St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, June 4, 2006

MASS INTENTIONS

WE REMEMBER AT MASS IN A SPECIAL WAY THIS WEEKEND:

all our deceased loved ones, those whose names are inscribed in our Book of Remembrance, Members of St. Barbara’s Benefactor Society, and the following deceased: Rosemarie Blazo; Fr. John Berube; Bob & Edna Wood; Charles Quigley; Elyse Quigley; Barbara Murray; Marguerite Ryan; Joseph Ouellette; Kathleen Smith.

BULLETIN BITS

St. Paul reminds us today that all of our gifts have their source in the Holy Spirit and that those gifts are given “for the common good.” What gifts are mine to share?

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

will take place on Sunday, June 25 after the 11:00 a.m. Mass

BAPTISMS

will take place on Saturday, June 3 at the 4:00 p.m. Mass

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

• 2nd time – Allison Devaney & Gregory Serra

YOUNG-AT-HEART

Gavin’s Golden Hill Resort, Fall Foliage, West Point & Hyde Park Adventure – Tuesday, Sept. 26-Friday, Sept. 29th. – Cost $369 per person. – Please call Nancy for reservations @ 781-933-2999. – Flyers at the rectory. – All motorcoach transportation included.
The Cape Cod Trip is June 14-15. – The bus will leave the parking lot at 6 a.m.
Next meeting June 9th is the Birthday Bash with “build your own sundaes”.

ASIA-PACIFIC CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Everyone is cordially invited to Saint Barbara’s first Asia-Pacific Cultural Festival, to be held on Sunday, June 11, 2006 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Parish hall. This unique event features a Chinese buffet lunch and children’s activities, as well as special cultural shows and exhibits that highlight various countries in Asia and the Pacific Rim.
Tickets are available at the Rectory, 781-933-4130, or you may call Louise Sullivan 781-376-1797. Admission prices are $12 per person for adults and $3 each for children. Those under age 3 are admitted free.
Countries represented in this event include: India, Republic of Korea, Japan, Republic of the Philippines, Peoples Republic of China, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.

PASTORAL PARISH COUNCIL

meeting today, June 4th after the 11 a.m. Mass.

HELP!! HELP!!

Grade 9 PREP is badly in need of a teacher for next year’s Program. Classes meet on Tues. evenings from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Please call Ann Cronin if you can help – 781-933-9334.

CONGRATULATIONS…

We would like to extend our sincere congratulations and prayerful best wishes from St. Barbara’s Parish Family members to all our graduates – this year’s Woburn High students, college students and all young parishioners who may be graduating from surrounding high schools. May God bless you wherever your path in life leads.

2006 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE

Once again we want to thank everyone who has participated in the 2006 Catholic Appeal. Our parish has raised $12,695.00 from 70 donors, towards our parish goal of $65,300.00. If you have not already given, we hope you will decide to contribute. We are very grateful for the support you have given to this year’s Appeal.

THE SCRIPTURAL ROSARY

will be held next Saturday, June 10th from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in the upper church. All are welcome.

USHERS

Ushers are needed at all Masses. If interested, please leave your name with an usher or call the rectory.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Today we can say the apostles were fired up. They certainly were. The Holy Spirit empowered them to speak up and tell all the folks gathered about Jesus. Where would we be without the Holy Spirit? Imagine, there would be no Church, no baptism, no Eucharist, no confirmation, no Scriptures, no Christian community. He is the one who energizes us all. Jesus had gathered His followers and left them with a legacy of truth, but they needed more than that. They needed the Spirit of Christ. They needed to be inspired, energized, empowered to put into action what Christ had commanded. Alone they were frightened, incapable of carrying out the commands of Jesus. He changed water into wine and ordinary men into great spokesmen. What has the Spirit done for you?

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
05/28/2006 Offering:	$6,671.15
Difference for the Week:	$2,016.10

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THANK YOU

to all who participated in St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program. I’ll be back in the near future with more exciting Adventures in Catholicism (as soon as my tongue heals from talking so much!

Fr. Ned

CONGRATULATIONS

to the parents of the following babies recently baptized at St. Barbara’s:

• COLBY PATRICK IRVING
• KATHRYN RHIANNON McCARRON
• RAFAEL DANIEL RODRIQUEZ,III
• MATTHEW LEONARD TRAMONTE.

We welcome them all into our Parish Family.

WELCOME TO ST. BARBARA’S PARISH

If you have recently moved into our parish and would like to register as a parishioner, please fill out the form below. You may return it in the collection basket or drop it off at the rectory. If you have any questions about our parish, please call us at 781-933-4130.
NAME:___________________________________________________
ADDRESS:________________________________________________
PHONE NO:_______________________________________________

RECEIVING COMMUNION

We have recently received a note from the Archdiocese asking that we remind everyone about the proper reception of the Eucharist. Please extend both hands, palms up, bow your head and say “Amen” in response to “Body of Christ.” If you choose to receive the Blood of Christ, accept the cup, bow your head and respond “Amen”, take a small sip. We know you already know these things, but a little reminder is always helpful.

USED BABY EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Heartbeat Crisis Pregnancy Ctr. in Burlington needs clean baby equipment that meets current safety standards and maternity clothing in very good condition for needy pregnant women. We can also use new or nearly new baby and toddler clothing. If you would be willing to donate (bassinet, crib/mattress, swing, high chair, stroller, infant seat, toddler bed, etc. – also disposable diapers, formula or baby food) please call 781-229-7887 to arrange for drop-off or pickup, if needed.

MY LIFE IS BUT A WEAVING

My Life is but a weaving
Between my Lord and me.
I may not choose the colors,
He knows what they should be.

For He can view the pattern
Upon the upper side,
While I can see it only
On this, the under side.

Sometimes He weaves some sorrow,
Which seems so strange to me,
But I will trust His judgment,
And work out faithfully.

It is He who fills the shuttle,
And He knows what is best,
So I shall weave in earnest,
And leave to Him the rest.

Nor till the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly,
Shall God unroll the canvas
And explain the reason why

The dark threads are as needed
In the Weaver’s skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
In the pattern He has planned.

(author unknown)

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