St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, July 30, 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: Margaret Sears, Walter Campbell, Ellis Flynn, Matthew Oreto, Stephen Lannan, Marie Souza, Joseph Sclafani, John Allosso, Thomas Vincent, James Iannacci, Domenic Lepore, James Guinard, Mary Blake, the Mericantante Family, Grace Kelly, Charles Quigley, Elyse Quigley, Barbara Murray, Jack Walsh.

SUMMERTIME AND PARISH SUPPORT

The summer season is well underway, bringing with it time for much needed rest and relaxation. All of us need to take time to be with family and friends in a more relaxed and less work-stressed way. Please remember, there is no vacation from large parish expenditures for utilities, maintenance and insurance! If you will be away from Woburn for a time, why not use the handy mail-in envelope which is provided in your packet of parish support envelopes. Thank you. God bless you for all your loyal support of St. Barbara Parish.

HELP!!!HELP!!!

Grade 9 PREP is badly in need of a teacher for next year’s program. Please call Ann Cronin if you can help – 781-933-9334.

BULLETIN BITS

“The hand of the Lord feeds us,” says the psalmist; “he answers all our needs.” Both Elisha’s servant in the first reading and the disciples in the Gospel story who witnessed the feeding of the five thousand saw this happen and knew it to be true.

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered next Saturday afternoon, July 29th, after the 4 p.m. Mass. Who can receive this Sacrament? Those who are chronically ill, are having treatments, or will be having surgery this month. We invite you to come receive the Sacrament of the Sick, a source of strength, healing and grace. If you would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, it would be helpful if you tell the priest before Mass.

BAPTISM

Baptism of infants will take place on Saturday, August 5th, at the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

FOOD PANTRY

The collection of canned food and nonperishable items will be taken up at all the Masses this weekend – July 29-30. Please try to bring at least one item to Mass with you. The need is greater during the summer months with the children home from school for three meals a day. Social Concerns has asked if we could run a mini food drive from now to the end of the summer, it would go a long way toward alleviating hunger in our community.

PREP TEACHERS NEEDED

We are also in need of three teachers for Grade 4, which meets Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15 and three teachers for Grade 5, which meets Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:15 in the Church, or 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 be a volunteer, please call Barbara at 781-935-0529. Thank you.

DARE FAMILY SERVICES

Helping kids in your community…for a week, a month, a year…a lifetime. Dare Family Services is a specialized foster care agency with an office in Somerville. We are currently looking for homes in the Woburn area for our local foster kids. If you have a desire to help a child in need of a family, or know someone that might be interested, please call Marilyn or Janelle at (617) 628-3696. www.darefamily.org.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Jesus attracted thousands of people and He always gave them something – some teaching, a healing miracle of His love. A large crowd had followed Jesus and they were hungry. No one had enough money to buy food to feed them. A boy in the crowd had five barley loaves and two fish, but how far would that go with five thousand or so people. Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, gave thanks, and gave them to the people. After they had their fill twelve baskets of leftovers were collected. Everyone had more than enough to eat. We need only do our best and then Jesus takes care of the rest. He never lets us down.

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. YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CAMPAIGN FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AMOUNTED TO $2,254 FOR WHICH WE ARE ALSO VERY GRATEFUL.

SUNDAY PARISH OFFERTORY – Your Stewardship
Weekly Budget Needs:	$8,687.25
07/23/2006 Offering:	$6,646.73
Difference for the Week:	$2,040.52

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CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE

As of July 19th, St. Barbara’s parishioners have donated $41,136, which is 63% of our goal of $65,300. The number of donors, so far, total 219 toward our goal 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.

FIRST FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH

Benediction will take place after the 9 a.m. Mass followed by a procession to the Prayer Room where there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Closing will be at 1 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet at the door to the Prayer Room for anyone who can spend a half-hour between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY

This month the Scriptural Rosary will be the usual intentions of world peace, especially in the countries of the middle East, a change of heart for those who have turned away from God, and personal petitions. All are warmly welcomed and strongly urged to pray together on Saturday, August 12th, from noon to 1:15 in the church. Blessed Mother has an “in” with her son, Jesus, so join the bandwagon!

WELCOME TO ST. BARBARA’S FAMILY

Two handsome little boys were baptized at St. Barbara’s during the month of July!!

• Madison Carlos Patiag
• Alex Charles DelloRusso

Congratulations to the parents, godparents and grand-parents.!!!

WANTED

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SECRETARY AT ST. BRIGID’S, LEXINGTON – Knowledge of Microsoft Word is important. Your responsibilities will include maintaining a user-friendly data base for students Grades 1 thru Confirmation, filing, mailings, telephone, copying of materials and the ability to handle a variety of other activities. Flexibility in schedule is very important as the program has a time frame from Sunday thru Friday. Looking for someone available from 2 p.m. thru the evening when weekday classes are held and on Sunday mornings. The position would average 15-20 hours per week. This is the perfect position for a person with older children who would like to get back into the work environment on a part-time basis. If interested, please contact Fr. Colletti or Claire Martin at 781-862-0335 or e-mail to shepherd@sacredheartlex.org.

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