St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, September 10, 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: Arthur Welch, Sr., Elvira Lagomarsino, Donald Hennessey, Henry Belluche, Robert O. Maher, Lorraine Bahan, Aurora Silva, Julius Mochi, Donald McCarthy, Anthony Rotondo, Leo Suchecki, John Galli, Bernice Kelly, Mary McCaffrey, Sr. Eileen Fitzgerald, John DiZio, Lillian Casey, Nancy Palmer, Elena Carbone, Joyce & Kenneth Niven, Charles Welch.

YOUNG AT HEARTS

There will be a Dinner Train Trip at Lake Winnepesaukee (a complete turkey dinner), on Wednesday, October 18th. The price per person is $57. Call Nancy Roberts for reservations.

DEAR FRIENDS

Thank you so much for all your prayers and kindnesses during Frank’s long illness. You helped my family and me through a very difficult time. I will always remember you.

Susan Strazzere and family

NURSES WANTED!!!

Regina Cleri, the residence for retired priests of the Archdiocese, is seeking the services of a professional nurse (or nurses) at its facility located at 60 William Cardinal O’Connell Way in Boston. Competitive wages, excellent benefits and parking are offered in a very pleasant atmosphere. Kindly contact Ms. Mary Hanlon, RN, Director of Nursing (617-523-2022) or send resume either to the above address, fax (617-720-4157) or e-mail (mhanlon@reginacleri.org).

BULLETIN BITS

The good steward must not show favoritism. The rich may have many material gifts to share, but Saint James reminds us in the second reading that God has chosen the world’s poor to be rich in faith and inheritors of God’s kingdom.

SANTA CLAUS, THE EASTER BUNNY, AND FR. NED CARROLL - ALL RETURN

The first two don’t have much to say, but Fr. Carroll will talk a lot (!!!) when St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program returns soon. Watch for more information.

BAKERS WANTED

The Special Events Committee is looking for bakers who will bake for two upcoming events. The first is the Fall Festival to be held on Thursday evening, Sept. 14th. This is the dance the Parish is hosting for clients of CMARC. The second event is “1/2 Way to St. Patrick’s Day”, which is being held on Friday, Sept. 15th. We especially want the Fall Festival dance to be a huge success because it is the first time our parish will host an event for CMARC clients. Can you help contribute to the success of both events? Baked goods may be left at Fr. Anadore Hall or at the Rectory on event days. Thank you for helping with parish activities.

SEMINARIAN BRANDON M. BELINSKY

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
100 E. Wynnewood Rd.
Wynnewood, PA 19096-3001

Dear Parishioners,
I enjoyed being with you this summer. I thank you all for your support and ask for your continued prayers, that I may follow the Lord’s call to me to be His holy priest. I would welcome mail from any of you. I have included my address.
You are all in my prayers; I look forward to being with you during the Christmas Holidays.

In His Sacred Blood,
Brandon 

ANNUAL APPEAL FOR THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

For more than 100 years the Catholic Univ. of America, founded by the American bishops and chartered by the Vatican, has depended upon the generosity of parishioners throughout the U.S. to help financially deserving students afford a CUA education. Grounded in the philosophy of Catholic intellectual tradition, students receive an excellent liberal arts education that prepared them to make a difference in today’s world. Please give generously to the Annual Diocesan Collection for CUA today!

1/2 WAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

With Fintan Stanley. There will be music and dancing, and refreshments PLUS 20 great raffles. Dance tickets are $10 each and raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. Tickets will be sold at every Mass this weekend. Hope to see you there!!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

In today’s second reading James tells us not to show partiality in our dealings with others, especially the poor and those who are not influential. It’s so easy to favor those who can do something for us, or give us something. James reminds us that God chose the poor to be rich, not in material goods, but in faith and thus become heirs of the most precious possession, the Kingdom of God. Jesus touched the poor, the leprous, the sinner and who doesn’t need the touch of Jesus? We can be so blind, so deaf, so ignorant of what is really important in life. What about those who no longer speak to each other, who turn deaf to the appeals of those around them? Are we open or closed? Physical deafness or blindness is one thing, but to be blind and deaf to the work of God is another and more tragic deafness and blindness.

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
09/03/2006 Offering:	$5,536.00
Difference for the Week:	$3,151.25

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ST. BARBARA PARISH RCIA PROGRAM

The Rite of Christian for Adults (RCIA) will begin a new session on Sunday, October 8, 2006. The RCIA program may be of interest to you or someone you know if you find yourself, a friend, or relative in any of the following situations:

1. You are searching for a church to call your own and you have a general curiosity about the Roman Catholic Church.
2. You are unbaptized, or baptized in another faith, but seek communion with the Catholic Church.
3. You are Catholic and attend Mass and other services regularly, but feel you are in need of sacramental preparation for reception of Eucharist or Confirmation.
4. Other.

Please call the Rectory (781-933-4130) and leave a message for Jim Kerrigan. He, or someone from the RCIA team, will return the call with registration information and the schedule of meetings on Sundays.

AN OVERVIEW OF CORE CATHOLIC BELIEFS

All are invited to come to an 8-week course designed to provide an update and a renewed appreciation for the Church’s teaching. Each session is a combination of prayer, presentation and active discussion of how the topic applies to everyday life. Areas covered are Adult Faith, Old and New Testament, Jesus Christ, the Church, Sacraments and Liturgy, living the Christian Life, Morality. An ideal course for catechists and adult formation. No charge for the course. At St. Patrick’s Parish, 71 Central St., Stoneham, 7-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct.3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21. Applications are available in St. Barbara’s Rectory. For more info call Sister Clare Bertero, Office of Religious Education, 2121 Comm. Ave., Brighton, MA 02135 – 617-779-3625

REMEMBERING 9/11

On Monday, September 11th, St. Charles Church is hosting a special holy hour and memorial Mass to remember the tragedy of 9/11. All are welcome to join us for the holy hour from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. and for Mass at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Church as we pray for the victims of 9/11 and their families and for peace in our world.

Also next year, Fr. Jim and St. Charles is offering a trip to Rome and the Amalfi coast. You will explore the “Eternal City”, and spend five days on southern Italy’s Amalfi coast with its beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea. If you are interested please call Fr. Jim at 781-933-0300. Brochures are now available.

WANTED!!! TEACHERS FOR P.R.E.P.

A Grade 7 teacher for classes on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. Please call Ann Cronin at 781-933-9334 if you can help out.

Teachers for Grade 4 which meets on Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. and for Grade 5 which meets on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in Father Anadore Hall. Call Barbara at 781-935-0529.

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