life and priestly ministry I am slowly learning how to respond to the surprises of the Holy Spirit.  Coming to St. Eulalia Parish is certainly one of those surprises.  On June 7^th I turned 75 which is the retirement age in the Archdiocese of Boston.  My plans were to become a “senior priest in residence” in a North Shore Parish.  That was until I received a call from the Archdiocese that the Cardinal was granting me senior priest retirement status on June 1^st but would like me to become the Administrator of St. Eulalia Parish on July 1^st.  At a gathering of priests in May the Cardinal said: “John, enjoy the month of June” which I have.  I also look forward to enjoying the month of July and my time with you in your parish. 
 
I feel a certain kinship with this parish.  Msgr. Joe Lyons, the founding pastor, was my pastor at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in South Boston during my high school years and when I entered the seminary.  He was a great inspiration to me.  I remember visiting him here at St. Eulalia when the parish first opened.  Also Father Jim Savage (who is beginning a “real retirement”) and I both graduated from BC High in 1962.  We also shared eight years of seminary formation and were ordained in May of 1970. 
 
Several months ago in the Monthly Mailing sent to the priests of the Archdiocese, there was a notice that St. Eulalia Parish was seeking a priest/administrator.  The thought came to me that if I were younger and not about to retire, I might consider applying.  Surprise!  Surprise!  I thank the Lord that I am in good health and I look forward to meeting you and working with the People of God here in Winchester.  I have enjoyed my 49 years of priestly ministry in the various parishes where I have served.  Certainly there have been difficult and painful moments as is true in every life and vocation, but I am very grateful to the Lord for the call to be a Catholic priest.   Please pray for me as I will for you.  Pray for and encourage vocations to the priesthood – we need them.  Thank you and
 
God bless you and yours,      
                           Father John
 
 

A 'Year of Kindness' began on Sunday, November 4, at the 9:00 am Family Mass.  Fr Jim kicked off our campaign by reading 'The Kindness Quilt' to the children.  The Kindness Quilt is being followed by many projects and activities throughout the year.  Be sure to get your Kindness Bracelet as well!  

UPDATE...  The Kindness Quilts have been completed!!!  Please visit them during your next visit to church.  They are located on the back wall of the church. 

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