St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, November 5, 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: Winifred Crowley Fitzgerald, Anthony Molica, Bill McLean, Henry & CecileLeBlanc, Joe & Eileen Jarvis, John Cornell, Anna & Anthony Giordano, George Ray, Gerry McCabe, Joseph Coroniti, William Mullen, Margaret Staffopoulas.

BABY BOTTLE FUNDRAISER FOR LIFE

St. Barbara’s Pro-Life Ministry have distributed baby bottles (one per interested family). 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. 25th and 26th, or to the rectory soon afterwards.

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.

P.R.E.P. GRADE 2 INSCRIPTION MASS

The Inscription Mass for the P.R.E.P. second grade class will be held this Sunday, November 5th, at 2:00 p.m.

PARISH SHOW

Annual Parish Show tryouts will be held next Sunday, November 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!

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.

BULLETIN BITS

What percentage does God ask of me as a good steward? All of my heart, all of my soul, all of my mind, and all of my strength!

ST. EULALIA VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL PRESENTS:

Sven Fraser, M. Div., discussing “Reflections On Life At Sea And Life In VOTF: Lessons Learned Along The Way as a Compass for the Future” on Monday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

PARISH COUNCIL & FINANCIAL COUNCIL

There will be a meeting with Bishop Irwin on November 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Father Anadore Hall.

CATHOLIC APPEAL

We are approaching the close-out phase of the 2006 Catholic Appeal. To date St. Barbara’s has donated $45,406, which is 69.53% of our goal of 65,300. Also we have had 241 donors and our goal is 278. If you are planning to make a donation we would appreciate your doing so as soon as possible so that we will be able to reach our goal.

ST. BARBARA’S FALL CELEBRATION

Thanksgiving Dance – Another Good Time with the Andy Healy Band – on Friday, Nov. 24th, 8:00-12:00 p.m. in the lower Church hall. Refreshments – BYOB (Ice will be provided). Tickets $10 p.p. may be obtained from Jo 781-933-2845; Mary 781-935-3086; or Barbara 781-933-4412. A wonderful way to relax after the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving.

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.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Jesus places love for God and neighbor above all laws, regulations and commandments. Religious observance, though a good thing, fidelity to prayer and Mass, excellent in themselves, do not sum up our “religious” attitude. It is love for one another that is the proof of the pudding. When Jesus spoke of His second coming, He said He will ask a question” “What did you do for your neighbor?” St. John says that we do not love God if we do not love our neighbor. Everything else can be love of self, or concern for our own sanctity, or for our own salvation. It would be so easy to say we love God but we don’t if we do not love those who are not easy to love. Jesus forgave His enemies, and so He entered into Paradise with a clear conscience.

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
10/29/2006 Offering:	$5,898.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,879.25

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ELECTIONS

“We encourage all citizens, particularly Catholics, to embrace their citizenship not merely as a duty and privilege, but as an opportunity meaningfully to participate on building the culture of life. Every voice matters in the public forum. We must exercise this right in ways that defend human life, especially those of God’s children who are unborn, disabled or otherwise vulnerable. We get the public officials we deserve.”

(1998, US Bishops, Living the Gospel of Life)

THE RED SOX

their season is over and so is this session of St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program on the theme of “The History of Prayer”, with Fr. Ned Carroll, on Monday, Nov. 6th in the lower church hall at 10 A.M. Don’t miss the final!!!

NAZARETH ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE

Nazareth Academy, an all-girls, catholic, private high school in Wakefield, will be hosting an Open House on Wed., Nov. 8th from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. For more info call 781-245-0214.

ST. AGNES, ARLINGTON

Parish Bazaar will be on Fri., Nov. 17th from 6-9 PM and Sat., Nov. 18th from 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM in the Arlington Catholic gym. There will be homemade baked goods, handmade crafts & crocheted afghans, Wheel of Fortune, as well as many other items and activities for children.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, MALDEN

On Sunday, Nov. 12th at 2:00 pm there will be an All Souls Memorial Concert in the chapel. This afternoon of prayerful music will be dedicated to deceased family members and friends. The suggested donation is $10.00. All proceeds will fund scholarships for laity enrolled in the Master of Arts in Ministry Program at St. John’s Seminary. Refreshments will be served in the church hall following this event. The church, chapel and hall are wheelchair accessible by using the elevator located adjacent to the main parking lot.

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY

will be recited next Saturday, Nov. 11th in the upper church from 12:00 Noon to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome.

JUST A THOT

• When a train goes thru a tunnel and it gets dark, you don’t throw away your ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer.
• Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps if you are not willing to move your feet.
• Don’t let your worries get the best of you. Remember, Moses started out as a basket case.

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