St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, March 26, 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: Louise Albano; Anthony Medeiros, Sr., Richard Picazio; Henry Paris; John Donovan; Phyllis Jacobs; James Doherty; Joan Murray.

VIRTUS PROGRAM

On Wednesday evening, March 29th at 7:00 p.m. the Archdiocesan Virtus Program “Protecting God’s Children” will be presented to all adult Parish volunteers, teachers and employeeswhose ministry places them in contact with children. The letter from Cardinal O’Malley states: “Employees and volunteers whose ministry puts them in contact with children who do not fulfill this requirement by April 16, 2006 cannot be allowed to continue in their ministry until this obligation is met. There can be no exception to this rule.” For any volunteers or teachers who cannot attend this session, there will be another session in the fall.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

will being held each Friday afternoon during Lent at 3:00 p.m.

FOOD COLLECTION

for families helped through Woburn Social Concern is being held this weekend.

FOXWOODS BUS TRIP

A day at the Casino Wednesday, April 19, 2006.
Bus leaves church parking lot at 9:00 AM and returns at 7:00 PM.
Upon arrival you will receive $10 towards any restaurant or the buffet, plus $15 free Keno play.
Trip cost is $22. Mail or bring your money (cash/checks) to Rita Coyne at the rectory with your name(s) & phone number(s).
For questions call Ginger DiSalvo 781-933-5994.
Don’t miss out – reply ASAP. We might have just one bus going.
Thank you.

SACRAMENTAL NOTES

THE ANNOINTING OF THE SICK

will be administered in the Parish on Saturday, March 25th at the 4:00 P.M. Mass

BAPTISM

will take place on Saturday, April 1st at the 4:00 PM Mass

GRADE 2 FIRST PENANCE

will be held next Saturday, April 1st at 10:30 a.m.

COMING EVENT

Our PARISH MISSION will be celebrated April 3-5 at 9 am and 7 pm. Fr. Henry J. Rancourt, SM from the Marist Retreat House in Framingham will be our presenter. Fr. Rancourt has 23 years in education, 6 as a foster parent, 11 in Haitian ministry and 8 in preaching missions. His topic will be “The Catholic Church”. On Monday he will speak of Christ the King; Tuesday will be Peter the Apostle and Pope and Wednesday, Paul the Missionary and Teacher. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available after morning Masses and before & after the evening Masses. We hope you will plan to attend one of these services.

WOBURN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

We are proud to welcome 3 new members who took their 1st and 2nd degrees recently – GERALD DOIRON; ANTHONY SALLESE, THOMAS GERETY. Kudos to the advancement of 3rd degree by DAVID LENNON. Our Council is growing! We need practical Catholic men to join us. For more information call Richard Carlson 617-876-8338.

PASTORAL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS

Our parish pastoral council here at St. Barbara’s consists of approximately a dozen parishioners whose job is to advise the pastor on a variety of matters. It is an important job, as they represent you, the parishioners. It is also important that they represent all the members of the parish. We will soon elect new members to our council. We ask you to begin thinking about who you would like to represent you on the council. Perhaps you would like to be a member yourself. On the form below please nominate the candidate you wish to sponsor. Thank you.

I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE:
_________________________________________________________
TO BE A MEMBER OF ST. BARBARA’S PARISH COUNCIL.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Paul tells us that God has had mercy on us, that He has forgiven our sin and brought us to life in Christ. We had nothing to do with it. “This is not your own doing, it is God’s gift; neither is it a reward for anything you have accomplished, so let no one pride himself on it.” There was nothing we could do to save ourselves from death and sin. Jesus did it for us. We are already citizens of heaven. The gift of faith, which we were given at our baptism is our insurance. Jesus paid the policy with His life. The debt is paid in full. We have to be grateful to Him for what He did for us. If we believe in Him, we are predestined. God took care of our “aftercare”. We need only to hold on in faith despite the widespread evil in the world.

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
03/19/2006 Offering:	$6,362.00
Deference for the Week:	$2,325.25

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CHURCH WOMEN OF WOBURN

All women are welcome to the Church Women of Woburn Lenten series. The scheduled meetings are as follows, each beginning at 10 AM with coffee.

• March 29th – North Congregational Church
• April 5th      – First Congregational Church

For more information, call Dot Comer 781-933-2117

OFFERTORY GIFTS

Anyone interested in bringing forth the Offertory gifts at Mass is asked to notify one of the ushers prior to the Mass.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

is sponsoring a sweepstakes and reception at the new NESN studios in Watertown on March 30th. All proceeds to benefit utility and fuel assistance programs. Win tickets for the Red Sox vs. Yankees game on May 1st, front row seats behind on-deck circle to Red Sox games, and other great Red Sox tickets! Chances are $100 each or 3 for $250. Please call 617-451-7958 for more information.

“AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS”

Fr. Andre Patenaude (Fr. Pat) will present a concert on Palm Sunday, April 9th from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Andover Country Club, Andover, MA. Admission is $15 per person. Finger foods will be served. For tickets, call Fran at 978-851-2186.

VOLUNTEER IN APPALACHIA!

If you have some time available this summer, please consider joining us for a one week service project, July 22-28, 20006 in Vanceburg, KY. Live in a rustic environment with other Adult Catholic women at the Glenmary Farm. We will perform home repair/building tasks, nursing home visitation, and other short-term projects as needed by the community. There will be plenty of time for Mass attendance, group prayer, faith sharing and cultural learning. For a brochure or application, or for more information, contact Women in Service to Appalachia, Mary Steitz, 8922 Sycamore Trail, Sylvania, OH 43560 or email msteitz@buckeye-express.com.

ST. AGNES SCHOOL, ARLINGTON

is continuing to accept registrations for 2006-2007 school year. There are some openings available in grades k-6. There is a waiting list for grades 7-8. For information or to arrange for a tour of the school, please call 781-641-6627.

SOME CLOSING THOTS

HAPPY MOMENTS, PRAISE GOD.
DIFFICULT MOMENTS, SEEK GOD.
QUIET MOMENTS, WORSHIP GOD.
PAINFUL MOMENTS, TRUST GOD.
EVERY MOMENT, THANK GOD.

Just remember, if God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

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