St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, July 2, 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: Angela Merluzzi, Ruth Small, Loretta Hurley, Michael Murray, Mark Wilson, Michael Kane, Albert May, John Minnahan, Paul Beeman, Francis Hardy, Edward Dunne, Marie P. Souza, John Conway, Josephine Byrne, William Murphy, Bernard Hunt, Sabina Mullen, Louis Maccini; Steve Maloof.

YOUNG-AT-HEARTS

Gavin’s Golden Hill Resort, in the Catskills, including a side trip to West Point and Hyde Park, Tuesday, Sept. 26th – Friday, Sept. 29th. Cost $369 p.p. Flyers at the Rectory. All motorcoach transportation included. Call Nancy Roberts for reservations.

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.

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

BAPTISM

Baptism of infants will take place this Sunday, July 2 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

USHERS

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

BULLETIN BITS

Today’s reading from St. Paul explains the “divine economy” of stewardship – “The relief of others ought not to impoverish you; there should be a certain equality. Your plenty at the present time should supply their needs so that their surplus may, in turn, one day supply your need.

BLACK & INDIAN MISSIONS

The Black and Native American Collection will be taken up in our Archdiocese and Parish on July 8th and 9th. We ask your support and generosity that once again, needed assistance may be available in these parts of our country. What began over a century ago, and has been a tremendous success for the Church, is needed today as in the past. Those who do contribute are really a part of the missionary program of the Church fulfilling the vocation of the Church.

P.R.E.P. TEACHERS NEEDED

We are in need of 3 teachers for Grade 4 which meets Thursday from 3:15-4:15 and 3 teachers for Grade 5 which meets Wednesday from 3:15-4:15 in the Church Hall. Classes may be held in your home at your convenience. Will you give an hour a week to share your faith with the children of St. Barbara’s? If you would like to volunteer, please call Barbara at 781-935-0529. Thank you.

2006 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

We would like to thank everyone who has already participated in this year’s campaign. If you have not yet given to the Appeal, please consider making a gift that will help meet the needs of so many within our faith community. Remember, our parish will receive 25% of all funds we raise above our goal. Each gift has the potential to increase Parish revenue while still supporting the ministries funded by the Catholic Appeal. Pledge forms can be found at the back of the Church.

INFORMATION FOR ANYONE ADMITTED TO A HOSPITAL

Be sure to tell the Admitting Officer that you are a Catholic so that this information can be used if you need to see a chaplain or a priest.

FOXWOODS BUS TRIP

A day at the casino on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. Bus leaves the church parking lot at 10 a.m. and returns at 8 p.m. Upon arrival you will receive $10 towards the restaurant or the buffet, plus $15 free Keno play. Trip cost is $23 (Gas increase). Mail or bring your money in Cash or Check to Jo Fitzgerald at the rectory along with your name(s) and phone number(s). Call me with any questions you may have. Ginger DiSalvo, 781-933-5994. Don’t miss out. Thank you.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – COUNCIL #77

We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for your generosity and support for our Mother’s Day Rose for Life sale. This year was a wonderful success and many women in need will benefit greatly from your kindness and support.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

In today’s gospel, Jesus returns to the lakeside and is met by Jairus whose daughter is dying. On the way to his house, Jesus is confronted by a woman who has been ill for years, and she has faith that Jesus can heal her. The crowd is so large that she is jostled here and there. She finally gets close to Jesus, but she is behind Him. At any rate she reaches out and touches His garment and she is cured. He admires her faith. She did not give up. When He arrives at Jairus’ house he raises the girl from death to life. The obvious conclusion is that Jesus has power over life. If the woman gave up, she would not have had a healing. If Jairus didn’t believe, his daughter would have been buried in her very early teens. Sickness and death are all around us. Those Jesus cured and raised up, eventually died. But that is not the point. Jesus has power over sin and death. Can we hold on to that in a world where so many crises, so many disappointments, so many tragic events, shake the foundation of our lives? Can we believe without seeing? Can we continue to trust that God has a plan and no matter how it touches us, He is with us?

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
06/25/2006 Offering:	$6,548.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,139.25

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ST. CHARLES PARISH PRESENTS “JEWELS OF THE BAY TOUR”

Come for a day in South County, RI at the Quidnessett Country for lunch and a cruise aboard the Millennium with a narrator. Cost of the trip is $69 per person. For more information call Alice Fenton at 781-933-7091.

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY

Do not take a vacation from prayer. The Scriptural Rosary group will meet in the prayer room on Saturday, July 8, from noon to 1:15 p.m. There is so much to pray for! Bring your own petitions and join us in prayer.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

An experience for building communication, creating intimacy, self esteem and enriching the values of marriage, family and faith. The program is for couples who believe they have a good marriage but desire a deeper understanding, a richer communication, a better quality and more spirituality in their marriage. Upcoming dates:

• August 18 weekend
• Sept. 15
• Oct. 20 weekend

FIFTH ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO OUR BLESSED MOTHER AS THE MADONNA OF THE UNIVERSE

Sunday, July 23, 2:30 p.m. Welcome back to Father Rick Martignetti, O.F.M., of Rome, Italy. Come and help honor Our Blessed Mother Mary and her intentions for “WORLD PEACE AND FAMILIES”. The Rosary begins at 2:30 p.m. and Mass at 3 pm. Following the celebration of the Eucharist will be Mary C. Vivola’s Witness Talk about her 7 years of private devotion to the Madonna of the Universe, Father Rick’s presentation, “Mary on Fire With the Holy Spirit,” and a HEALING SERVICE!!!!. Blessed Madonna of the Universe Statue Packet Request Forms and refreshments will be in the lower Church Hall.

FIRST FRIDAY – JULY 7

Benediction after 9 a.m. Mass followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Prayer Room. During June, July, August & September, the closing will be at 1 p.m. Please use the sign-up sheet at the Prayer Room door if you can spend a half-hour between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

WOMEN’S RETREAT

On Saturday, June 24th, 18 ladies, most of them from St. Barbara’s Parish, spent a rainy day on retreat at the Franciscan Center in Andover. By the end of the day it was clear and nice enough for us to tour the lovely grounds at St. Francis. We were pleased with the efforts of the priests and brothers and all the speakers during the day. The lovely chapel was used for Mass and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with meditative background music. It was so nice to enjoy the company of old friends and also new ones that you just saw at Church. Thanks to all who attended and all who helped to make this day a success.

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