St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, August 6, 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: Alice MacLeod, Catherine Natale, Joseph McDermott, Fr. Roger LeBlanc, Judson, Helen & Paul Aiken, Albert Guarna, Frank E. Mulready, Frances Szymanski, Michael B. Turner, Judith G. Boudreau, Guy L. Paris, and Jeanne Paris.

BAKE SALE –DOMINICAN SISTERS

August 19/20 – after all the Masses. We are pleased that the Dominican Sisters from West Hartford are returning to St. Barbara’s and will bring their home-made bread, apple pies, blueberry pies, and brownies. The proceeds of this sale will be used to buy medical supplies for their mission to support the lepers.

COMING EVENTS – YOUNG AT HEARTS

On December 9th see the Christmas Show at the Reagle Players in Waltham. Tickets are $45 each and the bus will leave St. Barbara’s parking lot at 3:30 p.m.
Also, our trip to Gavin’s Golden Hill House, will take place from Sept. 26th to Sept. 29th. The final payment of $319.00 is due at this time.

MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE

We have invited the Society of St. James the Apostle to send one of their Latin American missionaries to our parish next week as part of our special appeal for the South American missions. Members of the Society are diocesan priests, from English speaking countries, who work with the exceptionally poor in Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador. Father James Jeanfreau will be speaking at all the Masses. Please be as generous as your means allow to help those less fortunate.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

will be celebrated a week from Tuesday on August 15th. The vigil Mass will be at 7:30 p.m. on Monday night, August 14th, and there will be three Masses on Tuesday – 9:00 a.m., 12:05 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

ST. EULALIA’S CHURCH, WINCHESTER

Is presenting Mary Pat Fox, to speak on Monday, August 14th, at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Fox was elected to a two-year term as President of Voice of the Faithful in March 2006. She is a resident of New York City. This is her first Boston-area appearance as VOTF President.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

A Get-Away Weekend!!! Do you need a vacation? Give yourself and your spouse time away from the pressures of work and everyday responsibilities. Enrich your relationship by attending a Marriage Encounter Weekend to help you better live the sacrament of your marriage. Upcoming dates are September 15-17 and October 20-22. For more information call Dave & Karen Demers at 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwmeMA.org.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP

is looking for a sitter to help with children once a month. We meet at a home in Lexington (equipped with a playroom) on Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. There are three to five children under the age of 6. You can read books, sing songs, help with snacks but, best of all, you will promote the learning and deepening of the faith of the mothers! Compensation, if desired, including a copy of the Bible study by Scott Hahn. Please call Loretta at (781) 938-3613.

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY

This will be for the intention of world peace, a change of heart for those who have turned away from God, and personal petitions. All are welcomed and strongly urged to pray together on Saturday, Aug. 12, from noon to 1:15 in the Church.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Last week we saw how Jesus fed the five thousand and the people were overwhelmed by His miracle power. They are still following Him but only because they want more miracles, more catering. Jesus has to tell them that they were using Him, following Him for material reasons. Jesus did not come for that. Jesus is the bread come down from heaven. We will share in His life if we eat the bread that He gives, have faith in Jesus and give evidence of that faith by going about doing good. In other words, He gives Himself to us and, in turn, we give ourselves to others in service. This is real communion with Jesus and with one another.

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
07/30/2006 Offering:	$6,276.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,411.25

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BULLETIN BITS

In the Gospel today, Peter yearns to do something to make concrete the Transfiguration he had witnessed. But to be a good steward of this spiritual gift, he was instructed to be still, to listen to Jesus, and to wait for His direction. Good advice for us, too!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

Spiritual Direction is a practice that dates back to the first centuries of Christianity, when people sought spiritual guidance from prayerful women and men living in the desert. In the Middle Ages. the term, “Spiritual Direction” became common. Today it is a renewed practice in the Christian traditions, as more than ever, there is a desire for a deeper awareness of God’s presence and action within us. In a Spiritual Direction relationship, one person assists another by being a supportive listening presence, to reflect on God’s presence and action in one’s life, by affirming that which is growth producing, by giving encouragement. Lay persons, religious and clergy may come to Spiritual Direction to grow deeper in relating to God, others, self and creation; discern and make difficult choices; share struggles, losses, joys, successes and disappointments. Depending on what is taking place in one’s life, a person may see a Director every week or every other week. Most persons see a Director once a month. This ministry is available to persons who desire it regardless of ability to pay or not. A suggested donation of $20 to support this ministry is recommended for each session. For an appointment call Sr. Gladys Marhefka,SGM at 781-862-0938 (home) or 781-862-4700, ext. 35 (day office). Sister Marhefka is a Sister of Charity of Montreal, “Grey Nuns”. She is presently assigned at St. Marguerite d’Youville Center for Spirituality at 1977 Mass Ave., Lexington, MA.

CONGRATULATIONS

To Mary and Bob Collins, long-time parishioners of St. Barbara’s, on being honored for their commitment to children. Both the DSS and MSPCC have named them as FOSTER PARENTS OF THE YEAR. Over the past seven years Mary and Bob have opened their home and hearts to over 25 foster children from a variety of ethnic, racial and family backgrounds. The Cambridge-area office officials said they feel strongly that the Collins family is the model around which other foster families could be built. “We are extremely grateful to our many foster families who make a profound daily commitment to our children, so they may have a better life,” DSS Commissioner Harry Spence expressed. “I am thrilled we can recognize these wonderful families.” I am sure many of you have seen Mary pushing a baby carriage up Lexington Street early in the morning, rain or shine. The whole family are a feature at early Mass every Sunday morning. You are both doing a great job!!

KIDS!!

“Ýou’re not supposed to talk out loud in church,” scolded Angie.
“Why? Who’s going to stop me?” Joel asked.
Angie pointed to the back of the church and said, “See those two men standing by the door? They’re hushers.”

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