St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, May 7, 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: Charles Quigley; Elyse Quigley; Barbara Murray; Helen, Judson & Paul Aiken; Thomas Mulkerrin; John & Mary Phalon; Rev. John Berube; Rev. Paul Donelin; Rev. James I. Carroll; William & Irene Maher; Cosmo Fedele; Joseph Ouellette; John & Geraldine Sullivan; Ellen Gately; Tom Hayes; Agnes Castro; Ida Coccoluto.

BULLETIN BITS

To be good stewards we must be good shepherds, willing to lay down our lives for those committed to our care, not mere hired hands who run off, “leaving the sheep to be snatched and scattered by the wolf.” See John 10:12.

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

BAPTISMS

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

PREP GRADE 1

Closing Liturgy, Sunday, May 14th at the 11:00 a.m. Mass

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Saturday, May 20th at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday, May 21st at 2:00 p.m.

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.

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.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #77

will be holding our annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale on Sunday, May 14th after all masses. 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.

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY

Join us in the prayer room for the Scriptural Rosary on Saturday, May 13th. It is the anniversary of the Blessed Mother’s first apparition at Fatima. Tradition has honored our heavenly Mother during the month of May. We will be praying for our own mothers, living or deceased. Bring any other personal petitions. It all starts at noon and will run until 1:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

WE ARE HAPPY TO WELCOME

students from Notre Dame High School, East Stroudsburg, PA. who are touring in our area. They will be attending the 9 a.m. Mass this Sunday. We hope you have a safe trip and will take many happy memories back with you.

YOUNG-AT-HEART

A two-day trip to Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard – June 14-15 – includes a lobster dinner – Cost $198 p.p. Call Nancy Roberts for reservations – 781-933-2999.
Please note: The next meeting of the Young-at-Heart will be held in the church hall on Fri., May 26th at 2:00 pm.

CONGRATULATIONS

to Mrs. Helen Foti, the winner of the chances on a Condo in N.H. which was drawn at the recent “Spring Fling” fundraiser.

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.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Jesus tells us that God, His Father, loves Him because He always does what is pleasing to Him, that He has one ambition, one objective in life, and that is to be pleasing to God. The only way He could be pleasing to God was to do His will, and God’s will for Him was to lay down His life for His people. That was the most difficult assignment and the purpose of Christ’s coming to earth. Yes, He was a master teacher, a healer unequalled, but with all that said, He had to do the one thing that would make a true witness and representative of God, and that was to die as He did. At thirty-three, on a cross, abandoned by all but a few, in horrid pain and agony. His divinity did not spare Him from such a fate. He was free to say “No” but He did not. And, as it was happening, those who loved Him could not fathom it. “Why? How can God ask His Son for this? What kind of a God is He?” It wasn’t until Easter that His friends realized the truth: the death of Jesus was not for Him but for them. How do we repay such a friend, a brother, a Lover?

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
04/30/2006 Offering:	$6,823.00
Difference for the Week:	$1,864.25

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ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM

St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program -- “Getting to Know Jesus – Thru History” – with Fr. Ned Carroll, continues on Mondays at 10 a.m. in the lower church hall.

WINCHESTER AREA VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL

A special meeting featuring an introductory prayer by Sister Betsy Conway and, after a video presentation, small group discussions among clergy, religious and laity, exploring new possibilities for leadership in our Church. Over 15 priests are expected to attend. Monday, May 15th at 7:30 p.m. St. Eulalia’s, Winchester.

2006 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

This is the annual Catholic Appeal Weekend. We’d like to thank those of you who have sent in pledges. If you brought your pledge with you today, please place it in the collection basket. Our faith is our mission. When you give to the Annual Catholic Appeal, you are helping families to meet basic needs, children to prepare to live a life of faith, college students to stay connected to the Church, persons with disabilities to participate fully in parish life, adults to strengthen their spirituality.

YOUTH MINISTRY NOTES

A big “Thank You” to Chris & Maureen Lynch and their wonderful committee for all the help and support they gave with the “Spring Fling”, as well as to all who purchased tickets. For all the cast, crew and supporters of our Show – especially our director, Ren Tocci, we are very grateful for all the work you did. We hope all the parishioners who attended both events had an enjoyable evening.

God bless,             Ann Cronin

PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS:

Six new names of parishioners have been turned into the Parish for nomination to the Pastoral Parish Council. They are:

• MARY ANN CHORLTON
• RITA HENNESSEY
• JAMES & MAUREEN MC GURL
• MARY O’DOHERTY
• RICHARD ORPEN

Ballots will be distributed at all Masses next weekend and you may vote for 3 of the above listed parishioners to represent you on the Parish Council.

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