St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, September 24, 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: Santina Palermo, Rose DeVincenzo, Mary Graham, Elizabeth Hegarty, Ruth Longo, Betty Roberts, Vincent Brady, Alfred Coleman, Rodney Blake, June Egan, Bernice Kelly, John Devine, Patricia Nolan.

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.

BULLETIN BITS

Today’s second reading warns that a heart consumed with avarice and envy leads to jealously, strife, conflicts and disputes. A giving heart, in contrast, can sing instead with the psalmist, “Freely will I offer you sacrifice; I will praise your name, O Lord, for its goodness.”

BAKOA OF AFRICA, KANALOA OF THE AUSTRAL ISLANDS

Find out what they have to do with the why and how Roman Catholics pray at St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program, with Fr. Ned Carroll, beginning October 16th. Watch for more information.

HELP!!HELP!!

Grade 5 Teacher needed. Class is held on Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:15 in the Fr. Anadore Hall. If you can help please call Barbara at 781-933-0529.

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.

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.

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.

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

will be here next weekend standing at the doors of the Church to receive your offering to help them care for the elderly poor. They do not receive help from the diocese but count on God through the goodness of the people to sustain their mission in the Church. They will be grateful for whatever you are able to do for them.

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered this Sunday, September 24th 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. If you would like to receive this Sacrament. tell the Priest before Mass.

BAPTISM

Baptism of infants will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30th, at the 4 p.m. Mass.
Rehearsal for Baptism will take place this Sunday in the Fr. Anadore Hall at 2 p.m.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Jesus gives us a prediction that He is going to die by crucifixion. They did not understand and would not ask Him about it. They did not want to hear the truth because they had other ideas of greatness. Their conversation turned to other things, such as who would be the greatest in His kingdom. They were talking about power, authority, wealth and a host of other possibilities. They had no clue as to what kind of kingdom it would be. They are filled with hopes and dreams of positions of prestige and power. Jesus asks them what they were discussing on the road. Embarrassed and flushed they would not answer. Yet Jesus knew what they were talking about. So He places a young child in their midst and teaches them that simplicity and service are the hallmarks of His kingdom. Want to be great? Do good and forget about it.

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
09/17/2006 Offering:	$6,639.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,048.25

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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.

BOSTON CATHOLIC TV 2006 TELETHON

Friday, Sept. 29th and Saturday, Sept. 30 , from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days. Please tune in and call to help support this very important work of the Church. This is their 15th telethon and this year their need is even greater since they are in the midst of constructing a new facility in Watertown. The money is essential but even more important are the phone calls themselves. They have to prove to the cable companies that they can deliver an audience and the number of people who call to help do just that.

FOXWOODS BUS TRIP

A day at the casino on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Bus leaves the church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 8:30 p.m. (1 hour longer). Upon arrival you will receive $10 towards restaurant or the buffet, plus $15 Keno play. Trip cost is $23. Mail or bring your money (cash or check) to the rectory along with your name(s) and phone number(s). Call me with any questions you might have. Ginger DiSalvo (781-933-5994). Don’t miss out. Thank you.

CMARC FALL FESTIVAL

On Thursday evening, Sept. 14th, the parish hosted a most successful event for clients of CMARC. The guests enjoyed excellent food and wonderful music supplied by Fintan Stanley. So very many people contributed to making this first ever parish outreach a very happy celebration enjoyed by CMARC clients and their staff. A heartfelt thank you is extended to all the committee members who worked diligently. Thanks to the many parishioners who took the time to provide delicious baked goods.

½ WAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY – SPECTACULAR!

It was such a happy evening with more than 200 parishioners and friends enjoying great music, excellent food and one another’s company. Thank you to the committee members and to the parishioners who provided the tasty desserts. This was not only a FUNRAISER but also a MOST SCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER.

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