St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, April 23, 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’s Benefactor Society, your family members, relatives and friends, and the following deceased: John King; James & Josephine Doherty; James & Marilyn Woolard; Gertrude & Al Coleman; Charles O’Connor; Thom Curran; Frances & Al Carbone.

WE TIP OUR EASTER BONNETS

and say a heartfelt “THANKS” to all the many parishioners who helped in so many ways this Easter season. We begin with our volunteers who through the CALM Program delivered plants to homebound parishioners in time for the Easter celebration. We would also like to mention other Parish Family members – our Altar Society (Mary O’Doherty & Eleanor Craven), teachers & helpers in the PREP and YOUTH MINISTRY programs, Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Ministers of Care, Senior Choir and organist, our custodian, Jim Power and all the many who keep our Parish active and busy….our sincere thanks and gratitude for all you do. You’re the reason why St. Barbara’s is known as the Parish Family with a BIG heart!

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

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

BAPTISMS

will take place on Sunday, May 7th at the 11:00 a.m. Mass

YOUNG-AT-HEART BUS TRIP

Young-At-Heart Bus Trip (Bread & Jam Tour) to York, Maine will leave the church parking lot at 7:45 a.m. On Tuesday, April 25th.

FOOD COLLECTION

for families helped through Woburn Social Concern will be held next weekend, April 29/30th. The Food Pantry Wish List includes: cereal., soup, rice/rice mixes, canned fruit, canned meat such as (Spam, hash, stew), coffee, tea, hot chocolate, canned tomatoes, peanut butter, juice. Please help in whatever way you can.

CHURCH WOMEN OF WOBURN

The purpose of the Church Women of Woburn is to promote fellowship and service among the women of Woburn’s Christian churches for spiritual, educational and community endeavors. Membership is open to all women of the Christian faith associated with Woburn churches. Visitors are welcome to attend meetings. The Annual Luncheon meeting will take place May 3rd at the Trinity Episcopal Church at 10:30 a.m. Luncheon cost $6.50. Reservations may be made by calling Shirley O’Connor at 781-935-1992. Cut-off date is April 30th.

“PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE”

If you would like to request prayers for a spouse, family member, neighbor or friend, please fill out the form below and drop it off in the collection basket or at the rectory.

Name of person to be prayed for__________________ Would you like this name mentioned in our Prayers for the Sick at Mass? ______Yes                         _______No

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.

YOUR LAWN AND JESUS! – WHAT DO THEY HAVE IN COMMON?

Come and find out at St. Barbara’s Adult Education Pro-gram, with Fr. Ned Carroll, beginning on May 1st in the lower church hall at 10 a.m.

SAVE THE DATE

Join us for an evening of food, friends and fun on Wed., May 31st from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Woburn Plaza Hotel (formerly the Crowne Plaza) Tickets $20 p.p. All proceeds benefit CMARC Programs and Services. Call today to purchase your tickets to this popular event. 781-935-7057 ext. 3021.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

The disciples are living in fear since the crucifixion of Jesus. The upper room where they had the Passover meal with Jesus is locked because the men are afraid they will be arrested and put to death for following Jesus. Jesus suddenly appears and says to them: “Peace be with you.” They are thrilled. He’s back with them again. Just like old times again This time He breathes on them and says “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” He forgives them their infidelities and lack of faith. Now they must give that same forgiveness to others. Thomas is not with them this night, so he refuses to believe until He sees with his own eyes and touches the nail marks in His hands. He is thinking : “How can anyone come back from the dead, especially after dying the horrible death Jesus died?” When Thomas does see Jesus he is overwhelmed with faith. And what does Jesus say? “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” That’s you and me and our faith will bring us to life after this life.

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.

THE SPECIAL EASTER COLLECTION FOR RETIREMENT, MEDICAL AND/OR FINANCIAL NEEDS OF PRIESTS OF THE ARCHDIOCESE AMOUNTED TO $12,256.00. YOUR GENEROSITY IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

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WALK FOR HUNGER

Join Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger on Sunday, May 7th. Enjoy a festive day walking through Boston and the surrounding neighborhoods. Your pledges will support 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, food banks and food salvage programs in 136 communities across the state. For more information call 617-723-5000 or visit www.projectbread.org.

THE BOSTON BOY CHOIR

of the Archdiocesan Choir School will perform its 43rd annual Spring Benefit Concert, at St. Paul Church, Cambridge, on Friday, May 12th at 8:00 p.m. The Church is handicap accessible and FREE PARKING is available at the Broadway Garage. Reserved seat tickets in advance or at the door are $10, $20 & $25. Call 617-868-8658 x314 now to order your tickets with a Mastercard or Visa. Tickets can also be purchased online by visiting our website www.bostonboychoir.org.

MISHAWAUM CHORAL SOCIETY

The Mishawaum Choral Society's “Spring Sing” on Sunday, May 7th at 3 P.M. at the United Methodist Church, 523 Main St., Woburn. Enjoy an afternoon of musical merriment - fun for all ages! For further information call 781-932-8240 or 781-729-1046.

USHERS & GREETERS

can do their Ministry at the Mass they normally attend. And…for the first time, we have ladies who have asked to help. When you think about it, I don’t know why it hasn’t happened in the past. Why not women ushers and greeters? Why not husband and wife ushers & greeters? There will be a meeting for Ushers & Greeters on May 3, 2006 at 7:00 PM in the Fr. Anadore hall. All are invited. Please call & let us know if you can attend. Jack Cornell 781-935-4643 or Joe Sallese 781-935-2417.

ALL NIGHT EUCHARISTIC VIGIL

in reparation and atonement to the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held at St. Barbara’s on May 5, 6th. Mass of the Sacred Heart will begin at 9:00 p.m.; Eucharistic Procession 10:30 p.m., Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 a.m. followed by Stations of the Cross, Mass of the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be held at 5:00 a.m. The intention of this Vigil is for Cardinal Sean O’Malley, Bishops, all priests in the archdiocese and for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Refreshments will be served throughout the night.

CHURCH WORLD SERVICE

SERVICE is hosting the Children of the World Online Benefit Auction in June. They need quality items. If you can donate please visit www.cws.cmarket.com. The Auction will take place online from June 1-25. Funds raised in the auction will be used to improve the lives of children around the world.

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