St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, November 26, 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: Neil Singelais; Mary Brennan; Viriginia & Michael Langone; Michael Ryan; Cosmo Fedele; Anthony Molica.

BULLETIN BITS

Today’s second reading reminds us that the sacrifice of Christ frees us from sin and makes us a royal nation of priests in the service of God. How am I using my gifts to serve God and others?

ST. CATHERINE’S OF GENOA, SOMERVILLE

proudly presents The Straffird Wind Symphony on Sunday, Dec. 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 and may be reserved by calling 617-666-2087.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Breakfast with Santa for children will be held on Sunday, Dec, 10th from 9 to 11 AM in Father Anadore Hall. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and children under 12 are free. Please tell us how many children you plan to bring to the breakfast when you buy your ticket. Tickets will be on sale this weekend in the vestibule of the Church after all the Masses and also in the Rectory during the week.

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

BAPTISM

Baptism of infants will take place next Saturday, December 2nd at the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

CANNED FOOD COLLECTION

to assist families helped through Woburn Social Concern will be held this weekend. Thanks for all you do to help others. Last month our volunteers delivered over 90 bags of food - the most ever!

GRADE ONE, PREP

If you have or know of any child in Grade 1 who has not yet registered for PREP, please call the PREP Office (781-935-0529) before Dec. 1st as classes are now being arranged and begin in January.

YOUNG-AT-HEARTS

We still have a few tickets left for the Christmas Spectacular presented by the Reagle Players. If you are interested will you call Nancy Robert (781) 933-2999 as soon as possible. We have to let the theatre know how many seats we need to have reserved.

KIDS-IN-NEED FOUNDATION

Once again, our Parish will join with the Kids-In-Need Foundation to provide gifts in the form of food, clothing, new toys, gift certificates, donations to needy families in the Boston area hospitals. Name cards and an instruction sheet will be available after all the Masses this weekend and at the rectory office during the week. St. Barbara’s Parish has generously helped so many families in the past – won’t you help again this year?

BABY BOTTLE RETURNS THIS WEEKEND

Please return your baby bottle and donation to the bassinet on the St. Joseph side altar. Your donation will help provide free counseling, maternity and baby supplies and a hand of friendship to a woman in crisis. If you are unable to return your gift this weekend, please bring it to the rectory as soon as possible.

LECTOR WORKSHOP

Lector workshops will be held at two locations:

• St. John the Evangelist, Canton – 11/27 & 12/4 – 7-9 pm
• St. Luke’s, Belmont – 11/30 & 12/7 – 7-9 pm.

Tuition - $25 per person (paid by the parish)
If interested, please contact the rectory office for further details.

THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF LA SALETTE

on Rte 118 in Attleboro, MA announces the 2006 Christmas Festival of Lights from Nov. 23 to Jan. 1, 2007. The illuminations will be from 5-9 pm daily celebrating the religious traditions of the Christmas season. There are over 300,000 lights on 17 decorated acres. Admission & parking are free. Facilities are wheelchair accessible.

SPECIAL COLLECTION

The special collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be taken up the weekend of December 9/10th.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Jesus seemed to shun all kinds of titles and honors when He was on earth. Probably because people had the wrong idea about what His Messiaship meant. He was not another Caesar or Saladin. His Messiaship was a spiritual one. As a King He did not want power or control of peoples or nations, but He was more interested in winning over the hearts of those who met Him. His kingdom was not of this world, because it could not be contained in any place or locale. It was of the spirit, so it included all times and all peoples. Pilate could not understand that. His throne was the cross. Through it, He reversed all that the world considers important –power, titles, control, money, influence, and greed. He emptied Himself to fill us all with His life. Quite a King and so unlike others we’ve heard of.

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
11/19/2006 Offering:	$5,848.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,839.25

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FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS

Will be held this week following the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Friday, December 1st. followed by a procession to the Prayer Room for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Devotions will close with Benediction at 5:00 p.m.

LITURGICAL PUBLICATIONS

Our publisher, will have a sales representative available within the next few weeks for those interested in placing a new ad. This is your opportunity to secure a space for the new publication year. To place your ad, please contact the sales person listed on the ad page, or our office. We would like to thank our present advertisers for renewing their ads. Keep in mind; our advertising sponsors make this publication possible.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER

December 1, 7 P.M.
This is a long-standing tradition for Catholic Charities. This year’s Gala will be more elegant than ever with a new venue, new menu, live music, dancing, Billy Costa, host of “TV Diner” on NECN who will lead a live auction that features several unique experiences and valuable items. All proceeds from this event help Catholic Charities make wishes come true for needy families across the North Shore this Christmas. To reserve tickets call Sarah at 781-593-2312.

LIFE LINE SCREENING

will be held at St. Barbara’s Fr. Anadore Hall on December 5th, from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We have held this screening for the last few years and it has been very helpful to many people. For further information please call Richard Cunic at 800-897-9177, x1793.

KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS

Woburn Council #77, Knights of Columbus, will be selling magnetized “Keep Christ in Christmas” decals at all our Masses next Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd. With the purchase of this magnet (for cars, refrigerators, etc.) you have helped spread the real meaning of Christmas – Christ. It will also help to continue the support of the Christmas charity work of Council #77. Please help by purchasing some for yourself and gifts for relatives and friends. The cost is only $3.00 each.

THANKSGIVING

When you arise in the morning,
give thanks for the morning light,
for your life and strength.
Give thanks for your food
and the joy of living.

If you see no reason for giving thanks, maybe the fault lies in yourself.

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