St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, September 17, 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: Mary Malvey, Anthony Rotondo, John Galli, Edi Pieroni, Arthur DeAngelis.

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.

For those going on the trip to Gavin’s, the bus will leave the parking lot at 8 a.m. on Sept. 26th.

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).

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered on next Sunday, September 24, at the 9 a.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.

WOODCHUCKS

Do they chuck wood in neat piles in the woods?? I don’t know. But, I do know you will find out how and why you pray as a Catholic at St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program with Fr. Ned Carroll, beginning on October 16th. Watch for more information!

ITALIAN NIGHT FESTIVAL

Friday , Oct. 20. 2006. In the Parish Hall - Buffet Italian Dinner by LaStanza Diva of Woburn with entertainment and dancing with music by the Dell-Anno Band. There will be a vacation raffle and door prizes. Cost $25 per person. BYO beverage – ice will be provided. Please purchase your tickets early at the rectory or from the persons listed on the flyers.

FLORIDA VACATION TRIP

One week in Orlando, Sheraton or Marriott Hotel, sleeps 6-8, full kitchen, laundry room, screened porch, and $500 cash. Tickets $5 each, or 6 for $20. Must be used within 1 year, school vacations not available. Call St. Barbara Rectory – 781-933-4130.

MINISTRY FAIR

St. Barbara’s will be holding the Ministry Fair Renewal on the weekend of Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, after all the Masses, in the Fr. Anadore Hall. We invite all our parishioners to meet the folks who do all the work in the parish. If you haven’t signed up for a ministry yet, now is your chance to do so. There is something for everyone in the parish and we need your talent and time.

BIBLE STORY HOUR FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Kristine Newcomb, a parishioner with young children, would like to start a pre-school Bible story hour for youngsters home during the day. The sessions will be held on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the parish hall. A parent or responsible adult must be present with the child. The sessions are free. You may contact Kristine at 781-935-5249. First session Oct. 4th.

ST. JOSEPH’S ANNUAL SILENT/LIVE AUCTION

Will be held on Friday, Sept. 29th at 6 p.m. at the Woburn Elks on Washington St. Some of the items to be auctioned are a signed Trot Nixon baseball, overnight and dinner for 2 at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos. A week’s stay at a condo in the Village of Winnepesaukee at Weirs Beach. Refreshments are available. Admission is $5. Complimentary coffee and donuts are available. For more info call Marion Murphy at 781-935-1881.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

The cross was the most hideous, outrageous and most deplorable form of death. Only the worst, hardened, criminals were executed by crucifixion. The torture was inhuman and many of the victims were left on the cross for days and died excruciating deaths. This was the ’capital punishment’ of the day, for anyone who was convicted of a major crime. And Jesus ”humbled Himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” The cross then became the sign and symbol of the Christian, a sign of victory over death and sin. Because Jesus died in this manner, “God greatly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

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
09/10/2006 Offering:	$7,414.00
Difference for the Week:	$1,273.25

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BULLETIN BITS

In the second reading today, Saint James has harsh words for those who do not put their faith into action. May we be such good stewards of God’s gift to us that we can never be accused of having “faith that does nothing in practice.”

ST. EULALIA CHURCH – BIBLE STUDY AND FAITH SHARING GROUPS

The Bible Study is on Sunday, Sept. 24th at 7 P.M. and Oct. 15th. The Faith Sharing is the monthly VOTF gathering on September 18th. For more information call 781-729-8220.

PRESCRIPTION ADVANGAGE – WOBURN SENIOR CENTER

There will be open enrollment from September 15th to November 15, 2006. This is available to Mass. residents who are 65 years or older or disabled individuals under 65 years old. Certain income limits may apply. If you have Medicare, Prescription Advantage will work with your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) to lower your prescription drug costs. If you haven’t enrolled in a Part D plan yet, you can still apply for Prescription Advantage now and join a Part D plan later this year.
For more information call 1-800-243-4636.

ST. BARBARA PARISH RCIA PROGRAM

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will begin a new session on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006. If you are searching for a church to call your own and you have a general curiosity about the Roman Catholic Church, you are unbaptized or baptized in another faith but seek communion with the Catholic Church or you are Catholic, attend Mass, but feel you need some sacramental preparation for reception of Eucharist or Confirmation, call Deacon Jim Kerrigan at the Rectory for info on registration and schedule of meetings.

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

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