St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, January 15, 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: John J. Lee; Mary and George Smith; Lawrence Cole; Carol Russo; Carol Crocker; Herb Fuccione.

SECOND COLLECTION

A second collection will be taken up at all the Masses next weekend for the Church in Latin America. Please be as generous as you can to this collection so that the church may have the ability to continue over the next several years to aid our brothers and sisters in Latin America and the Caribbean.

SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER

Ash Wednesday	March 1
Irish Nite-Dinner Dance	March 4
Confirmation	March 5	2:00 P.M.
Easter	April 16
First Communion	May 20 May 21	11:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M.

ATTENTION!

Parishioners on Medicare! Medicare Part D Prescription coverage is available to all parishioners on Medicare through Catholic Golden Age. Call 1-800-706-1268 for enrollment information.

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.

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.

USING ENVELOPES HELPS YOUR PARISH

If you would like to be included in our collection envelope system, please complete the following coupon, and either drop it into the collection basket, or mail it to the Parish office.

Yes, I would like to receive envelopes: NAME__________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________ TOWN/ST/ZIP___________________________________

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BABY SHOWER

The annual Archdiocesan Baby Shower for the unborn will be held Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 21st/22nd. Unwrapped gifts (e.g. sleepers, undershirts, disposable diapers, crib sheets, etc.) may be left at the side altar. To make a donation for the needs of the babies, a basket will be provided at the side altar; checks made payable to”Fund for the Unborn”. Your gifts are always gratefully received and they give hope and encouragement to women who would otherwise feel so alone.

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RESPECT LIFE MASS

There will be a Respect Life Mass at St. Agnes Church (Medford St.) in Arlington on Sunday, Jan. 22nd at 2 p.m. January 22nd is the anniversary of the Roe vs Wade decision and the weekend of the March for Life in Washington, D.C. All are welcome to attend the Mass to pray for an increase in respect for life from conception until natural death.

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FEBRUARY VACATION

and Snowboarding with Fr. Jim from St. Charles. Place – Sunday River on Feb. 21, 22, 23, 2006. The cost of the trip will be $230.00 per person and includes motor coach transportation, two nights stay, two full day lift tickets, two breakfasts and one dinner. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is now due. Space will be limited. Families are welcome. For more information e-mail Fr. Jim at scbym@juno.com.

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

How excited the disciples must have been when Jesus invited them to His house. John had pointed Jesus out as the Lamb of God and they were curious to know more about Him. They stayed with him from about 4 o’clock on. No doubt they had a meal with Him and talked about many things. Andrew could not wait to tell his brother, Peter, that he had found the Messiah. Andrew introduced a number of people to Jesus. John was willing to give up his followers to Jesus. He was not interested in the first place, nor was Andrew. Andrew introduced many people to Jesus. He was content to be in the background. Yet Andrew made it possible for many to come to know the Lord. What can we do this week to bring others to Christ?

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
01/08/2006 Offering:	$6,354.00
Deference for the Week:	$2,333.25

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

St. Mary’s Winchester will hold Open House and Registration (Preschool-Grade 5) on Tues., Jan. 31st from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Wed., Feb. 1st from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. St. Mary’s offers:

1. A small school community
2. Choice of full or half-day kindergarten
3. Preschool program for three & four year olds
4. Afterschool program -- 2:30-6:00 p.m.

MATIGNON HIGH SCHOOL

is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2010. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Admissions Office, visiting the school’s website www.matignon-hs.org or may be picked up at the school. Applications for students interested in transferring to Matignon High School are also available.

THE ESPOUSAL RETREAT HOUSE

in Waltham is presenting a Day Program on Sun., Jan. 29th from 10 am to 5:00 pm entitled Experiencing God’s Love. The presenter is Dr. Joseph Coyle, Christian Psychologist. The day will include talks, small groups, private reflection time, inner healing prayer, Mass and lunch. Offering $45.00. Registration 9:30 am on Jan. 29th. For more information 781-209-3120.

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK

all the ladies of the Parish who respond so generously to our call for knitters/ crocheters for Project Linus “Providing Security Through Blankets.” What is “Project Linus”? It is an organization that provides blankets to children in local hospitals who are in need of comfort. If you would like to donate a homemade blanket, sew labels, donate supplies or help with deliveries, please contact the rectory. Recommended blanket sizes: Baby-36”x36”; Child-40”x60”; Teen-45”x72”. Tax-deductible monetary contributions are also welcome.

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

• If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep…… you are richer than 75% of this world.
• If you have some money in the bank, in your wallet or purse, and spare change in a dish some place…… you are among the top 8% of the world’s wealthy.
• If you woke up this morning with more health than illness…… you are more blessed than the million who will not survive the week.`
• If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture or death…… you are more blessed than three billion people in the world.
• If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful…… you are blessed because the majority can, and most do not.

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