St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, July 16, 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: Marie Shaw, Adeline Carciero, Michael Kane, Jr., Elinor Smith, Ruth Ash, Sabina Mullen, Edward O’Connell, Joseph A. Stargiotti, Mary & Louis Cella, Margaret Schwab, Paul Dougherty, Anna Dougherty, Bernice Kelley.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

• 3rd time – Tara Winstanley & Sean Kearney

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.

BULLETIN BITS

Today’s readings are about being chosen and sent. The Prophet Amos was chosen by the Lord and sent to use his talents for the people of God. The Gospel recounts the story of the sending of the twelve. In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that we, too, are chosen. For what have I been chosen? To whom have I been sent?

USHERS

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

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.

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.

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.

CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE

As of July 7th, St. Barbara’s parishioners have donated $39,061, which is 59.82% of our goal of $65,300.00, The number of donors so far total 198 toward our target of 278. If you haven’t sent in your donation yet we hope you will be able to contribute shortly so that we will meet and hopefully surpass our goal.

FOOD PANTRY

The collection of canned food and nonperishable items will be taken up the weekend of July 29-30. In the summer months donations greatly diminish although the need is usually greater because the children do not get their lunch at school. They especially need cereals, peanut butter, jelly or jam, pasta, meat sauces, Spam, canned meats, canned fruit, fruit juices, and soup. Please try to bring at least one item to Mass with you.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Jesus sends out the apostles two by two, ordinary men who have been chosen, not because of their intellect, their noble stature in life, or their impressive credentials. They were chosen as we are. Paul says, in the second letter to the Corinthians today, that we were chosen before the world was made. We are part of God’s divine plan, the plan was to adopt us as His children. In His goodness, God has forgiven us and redeemed us in the blood of Christ. The Father has shared with us the knowledge of His will to unite all things in Christ. God has also given us the promised Spirit, which is the first installment of our inheritance. The second installment will come when we enter into glory. This is His gift of salvation. If we accept His free gift, then He rewards us for accepting the gift He gave us. How generous, how great is this God who created us to be His for all eternity!

Sincerely yours in Christ,
FATHER VIN

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
07/09/2006 Offering:	$6,822.00
Difference for the Week:	$1,865.25

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MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

An experience for building communication, creating intimacy, self esteem and enriching the values of marriage, family and faith. This 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. The upcoming dates:

• August 18th weekend,
• September 15th,
• October 20th weekend.

For more details contact 1-800-367-0343 or www.mene.org.

2nd COLLECTION

The collection to aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe will be taken up at all the Masses next weekend – July 22-23. This is an extraordinary opportunity for us to give concrete witness to our compassionate concern for the universal Church. We urge your generous support to the collection and share the hope and freedom that we have been privileged to enjoy in this country. Please help to nurture the still fragile restoration of the Church in the region.

SOULFEST 2006 – GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN

SOULFEST 2006 – AUGUST 2 – 6 – GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT, GILFORD, NH – This is an outdoor festival with music, conferences for women, teens, worship teams, speakers, games, camping and more. It is designed to be a place where the family, groups or individuals can come for a time of refreshing and inspiration. Pass/Ticket Info: Single Day $30-37, weekend $79, multiday whole event $115. For further information call 978-346-4577 or online at www.thesoulfest.com. Also check out www.lifeteen.com, a Catholic youth ministry program dedicated to leading teens closer to Christ. At the heart of the ministry are dynamic youth-focused liturgies.

WANTED!! ROSARY MAKERS FOR THE CAUSE OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER

Respond to the call of Our Lady. The need for rosaries is great and urgent. Become a missionary by making rosaries for missions in the US., the military and around the world. Please call our Lady’s Rosary Makers (461) Poplar Level Road, P.O.Box 37080, Louisville, Kentucky 40233-7080 at (502) 968-1434 and order a beginner’s kit for less than $14 which allows you to make 50 cord rosaries and comes with instructions. Make a difference in the world. Help bring back peace to the world. Don’t forget to ask for the names and addresses of missionaries.

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