St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, January 8, 2006

MASS INTENTIONS

WE REMEMBER IN A SPECIAL WAY AT MASS THIS WEEKEND

those whose names are inscribed in our Book of Remembrance; members of St. Barbara Benefactor Society; your family members, relatives and friends, and the following deceased: Theresa Richardson, Nancy Stronach, John-Paul Dizio, Mary & Leo Paris, Anita Chu; Johanna Dilbarian.

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY

Start the New Year off right by coming to the Scriptural Rosary on Saturday. Jan. 14th from 12 noon to 1:15 p.m. Bring your own petitions. Consecrate yourself to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Everyone welcome!

PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORGIE

Father Tom Reilly of St. Michael’s Parish, Bedford will be chaplain for this pilgrimage – April 25 to May 5, 2006. Cost is approximately $1,500. Brochures are available at the rectory office for anyone interested.

ST. AGNES SCHOOL, ARLINGTON

will hold registration for new students for the 2006-07 school year as follows:

KINDERGARTEN through GRADE SEVEN

on Tues., February 7, 2006 from 9:00-11:00 AM.
Please bring a copy of the following: birth certificate, baptismal record and immunization record.
Grades 1-7 also bring a copy of your child’s last report card.
Please note: in case of a storm and school is cancelled, registration will take place on Feb 8th at the same time.
Kindergarten students must be five by Sept. 1, 2006 and
Grade One students must be six years old by Sept. 1st also.

OPEN HOUSE

Jan. 26, 2006 – 7:00-8:00 PM. This is for NEW PARENTS who might be interested in enrolling their children in St. Agnes school.

33rd ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE

The I.C. Respect Life Committee is once again planning a pilgrimage to the Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the infamous Roe v. Wade decision which legalized abortion through all nine months of pregnancy. The group will leave from St. Margaret’s Church in Burlington by motor coach on Sunday morning, Jan. 22nd and will return on Tuesday evening, Jan. 24th. The cost is $210 per person, double occupancy ($330 single), Come and be inspired by the tens of thousands of young people who will witness to the Gospel of Life in this non-confrontational event. Please call Janet Callahan @781-324-3564 for more information.

ST. BARBARA STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM

DID YOU KNOW… St. Barbara’s Ministry Booklet was composed by parishioners to invite other parishioners to participate in the many Ministries and functions at St. Barbara’s. The Ministry Booklet explains everything you need to know about joining a Ministry as well as general information about St. Barbara’s Parish. We have received a very good response from the Parish. We know it is not possible, but we would like everyone to be involved in Ministry. Sign-up cards (blue in color) are in the rear of the church. Please take one.

THE FAMILY LIFE OFFICE AND MINISTRY OF MOTHERS SHARING (MOMS)

invite you to learn more about this exciting parish based spiritual renewal ministry for mothers of all ages. A meeting will be held on Thurs., Jan. 19th from 1-2:30 pm at the Creagh Library (next to Chancery), 2121 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton.

COMPANIONS IN CHRIST

Days of Prayer for Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick will be held at the following parishes:

Our Lady’s, Lynnfield	Jan. 15	1:30pm – 3:30
St. Theresa, Sherborn	Jan. 21	10:00am – 12:00
Holy Family, Duxbury	Jan. 21	9:30am – 12:00
St. Francis, Dracut	Feb. 4	9:30am – 12:00
St. John, West Roxbury	Feb. 11	9:30am – 12:00

There is no fee for the day. To register call the Office of Spiritual Development 617-779-3640.

HALLMARK HEALTH HOSPICE

is sponsoring several support groups:

• On. Jan. 11th, a Kids & Grief Support Group will be held from 4-5:30 pm at the Malden Medical Ctr.
• A Loss After 60 Support Group takes place every 1st and 3rd Tues. of the month from 10-11:30 am at the Malden Medical Ctr.
• A General Loss Support Group meets every 2nd and 4th Wed. each month from 6:30-8 pm at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford.

No fee – registration required 781-338-7861.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Last week we saw Mary, Joseph and the child Jesus at the Temple, forty days after His birth. This week the gospel presents us with the visit of the Magi to the Town of Bethlehem, probably after the presentation in the Temple. They come on a journey because of a star they had been following. They bring gifts to Him, but Jesus is God’s gift to all of us. Our brother has come. History will never be the same. Jesus came to His own people in order to lead all people to God. He is the representative and witness of God’s being. Listening to Him, watching Him at work, we will see the power and the mercy of God. He has come for all his sisters and brothers regardless of race and nationality. This “epiphany” is the sign that the world has been waiting for. God exists. God loves His creation. God is truly good. Jesus has come to reveal that in His words and actions. May we come to realize that more and more in the new year.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE PARISH SO FAITHFULLY AND WE ARE MOST GRATEFUL TO OUR PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO INCREASE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS.

SUNDAY PARISH OFFERTORY – Your Stewardship
Weekly Budget Needs:	$8,687.25
01/01/2006 Offering:	$8,873.36
Deference for the Week:	$96.11

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MARRIED COUPLES

Worn out from the holidays? Are you looking for a way to avoid the January blahs? How about a special weekend, just for the two of you. Register for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend today! Upcoming dates are Feb. 10-11 and March 3-5, 2006. For more information call Dave & Karen Demers 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwme.org .

WANTED: ROSARY MAKERS

for the Cause of our Blessed Mother. The need for rosaries is great and urgent. Rosary making is a worthwhile and inexpensive hobby. You will be serving OurLord and Our Blessed Mother in a very special way. Please contact Our Lady’s Rosary Makers, 4611 PoplarLevel Road, Louisville, KY 40213.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MUSEUM

in New Haven, CT is presenting a “Celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ” from now until Jan. 29th. This exhibition features crèches from around the world. You and your family are invited to participate in a truly uplifting experience, journeying through the centuries with the shepherds and magi, giving witness to the birth of Jesus Christ.

ADULT EDUCATION LECTURE

at St. Athanasius Parish, Reading on Wed., Jan. 18th at 7:30 p.m. Fr. Richard Flaherty, OFM, of St. Anthony Shrine, Boston has accepted an invitation to be guest speaker. The lecture will be held at St. Athanasius Parish Center on Haverhill St., Reading. A Franciscan for 34 years, Fr. Flaherty will devote the evening to an exploration of “Franciscan Spirituality”. The lecture is free and open to the public.

ALTAR SERVERS

Fr. Carroll invites boys and girls, Grade 4 and up, to join our Altar Servers. Please consider it and call the rectory for further information.

WORKSHOP

This two-session workshop is intended to help those involved with the celebration of the Triduum to better understand how this celebration of these three days both reveals the meaning of the Paschal Mystery and helps us to participate in the saving events of Christ. Two locations for Workshop:

• Sacred Heart Lexington Tues. , Jan. 10,17 (7-9:30 pm)
• St. Elizabeth, Milton – Jan. 11,18 – (7-9:30 pm)

Please contact the rectory by Monday, Jan. 9th if you are interested.

TRUTHS ABOUT LIFE THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED

• The best place to be when you’re sad is Grandma’s lap.
• You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
• You can’t trust dogs to watch your food.

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