St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, April 9, 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: Mary E. Kelly; David Murphy; Marion Keltgen; Sarah Vallone; Charles Alexander.

EASTER FLOWERS

If you would like to donate flowers for the altars at Easter, the church will be open on Tuesday, April 12 thru Thursday, April 14. You may leave your plants at the side door entrance facing the parking lot.

PREP TEACHERS NEEDED

Grade 8 PREP classes are badly in need of teachers for next year – we only have two teachers at the present time and need four (4) or five (5) more. Please call Ann Cronin 781-933-9334 if you can help.

C-A-L-M MEETING

will be held on Tuesday, April 11th at 7:00 P.M. in the Rectory for anyone who would like to assist in delivering Easter plants to members of our Parish.

MAKE A JOYOUS NOISE

We invite you… to bring a BELL to the Easter Vigil Service on Holy Saturday evening so that at the GLORIA of the Mass all may proclaim, loud and clear, the joy of the Resurrection!

JUST A REMINDER

The Parish Council requests that when parking for Mass, especially Easter Sunday, that you please pull up and fill all spaces so everyone has a place to park.
Also, please keep all the fire lanes open. Thank you!

RAFFLE TO BENEFIT ST. BARBARA’S YOUTH MINISTRY

Drawing April 22, for the week of August 25 – Sept. 1, 2006 at Mittersill Resort in Franconia, NH for up to 6 people. Tickets are $5.00 each or 6 for $25.00 available after weekend Mass or call Mary Rossignol at 781-935-3086.

CONGRATULATIONS

to our 62 Grade 2 children who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation after a beautiful Prayer Service on April 1st. Thank you to all the Grade 2 children, teachers, parents and our wonderful priests, Fr. Vin, Fr. Ned, and Fr. Bill for their time and cooperation.

SPRING FLING

St. Barbara’s first Annual Spring Fling, Sat., April 22, 2006. Music by John Connors & the Irish Express. Dancing from 8 PM-12 AM. BYOB. Proceeds to benefit St. Barbara’s Youth Group. Admission $12. Tickets available at the rectory or call Chris/Maureen Lynch 781-938-1958; Jo Power 781-933-2845; Mary Rossignol 781-935-3086.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY PLACES

Few places in the world are as precious to us as those where Jesus walked and taught, lived and died. Your generosity can help preserve these holy places and provide for the Missioners who serve the people there.

EASTER COLLECTION FOR THE SICK AND THE RETIRED PRIESTS

The monies collected at Easter will be used for retirement, medical, and/or financial needs of priests of the Archdiocese. We would encourage you to give generously to this collection due to the financial difficulties facing the care of priests as rising health care costs and the less than expected investment returns have increased the levels needed for funding. All of the priests of the Archdiocese of Boston thank you for supporting us in these challenging times.

CONFESSIONS FOR EASTER

will be held next Saturday, April 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.

BECOME A GUARDIAN OF THE EUCHARIST

A signup sheet will be outside the Prayer Room for anyone who is willing/able to spend time in prayer and reflection in front of the Blessed Sacrament during First Friday adoration from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

25th AND 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS

with Sean Cardinal O’Malley at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Sunday, May 21st at 11:00 a.m The Mass which will be celebrated by Cardinal O’Malley will include a renewal of marriage vows. Family members & friends are welcome to attend. Please call the rectory by May 1st if you are celebrating your 25th or 50th wedding anniversary and would like to attend this special celebration. You will receive an invitation and further information including directions.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

We begin the holy week preparing us to celebrate Easter. We liturgically commemorate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. The Israelites celebrate their Passover, but Jesus replaces the sacrificial lamb with His own sacrifice on the cross. In His blood He establishes a new covenantal relationship with God. He pays our life insurance with His own body and blood. Christians hear in the gospel the anguish of Christ, and His abandonment on the cross. In the center of the drama we hear the pagan centurion profess faith in Jesus. Jesus forgives his executioners and the thief crucified with Him. His death is not in vain. Being “lifted up” He is drawing others to Himself. If He forgave those who crucified Him, the centurion among them, can He not forgive those who turn to Him seeking mercy and forgiveness? Jesus is truly divine in His mercy towards us. He deserves our friendship for what He has done for us. Let us follow him more faithfully.

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
04/02/2006 Offering:	$7,621.00
Deference for the Week:	$1,066.25

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LOOKIN’ GOOD!!!

spiritually that is. St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program resumes on May 1st, with Fr. Ned Carroll at 10 A.M. in the Church. Let’s find out together what it means to exercise your “spiritual Muscles”. Watch for more (thrilling!!!) information.

ST. EULALIA’S PARISH, WINCHESTER

invites you to join in celebrating:

THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY

on Sunday, April 23rd. Confessions 2:30-4:30 pm. Adoration at 3:00 pm, Caplet of Divine Mercy, Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary Benediction 4:30 pm; Mass at 5:00 pm.

HOLY HOUR

on Mercy Sunday will be held at St. Theresa Church, Billerica at 3:00 P.M.

Please join us. All are welcome.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

will be held in the Parish following the 7:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 30th.

TAKE A BULLETIN

Please take a bulletin home with you from Mass this weekend as it contains a flyer detailing all the information – times, days, etc. – for the Holy Week Triduum and Easter Sunday.

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.

THE OFFICE OF TENEBRAE

will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Wednesday of Holy Week, April 12th at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.

BAPTISM

We are happy to welcome into our Parish Family a delightful little baby boy – ZACHARY CALEB RICHARD BATES – who received the sacrament of Baptism from Fr. Carroll at the 4:00 pm Mass last Saturday. Congratulations to his happy parents!

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