St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, April 30, 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: Walter Borys; Phyllis & Joseph Lacorti; Agnes Venezia; Janet Campbell; Anne Lee; William James; John T. Cain; Anna & Anthony Giordano; Charles Quigley; Elyse Quigley; Barbara Murray.

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

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

BAPTISMS

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

THANK YOU

from the Youth Ministry & Generations to all who donated prizes at the Spring Fling Dance last Saturday evening. To all who attended – we hope you had a great time and we, The Committee, thank you for your presence.

YOUTH MINISTRY PARISH SHOW

Tickets are now available for the Youth Ministry Parish Show to be presented in the church hall on Friday, May 5th and Saturday, May 6th at 7:30 P.M.. Cost of the tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and may be obtained at the rectory office.

DAY OF PRAYER & RENEWAL

St. Barbara’s women are invited to come for a lovely day of prayer and renewal at the Franciscan Center, Andover, MA. Date: Saturday, June 24, 2006. Theme: New Life/New Beginnings. The cost of the day which includes breakfast and lunch will be $40.00. If interested, please contact Mary Wright (781-933-6655) or Margaret Wright at (781-935-3236). You may also contact the rectory office at (781-933-4130). Please make checks payable to St. Barbara’s Parish.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

This week we hear the Good News by St. Luke concerning the apparition of the risen Christ. Jesus enters the upper room in His risen body, shows the disciples He is alive and allows them to touch His risen body so they would be sure it was He. And, to prove He is real, He asks for something to eat. They give Him a piece of baked fish. He explains to them that everything written in the Hebrew Scriptures about Him had to happen. In other words, His death was part of God’s plan for Him. Those who perpetrated it were fulfilling God’s will. He handed over His body, He shed His blood for the forgiveness of sins, not just for the nation of Israel but for all who would believe in Him. From Jerusalem the Good News would spread throughout the world – God has forgiven us in Christ. God has adopted us as His sons and daughters, predestined us for eternal life and has poured out His love on us through the Spirit. And if the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us then He will raise our mortal bodies also. Who doesn’t want to live forever!

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 HOLY LAND COLLECTION AMOUNTED TO $1,463 FOR WHICH WE ARE GRATEFUL.

SUNDAY PARISH OFFERTORY – Your Stewardship
Weekly Budget Needs:	$8,687.25
04/09/2006 & 04/23/2006 Offerings:	$11,274.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,586.75

---

“GETTING TO KNOW JESUS---THRU HISTORY”

That is the theme of St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program with Fr. Ned Carroll beginning on Monday, May 1st, in the lower church hall at 10 a.m. Fliers are available at the doors of the church with more information. See you there.

ST. EULALIA’S VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL

invites all to a special presentation, Fr. Thomas Nestor, Pastor of St. Eulalia’s Parish, discussing “The Meaning of Priestly Celibacy”. on Mon., May 8th at 7:30 p.m.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #77

will be holding our annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale on Sunday, May 14th after all asses. All proceeds from this sale will be distributed to local non-profit groups who promote Life and provide education and aid to mothers and their unborn children. We ask for your help and than you for your continued support. Anyone interested in helping with the sale please call John Graney 1-781-775-1775.

2006 CATHOLIC APPEAL

The theme for this year’s Catholic Appeal is “Our Faith, Our Mission. The Catholic Appeal, the Archdiocese of Boston’s flagship fundraiser, raises funds to support the umbrella of services that make it possible to carry out Christ’s work in our community. From spiritual formation to education, to basic needs, the programs funded by the Catholic Appeal are critical to the well-being of the Archdiocese. As in the past, the Catholic Appeal weekend is the first Sunday in May. This year it will be on May 7th. The Catholic Appeal package, including Cardinal Sean’s request letter, will be in the mail by Thursday, May 4th.

NAZARETH ACADEMY, WAKEFIELD

will be presenting the musical “OLIVER” on May 12th & 13th. Tickets available at the door - $10 each; $8 for seniors; $5 for children 10 and under.

NO MATTER...

NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE,
NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO,
NO MATTER WHERE YOU COME FROM,
NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE GOING,
NO MATTER HOW GOOD OR HOW BAD THINGS MAY SEEM,
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT ST. BARBARA’S!

Return to  Sunday Bulletin Select Page

Return to  St. Barbara’s Parish Home Page