St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, October 29, 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: Angelo DiChiara; Bernard Walsh; Robert T. Cross; Joseph Coroniti; Bernadette Mochi; Albert Leombruno; Winifred Crowley Fitzgerald, Ken Sutherland; Anthony Molica.

BABY BOTTLE FUNDRAISER FOR LIFE

St. Barbara’s Pro-Life Ministry will distribute baby bottles (one per interested family) after all the Masses next weekend (Oct. 28 & 29). During the month of November, we ask you to place a “Gift for Life” in the bottle in the form of a check (made out to “Heartbeat” or “Friends of the Unborn”, cash or coins. Return the bottle to the container in front of the St. Joseph side altar at any of the weekend Masses on Nov. 25 & 26th, or to the rectory soon afterwards. See the paper in the bottle for information on how this “Gift for Life” can be offered to honor a loved one.

FOOD COLLECTION

for families served through Woburn Social Concern, is being held this weekend. We ask you to be especially generous with your donations as they will begin preparing to distribute canned goods and other items for the Thanksgiving baskets. Mother Teresa once said, “If you can’t feed a hundred hungry people, feed one hungry person”.

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

BAPTISM

Baptism of infants will take place on Sunday, Nov. 5th at the 11:00 A.M. Mass.

P.R.E.P.

As most of you know, every parish and Catholic school in the archdiocese has been mandated to teach the personal safety curriculum, “Talking About Touching”, as part of the curriculum of our religion program for Grades 1 – 6. An information session will be presented by Lillian Hardcastle, on November 16 at 7:30 in the Fr. Anadore hall, for parents to hear about the curriculum, see the lessons, and ask any questions that you may have.

FEAST OF ALL SAINTS – HOLY DAY MASSES

• TUESDAY, October 31 – Mass at 7:30 p.m.
• WEDNESDAY, November 1 – Mass at 9:00 a.m., 12:05 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.

BULLETIN BITS

Today’s psalm says, “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” Good stewards demonstrate by their living and giving that they understand God as the source of all they are and have.

See Psalm 126

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS

will be held this week following the 9:00 A.M. Mass on Friday, followed by a procession to the Prayer Room for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Devotions will close with Benediction at 5:00 P.M.

YOUNG-AT-HEART

will once again be enjoying the annual Christmas presentation of the REAGLE PLAYERS in Waltham. The date is Sat., Dec. 9th at 4:00 in the afternoon. Cost of transportation and show is $45. Please call Nancy 781-933-2999 if you would like to attend.

PARISH SHOW

Annual Parish Show tryouts will be held Sunday, Nov. 12th at 6:30 p.m. in Fr. Anadore hall. There are 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!

PREP GRADE 2

Inscription Mass will be held next Sunday, November 5th at 2:00 P.M.

CONGRATULATIONS

to Anna and Lorenzo Bordini on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Many blessings on this special day.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

The blind man wants to see. He knows that Jesus can heal him. He is scolded for crying out to Jesus, when Jesus walks by. He is not afraid of the crowd, nor does he care what people are saying. He wants to see and no one can stop him from getting a miracle. Jesus calls him over, and he was so excited he “threw aside his cloak, jumped up and came to Jesus.” “What do you want me to do for you?” As if Jesus did not know. He wanted to hear his request. “I want to see.” He did see even when he was blind, but now he sees with his eyes. When we walk in faith we do not walk in the dark, not in blindness. We walk in His light.

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
10/22/2006 Offering:	$6,450.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,237.25

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CONGRATULATIONS

To our Italian Night Committee for a superb night of eating and dancing. We also thank all our parishioners and friends who attended and who purchased raffle tickets. These special events help us to defray the cost of parish activities, replacing the Fall Festival and a Grand Annual Collection. In November, the Special Events Committee plans a Turkey Trot Dance the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 24th.

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 – only a few seats left. Thank you.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

For families of deceased parishioners buried from St. Barbara’s Church will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4th, at 9 a.m. Letters have been sent. If, by any chance, you did not receive one, please contact the rectory office at 781-933-4130.

ST. BRIGID’S, LEXINGTON

The Adult Faith Formation Committee Fall Speaker will be Fr. J. Bryan Hehir whose topic will be “Catholic Teaching on War and Peace”. This presentation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9th, at 7:30 p.m. in Keilty Hall. All are welcome.

CONGRATULATIONS

to Dan and Ellie Dunn who renewed their Marriage Vows on the 40th Anniversary of their Wedding last Sunday. God bless them.

BRING YOUR BIBLE

Next Monday at 10 a.m. when Fr. Ned Carroll continues St. Barbara’s Adult Educa-tion Program with the theme, “The History of Prayer” You’ll be amazed at what you learn!!!

WINCHESTER VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL

Rev. David Hollenbach, S.J., Flatley Professor of Theology, Boston College will dicuss “A Catholic Contribution to the Common Good in U.S.Public Life on Monday, November 6th, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Eulalia’s Church

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH, UNION SQUARE, SOMERVILLE

will hold their Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 4th from 12 noon until 6 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 5th, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the school hall, 15 Webster Ave., Chances on cash jackpot of $2,000, Country Store, food baskets, punch tables, games of chances, pictures w/Santa, snacks, light lunch/supper – admission is 25 cents.

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