St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, January 22, 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: Donna Ricci; William Barthelmes; David Cumming; Florence Lynch; Robert & Jimmy Donnelly; John & Eugene Lombard; Thom Curran; June Fumicello.

SECOND COLLECTION

A second collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend for the Church in Latin America. Please be as generous as you can 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.

FOOD COLLECTION

A food collection for those helped through the services of Woburn Social Concern will be held next weekend, January 28/29. Thank you for all you do for these families.

INCOME TAX STATEMENTS

All envelope users who are interested in obtaining a copy of their 2005 contributions to the Parish may call the rectory office and we will be happy to mail a statement to you. Call 781-933-4130.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered next Sunday, Jan. 29th at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Who can receive the Sacrament? Those who are chronically ill, are having treatments. or will be having surgery this month. We invite you to come receive the Sacrament of the Sick, a source of strength, healing and grace. If you would like to receive this Sacrament, please tell the Priest before Mass.

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.

BABY SHOWER

The annual Archdiocesan Baby Shower for the unborn is being held this weekend 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.

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.

FRIENDS OF THE UNBORN

Father Mellone recently received a letter from “Friends of the Unborn” expressing their gratitude to the parishioners of St. Barbara’s for their generous response to the annual Baby Bottle Collection in the amount of $1220.00. These monies will be used in their ministry to homeless, pregnant and parenting women. They extend wishes to the parish for a happy, holy and prosperous New Year of the Lord 2006. They ask the Lord to bless and protect you and all whom you love.

BLOOD DRIVE

The Trane Company and Woburn Community Blood Drive – Tues., Jan. 24th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the conference Room – 225 Wildwood Ave., Woburn. Make A Difference! Save 3 Lives!! Sign-up today by calling Lisa Roy 781-305-1335.

DAY OF PRAYER FOR PASTORAL VISITORS

The Pastoral Visitor Project and the Office of Spiritual Development invite all pastoral visitors and Eucharistic Ministers to the sick and homebound to attend a Day of Prayer, “Companions in Christ” to be held on Sat., Feb. 11th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at St. John. West Roxbury. There is no fee for the day. For more information or to register, call 617-779-3640.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education is what you get from reading the fine print;
Experience is what you get from not reading it.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

John had been arrested and was awaiting sentencing. Jesus knew that time was precious and He needed helpers. So He calls on Peter, Andrew, James and John to follow Him and become disciples. They had met Him on several occasions and when He called they were ready, convinced that He was unique among men. No hesitation, no doubts at all, they left their business to make His business – gathering others – their business. The message of Jesus is backed up with powerful deeds. For them there is no mistaking that Jesus came from God. His words, His deeds, were proof enough that God was in Him doing the work. Jesus was not a circus performer, nor an entertainer. His words and powerful deeds were to evoke in the observer repentance and faith. It is never enough to be able to quote the scriptures, or know chapter and verse alone. It is the living, the putting into action the words of Jesus that makes one a true follower. How does the saying go: “Actions speak louder than words.”

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
01/15/2006 Offering:	$6,496.06
Deference for the Week:	$2,191.19

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ORDINATION

We ask you to remember in your Masses and prayers this weekend the Boston seminarians who will be ordained to the Diaconate next Saturday, Jan. 28th, at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The men who will be ordained are Ixon Chateay, Darin Colarusso, William Dunn, William (Chris) Palladino and William Ventura.

ST. PETER’S SCHOOL, CAMBRIGE

On Thursday, Feb. 2nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. St. Peter’s School will hold their annual Open House. Beginning with 4 year olds in K1 to eighth graders, we extend to each child a social, spiritual and academic experience that encourages a lifelong love of learning and the teachings of the church. To find out more, visit our website (www.saint-peter-school.org), or call 617-547-0101.

ST. CHARLES SCHOOL

Open House and Registration on Tues., Jan. 31st – 9:00-11:00 a.m. and Wed., Feb. 1st – 9:00-11:00 a.m. Pre-School 3 & 4 year olds; Grades K-8; Full Day Kindergarten; Before School Program K-8; After School Program until 6 PM-K-8; Local Transportation K-8; Dedicated teachers. Limited space available.

URGENT MESSAGE

Have you heard about the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Frameworks and what it entails? The bill (H.1641) is pending before the Education Committee and will receive a public hearing soon. This is a call to action for pro-life parents everywhere. We are looking for people from this parish who would be available to attend the hearing at the State House in Boston on Tuesday, January 31st. We need to protect our children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and neighbor’s children from this troubling and dangerous legislation. If this bill passes, it would be a mandatory requirement for children in grades kindergarten through 12 and would be required for graduation. This bill diminishes your parental rights to determine how and when the sensitive issues of sexuality, contraception methods and abortion would be taught. This bill replaces traditional moral values with “politically” correct values.

If you are interested and willing to attend the hearing at the State House, please call Catholic Citizenship Diocesan Coordinator, Bea Martins 508-678-3351. A transportation plan is in progress to bring people to the State House.

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