St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday BulletinSunday, October 8, 2006MASS 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: Anthony & Anna Giordano; Judson, Helen & Paul Aiken; Thomas Mulkerrin; Gerry McCabe; Rose & Peter Polito; John Sheehan; Janet Campbell; John Gaffney; John & Eugene Lombardo; Phyllis Pesce.ITALIAN NIGHT FESTIVALFriday , 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 TRIPOne 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.PARISH SHOWAnnual Parish Show tryouts will be held Sunday, Nov. 12th at 6:30 p.m. in Fr. Anadore hall. At least 12 speaking roles. We also could use some musicians to play in our “mini” orchestra. If you would like to help in any way with our production, please come and sign up on Nov. 12th. Thank you!FOXWOODS BUS TRIPA 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.SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS
RELIGIOUS GOODSGabriel Sada, a member of the Catholic Church in Bethlehem, the Holy Land, is visiting our parish this weekend. He is raising funds to help the Catholic families in Bethlehem and the surrounding areas. the Catholic population has decreased to only 1.5% because of the continuous non-stop violence in the region. The money generated from the sale of the olive wood craft items displayed will help to buy food and other necessities for these needy families. Please help as much as you can.ST. BARBARA’S WOMEN’S SODALITYAnnual Day of Recollection will be held at Country Club Heights on Monday, October 23rd.DIVINE MERCY PRESENTATIONCatholic Quest will be hosting a multi-media presentation on Divine Mercy from 7-9 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 10th at St. William’s in Tewksbury. A great event for the whole family! A powerfully-moving presentation by the Mother of Mercy messengers. For more information, contact Eileen Wood at info@catholicquest.org or 978-858-3634.YOUNG AT HEARTSOctober meeting will be held in the church hall on Friday, October 13th at 2:00 p.m. This will be our annual Halloween celebration plus entertainment by the “Retreads” band featuring our own Joe Lyons and Geoff Harper. We look forward to seeing everyone!!SCRIPTURAL ROSARYThe Marian Movement of Priests is an invitation by Our Blessed Mother to all priests and faithful lay persons to gather into the safe refuge of her Immaculate Heart. There will be found comfort, instruction and hope during painful times such as we are currently experiencing. St. Barbara’s has responded to this invitation in the form of the Scriptural Rosary. All are welcome to join together in prayer for our priests, our families and friends and ourselves. The next gathering is on Sat., Oct. 14th from 12 Noon-1:15 pm in the church. For more info call Mary 781-272-9139.FROM THE PASTOR’S DESKThe Pharisees pose a question to Jesus about divorce. Jesus tells them that Moses allowed divorce because of the stubborness of the people, but the original plan was that marriage is a lasting covenant between husband and wife. Man and woman were created by God, and their mutual love and desire for union is something sacred and personal. Oftentimes the prophets portrayed the love of God for His people as the love of a husband for his wife. Even when Israel betrays Him, commits adultery by worshipping other gods, He still is faithful. His love is not on and off. How many marry today with the unspoken condition that if the marriage works out well, all well and good, if not, we can get a divorce? Sometimes there is more than one marriage, in the quest for happiness and fulfillment. The sacrament of marriage is more than just a civil contract, it is a sacrament, and represents the union of Jesus, the Bridegroom, with His bride, the Church. Like everything else, marriage is a learning process, demanding effort every day to live up to its potential. This can only happen when husband and wife make it happen. The ups and downs, resemble the death and resurrection of Jesus who makes the sacrament of marriage work.
Sincerely yours in Christ, FATHER VIN The Little Sisters of the Poor want to express our deepest gratitude for your generosity and kind welcome last weekend. It is always a joy for us to visit St. Barbara’s and to have the opportunity to say a few words about our work with the needy elderly and to receive you freewill offerings amounting to $3,448.00. God bless you one and all for your sacrificial gift and we promise you our prayer. Please pray for vocations. Please note that the revised pages for the Ministry booklet may be found at the doors of the church this weekend. A weekend opportunity to experience God’s mercy and healing love, after reflecting on the major struggles in our life. Espousal Retreat Center, Waltham. For reservations or information call 781-209-3120 or E-mail: admin@espousal.org . | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SUNDAY PARISH OFFERTORY – Your Stewardship | ||
| Weekly Budget Needs: | $8,687.25 | |
| 10/01/2006 Offering: | $6,655.00 | |
| Difference for the Week: | $2,032.25 | |
